Nantwich and District Soroptimists (SI Nantwich) and HerSpace hosted an Orange Café event at Nantwich Bookshop today 30th November 2024. This date has been chosen because it is the Saturday nearest the 25th November which is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
The Orange Café is part of a United Nations campaign to help end violence against women. Our aim is to mobilise people and highlight issues relevant to preventing and ending violence against women and girls.
The colour orange has been chosen by the United Nations because it is a bright optimistic colour and has come to represent a future free from violence against women.
We are delighted that the Mayor of Crewe Councillor Dawn Clark and the Mayor of Nantwich Councillor Stuart Bostock with Nantwich Town Crier Devlin Hobson attended in support of the event.
Members of SI Nantwich and HerSpace actively highlighted awareness of the issues surrounding violence against women at Nantwich Bookshop, engaging with people and distributing leaflets showing where help can be found for victims of violence.
We also welcomed SI Northwich members Louise Parry and Penny Clarke who joined us and actively engaged with the public.
My CWA a Cheshire-based charity supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse provided banners and literature for the event.
To highlight the event Nantwich Town Hall projected an Orange Display.
and also St Mary’s Church Nantwich lit in an Orange glow.
