We have been busy knitting and sewing to make panels for the Stitches for Survival project at COP26. https://stitchesforsurvival.earth We are contributing our crafted panels towards the 1.5 miles of climate messages, representing the 1.5 degree target in the Paris Agreement. The panels will be joined together making a huge scarf which will be displayed at COP26. Its aim is to urge world leaders to take bold and binding action to stop the devastating climate havoc and ecological breakdown across the world.   After COP26 the scarf will be repurposed into blankets for refugees and other communities who need them. Some of the more creative sections will be kept for an exhibition, and be used for ongoing campaigning. Soroptimist clubs all over Scotland are taking part in this important project and sending out a clear and strong message that we must protect our planet NOW.

Summer blown away                                                        Reluctant ducks

#DayofAction #SoroptimistsAtWork

A very successful morning was held on May 22nd to mark International Biodiversity Day. We sold plants and crafts and raised awareness of climate and sustainability issues and solutions. All of the plants were brought on by members and are good for a variety of insects species including pollinators. The sun shone for some of the time and the coffee available at the Bonny Café was excellent. Almost £600 was raised for our local charities. Thanks to everyone who came along and bought plants and crafts and also to Bonnymuir Green Community Trust for allowing us to share their lovely space for the morning. http://www.bgct.co.uk

Club members have continued to drop off non perishable items for the Instant Neighbour foodbank throughout lockdown. Members also agreed to give a donation to allow the charity to buy the items most needed. Here are some of the items that were bought with our donation.

  Good luck for the year ahead ladies!

  #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge

  Snowy weather causing the disappearance of our Soroptimist logo! Hopefully the children sledging down the slope won’t damage the spring growth too much. Club members are already planning the summer display to celebrate the centennial of Soroptimist International.

The “Giving Jar”                                                            Pat handing over cheque to Grampian Women’s Aid

Soroptimists in Aberdeen have been raising awareness of the 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence. From 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10th December, International Human Rights Day, women across the world take action and raise awareness. The colour orange symbolises a brighter future, free of violence.