A beautiful sunlit evening provided the perfect setting for the Annual General Meeting and Change of Office. Outgoing President Sue Williams conducted the AGM before passing the Chain of Office to Pat Shore. President Pat thanked Sue for all her hard work over the last
Club members Janet Haywood and Dorothy Taylor received their long service certificates from President Pat Shore and Immediate Past President Sue Williams. Janet joined Soroptimist International 45 years ago, She has remained a committed member throughout those years. Janet is a former Club President as
March is Ovarian Cancer Month – an opportunity to raise awareness about the 5th most commonest cancer in women. Ovarian Cancer effects 1 in 50 women. For more information visit Target Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer information, including symptoms, risks, types and stages, as well as top
President Sue Williams was delighted to attend the award ceremony for the Wetherby Shop Window Competition held on the 17th December in Wetherby Town Hall. Sue presented the Winner’s Certificate to the volunteers from the Cheshire Homes Charity Shop. The Soroptimist International of Harrogate and
Charity Shop Windows throughout Harrogate and District sparkled with Christmas Spirit in the Club’s annual Charity Shop Window Competition. This year the Club widened its horizons to include Charity shops in Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Ripon, Starbeck and Wetherby as well as Harrogate. The Club initiated the
Every year the Club holds a candle lighting ceremony in honour of the Clubs throughout the world who are our Friendship Links. This year’s ceremony took place on the 18th November at our meeting place at the White Hart Hotel in Harrogate. The Club has
The Club is delighted to announce that Rawcliffe Smart Schoolwear has donated 105 polo shirts of all sizes for children to support their Joint Project with Soroptimists in Pretoria. Rawcliffes have already donated 20 book bags to the project that aims to increase the literacy
Club members and friends supporting ‘Wear it Pink’ on the 23rd October. To eradicate Breast Cancer as a cause of death donate to Breast Cancer Now @ https://secure.breastcancernow.org/appeal/donate The Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month (except for Aug and January) at
The good news is Breast Cancer is succumbing to research, better treatment and early detection. Great strides have been made and more women survive breast cancer than ever before. The main cause of death due to breast cancer is the spread of secondary tumours to
Girls should have the same chance as boys in school. Share if you agree: http://t.co/BM5QUk0lNT #DayOfTheGirl pic.twitter.com/vi1laJ0IDM — ActionAid UK (@ActionAidUK) October 11, 2015 Soroptimists believe in the right for all girls and women to get the same opportunities as boys and men in education,
