Our History
Soroptimist International of Falkirk was founded on 3rd March 1945, a daughter club of SI Glasgow Central. There were eighteen founder members, and the last remaining two died in 1994. The initial meeting, attended by Glasgow and Edinburgh members, was held in the West Church Hall.
Subsequently, members met in the Regal Café where they had a meal costing 2/9d. a head, this to include gratuities and the speaker’s meal.
We hold fortnightly meetings at The Grange Manor Hotel where we conduct business meetings, speakers evenings and many evenings of fellowship and friendship over a delicious meal.
The Club was chartered in May 1945 by Dr Mary Stevenson, the Federation President. The Founder President was Miss Harriet Cairns, a Maternity Home Matron. The President’s Badge – designed and made in the immediate post-war years, contained the badge of the old coat-of-arms of Falkirk and has since been modernised.
The first Club Function was held in October 1948, since when there has been an annual dinner or lunch with each new Club President in attendance. In 2025 we will celebrate our 80th Charter Anniversary and plan a vibrant programme of events to mark this milestone.
Falkirk Club has given considerable service to the Federation, and provided no less than SIX Scotland South Region Presidents.
Venue
The Grange Manor, Glensburgh Rd, Grangemouth FK3 8XJ
More information on Grange Manor
Dates
Thursday evenings, every two weeks between September and June (19 meetings a year on average)
Time
7pm ~ 9.30pm
Soroptimist Vision
Soroptimist International vision is that women and girls will achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.
Soroptimist Mission
Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partnerships.
Soroptimist Values
- Human Rights for all
- Global peace and international goodwill
- Advancing women’s potential
- Integrity and democratic decision making
- Volunteering, diversity and friendship
Soroptimist Goals
- Soroptimist International will improve the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment or enabling opportunities.
- Soroptimist International will be a global voice for increasing access to education and leadership for women and girls.