Club News Archive

We were given an opportunity to promote the club and its work in a display case in the Brooks Shopping Mall in the centre of Winchester.  Gina Bird assembled an interesting and informative collection of artefacts and, with the help … Continued

  We were delighted to welcome Jean Coveyduck as an honoured guest at our Chinese New Year party. Our grateful thanks for the great job she did in organising this year’s Holly Fair. 

  It is universally acknowledged that SIGBI’s 77th annual Conference held at the Brighton Dome was a fabulous success.  Congratulations to President Liz and her team for organising such an enjoyable, informative and inspirational event. For more information click on … Continued

Our annual Holly Fair for 2011 was held on Saturday 22nd October at St Swithun’s School.  Tables were much in demand so we were able to choose a good mix of stall-holders.  The Fair attracted nearly 200 visitors and the money raised will … Continued

  Last year we raised funds to provide a Realcare baby girl for The Henry Beaufort School, a mixed comprehensive school in Winchester for students aged 11 to 16. Realcare babies need looking after just like a real baby because they need … Continued

  Forty-four members and guests joined in the celebrations. Carols and mulled wine started the evening. A festive buffet meal proved popular and this was crowned with one of Laraine’s magnificent Christmas cakes. Food was followed by “Party Pieces” which … Continued

  Those who attended Conference were very proud to witness fellow club member Liz Morgan-Lewis (left in the picture below) receive the insignia of SIGBI Federation President from former President Jackie Mosedale.  Congratulations, Liz, from all at SI Winchester and … Continued

Our very successful Vital Statistics calendar raised £1,800 for our charities and copies are now changing hands at four times face-value on eBay!  Members were keen to know more about the garments they modelled and John Elder obliged, giving us … Continued

Mid-August and it rained but this did not stop play for the many members and guests who attended our 10th annual BBQ.  As always, hosts Jo and Glenn Gilbertson made light of moving the feast indoors and provided a slap-up … Continued

Thanks to Laraine Marriott, members enjoyed a guided tour of Arundells, the house of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, before it is closed to the public and possibly sold. A few members were also afforded the rare chance of … Continued

  In June we were delighted to welcome Ana Ulp from SI Tartu as part of her Grant of Friendship visit as a guest of SI Southern England. We had a first-hand account from Anu about life in Estonia before … Continued

When retiring President Kim Fielder handed the chain of office over to incoming President Carol Forse she also presented the club with a magnificent case for the chain.  The sapele box was made by Kim’s husband, Dick.  The stringing is … Continued

Teams at work Winchester Soroptimists and friends had a very enjoyable evening at the quiz, with both the hot food and the variety and range of questions much appreciated.  With the income from the tickets and raffle added up, we were delighted to … Continued