Sue is recognised for continued service as a volunteer
Sue retired seven years ago from her job as a specialist nurse working with first time teenage parents in Medway. On 3 June, Sue was awarded a Certificate of Continued Service by Holding On Letting Go (HOLG). This was to recognise Sue’s incredible 15 years of service as a volunteer to children and families they support. Sue is one of their longest-serving volunteers. About 16 years ago, HOLG was the club president’s charity, and they came in to give a talk. HOLG is a Kent-based charity that helps children to cope with the death of someone close to them. As a children’s nurse, Sue thought the work that they did was really important, so she wanted to get involved as a volunteer. After receiving on-going training, Sue has supported children at schools on a one-to-one basis over a six-week period, helped out at the neonatal death
How are Soroptimists supporting Community Sharewear Scheme?
Soroptimists donated their high-quality unwanted items and Annette Davies took 6 bags of women’s clothing along to the Community Sharewear office at Fort Luton on 15 May.
Liz Duckworth Receives Molly Oldham Award for Outstanding Achievement
Molly Oldham joined SI Maidstone as a club transfer in September 2005, following a move from Leeds to Maidstone.
Regional President Lynne attends SI Medway and Maidstone’s AGM
Members welcomed Regional President Lynne to our AGM Dinner held at the Holiday Inn Rochester on 13 April.
Thank You from Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal
An invitation was received from Blythswood to attend a Tea, Coffee and Cake event at the Royal Engineers Museum at Brompton on 5 April.
What did Soroptimists do for Great British Spring Clean 2023 in Rochester?
Two members of SI Medway and Maidstone, Jane and Stella Barnes joined volunteers taking part in a litter pick along the Rochester Esplanade foreshore of the River Medway.
Easter Gifts for the Refuges
As Easter approaches Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists wanted to ensure the women and children in both local Refuges are remembered
Soroptimists Support Byron School Fundraising for Toilet Twinning
Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists have been supporting Byron Primary School in their fundraising efforts.
Mary’s Meals – The Difference a Meal Makes
Annette Davies of SI Medway & Maidstone spoke about Mary’s Meals at the March Regional meeting.