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
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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
Celebrating STEM Challenge 2019
Please enjoy some memories of our STEM Challenge of 2019. Thank you to all our enthusiastic entrants and their teachers, the judges, the sponsors, Bournemouth University staff and Soroptimists! See you all in 2020!!
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY WITH #STEM2019 and CSW63
SI Bournemouth members are looking forward to their #STEM2019 Challenge fortnight. The annual competition is now in its sixth year with the purpose of encouraging girls in Years 8 and 9 to consider developing interest in STEM subjects. This year … Continued
REASONS TO BE A DEDICATED SOROPTIMIST!
At SI Bournemouth’s February meeting President Catherine presented member, Jenny Carter, with a certificate to commemorate her very lengthy service of 35 years to SI Bournemouth. Jenny emphasized that her commitment was determined by the amazing good works … Continued
UNITY IN A VISION…………AND FOOD!
Sayma Ahmed and Rita Satti were welcomed to the first meeting of 2019 to inform members about their voluntary community organisation ‘Unity in Vision’ based in Bournemouth. Sayma gave a very humorous history of her life in the UK since … Continued
CHRISTMAS PARTY FUN & FUND RAISING
Bournemouth Soroptimists and their guests celebrated the festive season with a traditional Turkey dinner and trimmings at West Hants Club. A raffle raised a three figure sum for charities which are currently supported by the club. … Continued