Sad Farewell to Liz Duckworth
Sad Farewell to Liz Duckworth
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We are sad to announce the death of Liz Duckworth on 17 February, shortly after a diagnosis of cancer.
Time for Fun and Friendship
Time for Fun and Friendship
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With such busy schedules for members over the Festive period, Medway and Maidstone members decide to have an After Christmas Party on 18 January.
What are we doing to Reduce, Re-use, Recycle?
What are we doing to Reduce, Re-use, Recycle?
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At every monthly club meeting, Medway and Maidstone members bring in their empty blister packs to be taken for recycling to Superdrug in Sittingbourne.
Who are the Soroptimist Sisters volunteering with?
Who are the Soroptimist Sisters volunteering with?
In President Ruth’s February Membership blog on the Hub, her focus was on volunteers and the diversity of Soroptimist volunteers.
When Was Our First Friendship Link Get Together in 2025?
When Was Our First Friendship Link Get Together in 2025?
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On 30 January, Julia Search Friendship Link Officer organised and hosted our first virtual Get together for 2025.
20 years supporting women’s employment and empowerment
20 years supporting women’s employment and empowerment
For 20 years the Medway & Maidstone Soroptimist club, in partnership with SI club of Accra, Ghana has been helping men and women in Ghana get employment to support their families.
How many hours did Soroptimists Volunteer at Shoebox Collection Point?
How many hours did Soroptimists Volunteer at Shoebox Collection Point?
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Four Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists volunteered for 193 hours at the Blythswood London and South East England Shoebox Collection Point in Gillingham.
What was the theme for the Soroptimist Christmas Tree at Tree Festival?
What was the theme for the Soroptimist Christmas Tree at Tree Festival?
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Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists are taking part in the Christmas tree Festival at St Margaret’s Church, Rainham.
Which charity did the Soroptimists support at the G4 Christmas Concert?
Which charity did the Soroptimists support at the G4 Christmas Concert?
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Three members of Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists volunteered on behalf of Missing People UK at the G4 Christmas concert on 16th December at Rochester Cathedral. Acting as ushers, showing guests to their seats on arrival as well as giving out event programmes. We helped to collect donations at the end of the night, standing with a bucket as guests leave. It was a fun evening with everyone getting in the Christmas mood. Missing People is an independent charity funded by donations. It is the only lifeline for missing people and their families in the UK. It provides specialist support to people who are missing or at risk of missing, and the families and friends left behind. Someone is reported missing every 90 seconds in the UK. That means life is lonely, scary and uncertain for 170,000 families every year. A message from Missing People, ‘Thank
What did Byron School Children Donate for Shoebox Appeal?
What did Byron School Children Donate for Shoebox Appeal?
In October, I told the Byron children in the UNICEF Rights-Respecting Schools Steering Group about the Blythswood Christmas Shoebox Appeal that as Soroptimists, we support each year.