In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, SI Bournemouth #orangedtheworld and partnered Bournemouth University and Dorset Police to host an ‘Honour Based Violence’ presentation by Sarbjit Kaur Athwal and Dr Clive Driscoll from the … Continued
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A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY!
Long standing member of Bournemouth Soroptimists, Pam Baker, had a surprise at the recent club meeting when members gave her a birthday cake to celebrate reaching 90 years of age! Pam had already been spoilt by family and friends … Continued
FUN AND LAUGHTER AT THE SIGBI CONFERENCE IN BOURNEMOUTH 2019
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
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