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How did the Soroptimists support Shoebox Appeal?

How did the Soroptimists support Shoebox Appeal?

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Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists have supported the Shoebox Appeal for the past 20 years. This year we were invited by Blythswood Care to field a team of knitters to take part. Everyone casts on 30 stitches in double knitting wool on size 6 (5mm) needles. On the word go we all knit for 45 minutes with a break for refreshments, then knit for a further 45 minutes when the work is measured. Knitting is then taken home to be finished off into a scarf for the shoeboxes.  It is a sponsored event and knitters are either sponsored for the whole length or per inch. On 4 October at a church hall in Gillingham, our small team was made up of two Soroptimists, Sandra Covington, Jane Barnes and a colleague, Jean. We joined other knitters from local church and voluntary groups. The photo shows Jean and
Sorotimists 75th anniversary 3 June 2021
Which Soroptimist club is celebrating their 75th anniversary?

Which Soroptimist club is celebrating their 75th anniversary?

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Today Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists are proud to be celebrating their 75th anniversary since the club was originally chartered on 3 June 1946. At that time the Federation President Miss FM Bailey commented: - 'To be a Soroptimist is not merely to be a member of a Club, but to be a member of a community which by its aims and objects is pledged to fellowship and service' During this time we have carried out project work locally, nationally and internationally whilst having fun and enjoying friendship with like-minded women.       Do look at our website or Facebook page to find out more and if you think you might like to join us then all enquiries will be most welcome - go to Contact us
Why Regional members became Soroptimists?

Why Regional members became Soroptimists?

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May is membership month and Soroptimists from across the South East England Region have shared with us why they became Soroptimists and this has been captured in this YouTube video.  Some are from newer members of SI Medway and Maidstone, Sharon, Annette and Sandra, others are from SI Canterbury, SI Croydon, SI East Grinstead, SI Eastbourne and SI Tunbridge Wells. If  you think you might like to become a Soroptimist then we are always looking for new members and across our Region there are 11 clubs so if you live in the South East then there will be a club near you.  Do make contact with us via our Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) head office on Contact Us | Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) | SIGBI