SI Harrogate and District

The Life and Work of Dr Kathleen Rutherford – Zoom Event 28 April 2021

We've received a lot of interest in the life of our Founder President and member Dr Kathleen Rutherford. This has included requests to see the 1970 TV programme made about her life. We have therefore organised a special Zoom event that is open to anyone

Deadlier than the Male – Dr Phil Judkins

In March we welcomed Dr Phil Judkins by Zoom, an internationally acknowledged expert on the history of radar, radio interception and electronic warfare. His work has featured in daily papers, film and television. We heard one of his most requested talks “Women are Deadlier than the

Choose to Challenge – Forgotten Women – International Women’s Day

Soroptimist International of Harrogate and District – Celebrates ‘Forgotten Women’ on International Women’s Day 8thMarch 2021 Seventy Soroptimists and guests Zoomed in from all over the Yorkshire, the UK and the World to celebrate the unveiling of a Harrogate Civic Society Plaque, in recognition of

‘Forgotten Women’ – Dr Kathleen Rutherford Remembered on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day - Forgotten Women Dr Kathleen Rutherford M.B.E Harrogate Civic Society Heritage Plaque for Dr Kathleen Rutherford MBE Forgotten Women In 2019 Soroptimist International of Harrogate and District Club received an email from journalist Nicky Harley. Nicky’s mission is to increase the

Corinthian Capers – Bears, Flowers and Rare Birds in Romania

Carpathian Mountains A Carpathian Caper At our most recent speaker meeting on Zoom, Harrogate and District Soroptimists enjoyed a presentation by Pat Rumbold on her Romanian holiday. What a joy! This wasn’t your run-of-the-mill collection of holiday snaps with a commentary. It was a cornucopia

Sleep Out for Homelessness

SLEEP OUT FOR HOMELESSNESS – EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A HOME Many young people are now homeless. Everyone should have a home. Club member Heather Shipman braved the freezing weather to experience what it is like to be homeless. A tent in her back garden was

Ask Me Why I am a Soroptimist?

Lesley Berry Lesley Berry responds to Why I am a Soroptimist? Why are we Soroptimists? That is the question posed to our members. If you're interested in finding out more about joining email sihandd@hotmail.co.uk. We will be in contact. Here is why Lesley is a

Zoom Burns Night raises £240 for Just ‘B’

January is a dreary month. Raising money for charity when we have to social distance can be a challenge. But this did not deter President Sandra and club members. We had fun and laughter as we celebrated the life of Robbie Burns and raised £240

Charity Shop Christmas Window Competition- The Results

It is over 15 years since we started the Christmas Shop Window Competition. Originally for Commercial and Charity shops in Harrogate Town. More recently just for charity shops but including the nearby towns of Ripon, Boroughbridge and Knaresborough. But nothing prepared us for this year.

Club Alternative Christmas Zoom Party and Pantomime – Oh yes it is!

Every Christmas we have a fun Christmas Party with good food and entertainment. Its’ a grand social event attended by most of our members. This year President Sandra and Chief Elf Liz wondered what we could do, #covid19 loves a party! Zoom is now the