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Fundraiser Concert for Women’s Aid

Fundraiser Concert for Women’s Aid

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President Gwen, SI Glasgow City, chose Glasgow Women’s Aid as the focus for the club fundraising activities this year. The Singers Company along with guest artiste Beth Robb Adams presented a fabulous concert of classical pieces, songs from musicals and some fun items to a packed audience in Sherbrooke St.Gilberts Church on 05 March 2017. Kate from Glasgow Women’s Aid thanked the Glasgow Soroptimists for supporting the charity during their 40th year of work in supporting victims of domestic violence which is experienced by 1 in 10 women in Scotland. Soroptimists work to enhance the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally, therefore are delighted to support this local charity.

Glasgow Women’s Library – no ordinary library!

Glasgow Women’s Library – no ordinary library!

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Glasgow City Soroptimists visited the Glasgow Women’s Library as the venue for Soroptimist International Scotland South (SI SSR) Region’s meeting on 04 March 2017. Following the meeting Soroptimists from across the Region were taken on tours of the library, the only UK accredited library and museum which celebrates the lives, history and achievements of women. What a fabulous resource and it is free! SI SSR President Melanie and Dr Adele Patrick, Director of the library dedicated a shelf to Soroptimists within the ‘violence against women’ section. Adele highlighted the similarity of the ethos of Soroptimist International and Glasgow Women’s Library.

Women’s Employment in Scotland 2016

Women’s Employment in Scotland 2016

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The United Nations Commission for the Status of Women (CSW) meets in New York in March each year. A priority theme is identified each year and the theme for 2016 was ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Work’. Scottish Women’s Convention (SWC) have shared with Soroptimists the report of their findings in Scotland. Click on the link below to view and download the report. SCW Report Women’s Employment in Scotland 2017

Soroptimist International (SI) Scotland South Region celebrates 80 years of service

Soroptimist International (SI) Scotland South Region celebrates 80 years of service

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Soroptimist International (SI) Scotland South Region recently celebrated 80 years of Soroptimist service to women and girls locally, nationally and across the world. Past Regional Presidents were invited to attend the celebration and 22 women were in attendance along with Regional President Melanie. Immediate Past President Marian identified that the Past Presidents had given over 600 years of service as members of Soroptimist International to women and girls. SI Glasgow City has 7 Past Regional Presidents within the present membership. A speaker, who is also a Soroptimist, gave a talk about the charity Dress for Success whose mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and life. The photos show the Past Presidents with President Melanie, Past President Sheila from SI West Lothian and President Melanie

£5000 raised to support Children in Scotland and Worldwide

£5000 raised to support Children in Scotland and Worldwide

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SI Glasgow City and Stagecoach Theatre Arts Glasgow raised £5000 following two performances by Stagecoach students. Dr Ann Finch, President of Soroptimist International Glasgow City club presented a cheque for £2500 to Save the Children and £2500 to Action for Sick Children Scotland. Ann commented ‘I am delighted that the monies raised by the students of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Glasgow will be used to support less fortunate children in Scotland and worldwide. Glasgow Soroptimists have previously collaborated with Stagecoach Theatre Arts Glasgow to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust charity’. Soroptimists focus on transforming the lives of women and girls, locally, nationally and globally, through education, empowerment and enabling initiatives. Soroptimists make a difference to the lives of more than half a million women and girls in the world every year and have consultative status with the United Nations. Soroptimist International Glasgow City are working and supporting local initiatives

Announcement

Announcement

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Soroptimist International Glasgow City is saddened to hear of the passing of Miss Una Bissett who was a long standing member of SI Glasgow Central and SI Glasgow City. Una is fondly remembered by members and will be missed by all. We send our deepest condolences to Una’s family and friends at this sad time.