Welcome To SI East Grinstead
We work through service projects, fundraising, and advocacy to advance the status of women and girls this is done locally, at national and international level. Friendship and fun are also key elements of our club.
Recent Activity
Recent Club News
December 2024
On Wednesday 4th December we were delighted to welcome Katy Bourne OBE, Sussex Police and…
October 2024
Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Beyond At our late October meeting, East Grinstead…
September 2024
At our September speaker meeting we were delighted to welcome Esther Klijn who came to…
Orange Cafe
Soroptimist Clubs across the country and across our Region are holding Orange Cafe events on or near the 25th of each month. The 25th of the month is “Orange Day” a day when the United Nations and Soroptimists call upon activists, to mobilise people and highlight issues relevant to preventing and ending violence against women and girls, not only once a year on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but every month. “Orange Day” is a day to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and girls. As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls.
Here at the East Grinstead branch those who can meet at Chequer Mead for coffee and chat. We are pleased that other customers are asking us why we are all dressed in orange.
President’s Lunch – March 2024
Summer Garden Party June 2024
East Grinstead Club hosts its annual Garden Party
Sunday 23 June dawned bright, sunny and warm, ideal conditions for East Grinstead Club’s annual Garden Party.
At 1.00 pm 46 members and guests including visitors from Croydon & District and Bromley Clubs gathered in President Alison’s beautiful garden to enjoy a delicious cold buffet lunch. East Grinstead members had prepared a wonderful spread of cold meats, quiches, a wide variety of salads and a range of mouth-watering desserts.
Guests had the opportunity to participate in challenges – golf, seek the egg and bacon and find the number of animals in the garden – as well as purchasing handmade craft items, pre-loved clothing and books. There was also a raffle with some very attractive prizes. All proceeds from the afternoon will be donated to President Alison’s chosen charities.
Unlike last year when the heavens opened towards the end of the event, this year’s Garden Party was blessed with glorious weather throughout – a lovely occasion of fun, food and fellowship.