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
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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
SUPPORTING THE SALVATION ARMY’S CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL
Bournemouth Soroptimists react generously to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Appeal for children in the local area. A wide variety of toys for children aged from 0 – 16 years of age were collected and donated by Bournemouth Soroptimists … Continued
VIP’s, More Education and a New Member!
SI Bournemouth members were excited to welcome Mayor & Mayoress of Bournemouth, Cllr Derek & Dorothy Borthwick, to their October business meeting. This was an opportunity to explain further the work of soroptimists locally, nationally and internationally which the Mayor & … Continued
A Fun Time Raising Funds For Our Charity, Cementing Futures, at the Bournemouth Marathon
On another beautiful sunny Sunday in early October members and friends of SI Bournemouth handed out bottles of water at Hydration Station no 6 to the runners taking part in the annual Bournemouth Marathon. Much cheering took place to encourage the runners many … Continued