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How did Grange Soroptimists help hit the headlines about Plastics?

How did Grange Soroptimists help hit the headlines about Plastics?

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From 11-18 March 2024 Grange Soroptimists took part in the Big Plastic Count organised by Greenpeace counting all our single use plastic items thrown away during the week.  On average each person threw away 23 items (food & drink 81%, cleaning & toiletries 8%, everything else 11%), and many of them unsuitable for kerb side recycling. Our results were very similar to the national results and highlighted that although we need to REUSE  and RECYCLE the most important thing is to REDUCE plastic use. Information from the National Survey  showed 1 in 300 of the population had taken part and estimated that UK households throw away 1.7 billion pieces of plastic a week. The media interest  in the results was considerable and got the problem noticed.  Its known that  the UK is second only to the US in the amount of plastic waste produced per
Celebrating the lives of women in Barrow Sat 21st September

Celebrating the lives of women in Barrow Sat 21st September

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Members took part in the Barrow Dreams Reclaiming the Past event in Barrow with a parade and performances to celebrate the remarkable women in our  lives and communities, including of course the Soroptimists! One of Barrow's most famous women was Barrow Soroptimist Peggy Braithwaite (1919 - 1996) who was the first  female  lighthouse keeper and was the Principal keeper at South Walney light until it was automated in 1974. Other women  celebrated included the munitions workers in both WW, Gillian Thompson (1940-2019) who  was the first female nuclear physicist to work at the Shipyard in Barrow and  England footballer and lioness Georgia Stanway! There were bands and a very happy atmosphere in the glorious sunshine velebrating  the lives of local womenwith many groups participating!
Visit to Holehird Gardens August 14th

Visit to Holehird Gardens August 14th

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With our guide Paul 15 members visited Holehird on a glorious day enjoying a guided tour of the  beautiful gardens . It was an opportunity to learn new things including  about the amazing heliochronometer ( sundial), explore the lovely gardens and socialise. We rounded off the morning with a delicious lunch at the Lakeland Farm Visitor  Centre at Ings. If you want to find out more about our Club or would like to join please CONTACT US  
Shopping for Pre loved items July 31st

Shopping for Pre loved items July 31st

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With our pre loved fashion bargains Members had a fun visit to  Label at Brampton  to purchase pre loved clothes as part of our fight against Fast Fashion. Did you know --- The textile industry is second only to oil as the world's biggest polluter Of the 8 million tonnes of plastic in the ocean the second largest amount comes directly from our clothes 11 million tonnes if textile waste is created each year Only 1% of clothing is recycled If we extended the use of our clothes by 9 months it would reduce the carbon, water and waste footprint by 20 - 30% For more facts about the  deleterious effects of the Fashion industry see Oxfams Shocking facts If you are interested in finding out more about our Club or would like to join please CONTACT US
Coffee morning Saturday 27th July

Coffee morning Saturday 27th July

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Members held a coffee morning in Grange on what should have been a busy Saturday but blblical rain reduced the footfall significantly but £230 was raised in aid of our charities including Barrow Women's Centre. There was  an array of stalls selling cakes and preserves and a tombola. Anyone interested in finding out more about our club or interested in joining please CONTACT US. Ready to serve coffee1
Collecting at Cartmel Races for Barrow Women’s Centre July 22nd

Collecting at Cartmel Races for Barrow Women’s Centre July 22nd

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Members  joined the volunteers and staff from  Barrow Women's Centre ( Women's Conmmunity Matters) to collect at Cartmel Races. It was a really suvccessful day with over £800 raised from racegoers and it was special as the 2.45 race was the Womens Community Matters Maiden Hurdle. The money collected will be used to further the work of Barrow Women's Centre which provides invaluable help to local women suffering domestic abuse, poverty and other issues.
Supper at Oscars 25 June

Supper at Oscars 25 June

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A lovely warm evening with al fresco supper Members enjoyed an al fresco supper at Oscars in Cartmel, relaxing on a warm summer evening. Being a Soroptimist is fun and we have times when we  are relaxing , although we  do spend a lot of our time  together working to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide. If you want to find out more or would like to join us please dont hesitate to CONTACT US
Walk up Brunt Knott June 12th

Walk up Brunt Knott June 12th

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At the Brunt Knott trig point 427 m On June 12th members of the walking group plus partners enjoyed a lovely walk up Brunt Knott from Staveley. The views from the top were extensive  from Morecambe Bay to the Langdale Pikes and Kentmere fells. There were beautiful meadows of wild flowers, so it was a great way to enjoy the countryside and each others company.  We were blessed with lovely weather particularly in the afternoon and  enjoyed  tea outside  at Wilf's cafe afterwards. If you are interested in finding out more or wish to join our Club please don't hesitate to CONTACT US
Walk at Grizedale April 3rd 2024

Walk at Grizedale April 3rd 2024

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Very wet with Meridian Owl by Zoe de L'isle Whiittier 9 members and partners enjoyed a walk from Grizedale to Satterthwaite and Rusland  and returning via Force Falls. The weather was appalling with constant rain but this dd not dampen our spirits and  we had a sociable and interesting walk, enjoying the lovely woods, sculptures, history ( bobbin mills and Arthur Ransomes grave at Rusland church) If you are interested in finding out more about our Club please CONTACT US