Friendship links Members Kathy, Linda and Avril recently travelled to Germany to join in the celebrations of Itzehoe Soroptimist club celebrating their 20th anniversary. When the Itzehoe club was formed in 2006, the town had an active twinning link with Cirencester therefore, it made sense to form a Friendship Link between the two Soroptimist clubs. There has been an active hosting exchange between members since. In addition to an evening of friendship and entertainment, our German friends organised a weekend of activities … eating and drinking in a local wine bar, a visit to the church, a tour of the town with the emphasis on important women throughout their history and a visit to an arts centre created in an old cement works. We look forward to hosting our German sisters from Itzehoe for our 80th in two years time   Our towns are twinned

Where Connections Become Collaborations What happens when you bring together a room full of community-minded women? Connections are made, ideas are shared and new possibilities begin to emerge. That was certainly the experience at Soroptimist International Cirencester and District’s Open Evening on 9 September, themed Communication, Collaboration and Community. Women from a wide range of local community groups, organisations and initiatives joined Soroptimists for an evening of conversation, networking and friendship. With so many different interests and experiences represented, there was plenty to talk about – and plenty of opportunity to discover what others are doing across our community. “I think we filled a local need here – it was fantastic to see so many people mingling, swapping and sharing experiences.” The evening also provided an opportunity to find out more about the work of Cirencester and District Soroptimists. Elizabeth spoke about the club’s connection with

  Three members of Cirencester Soroptimists Club, Jill Lang and Lesley Gordon (pictured) together with Maggie Edney, attended  ‘Stronger South Cotswolds’ on Saturday 6th June. This was a large gathering of charities from Cirencester and the surrounding area, organised by the South Cotswolds M.P. Roz Savage, to promote networking, contacts and support between these groups working mainly as volunteers to improve life in their neighbourhoods. We were able to add to our own list of community contacts, several of whom will be invited to our own Open Evening on 9th September.”   Roz Savage, South Cotswold MP said More than one hundred local community champions gathered in Cirencester for the inaugural Stronger South Cotswolds event. These are people already giving time and energy to make life better for others, yet they willingly set aside an afternoon to share ideas and explore how we can work together to strengthen our communities. They came from charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and local projects across both the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire parts of our constituency. The atmosphere was one of optimism and determination. People

Soroptimist International of Cirencester & District was pleased and proud to be a “Friend” of the Community Awards for 2026 The presentations for the awards event took place on Monday 27th April at the Baptist Church in Cirencester             https://www.cirencesterradio.co.uk/community/cca/    

Cirencester Soroptimists and many friends met at Blend, the cafe at New Brewery Arts on Friday 24th April               The cafe was extremely  busy and we sat at different tables to spread the message of the United Nations campaign to Orange the World, highlighting the issue of  ending violence towards women and girls

The  Hope Charity has been supported by the Minnis Trust                       Cirencester Rotary, Cirencester Soroptimists and members from Inner Wheel were present  at the awards  event. The ‘students’ were so appreciative and had a very good connection with their ‘tutors. Hope is opening up a second group soon at the Churn.

Cirencester Soroptimists were welcomed at “Diversitea” in the Corn Hall on Wednesday 25th March                   A group of Soroptimists and friends enjoyed tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cake while we “Oranged the World”, the United Nations campaign to stop violence towards women and girls

Cirencester Soroptimists held a fund raising event for Wateraid and to celebrate International Women’s Day     The event “Second Helpings” was a wonderful evening of enjoying a delicious array of puddings, great company and a worthy cause. Supported by members, who made the mouth watering delights and friends and family.         Everyone was welcomed to the evening, and while the savoury course was being served we had a quiz   Then came the wonderful puddings!   The evening ended with a raffle, the first prize of Sunday Lunch for 4 was kindly donated by The Kings Head Hotel https://kingsheadcotswold.co.uk/   Counting up at the end of the evening, we will be sending Wateraid £1,400

Cirencester Soroptimists met at The Long Table at The Old Department Store on Wednesday 25th of February to raise awareness of the issue of violence towards women and girls with the Orange the World campaign from the United  Nations             We meet for coffee at café locations around Cirencester and our district on 25th of each month, or the nearest week day if the 25th falls at the weekend, please look out for the next meet up on the events page of this website, link below https://sigbi.org/cirencester/club-events/  

Members of Soroptimists international of Cirencester and District met  at The Orangery at Siddington Park, we were joined by residents  and enjoyed sharing coffee and chatting  about being a Soroptimists and  the United Nations initiative to Orange the World, to end violence towards women and girls