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Invitation to the Regional Meeting and AGM

Invitation to the Regional Meeting and AGM

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President Liz is pleased to invite all members to the next Regional Meeting which includes the AGM on Saturday, September 23rd again at the Abbey Hotel, Redditch. Further information and a  booking form can be found here:- Flyer MAR September 2023        Booking Form 23 09 23 As we will have SI President Maureen Maguire as one of our Speakers we have also invited her to talk about The Dublin International Convention that took place in July. We would like any members who attend the Convention to tell us about their experiences, interesting events, queries, or questions after President Maureen has talked to us.  Please get in touch by September 9th if you would like to be given the opportunity to have your say. As we are giving members the opportunity to speak about the Convention we will not be running the PA Awards this year. 

Literary Dinner 2023

Literary Dinner 2023

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The ever-popular Literary Dinner will be held on Friday, 17th November at Hagley Golf Club, Wassell Grove Lane, DY9 9JW.  This year there are three guest speakers; Liam Brown, J-Lewis Thompson, and sister Soroptimist Susie Merrill.   Book early to avoid disappointment! Further details of the evening and the menu and order form can be found by clicking these links:  Advert for Literary Dinner      Menu and Order Form

Solihull Style – Live!

Solihull Style – Live!

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Ladies…Elevate your look with professional Stylist Sarah Gray. Many women struggle to find their style, let alone have the confidence to wear it. When the busy-ness of life takes over, we can often put ourselves last, and lose sight of who we are in the process. This evening is going to get you out of the starting blocks. What you can expect during this fun and informative event; Gain the confidence to dress for who you are, the real and authentic YOU; Learn ways to enhance your body’s best bits; Be inspired to incorporate colour into your look. PLUS, you’ll get the chance to book into Sarah’s Style Clinic and shop (shopping is not compulsory!) Ticket price includes – A welcome drink, a delicious two-course buffet dinner, and £10 of your ticket price will be donated to Soroptimists International Solihull and District. For more details

Your Opportunity to join the UKPAC Meeting

Your Opportunity to join the UKPAC Meeting

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There is a UKPAC Face to Face meeting on 9th September at Woodland Grange,  Old Milverton Lane, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 6RN https://www.makevenues.co.uk/woodland-grange-leamington-spa Spaces are available to welcome any Soroptimist to attend as a Day Delegate at a subsidised rate of £25.00 which includes tea & coffee and lunch.   Please contact Christina Rollason ukpacsecretary@gmail.com to register – you will be made most welcome.  (It is essential to Register beforehand).

‘Women are scared stiff of going to Court’

‘Women are scared stiff of going to Court’

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In case you missed Shelagh Fogarty on LBC highlighting the findings of a major study of Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts in the UK, you can read a summary here:  https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/domestic-abuse-survivors-court-retraumatised-support/ Unfortunately, the report shows that we have not progressed as much as we hoped, and that there is still a great deal of work to do.  But as Soroptimists, we will rise to the challenge.

Charity Gala Concert in Aid of Ukraine

Charity Gala Concert in Aid of Ukraine

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Stratford Upon Avon Town Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EF  Sun 25th June 2023 6:30PM “When words fail, music speaks.” You are warmly invited to attend a charity gala concert organised by the Polish Cultural Institute in London in partnership with Copernicana CIC, a community group based in Stratford-upon-Avon. Part of the Shakespeare Poland Festival, this fundraising evening will celebrate the beauty of classical music by Chopin and Ukraine in the stunning historic Town Hall in Stratford-upon-Avon. A complimentary drink and canapes will be served during a reception after the event. For more information and to book a ticket click on the link below: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/stratford-upon-avon/stratford-upon-avon-town-hall/charity-gala-concert-in-aid-of-ukraine/2023-06-25/18:30/t-vvjkvoe

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Update from Hamlin Fistula

Update from Hamlin Fistula

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President Liz is delighted to pass on an update from Helen Marriott of Hamlin Fistula UK. The total raised by the region, including the match giving from the Big Give campaign is £2,036 so far, which is brilliant. Thank you for all your efforts. Of the 8 clubs in the region, 3 have had a speaker from Hamlin – Stourbridge, Stratford, and Kidderminster. If other clubs are interested in hearing about Hamlin, either Helen or the Chair of Trustees would be happy to go along to the meetings and inspire them to get involved in fundraising efforts.  Helen Marriott’s email address should you wish to contact her is Helen@hamlinfistulauk.org The latest Spring News Letter from Hamlin Fistula can also be viewed here Emaye – Spring 2023.