Click on image for more information International Women’s Day Ilkley Soroptimists  are holding an event for women of all ages *BE ALERT AND STAY SAFE* Saturday 7th March 2026 10am to 3pm at St John’s Church Hall, Ben Rhydding, LS29 8PN Drop in or stay all day *10 am Checking out the latest on CPR. * 11.30 am Practising or watching self-defence skills. *1.30 pm Getting more aware about online safety:-   Cost £10pp Please pay Soroptimist International of Ilkley sort code 53 61 23 Account number 67748504   Ref IWD Tea & coffee available  but please bring sandwich lunch. Enquiries to: communicationssiyorkshire@gmail.com   FAQ Q If I only want to come for one of the sessions can I have a reduction ? A  No, we are sorry. We are not trying to make a profit just cover our costs. It’s £10 for any or all

All are welcome to our talks  If you would like to find out more about us or to visit a meeting where we discuss our current projects and plans please use the contact form in the yellow menu across the top of this website to get in touch. Dates for your diary 2025-2026 November 21st – 23rd Friendship visit to Dubai. *Thursday 27th – Planning meeting Saturday 29th – Regional Meeting of Yorkshire Soroptimists at the  Bridge Inn, Walshford. There will be talks from: Dr Ruth Smith, High Sheriff Yorkshire “Children & Abuse” and from Christine Corless, Director of Finance for Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland who will take about the federation strategy for sustaining and increasing membership. December Tuesday 2nd – SI Bingley “Reclaim the night walk”  7pm from The Royal Pub. Thursday 4th – Yorkshire Programme Action rail trip with a

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Ilkley Soroptimists were asked `why orange?’ whilst they were decorating The Grove in Ilkley in November 2021. Orange symbolises a brighter future, free from violence. It is used as the colour of the UN International day of the Elimination of violence against Women on 25 November each year. As a show of solidarity, the UNESCO globe is also illuminated in orange. This year emphasis is given to the threat to girls and women on line regardless of age, background or gender. Here a club member adjusts our orange decorations.