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Women in an male-dominated profession

Women in an male-dominated profession

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At our last club meeting in September  we welcomed another remarkable woman working in a male dominated role in the Merchant Navy. Fran Collins, CEO of @redfunnelferry is a master mariner, a highly respected position due to the exceptional training in the UK. She told members that 95% of UK’s goods and services are transported by the Merchant Navy. When Fran started her training there were 3 women and 40 men. Interestingly of these the 3 women and only 9 men qualified. Fran spoke about the challenges of long stretches at sea, often being the only woman on board and discrimination. Fran has introduced more flexible working to attract more women but feels there is still more to be done.

Fresh Thoughts Booklet

Fresh Thoughts Booklet

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FRESH THOUGHTS   Our most recent project has been to produce an information booklet for front-line workers in Dorset who support women who are experiencing Domestic Abuse.  The writing of the booklet followed on from research within our local safe house and our reflections following our observation of the Domestic Abuse Courts.  We are excited that the booklet is already proving very useful in different locations in Dorset and are looking forward to its wider use, thanks to the support of the Police and Crimes Commissioner for Dorset. Here’s a link to our video of the launch and instructions as to how to make the booklet local for your area. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ng3JQG9jQJzBlqnGKhoFV_aO4EMgVHFB/view

Fund Raiser for Home Start West Dorset

Fund Raiser for Home Start West Dorset

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The Jiant Jigsaw Jamboree  was very successful – even though numbers were a bit down because the weather was very good – and particularly pleasing because the children who came really enjoyed it. We had worked hard to publicise it and to gather lots of jigsaws, accessories and prizes. Many thanks again to sponsors: Tesco Fleetsbridge, Tails From The Woods, Jigsaw Puzzle Club, Victory Puzzles, Salamander and Waitrose Wimborne. We are very happy to have raised £200 for Home Start West Dorset.