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Green Hearts at our club meeting on February 14th 2023

Green Hearts at our club meeting on February 14th 2023

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SI Newcastle upon Tyne made ‘Green Hearts’ to get the message across that we all need to support the planet and improve our environment . Shirley Hallam requested that we send our pictures to her and that members share these pictures with their local MPs to show that change is needed now to protect the planet for our younger generations. The ‘ Green Hearts’ read  THERE IS NO PLANet B, NO SECOND CHANCE, NUTURE NATURE, I GROW MY OWN VEGTABLES.  

Programme Action Meeting Tuesday November 8th

Programme Action Meeting Tuesday November 8th

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    At the Programme Action Meeting which was held on Tuesday November 8th there was a discussion of a possible Blue Plaque for Susan Denham Christie (married and became Susan Mary Auld) was a very early member of SI Newcastle from 1938 to 1943. She was Naval Architect who lived in Jesmond Park West.  However, the Common Room (formed out of the Neville Hall in Newcastle – formerly the North of England Mining Institute) is working with Newcastle University to place 5 plaques to commemorate Women in STEM. So, this might affect any ideas that the Club might have regarding the next candidate for nomination for a commemorative plaque. Members were invited to participate in the ‘Reclaim the Night March’ on 26 November 2022. We would join Streetwise and partners. It starts at 6.30pm and will pass through Newcastle City Centre Big Market to

S.I. Newcastle upon Tyne’s 85th Charter Lunch Saturday November 12th 2022

S.I. Newcastle upon Tyne’s 85th Charter Lunch Saturday November 12th 2022

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2022’s  Charter Lunch was held in a new venue, the Copthorne Hotel, on Newcastle’s Quayside. The room looked beautiful especially as the tables were adorned by  lovely flower arrangements  created by Progamme Action Officer, Christine Lowthian. Forty-eight Soroptimists and guests were welcomed by Joint President Christine who also delivered the Soroptimist Grace. A number of local  clubs were represented including S.I. Durham, S.I. Tynemouth and Whitley Bay & District, S.I. Tynedale. We also had visitors from further afield: S.I. Dumfries and Galloway, S.I. Glasgow City and S.I. Greater London. Lunch was delicious! Following lunch, the Loyal Toast was proposed by Joint President Christine. After a short break, Dame Vera Baird DBE KC spoke about her working life:  ‘A career supporting women and girls’.     Dame Vera’s story is a fascinating one. From a childhood in Oldham, being given ‘suitable’ girls’ toys and wanting to be a

Update from Tonight’s meeting: July 12th 2022

Update from Tonight’s meeting: July 12th 2022

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Another busy Program Action meeting tonight! Planning for SIGBI’s Climate Change Day of Action, feedback from last month’s tree planting at the W.E.W.and G Centre’s farm, Greenpeace’s ‘Big Plastic Count’, arrangements’ for another Blue Plaque for a former President (more about that later), feedback from the Regional Meeting at Carlisle, were just some of the topics we discussed! Phew! #askmewhyiamasoroptimist
A great start to the new club year!

A great start to the new club year!

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What a brilliant start to the new club year.   We inducted a new ‘linked’ member, Lynne, had an excellent guest speaker, and a lively and stimulating discussion about Programme Action plans, our November Charter l.unch and our outing to Bradley Gardens.  Our guest speaker was Rie Pearson , a retired police officer, who gave a presentation about her book;  ‘Be Kind. No Excuses.’  This is a guide to help teenage girls recognise abusive behaviours in intimate relationships.  Needless to say, it stimulated a wide ranging discussion!

Our 2022 Annual General Meeting

Our 2022 Annual General Meeting

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SI Newcastle upon Tyne AGM has just concluded. President Christine welcomed her Co President for 2022 to 2023 : Co President Margaret. It was a celebration of what we have achieved together with spirited discussion of our next steps @soroptimists @soroptimistgbi @soroptimist_intl_bangkok @misslynnes #standupforwomen #femaleempowerment #askmewhyiamasoroptimist

Update from tonight’s meeting – February 22nd 2022

Update from tonight’s meeting – February 22nd 2022

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One important topic discussed tonight was ´Further thoughts for 2022 – 2023’ which gave members the opportunity to contribute ideas for next year’s Programme Action. Ideas included reinforcing a collegiate approach by forming small working parties, fund raising, supporting the International President’s Charity, and the possibility of a face to face Charter Lunch in November. It was wonderful to see our guest Lynne again. @soroptimists @misslynnes @soroptimistglobal @soroptimistgbi @soroptimist_intl_bangkok @women__empowering__women #eveningchronicle #askmewhyiamasoroptimist

An update from tonight’s meeting (February 8th 2022)

An update from tonight’s meeting (February 8th 2022)

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At a busy meeting tonight, we discussed Officers roles, hybrid meetings, social events, feedback from No 63 AGM, IWWD activities, our involvement with WEWGC and possible future Programme Action – which might include producing ´weighted snakes’ for stressed children . @soroptimists @soroptimistglobal @soroptimistgbi @soroptimist_intl_bangkok @stella.prc @wewagc #askmewhyiamasoroptimist

Update from last night’s meeting (January 25th )

Update from last night’s meeting (January 25th )

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At tonight’s meeting we discussed a number of topics including: feedback from a meeting about blended meetings, an idea for a Sponsored Walk to support Gateshead and Felling Food Bank, a joint project with a local school to highlight International World Women’s Day and feedback from the Webinar Federation  Project. @soroptimists @soroptimist_inti_bangkok @stella.prc #SIGBI#soroptimistsstandupforwomen #femaleleadership #askmewhyiamasoroptimist