16 Days of Activism
16 Days of Activism
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Bag Packing for the Joseph Cowen Health Centre
Bag Packing for the Joseph Cowen Health Centre
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Today a few of us met at Joint President Christine’s house to pack the Christmas bags for the ladies who attend this Centre in Byker. The Centre is jointly run by Newcastle Gateshead CCG and Newcastle City Council. The Centre exists to ensure people who are experiencing homelessness, or are not registered with a GP, can have access to primary healthcare and support services. The Joseph Cowen Health Centre provides a drop-in facility where visitors are able to access a variety of health and wellbeing services. The Centre offers a twice weekly GP service, a weekly Sexual Health Clinic which is run by Newcroft Centre staff, a harm reduction support service that includes Newcastle Treatment and Recovery (NTaR) advice and support, drop-in sessions twice weekly, and a needle exchange service five days a week. The centre also offers a safe space for
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
Working on the farm …
Working on the farm …
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On Tuesday, October 11th, several of our members went up to the West End Women’s and Girls’ Centre Farm in rural Northumerland to carry out some jobs which included checking on the trees which we planted earlier in the year. I am happy to report that all are flourishing; as can be seen from the photograph. An additional task they performed, was to adddedication plaques to some of the trees, including one to our late member, Dorothy, who was a dedicated Soroptimist. She is greatly missed by all members. Joint President Christine was delighted to induct a new member, Helen, at the farm. She is a very welcome addition to our Soroptimist community.
‘Reach for the Skies’ – Regional Best Practice Award for S.I. Newcastle upon Tyne!
‘Reach for the Skies’ – Regional Best Practice Award for S.I. Newcastle upon Tyne!
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On Saturday, September 24th, SI Newcastle upon Tyne was delighted to win the regional Best Practice top award ‘Reach for the Skies’ – in recognition of its work in the West End of Newcastle with: West End Women and Girls Centre and its farm; Canning Street School ; Canning Street School – Forest Garden West End Food Bank Blue plaque for Ruth Nicholson Patricia, as President Elect and Regional Rep, received the trophy on behalf of the club and was honoured to receive it from International President Maureen Maguire. The club is grateful to receive this award representing as it does a real team effort from all Club Members. With this work established in the West of the City, we would like to expand into other areas.
Unveiling of a Commemorative Plaque to Dr Dorothea Sinton – September 23rd 2022.
Unveiling of a Commemorative Plaque to Dr Dorothea Sinton – September 23rd 2022.
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Today, Friday September 23rd the Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle ion Tyne (Councillor Veronica Dunn) unveiled a Blue Plaque for Dr Dorothea Sinton., MB., Ch. B. (1899 to 1987). The plaque celebrates the pioneering work of Dr Sinton in providing medical and well being services for women in the poorest area of Newcastle. SI Newcastle are attempting to redress the imbalance of Blue Plaques celebrating women’s achievements – there are now fewer than 7 plaques for women out of over 100 plaques celebrating men. We were delighted to be joined by Dr Tacchi, a former Chief Medical Officer for Family Planning Services in the city , who had actually worked with Dr Sinton and spoke about her pioneering work. In addition, descendants of Dr. Sinton, including her children and grandchildren attended and Dr Sinton’s granddaugher, Joanne Friel, spoke of her fond memories of her grnndmother.
Unveiling a Commemorative Plaque for Dr.Dorothea W.Sinton – All are welcome
Unveiling a Commemorative Plaque for Dr.Dorothea W.Sinton – All are welcome
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THE COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE FOR Dr. DOROTHEA W. SINTON M.B., Ch.B. 1899 to 1987 On Friday September 23rd at 12 noon, a commemorative plaque will be unveiled by the Lord Mayor of Newcastle at 18 North Avenue in Gosforth. This plaque marks the significant contribution of Dr. Dorothea W. Sinton to the medical and wellbeing services of the poorest women in Newcastle; particularly in providing birth control advice which was in its infancy in the 1920’s. This event welcomes members of the public to come and honour a pioneering woman in our city. The plaque is sponsored by Soroptimist International Newcastle upon Tyne, a voluntary women’s organisation dedicated to educating, enabling and empowering women to have an equal voice in our communities. Further details about Dr. Sinton M.B., Ch.B. can be found on our website: https://sigbi.org/newcastle-upon-tyne/ Please visit us soon.
Sending our deepest condolences to the Royal Family!
Sending our deepest condolences to the Royal Family!
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It was with deep sadness that Newcastle Soroptimists heard of the death of Her Majesty, The Queen and wish to express their sincere condolences to King Charles III and all members of the Royal Family. Our thoughts are with the Royal family and all our Soroptimist sisters at this sad time.
Afternoon Tea with Prosecco: August Fundraiser at Christine’s
Afternoon Tea with Prosecco: August Fundraiser at Christine’s
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Today, eleven happy Soroptimists,enjoyed a splendid afternoon tea in member Christines’s beautiful garden. We were raising money for the West End and East End Foodbanks. We raised over Two hundred pounds whilst enjoying the delicious food, good company and warm sunshine.
Update on Tree Planting at the Westend Women and Girls’ Centre Farm
Update on Tree Planting at the Westend Women and Girls’ Centre Farm
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Last Saturday, one of our members’ friends, Lesley, went up to the farm to add a plaque to her mother’s tree. She reported that all the trees which we had planted were doing well – perhaps because of the soaking they received from a downfall just after they were planted!