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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

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

Feedback from tonight’s meeting (November 9th 2021)

Feedback from tonight’s meeting (November 9th 2021)

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At a busy meeting tonight, in which we welcomed prospective member Lynne, one item was a very distressing account of the real dangers facing 20,000,000 Afghanistan citizens who are in food insecurity. Imagine having to sell your daughter so that the rest of your family can live! The article can be found at https://youth.be/e3C8grEN2Fk with the present restrictions in place the situation is dire @soroptimists @soroptimist_inti_bangkok #sigbi #soroptimist #askmewhyiamasoroptimist

An update from tonight’s meeting – Tuesday, October 26th

An update from tonight’s meeting – Tuesday, October 26th

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We had a fascinating talk this evening by Greg Short of Fyto Ltd about growing herbs and leafy greens using hydroponics.It generated a lot of discussion.   Check out their website for more information: info@fyto.org @soroptimists @fyto_ltd @soroptimist_inti_bangkok #sigbi #soroptimistinternational #instagramgrowingfood #askmewhyiamasoroptimist