Skittles Evening
Skittles Evening
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SI Stourbridge is hosting a Skittles evening on 10th August. Please click on this link for further details: Skittles
‘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.
DA Courts Report Now Available!
DA Courts Report Now Available!
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The Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts report is now available in the Library under UKPAC for Members. The direct link is https://thehub.sigbi.org/file/6499a3f6d4bf6100085c449a
Socially Shared Meeting
Socially Shared Meeting
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This event is being supported by our new club, SI Leamington. As you can see Dishi Atwood (Director of Membership) is their speaker and will be promoting Soroptimism. Would your members be interested in attending? Or a friend of a member?
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
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.
Midland Chase Conference Coming Up!
Midland Chase Conference Coming Up!
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Find the booking form and all the information you need for a great conference here: Conference flyer for Midland Chase 2023
Change of Insignia
Change of Insignia
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It’s that time of year again! When we say goodbye to Past Presidents and welcome incoming Presidents to their year. You are invited to attend the Change of Insignia and Afternoon Tea on April 22nd at Wolston Community Centre. All are welcome whether involved in the Change of Insignia or not. It’s a lovely social occasion where we will be hearing from our very own Rose Hutchins, who is going to tell us about the Kori Project Orchard and how it is progressing. There will be a Quiz to test your knowledge about all things to do with Women’s Rights and of course a delicious Afternoon Tea. There will be sales tables which can be booked via Andrea @ £5.00 Visitors are also very welcome. Please return the Booking Form and payment to Andrea by April 15th. Looking forward to meeting up with you on April 22nd1
Global Pop-Up Newsroom – Don’t Miss It!
Global Pop-Up Newsroom – Don’t Miss It!
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To mark International Women’s Day our very own Jean Lockley (SI Kenilworth) gave a live filmed interview in Kenilworth Abbey Fields to two students from Coventry University as part of a ‘Global Pop Up Newsroom’. Students of journalism across the world put together a magazine programme for International Women’s Day – ‘Women Change Makers’ Read about what Jean said in the Memorable Moments section of the website, and watch the interview on https://fb.watch/j8D8zM_21c/. Jean’s segment is 3 hours 15 minutes in.
Zoom Talk with Shreeja India!
Zoom Talk with Shreeja India!
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Just a reminder that if you missed the Zoom talk with Shreeja India on March 18th you can listen again here: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/nS1SJ6pCAodiU0qOuZnuKhD00WbGkIDLS4tRH1qCnuUTsk4dWxW8zWTaVWZH13E-.Bf-os7IlCVOUBv5t The Passcode is dmvkYT2^ During the talk, we learned how the Shreeja India charity https://www.shreeja.org/ teaches girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to play football, which leads to female empowerment!