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SI Convention in Kuala Lumpur, July 2019

SI Convention in Kuala Lumpur, July 2019

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Soroptimist International Middlesbrough club member, Margaret Clark, attended this year’s convention in her role as SIGBI  Assistant Director of Programme Action – campaigning to eradicate Violence Against Women.  Margaret spear-headed a fundraiser among delegates there for the International President’s Appeal which involved the purchase of diary dates for £1 per chosen date (or 5 Malasian Ringgits) and raised £1000 for the Appeal.  This will provide 3 large water tanks of 5,000 litres including the necessary infrastructure for three women farmers in Kenya. Other photos show Margaret networking with our “Friendship Link” SI clubs from locations across the world.

18/7/2019: The Bungalow Partnership – speaker Marie Blythe.

18/7/2019: The Bungalow Partnership – speaker Marie Blythe.

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Director of The Bungalow Partnership, which supports vulnerable young people and their families dealing with major problems, presented this “Open evening” on the topic of childhood traumas such as family conflict, parental illness, separation and bereavement; and in particular on the losses of children who have been placed in the care of other family members or close friends, rather than their biological parents.

SI Middlesbrough provide tea for 100 guests in aid of Tuks-tuks in SriLanka

SI Middlesbrough provide tea for 100 guests in aid of Tuks-tuks in SriLanka

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An afternoon tea in Hutton Rudby to raise funds for a women-driven pink tuk tuk in Sri Lanka was well attended by Soroptimists from around the north of England and raised around £1000. The money will go towards The Rosie May Foundation which runs several projects in Sri Lanka. Founders Graham and Mary Storrie attended and spoke about how they had set up the Foundation as a lasting memorial to their daughter, Rosie May, who was murdered on 28th December 2003 at the age of 10. Her mantra had been “girl power”.  Entertainment was kindly provided by Jeanette Wainwright with her choir of 40 voices, and help was given by many friends and supporters, especially some of Hutton Rudby’s Girl Guides who served at tables and replenished plates of food. Soroptimist Middlesbrough President Pam Cooper stated, “This was a tremendous success. Everyone enjoyed the fine

Bluebells, raising awareness and a visit from Sue Williams, SIGBI President

Bluebells, raising awareness and a visit from Sue Williams, SIGBI President

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  SI Middlesbrough wish to thank all of our friends who supported us on Saturday 4th May at our celebration Lunch for Daft As A Brush – Cancer Patient Care. We were joined by SIGBI President Sue Williams, Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger, Dave Harrison from Daft as a Brush and friends from SI Tynemouth, Whitley Bay & District and SI Durham. Following an enjoyable meal, we visited the park site also where our club had planted 500 Bluebell bulbs last autumn in aid of Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care which provides custom-made vehicles to transport outpatients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy cancer treatment to and from hospital free of charge. A spontaneous collection raised a further £60 for which we are most grateful!

Welcoming Our New President

Welcoming Our New President

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We said a big Thank You, at our AGM in April, to outgoing President Kathy for her hard work and dedication over the past year – it’s been a good one. And extended a warm welcome to President Pam. We wish her good luck for the coming year and look forward to being part of the interesting and exciting programme she has put together.

Speaker Meeting – Dave Harrison (21/03/2019)

Speaker Meeting – Dave Harrison (21/03/2019)

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It was lovely to have Dave Harrison, the Communications Officer at Bluebell Bus, and Cheryl Burnie, the Project Director, telling us about the charity, Daft As A Brush.   Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care offers staffed custom-made vehicles to transport outpatients, free of charge, to and from hospital who are undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy cancer treatment. The regions to be covered by Daft as a Brush are: Northumberland, North and South Tyneside, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas. There would be no charge to the patients for our Service. The service would entail collecting and transporting the patients in a safe and comfortable environment, from where they are living, taking them to where they will be having their treatment. If required staying with the patient whilst they have their treatment and then bringing them back home in readiness for their next course

Fairtrade Fortnight (FTF)

Fairtrade Fortnight (FTF)

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FTF, 25 Feb – 10 March, theme is chocolate and other cocoa products; collection of FT foods for Mary Thompson Fund; Middlesbrough Plans A collection of FT foods has been made for donation to the Mary Thompson Fund. Our member Annabel Young brought campaign postcards which are to be sent to the Prime Minister via The Fairtrade Foundation. Middlesbrough’s plans were outlined, in particular, a walk from Stockton High Street to the Tees Barrage and then on to the Cycle Centre in Middlesbrough Bus Station where a photoshoot will be held with the Mayor and Councillor Rostron between 1:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. We are invited to participate in the walk, or a section of it, and also attend for the photoshoot.

Fundraising Lunch for Meru Women’s Garden Project – 27/01/2019

Fundraising Lunch for Meru Women’s Garden Project – 27/01/2019

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Our member Geraldine Nuttall, kindly, organised a fundraising lunch for SIGBI’s Meru Women’s Garden Project, Kenya at her house. The lunch attracted 10 SIM members and was very enjoyable. President Kathy Warrick brought along 35 hand knitted trauma teddies to the meal which she handed over to the SIGBI’s Assistant Programme Director (APD), Margaret Clark, in order that she could gift them to Cleveland Police initiatives where interactions are required involving small children, who will be comforted by these lovely cuddleable characters.   A big thanks to Geraldine and all the attendees.  

Orange the World

Orange the World

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence kicks off on 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, with the theme Orange the World: oranging up fountains in Centre Square, Middlesbrough, to recall the need for a violence-free future. Orange the World – Middlesbrough Council   [new_royalslider id=”12″]