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\"\"<\/a>On 25th<\/sup>\u00a0June 2025 Bridgend Soroptimists held their monthly Supper\/Speaker meeting at the Heronston Hotel Bridgend. They were joined by representatives of SPLICE – the club’s chosen charity for the coming year.<\/p>\n

SPLICE<\/strong>\u00a0is an acronym of\u00a0S<\/strong>ocial ,\u00a0P<\/strong>hysical,\u00a0L<\/strong>inguistic,\u00a0I<\/strong>ntellectual,\u00a0C<\/strong>reative and\u00a0E<\/strong>motional development which are all\u00a0 encompassed\u00a0in the activities of the charity, which is based in Pyle and Kenfig.\u00a0 Originally opened in 2005, SPLICE offers a family centred service which supports parents\/carers to play and learn with their children, helping to develop their confidence and raise their self-esteem.<\/p>\n

Also on offer is a Baby Bank\u00a0 providing baby essentials for those struggling financially.\u00a0 In addition to the indoor activities an outside space is currently being developed to introduce\u00a0 families to growing\u00a0 simple crops and flowers.<\/p>\n

The Soroptimists are giving “hands on” assistance creating this \u00a0much welcomed outside space\u00a0 and\u00a0 providing enjoyable sessions.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Linda who is the Manager and Tracy who organises the Child and Baby Bank side of the enterprise\u00a0\u00a0thanked members for their involvement with\u00a0 SPLICE.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you so much to Bridgend Soroptimists for the lovely evening last night at the Heronston Hotel and for the interest in the work that we do.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cThe Soroptimists have been so helpful to Splice, donating their time helping us set up the community garden, donating funds raised from a recent fashion show and also giving us this fantastic donation of Baby milk formula.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so grateful and know that families who will be receiving the milk for their little ones will be grateful too.\u201d<\/p>\n

So far the Soroptimists have had two visits to SPLICE to help sort the community garden, paint tyres and begin the planting.<\/p>\n

President Sue said, \u201cAt the end of May, we helped to clear some of the garden area and planted strawberry plants, marigolds, lobelia, busy lizzies and geraniums. Another group of our members went along in June to continue the work. It is so exciting seeing the garden starting to develop and we can\u2019t wait to see the SPLICE community reaping the benefits from all the planting.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bridgend Soroptimist, Joyce Chatterton, gave\u00a0the vote of thanks to our speakers on behalf of the club for a most interesting talk and said we were looking forward to developing our relationship over the coming year.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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