Events Archives - SI Harrogate and District

Charity Shop Christmas Window Competition – The Results 2024

2 weeks ago in

Bilton

Harrogate and District Soroptimist were delighted to welcome the award winners of the annual Charity Shop Christmas Window Competition to their meeting at the Crown Hotel on the 4th December. The Mayor of Knaresborough Cllr. Margy Longhurst and Club President Christine Anderson presented the Award Certificates and the Soroptimist International of Harrogate and District Cup to the overall winner. The judging took place in three zones. Harrogate Town; Ripon with Boroughbridge and Knaresborough with Starbeck and Bilton. Overall Soropoptimist International of Harrogate and District Cup Winner and Zone Winners – Ripon and Boroughbridge Gold Award: OXFAM Shop, Fishergate Ripon Silver Award: Saint Michael’s Hospice Shop, North Street, Ripon Highly Commended. Yorkshire Cancer Research Shop, The Arcade, Ripon and Saint Michael’s Hospice, High Street, Boroughbridge Cup Winner The winner of the Soroptimist International of Harrogate and District Cup for the Christmas Window Competition is

Gill Smith Award for Best Girl Improver at Harrogate Spa Tennis Club

3 weeks ago in

Gill Smith Best Girl Improver Shield Every Year the Club presents The Gill Smith Award for Best Girl Improver, at Harrogate Spa Tennis Club. Gill was a much respected member of our Club and an ardent tennis player and fan. She was also member of Harrogate Spa Tennis Club. We remember Gill every year with the presentation of the Best Girl Improver Shield. This year Club President, Christine Anderson, was delighted to present the Shield to Sofia Perez at the Harrogate Spa Tennis Centre. Carolyn Rothwell, Club administrator said, ‘Sofia has been a member of Club for nearly 10 years. During that time she has developed confidence, both in her own tennis playing ability, and in the way she enjoys helping others, particularly youngsters, improve their game.There is always a smile around on court, from Sofia, and the children love being helped by her with

Celebrating our Ninety-one years charter lunch

2 months ago in

President Christine Anderson welcomed the Sheriff on North Yorkshire Dr Ruth Smith and her husband, SI Yorkshire President Sue and husband Jonathan and President Julie from SI Wakefield as her guests at our luncheon to celebrate 91 yrs. since getting our charter. It was a wonderful afternoon with perfect weather too. Over 70 people attended the luncheon, held at the Bridge Hotel near Wetherby. This included members from Clubs all over the Yorkshire Region. We’re delighted that our Young Woman in the Community Award winner, Grace a talented violinist, provided the entertainment with classical music and Irish jigs. Members, including President Christine, danced along as Grace sang ABBA songs. Finishing with ‘Thank you for the Music’.

President’s Blog – August

3 months ago in

Harrogate

Welcome back, I hope you all had good break. Where did August go? I thought I had plenty of time to do lots of chores and jobs at home but guess what … hardly anything has been ticked off my “to do” list! But I have had spent this month enjoying some new experiences, which I thought I would share with you. Yorkshire Day Yorkshire new experience this month was On 1st August, Yorkshire Day, Heather and I joined members from 10 other Yorkshire Clubs for a fantastic and fun packed evening at Yorkshire President Susie’s fundraising event. We experienced a wine / beer / food pairing evening to support Breast Cancer Awareness. The choice of 6 wines came from France, Argentina and Puglia and included Hospices de Beaujeu Bourgogne Gamay, which is made and sold to support the local hospice, this was one of

President’s Blog – September

3 months ago in

Rangoli Radio

Where did September go? I feel Autumn is truly upon us now and I have actually got the quilted long coat out! Rangoli Radio I started September by going, as a guest of my friend’s Pamela Clare (PC) to the 3rd anniversary event of Rangoli Radio station. Rangoli Radio CIC was established in October 2020 with the aim of creating a community radio to serve the Hindu community in Yorkshire. The radio station reaches out to different communities to entertain, educate and enable the Hindu community to reduce social isolation for the elderly provide information on community events and the support available be a source of learning and a sense of attachment to Hindu culture for the younger generation and to help them find their full potential. I was very inspired by their values which I felt are very close to our own, the community

President’s Blog – July

4 months ago in

Emotional Well being

President’s BLOG – JULY 2024 What glorious weather we experienced at the end of July and especially for the Club’s summer recess period. I hope you all joined me in getting out an about enjoying the warmth and sunshine.. So what have I been up to? At the end of June, it was a privilege to be at the Wesley Chapel with Heather and Sandra J. for the ordination of our fellow member Sarah, who is now the Revd. Sarah Caddell. Sarah, many congratulations from all of us and we wish you all the very best with the move to your new home and as you begin your role as presbyter in the Ripon and Lower Dales Methodist Circuit. I am sure you are going to be kept very busy. Clothes Swap I so enjoyed going to my 1st clothes

Clothes Swap raises £260 for Generators to the Ukraine

5 months ago in

Clothes Swap A happy band of our members enjoyed a clothes swap evening at Starbeck library on the 9th July. A great range of items of clothing were brought and exchanged. Accessories were on offer for sale and a raffle helped to boost the funds A great team effort to organise and run the event that raised £260 for the Generators to Ukraine project Thank you to everyone who supported our Event. The generators and solar lights for Ukraine make a difference to the families whose lives have been devastated by the war. We are working with Care in Action – Турбота в Дії who provide relief for families in the Ukraine. Saint Michael’s Hospice Shop, Ripon The clothes and accessories that did not find new homes have a second chance too. They’re heading to Saint Michael’s Charity shop in Ripon and will not end

President Christine’s June Blog

6 months ago in

BLOG – JUNE 2024 It’s been a relief to see the sunshine on some of the days during June, fingers crossed this continues for a few more months – I am ever so much the optimist Soroptimist when it comes to the summer weather! I have managed to get a couple of rain free days away in Lincolnshire with my miniature schnauzer, too this month. Regional Council Meeting at Asham Grange Women’s Prison On 15th June I attended the Regional Council Meeting and this one is always a popular event for Yorkshire Club Members as it is held at Askham Grange Women’s Open Prison. It is the 2nd year I have been and I was once again, impressed with the organisation, politeness and friendliness of those representing the Prison, some other Organisations could take lessons from them! The food was just as delicious and plentiful

Summer Outing in Beautiful Nidderdale at Whittakers Gin Distillery

6 months ago in

Nidderdale

Whittaker Gin and Whiskey Club members and a couple of Soroptimisters enjoyed a wonderful evening in beautiful #Nidderdale tasting Whittakers Gin on 19th June. The distillery, based at Harewell House Farm in Dacre Banks, Harrogate, started in 2019. Toby Whittaker welcomed us with a glass of gin and tonic or non alcoholic alternative as we sat in the evening sun. He gave us a guided tour of the distillery and spoke about the processes of making Gin and Whiskey. All the different flavours of Gin were explained. Toby then took us into the area where many casks of Whiskey were Maturing. The casks, in order to produce the best flavour were amazingly expensive with some coming from the USA, Spain and Madeira. Gin Tasting This was followed by tasting 8 Gins, with very tasty Pork Pies and nibbles followed by delicious Pepperoni and Margareta

President’s Blog – A busy May

7 months ago in

BLOG – MAY 2024 I really do enjoy May, it has 2 bank holidays (so no work for me!), having longer days and being able to get out and about during daylight! I have tried very hard this month to take photos so I can share what I have been up to with you. It’s been a busy month building friendship links, focusing on project completion and as you can see from the photo’s all whilst having fun. Soroptimist International of Blantyre – Seyema School Library Project Christabel and I have been working with SI Blantyre on finishing off the Seyema School Library Project. Thank you, Christabel, for your very generous hospitality, wonderful views over the river Nidd and most importantly for seeing this project through to the end. Christabel will give a very short presentation to the next Regional Council Meeting about the project.