Covid-19-March 2022
We have started face to face meetings again … February gales permitting!
We are still keeping in touch especially with members who live alone or outside Norwich.
Telephone calls, emails, Zoom meetings and a buddy system help……..
Please contact us now and find out what a supportive group we can be.
Email: Norwichsoroptimist@outlook.com Or Via Facebook SI Norwich
Do you want to make a difference?
Are you a woman who…
- would like to network, have fun, socialise and make friends too?
- is interested in topics and talks, learning new things and raising funds for local groups and national campaigns?
- cares about helping other women and girls have access to learning opportunities, better health care and a more secure life?
- would work and lobby for women’s rights at home and around the world?
- would like to make friendship links with other groups, both nationally and internationally, and visit for events or behind the scene tours of their countries/ areas?
Come along to meet your local Soroptimists and find out who they are…
We meet every 3rd Monday evening at 7pm at the Norwich Girls High School, 95 Newmarket Road, Norwich. NR2 2HU
Other Mondays we have zoom meetings meantime.
If you are a woman in Norwich or Norfolk and want to find out more then please contact us at norwichsoroptimist@outlook.com or Via Facebook SI Norwich
2022
New Year new plans for speakers and events and meeting face to face again!
Celebrate International Women’s Day
Tuesday 8th March 11 to 1pm
at the Octagon , St. Peter Mancroft Church
Coffee and Cake
We are raising awareness of Modern Day Slavery
Short talk by Mark English of Norfolk Constabulary just after 11am
and meet again face to face.
AND it is our 70th Anniversary this year! so Celebrations .
Meantime 320 knitted woolly hats for pupils of Lakenham Primary………….
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2021
Getting ready for Christmas;
Waterstones’ The Giving Tree 2021
Norwich Club gave a donation of £70
Plus
In partnership with North Norfolk Knitters
60 Teddy Bears have been knitted for Lakenham Primary School
Hoping for a health happy Christmas for us all !
London Anglia Region
In 2021 Soroptimists from King’s Lynn to Southend on Sea at last met to
celebrate the 50th Anniversary of London Anglia Region
So 50 members came for an AGM and celebration Lunch on 7th August 2021
in Newnham College , Cambridge plus
Cake and Prosecco ……
Not just two presidents
But three:
Regional President Mell , Federation President Elect Cathy and President Elect Sharon
Sorting out Cathy’s regalia
Photos by https://lisathephotographer.co.uk/
A Centenary Tree for Norwich
The Paulownia ( foxglove tree) now stands in the gardens of one of the historical areas of Norwich to be enjoyed by citizens, walkers by the river and visitors
Hopefully in early spring in the next year or two it will provide lovely lilac/purple flowers for passers by to enjoy
Centenary tree; gift to Norwich City :planted under Covid 19 restrictions in Spring 2021
April 2021
Marking the SI Centenary year the club has linked with Norwich Castle.
The Castle is being refurbished and has a sponsorship scheme “Adopt an Object”
https://www.adoptanobject.co.uk/
We have sponsored two objects related to women which will go on display in 2022.
Silver Seal matrix (2.8×2.3 cms)
DE LEAL AMOR IEO SVY FLOVR I am the flower of the true love says the inscription on this exquisite seal matrix from the 14th century. Decorated with a beautiful female figure wearing elegant dress, this would have been the personal object of a high-status lady. She would have used it to seal her own correspondence. A symbol of her power, individuality and literacy perhaps? What a way to mark your letters! Whether a wonderful gift for the prolific writer, a romantic gift to a loved one, or a symbol of your own authority, this seal matrix is perfect for you.
The inscription will read :“To mark the Centenary of Soroptimist International – the women’s service organisation ”
Caister Pilgrim Badge (3.9×2.1 cms) made of lead.
Richard Caister was a renowned priest and poet whose reputation inspired thousands of medieval pilgrims to visit his tomb at St Stephens Church, Norwich. As vicar of St Stephens, he wrote and preached in English, much like contemporaries Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe. He defended Margery when she was accused of heresy, open to the idea that God may inspire a woman. It was likely Margery who encouraged the first pilgrimages to his tomb, which became a shrine attracting pilgrims from all over England. Retrace their steps by adopting this badge, found at the Globe Theatre in London, and celebrate the 6th centenary of his death in 2020. This object would be a perfect gift for someone undertaking or preparing for a journey, spiritual or otherwise.
The inscription will read:
“Soroptimists support women and the badge links to great women like Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe. ”
Easter 2021
100 for 100 – Its Soroptimist International ‘s Centenary
SI Norwich took up the 100 for 100 challenge
by knitting Easter chicks filled with a chocolate egg.
During lockdown we have been supporting a local Primary School
and will deliver them as a treat before Easter.
The idea came from watching Margaret Cook knitting chicks on our regular Zoom
with our Friendship link SI Ilkley .
International Women’s Day 2021—–8th March
Zoom meeting with WI, NOPF, Victim Support
IWD 2020
Do you want to make a difference?
Are you a woman who…
- would like to network, have fun, socialise and make friends too?
- is interested in topics and talks, learning new things and raising funds for local groups and national campaigns?
- cares about helping other women and girls have access to learning opportunities, better health care and a more secure life?
- would work and lobby for women’s rights at home and around the world?
- would like to make friendship links with other groups, both nationally and internationally, and visit for events or behind the scene tours of their countries/ areas?
Come along to meet your local Soroptimists and find out who they are…
We meet twice a month – 1st and 3rd Monday evenings at 7pm at the Norwich Girls High School, 95 Newmarket Road, Norwich. NR2 2HU
If you are a woman in Norwich or Norfolk and want to find out more then please contact us at norwichsoroptimist@outlook.com or Via Facebook SI Norwich
2021
London Anglia Region
In 2021 Soroptimists from King’s Lynn to Southend on Sea at last met to
celebrate the 50th Anniversary of London Anglia Region
So 50 members came for an AGM and celebration Lunch on 7th August 2021
in Newnham College , Cambridge plus
Cake and Prosecco ……
Not just two presidents
But three:
Regional President Mell , Federation President Elect Cathy and President Elect Sharon
Sorting out Cathy’s regalia
A Centenary Tree for Norwich
The Paulownia ( foxglove tree) now stands in the gardens of one of the historical areas of Norwich to be enjoyed by citizens, walkers by the river and visitors
Hopefully in early spring in the next year or two it will provide lovely lilac/purple flowers for passers by to enjoy
Centenary tree; gift to Norwich City :planted under Covid 19 restrictions in Spring 2021
April 2021
Marking the SI Centenary year the club has linked with Norwich Castle.
The Castle is being refurbished and has a sponsorship scheme “Adopt an Object”
https://www.adoptanobject.co.uk/
We have sponsored two objects related to women which will go on display in 2022.
Silver Seal matrix (2.8×2.3 cms)
DE LEAL AMOR IEO SVY FLOVR I am the flower of the true love says the inscription on this exquisite seal matrix from the 14th century. Decorated with a beautiful female figure wearing elegant dress, this would have been the personal object of a high-status lady. She would have used it to seal her own correspondence. A symbol of her power, individuality and literacy perhaps? What a way to mark your letters! Whether a wonderful gift for the prolific writer, a romantic gift to a loved one, or a symbol of your own authority, this seal matrix is perfect for you.
The inscription will read :“To mark the Centenary of Soroptimist International – the women’s service organisation ”
Caister Pilgrim Badge (3.9×2.1 cms) made of lead.
Richard Caister was a renowned priest and poet whose reputation inspired thousands of medieval pilgrims to visit his tomb at St Stephens Church, Norwich. As vicar of St Stephens, he wrote and preached in English, much like contemporaries Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe. He defended Margery when she was accused of heresy, open to the idea that God may inspire a woman. It was likely Margery who encouraged the first pilgrimages to his tomb, which became a shrine attracting pilgrims from all over England. Retrace their steps by adopting this badge, found at the Globe Theatre in London, and celebrate the 6th centenary of his death in 2020. This object would be a perfect gift for someone undertaking or preparing for a journey, spiritual or otherwise.
The inscription will read:
“Soroptimists support women and the badge links to great women like Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe. ”
Easter 2021
100 for 100 – Its Soroptimist International ‘s Centenary
SI Norwich took up the 100 for 100 challenge
by knitting Easter chicks filled with a chocolate egg.
During lockdown we have been supporting a local Primary School
and will deliver them as a treat before Easter.
The idea came from watching Margaret Cook knitting chicks on our regular Zoom
with our Friendship link SI Ilkley .
International Women’s Day 2021—–8th March
Zoom meeting with WI, NOPF, Victim Support
IWD 2020