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Eleven Glasgow City Soroptimists attend the SIGBI Annual Conference in Cardiff, Wales

Eleven Glasgow City Soroptimists attend the SIGBI Annual Conference in Cardiff, Wales

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The SIGBI 83rd Federation Conference was held on the 26-28th October in Cardiff and had the theme, ‘Step Up, Lead the Way’. Information on the sessions and many photographs can be found on the conference website. There was a wide range of speakers including Michael Kaufman, the co-founder of the White Ribbon Campaign, the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women and Mandy Hickson, a former Royal Air Force fast jet (Tornado) pilot.   Mandy was one of a few female RAF Tornado pilots in the 2000s and is now an inspirational speaker. Mandy truly believes that with hard work and self belief anyone can achieve their ambitions. She shared a unique insight into this elite world, supported by antecdotes about her time on the front line causing a great deal of laughter in the auditorium.   Rebecca Lewin,

Vintage Fashion Show a smash success!

Vintage Fashion Show a smash success!

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In early October, SI Glasgow City put on a vintage fashion show in aid of the charity Mercy Ships UK. Mercy Ships provide the world’s largest charitable floating hospital and bring free medical care to some of the world’s poorest people. Organized by SI Glasgow City’s President Madeleine, ensembles from across the decades were modelled by Club members and friends. Music carefully chosen to invoke the spirit of the outfit’s era introduced each piece and the audience were then entertained with garment details and history from our eloquent compere. This sell out show was supported by many Club members and supporters and our warm thanks go out to each of you. After the show, an afternoon tea was enjoyed by all and a raffle for some great prizes rounded off the afternoon. The event was put on at the Garfield Hotel in Stepps.

What Women Do event – September 2017

What Women Do event – September 2017

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Along with a number of other local Soroptimist clubs, SI Glasgow City, took part in the recent What Women Do event located at The Lighthouse in Glasgow city centre on the 16th of September. This event was a great opportunity to reach out to shoppers on a Saturday and tell them about the skills, professions and jobs practiced by women today in their every day working lives. It was also a perfect time to display information on the many programme action events our clubs are involved with and to get the word out about Soroptimism. Along with a number of stalls focused on science, blacksmithing, arts, literature and charity work, SI Glasgow’s President Madeleine displayed items showing What Women Did which was a hit as she shared stories behind the mysterious implements and garments on show.

Summer Outing July 2017

Summer Outing July 2017

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The Club’s summer outing on Saturday 1st July started with a self-guided walk from Bridge of Weir town centre to Quarriers Village by one group of members and a self-guided walk around Quarriers Village by another group. All members then enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea at the Three Sisters Bake Cafe in Quarriers Village which was a great venue for a friendly chat and is highly recommended. From the feed-back received, the outing was most enjoyable and a fitting end to a busy but successful year for S.I. Glasgow City. The photographs below show Club members about to be served the afternoon tea at the Three Sisters Bake Cafe:

Winner of the Meru Kenya Women’s Garden project handbag raffle

Winner of the Meru Kenya Women’s Garden project handbag raffle

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SI Glasgow City recently organized a raffle for a limited edition ladies handbag, with Soroptimist tartan detail, which was a gift from SI Paisley. The raffle raised £187 for The Meru Kenya Women’s Garden project. Myrtle Peterkin, President Elect, SI Glasgow City, is seen presenting the handbag to the lucky winner Fiona Murphy. Congratulations to Fiona!

Soroptimists receive an update from Tomorrow’s Women Glasgow

Soroptimists receive an update from Tomorrow’s Women Glasgow

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Tomorrow’s Women Glasgow (TWG) is an innovative and unique multi agency centre based in Gorbals, Glasgow. The staff work with women with complex needs who are involved in the criminal justice system. The service offers the women a safe space to talk about their needs and to address issues that prevent them from living positive healthy lives. Members of Soroptimist International Glasgow City have been supporting TWG since 2013 and at a recent club meeting the members had the opportunity to meet two of the women being supported by the staff of TWG. Team Leader Anne and Housing Officer Andrea also provided an update of the service and President Elect Myrtle presented a cheque to be used to fund a pampering session for the women.

New Club President

New Club President

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At the recent Annual General Meeting, outgoing President Gwen passed over the President’s chain of office to new President Madeleine for 2017/18. Following the presentation, President Madeleine received agreement from the Club Members for her chosen charity of Mercy Ships for the Club’s fundraising activities during the next year.