We were delighted to present President Elect Uzma with her chain of office at our recent meeting.

SI Middlesbrough have worked alongside The Bungalow Partnership for a number of years by providing treats for the families at Easter and Christmas, knitted teddies for the children, and general support for the work of the organisation. Our latest contribution in preparation for the festive

We are delighted to welcome back our President Elect Uzma who has had a long stay in Pakistan dealing with family issues.

We are delighted to donate the proceeds of our Afternoon Tea raffle to Mary Thompson Fund, supporting refugees.

45 members and guests gathered at St. Cuthbert’s Parish Centre in Marton to enjoy a delicious tea and to celebrate the 75 year Anniversary of SI Middlesbrough. Proceedings began with a welcome from President Geraldine, who reflected on the social issues of 1945 in the

Thanks to all who supported our 75th anniversary Tea and particularly for donations received. It was a day to remember!

Kim Ann Williamson MBE, SIGBI Assistant Programme Director (Peace) will be addressing our meeting on Teams on Thursday 21 October at 6.45pm on the vital subject of Modern Slavery Awareness – What makes Soroptimists unique? All welcome to join for this rare opportunity. Joining details

Of all 943 Nobel Prizes recipients, only 58 are women.

Good to see our lockdown project book “Overcoming the Odds” about women scientists is getting as far as SI Bournemouth for prizes in their STEM challenge with students. Well done SI Bournemouth!