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Prison Reform Trust Report Talk May 2016

Prison Reform Trust Report Talk May 2016

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Pauline Reed gave a talk on the Prison Reform Trust Report   [Excerpt from Soroptimist UK Programme Action Committee web-site] Soroptimists have called for a UK-wide drive to reform women’s justice. Too many women in the UK are still being sent to prison instead of receiving community sanctions and targeted support to address the causes of their offending, says a leading women’s voluntary organisation.The women’s prison population doubled between 1995 and 2010. Most women in prison serve short prison sentences for non-violent offences and many have themselves been victims of domestic violence and abuse. In 2011 the Soroptimist UK Programme Action Committee resolved to work with the Prison Reform Trust to reduce women’s imprisonment.Now a wealth of information gathered by 139 Soroptimists clubs across the UK has been distilled into a report that is intended to spur national and local governments into action. The report

Tour de Yorkshire (TdY)

Tour de Yorkshire (TdY)

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For membership month, SI Middlesbrough promoted Soroptimism by manning a stall at Middlesbrough Centre Square where the Tour de Yorkshire (the bike race) commenced on Sunday the 1st of May 2016. Uzma Kazmi, Kath Sainsbury and Pam Cooper set up a good display of information and distributed leaflets. Well done ladies!  

Women for Peace in a World of War – 19/03/2016

Women for Peace in a World of War – 19/03/2016

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UPDATE: 20/03/2016 The conference was very well-received. The speakers gave very moving and informative presentations. Following are some of the snaps from the conference.   ADVERT: 16/02/2016 SI Middlesbrough holds a conference, Women for Peace in a World of War, on Saturday the 19th March of 2016 from 9.30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Linthorpe Community Centre – 468 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6JG. The speakers include: Lindis Percy — Peace Activist Jenni Yuill — NE Aid for Calais Sara Mirsalehi — BME Strategic Adviser Laura Pidcock — Anti-Racism Education Worker It, also, features ~~Stockton Town Choir~~ Refreshments provided. All are welcome. To reserve a place on this free event contact: Kath Sainsbury: 0796 233 5324 Pam Cooper: cooperpageo21@aol.com Flyer attached: SIM Peace Conference 19 March 2016

International Women’s Day 2016

International Women’s Day 2016

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This year SIM celebrated International Women’s Day, held at the Teesside University. It was an excellent event with the opportunity to listen to some influential speakers, including, Judge Gillian Matthews, Carrie Supple (Director of Journey to Justice) Amanda McMahon (Manager, KHI Engineering), Dr. Gill Owens (Senior Lecturer and altruistic donor), Susan Mansaray (Sierra Leonean journalist and Female Genital Mutilation campaigner), Amelia Coburn and Sara Dennis.

Jenny Medhurst
An Influential Speaker – Jenny Medhurst

An Influential Speaker – Jenny Medhurst

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At our February’s club meeting, we were honoured to have Jenny Medhurst who is heavily involved with the Fairtrade Movement. She spoke about the Fairtrade Foundation that aims to improve the lives of some of the world’s poorest farmers by pressuring suppliers to give them a price for their goods closer to that which we pay in the shops. Also, Jenny brought some tempting Fairtrade goods which were popular amongst the members as they bought them.  

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Heather Black from Middlesbrough Foodbank (19/11/2015)

Heather Black from Middlesbrough Foodbank (19/11/2015)

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In November 2015, at club’s monthly meeting, Soroptimist International Middlesbrough had a speaker, Heather Black, who gave an insight into the people suffering from hunger in the United Kingdom due to various reasons. We learnt about Middlesbrough Foodbank that offers short term support for individuals and families in crisis. A minimum of three days of food is provided, to bridge the gap between the time of crisis and when the statutory agencies, or other charities are able to continue support. At the end of fantastic presentation by Heather Black, members of SI Middlesbrough club generously donated food items to the Middlesbrough Foodbank.

SIM 70th Charter Lunch

SIM 70th Charter Lunch

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UPDATE (11/10/2015)   ADVERT (20/09/2015) President Alwyn Kraus and members of SI Middlesbrough invite you to the Club’s 70th Charter Lunch on Saturday 10th October 2015 at noon for 12:30 p.m. at Gisborough Hall, Whitby Lane, Guisborough, TS14 6PT. Gentlemen are most welcome. Cost: £25 to include orange juice on arrival, 2-course meal, celebration cake, tea, coffee. Menu and reply slip attached. Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2015.  

Skills for Life and Health 2015 – A Course Delivered by SIM

Skills for Life and Health 2015 – A Course Delivered by SIM

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SIM runs a 10-week course, titled “Skills for Life and Health” targeting women in a disadvantaged area of aged 19 and over and delivered in a community hub. The course will include sessions on: self-esteem and confidence-building; assertiveness; stress causes and cures; health essentials; looking after mental health and feeling good; valuing self and others; cultural diversity; communication and body language; looking good; building motivation. At least two sessions will be based on learners’ expressed needs. The course will contribute to the following local priorities: Creating stronger/safer communities Support people to develop communication skills Ensure that Middlesbrough is a cohesive and harmonious community where people from different backgrounds get on well together. Promoting health and well-being. Help to promote health, well-being and independence. Support the preventative agenda in relation to health and well-being. Support people to develop employability skills. The course commences on Friday, the

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea

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UPDATE (14/08/2015) It was a lovely afternoon with a friends from SI Stockton as well as other friends along with delicious food, prepared by our dear member, Geraldine Nuttall. The raffle was done towards the end of the afternoon. It was a good get together, enjoyed by all.   ADVERT (21/06/2015)