How did Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists double their donation to Mary’s Meals?
SI Medway and Maidstone had a speaker from Mary’s Meals at our January Zoom Club meeting – Annette Davies who is the Kent Ambassador for Mary’s Meals.
SI Medway and Maidstone had a speaker from Mary’s Meals at our January Zoom Club meeting – Annette Davies who is the Kent Ambassador for Mary’s Meals.
Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists Supporting ‘Wear Your Pearls Day’ January 20th was an important date as it marked the inauguration of a new President in the USA and Kamala Harris as their first female Vice President and first woman of colour.
Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
We were saddened to learn that Catherine Broughton, a former Regional President and former member of SI Ashford and SI Maidstone passed away at the end of September 2020. Catherine was married to Tom Broughton, who was a Toastmaster and they had twin daughters and three grandchildren. She lost her hearing during her 40s and when she was a Soroptimist, she had assistance from a Hearing Dog, Athena. Catherine was an active Soroptimist (member of SI Ashford) and South East England Regional President in 1995-96. Soon afterwards, she transferred to SI Maidstone as she was living nearby at Boughton Monchelsea. First impressions of Catherine were of her professionalism, wisdom, and her gentle sense of humour, which resulted in many smiles and lots of laughter. Athena was a great icebreaker and wherever they went, Catherine was always warm, caring, and helpful and acted as an advocate for
On 1 December we had a virtual dinner party kindly organised by Pat Varty and attended by 12 members of SI Medway and Maidstone.
It is with great sadness we report the death of Margaret Ambrose, former member of SI Maidstone, who died at home following a short illness earlier this month.