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Activate the World over Coffee

Activate the World over Coffee

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Our Coffee Morning this year coincided with our annual launch of the 16 days of activism for violence against women. The 16 Days of Activism (Against Gender-Based Violence) is an annual international campaign aimed at ending violence against women and girls. It runs from 25th November, (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10th December, (Human Rights Day). Every guest at our Coffee Morning was given an orange ribbon pin to wear throughout the period of activism. Our wonderful ballroom was beautifully decorated with our Orange theme including our Festive Christmas Tree. Guests and members enjoyed refreshments provided by Aberavon Beach Hotel, along side challenging discussions on gender-based violence. The colour Orange is used during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence as a symbol of a brighter future without violence. It was chosen by the UN Women’s “UNiTE to End

We’re going on Holidays – Cannock Visit

We’re going on Holidays – Cannock Visit

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Friendship is a key aspect of Soroptimist’s and we use these links to connect with other clubs globally as well as nationally. By nurturing these friendships we foster collaboration, share knowledge and promote understanding across different cultures. These links are vital for joint action projects, cultural exchange, and providing mutual support between clubs.  At Port Talbot we have 2 current Friendship links our closest geographically being SI Cannock & Districts.  Both clubs have nurtured this link for over YEARS. SI Port Talbot enjoyed a wonderful visit hosted by SI Cannock. They were superb hosts, making us feel extremely welcome. The visit also included a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum at Airewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire. “The National Memorial Arboretum is a space where everyone can celebrate lives lived and remember lives lost” http://thenma.org.uk The beautiful grounds are home to acres of landscape and memorials, which our

Collection for Tools for Self-Reliance Cymru

Collection for Tools for Self-Reliance Cymru

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On two Saturdays in September our members banded together to undertake a leaflet drop, (1st Saturday) followed by a collection, (3rd Saturday) in aid of Tools for Self-Reliance Cymru.  One of our clubs ongoing charity link projects. Tools for Self-Reliance is a UK-based charitable organisation that works to empower artisans and tradespeople in developing countries, such as Africa.  It does this by providing them with tools, skills, and training. The charity was founded in 1979 and operates on the principle that; poverty can be tackled more effectively by supporting people to help themselves. Our collection drive was Headed by Phil Pope the charities workshop supervisor and equipment maintenance specialist, (and all-round hard worker).  Our members collected a huge van load of old tools, sewing machines, textiles etc.  The items will be refurbished and utilised in one of two ways.  Most are sent on to start