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Gin Tasting Evening

Gin Tasting Evening

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One of our members, Grace Woods, recently organised a Gin Tasting Evening in aid of our President’s Charity, the Young Women’s Housing Project. We invited our local Rotary Club to join us for the evening. Led by an expert, we tasted four different craft gins paired with two different tonics. The composition of each gin and the history of the distillery was explained to us prior to tasting. The evening raised £480.80 for the charity. What a wonderful way to have fun and raise money for a good cause at the same time. The photo shows President Angela, Immediate Past Yorkshire President Jennie, Grace & Sue enjoying the evening.    

Fashion Show

Fashion Show

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SI Hallamshire recently held their Annual Fashion Show. The clothes were supplied by London Connections, Rotherham and modelled by members of the Club. After the show there was an opportunity for guests  to purchase outfits and accessories. The evening raised £87.95 for the President’s Charity, The Young Women’s Housing Project..

Welcome bags for YWHP

Welcome bags for YWHP

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Members of SI Hallamshire met recently to pack Welcome bags for the Young Women’s Housing Project. Toiletries were packed in colourful drawstring bags and presented to a representative of the charity. Members had also donated items for Starter packs which were given to the charity

Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning

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We recently held a coffee morning at a member’s house to raise funds to purchase Starter Packs for YWHP. Three members of staff from WYHP supported us on the day. Excellent weather ensured that the event, which was well attended by members and friends, was a great success, raising over £380 pounds for YWHP.      

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Yorkshire President Jennie Levick, President Angela and two members of SI Hallamshire joined SI Dewsbury for their 75th Charter Lunch on the North York Moors Railway. We travelled in heritage coaches on the Moorlander train and were served a delicious three course Sunday lunch. Fun and fellowship accompanied by delicious food made for a memorable day.

Friendship Visit

Friendship Visit

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Members of SI Hallamshire travelled to the National Memorial Arboretum recently to meet members of SI Sutton Coldfield – our friendship link club. Excellent weather helped to ensure that members had an enjoyable day with fellowship and fun. Members visited the many memorials including the Soroptimist memorial. During the day Bozena Benton, President SI Sutton Coldfield, gave Angela Karck, President SI Hallamshire, a box of toiletries for inclusion in the welcome bags that we make for ‘The Young Women’s Housing Project’, which is our President’s charity this year. The YWHP provides therapeutic support for women and children who have been affected by sexual abuse.

Grant of Friendship Visit

Grant of Friendship Visit

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Natalia Kurhaluk SI Slupsk (Poland) started her three week visit to SI Yorkshire with members of SI Hallamshire. During her time in Sheffield she visited Sheffield city centre and Kelham Island. She also attended a lunch at a member’s house and enjoyed a pub meal at the Devonshire Arms, Beeley. We very much enjoyed hosting Natalia and learning more about the work of Soroptimists in Poland.

Donation to Roundabout

Donation to Roundabout

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Club President Angela Karck has presented a cheque for £2424.10 to Roundabout at a recent Social Evening. The cheque was received by Andrew Reardon, the Homeless Prevention Manager for Roundabout, who was accompanied by Vicky. This is the second year that SI Hallamshire has nominated Roundabout as the President’s Charity. Over the two years the Club has raised a total of £4393.40 for the charity, which provides shelter, support and life skills to young people in Sheffield.

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Yorkshire President Jennie, President Angela & club members presented 30 bags of toiletries to representatives from the ‘Young Women’s Housing Project’ in Sheffield at our recent meeting. SI Hallamshire have chosen this charity to support for 2017-2018. We will continue to provide practical help & fundraise for this unique charity throughout the year.

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Enid Blackburn received a long service certificate for forty five years service Soroptiminst International at our recent AGM. Enid was previously a member of Barnsley SI until it closed. She held the position of President on three occasions and was also Regional Council Representative & Programme Action Covenor.