Bournemouth Soroptimists were out in force at the recent federation conference held locally at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). Understandably it was ‘all hands on deck’ to support the Executive Board of Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) … Continued
Latest news from our Fantastic Club!
WELCOMING A NEW MEMBER
President Catherine was delighted to welcome new member, Anita Fenton, to the club at the October meeting. Anita has recently moved to the Bournemouth area and consequently moved Soroptimist clubs too so she is familiar with the vision and … Continued
SKITTLE SKILLS
Bournemouth soroptimists and their supporters turned out on a very wet evening recently to try their hand at playing skittles at the Hamworthy Sports and Social Club. It was a very sociable event with many competitive spirits fighting for the … Continued
“WE ARE FAMILY” WHO LIKE CEMENTING FUTURES!
SI Bournemouth members were once again thrilled to manage one of the many hydration stations at the 2019 Bournemouth Marathon. As usual they, and the athletes, were lucky and enjoyed the sunshine and seasonally warm temperatures that are so typical … Continued
BUZZING HERE, BUZZING THERE!
Some Bournemouth Soroptimists visited Kingston Lacy recently to extend their knowledge about all things bees. At Kingston Lacy they endeavour to leave enough honey in the hives for the bees to be sustained during the winter, and only remove … Continued
VERY STRONG LEAVES SUPPORTING THE FLOWER – THE WATER LILY PROJECT
SI Bournemouth members welcomed Liz Carter, Project Manager at the Water Lily Project to their September meeting. The Project provides support and empower vulnerable women in Christchurch and surrounding areas and help them back to independent living, a service which … Continued
ANOTHER LEARNING CURVE……….CAN YOU HEAR ME?
Members were on another learning curve at their August meeting when Hearing Therapist, Penny Stannard, explained the challenges of deafness and how sufferers can be helped to manage this important sense. Penny explained how the ear functions and how … Continued
CELEBRATIONS FOR LONG SERVICE!
President Catherine was delighted to present two members with long service awards recently. Pam Baker has been a member of Soroptimist International of Bournemouth for 40 years and Sylvia Fox for 30 years. Members thanked and congratulated them on … Continued
Congratulations Honorary Alderman Bob Chapman
Soroptimist International of Bournemouth supporter Bob Chapman was, on 26 February 2019, admitted to be an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Bournemouth as the highest mark of esteem and honour that the Council can bestow in recognition of the … Continued
All Change and C.L.A.N.G.E.R.S………no not the dropping kind or those whistling on a blue planet far, far away!
SI Bournemouth members welcomed their new President, Catherine Beal, at the recent Annual General Meeting held at the West Hants Tennis Club. It was a busy meeting of ‘congratulations’ and ‘thank you’s’ to the many members who work as … Continued