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Sustainable Development Goals – From Global to Local

Sustainable Development Goals – From Global to Local

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Steve Kenzie, Executive Director for the UN Global Compact Network UK, opened the session saying, “The Global Goals are going to transform our world and that transformation will create opportunities for new business models to deliver new products and services into new markets. After the largest public consultation eve r undertaken, the Goals were adopted by the UK and the other 192 Members States of the United Nations in 2015. They call for economic growth, innovation, affordable energy, and upgraded infrastructure, as well as providing a path to end extreme poverty, fighting inequality, and protecting the planet.” “Every company, every organisation and every citizen needs to understand this important global mega-trend. This roadshow helps answer the question What are the Global Goals, why should my organisation care about them, and how can we contribute to achieving the Goals and benefit form doing so.” Around 70

May Fair Tombola Success

May Fair Tombola Success

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Once again Bridgend Soroptimists took part in the Lion’s May Fayre, this time held in Cowbridge. The Tombola stall is always a great attraction and a very worthwhile fundraiser. Members donate items throughout the year and Anne Hughes diligently wraps everything adding an element of surprise to the proceedings. Thank you to Christine for her “Lucky Dip” bags which were a great success with the children. Thanks too to everyone who contributes, those who manned the stall and, in particular, to all those who supported us – a very welcome addition to our charity funds enabling us to help more people in more places.

Soroptimist sisters share the chair for a special year

Soroptimist sisters share the chair for a special year

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Bridgend Soroptimists held their AGM recently at The Heronston Hotel and so began a year with a difference! The club is celebrating 70 years since it was chartered in 1947 and will be holding a formal luncheon on July 16 at The Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, to mark this milestone. As this will be a special year it was decided to inaugurate three long-serving members to share the presidential chain and each will officiate for a specific four months of the year, starting with Frances Rees followed by Lily Laesser and then rounded off by Eurwen Richards.All three have served as Club President before – Frances in 2000 – 2001, Eurwen in 2002 – 2003 and Lily in 2004 – 2005. These ladies bring with them a wealth of experience in Soroptimism and a busy year is guaranteed.