Eurwen Richards is a long-standing member of Soroptimist International Bridgend. A former dairymaid, Eurwen first became a member of SI Central London and has never regretted it for one moment. Find out more about why Eurwen joined Soroptimist International and what it has meant to her over the years.
It has been a long 16 months since Bridgend Soroptimists hosted a ReEngage afternoon tea, but at last, we were able to welcome our lovely ladies. It was a wonderful afternoon catching up with the ladies we’ve hosted teas for over many years. All live alone and they were happy to come along and see familiar faces and chat and share experiences. Thank you to our hostess Joyce – such a beautiful garden. Thanks also to our club members who picked up, drove, baked cakes and made coffees. A great team effort. Staying connected. Well done SI Bridgend
President Sharon was very pleased to present the following long service certificates to members of Soroptimist International Bridgend. 25 years Eileen Bayley 25 years Christine Phillips 30 years Jean Davies 30 years Helen Murdoch 35 years Joyce Chatterton 35 years Ann Hughes 35 years Lily Laesser 35 years Anne Morgan 35 years Frances Rees 35 years Jean Thomas 40 years Felicity Ladbroke 45 years Lynda Edwards 45 years Jean Roderick 45 years Shan Walsh 50 years Eurwen Richards President Sharon thanked all the ladies for the service they had given to the club – between the 15 ladies, they have accrued a phenomenal 545 years service to the community!. They all commented that they had been involved in many interesting projects, made wonderful friends and had lots of fun. They all agreed that they couldn’t believe where all the time had gone! Eurwen received a
Bridgend Soroptimists held a virtual AGM last night and welcomed their new President, Gaynor Hoare. Outgoing president Sharon Dixon expressed her thanks to members for their support and efforts throughout her two years as President of the Club. She said that although it had been the most difficult of circumstances, Club members had pulled together and thrived over that time. Our last face-to-face meeting had been in March 2020 and by the beginning of April we were already dipping our toes in the electronic world and started meeting via Zoom. Sharon was delighted to say that the Club had met every two weeks since April 2020, with a range of speakers, discussion sessions and interactive meetings. We had shared fun and friendship with virtual morning coffee, afternoon tea and cakes, and the occasional gin! Several members had also joined in a Saturday morning Well-being session.
