Regional Communications Lead, Bozena Benton reports from the recent SIGBI Federation Conference held in London on the first weekend of November 2023.
Bozena Benton, member of SI Sutton Coldfield and Communications Officer for our Region, reports on her packed three days at the SI convention held in Dublin last month…
Brenda Kay, member of UKPAC, is highlighting Sexual Abuse including FGM this 25th May… I thought the way to start this blog would be to define what sexual abuse is, and how it is defined in the UK. That turned out not to be so easy – when I googled it, the first definition was from NSPCC, then the Northern Ireland Government (which I thought was good, given devolved administrations’ responsibilities), the Metropolitan Police, and then there were a variety of others, but the first reference I could find from UK government was in a fact sheet for the Domestic Abuse Bill 2020. So, I turned to the UN website, where sexual abuse is defined as – ‘any sexual or sexually motivated behaviour that is done to someone without that person’s consent or understanding . It can be online or in person, and it can
Bozena Benton of SI Sutton Coldfield gives us an update on the work of her club in the last few weeks as part of our occasional series “Club Focus”.
I cannot believe that it is already October and that this will be my final Regional President’s Message to you all. Thank you for reading my words and for supporting me during my year as your Regional President.
The 2022 Annual General Meeting of our Region took place in the immediate aftermath of the death of Her Majesty The Queen on 8th September. Our meeting was held – as planned – on Saturday 10th, as the overwhelming desire of members was to come together and celebrate her life and legacy, and also to honour her memory through our service and Programme Action work.
In her Regional President’s Message – July 2022, Judith describes a very busy and successful month of fun and friendship when we were able to get together on several occasions, and catch up and make new friends. It’s been a very enjoyable month.
“Judith would like a summer garden party at her home, she has a lovely garden and would love to use it for the benefit of the region. Do you have anyone from your club to help?” “Of course, I said, my presidential year is coming to an end, I shall volunteer.” To be honest, I thought it would be easy! Marisha Place of SI Lichfield & District, tells the story…
In the latest of our occasional series Club Focus: Around the Wrekin, Hilary Knight, President SI The Wrekin updates us on the activities of her Club in recent weeks…
This is my sixth Regional President’s Message. I can’t believe that I am over half way through my year as Regional President and there is still so much more I want to do! My recent conference at Brocton Hall Golf Club gave us plenty of ‘food for thought’ as well as a much needed opportunity to meet up in person and enjoy each other’s company!
