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December Club News

December Club News

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We took part in the Christmas  tree festival in the town church.   The tree was decorated in orange to rasie awareness of our Orange the World campaign. We had our new leaflets available to take away.   We enjoyed  Christmas Dinner with a secret santa, seasonal quizes and some carol singing.    

November Club News

November Club News

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The Charities Fayre         We had a table at the Charities Fayre and sold Christmas cakes and other seasonal offerings.   Orange the World. The day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – 25th November saw us raisinf awareness fo the need to stop Gender Based Violence. See more information on this by looking under our ongoing projects.

Elimination of Violence Against Women

Elimination of Violence Against Women

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November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and is the start of 16 days of activism across the world. Unesco’s campaign is Orange the World. The last day of activism is December 10th which is Human Rights Day In support of this last year  – 2022 we painted or sprayed 100 pairs of shoes orange. We asked shops display a single shoe somewhere in thier window for 16 days of activism. On the first day  we put pairs of  shoes on the market steps. The idea was to start a conversation about the issue of domestic violence The old shoes, which had been destined for the bin, included women’s, men’s and children’s, to illustrate that all can be victims. ‘Local statistics are that one in six men and one in three women will be subject to some form of

September 2023 Club News

September 2023 Club News

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September 2023 Club News President Cathy held her Friendship weekend. The weekend started with a friendship evening where we took the Petit Tram around St Peter Port. This was follwed by a meal at Pier 17.           The weather overthe weekend was beautiful and we enjoyed a lunch in Cathy’s wonderful garden on Saturday.         A few of us enjoyed a warm evening at the Proms on the Wicket                                                             The weekend concluded with Sunday Lunch at Driftwood          

” WE GOT THIS” MURAL

” WE GOT THIS” MURAL

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GUERNSEY TOGETHER MURAL IS NOW FINISHED SI Guernsey is proud to announce our sponsorship of the painting of a mural in the market arches. The painting represents the Island’s experience of 2020, and the coming together of the community during the COVID 19 pandemic. … The original digital image has been created by Tom Rowe of Carve Creative. the painters are Tom, Nina Thomson and Ned Meinke. We wish to thank Bailiwick Estates, who have generously given huge support in allowing us to paint the mural on their arch.

Soroptimist International Guernsey Day of Action 18th July 2020

Soroptimist International Guernsey Day of Action 18th July 2020

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This year we have provided 40 hawthorn trees to The Little Chapel Foundation, these have been planted this morning with help from The Ravenscroft Group. The Little Chapel –  Famous as being the smallest church in the world, the charity responsible for its upkeep is facing a funding crisis as it usually collects £50,000 a year from visitors.

Helping our Guernsey Community

Helping our Guernsey Community

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We were happy to deliver hand cream to our hospital and care homes. Deliveries of fruit boxes and goodies  were made to some of our care homes Two microwaves donated to our Women’s Refuge Money sent to the local Cheshire Home and the local food bank Soroptimist Guernsey – handcream PEH Staff Teams 2 Soroptimist Guernsey – handcream PEH Support Services