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July Activities<\/h3>\n

Instead of our usual monthly meeting, in July we were invited to visit The Jonas Centre at Redmire in Wensleydale. The Centre provides subsidised respite breaks in log cabins for those suffering bereavement, long term illness and other stresses. There are animals, beautiful walks and a recently established forest and orchard where trees can be purchased to commemorate loved ones. The club purchased a microwave and 6 toasters for the cabins as well as donating a large number of towels, toiletries, place mats and a chest freezer. We visited the centre recently and are pleased to hear they are not affected by the recent floods. The picture shows members with our donated items when the weather was sunny but breezy.\u00a0\u00a0We were treated to supper and a tour of the facilities, and donated the money we would normally have spent on our monthly meeting meal.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Several members accompanied by their husbands also attended an event organised by SI Middleborough.\u00a0 This was a delicious afternoon tea to raise funds for their project to buy a \u201cPink Tuk-Tuk\u201d for Sri Lanka.\u00a0 This is on behalf of The Rosie May Foundation, which is providing Pink Tuk-Tuks driven by women to provide secure public transport for women and children.\u00a0 80% of women surveyed reported being sexually harassed or attacked on public transport. The fund was started by a couple in memory of their daughter who was murdered. They buy custom coloured tuk-tuks and train the drivers. SI Middlesbrough is aiming to raise \u00a33,500 to fund one vehicle and training for two drivers to operate it. We heard a speech from the fund\u2019s founder, and were also entertained by a local community choir.\u00a0 Over \u00a31,100 was raised at the event.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_media_grid element_width=”6″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1586266403962-05b90dae-81b4-8″ include=”3010,3009″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Busy in June<\/h3>\n

At our June meeting one of our members, Wendy Arrowsmith, who is a primary school teacher, visited Bakau New Town Lower Basic School in the Gambia as part of a group of teachers with the Yorkshire to the Gambia Educational Trust.\u00a0 This Trust supports schools in the Gambia and have provided drinking water for one school and new rooves for another.\u00a0 There is no technology in the classrooms, basic sanitation and girls tend to drop out of education.\u00a0 Wendy ran phonics workshops for teachers and told the club about a new project started by the retiring Headteacher who has started a literacy group for 35 women.\u00a0 There are also plans to make sanitary pads to support girls to attend school.\u00a0 The club has asked how it can help to support these initiatives.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”2994″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The picture shows Wendy in typical women\u2019s dress made for her in the Gambia in less than 24 hours for the equivalent of \u00a320.<\/p>\n

Joint President Sue confirmed that Dame Tanni Grey-Thomson will be our speaker at an event in April next year, as a belated International Women\u2019s Day activity.\u00a0 That makes two Dames, as our Patron, Baroness Hale \u2013 President of the Supreme Court \u2013 is speaking to us in September.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Three of our members attended the Yorkshire Regional Conference, which was held at the Yorkshire Air Museum on the theme Home Front to Front Line.\u00a0 Speakers told us about the history of the base which became the museum, the history of the women of the Air Transport Auxilliary and the WAAFs.\u00a0 We were also delighted to hear from Iris Newbould, a sprightly 94 year-old reminiscing about her time in the Womens Land Army, and Corporal Katherine Weight, who shared her varied and challenging experiences in the RAF, where she is a Logistics specialist.\u00a0 An excellent day all round.<\/p>\n

(The image behind Iris is of the remarkable Womens Land Army Memorial at Clochan, near Elgin in NE Scotland.)<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_media_grid element_width=”6″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1586266571902-4ca8d318-eff7-7″ include=”2997,2995″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Seven of us made a visit to Helmsley to see our former member, Mary Lovell MBE, taking her for Afternoon Tea.\u00a0 Mary moved from Richmond only 2 months ago, to be nearer her daughter, but it was lovely to see her in good form, and to admire her lovely new apartment. Mary is already settled in and making friends.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2998″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Finally, the \u201cCaring for You\u201d rose bush which we planted in the Friary Garden as part of Richmond in Bloom is now in flower, and looking lovely.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2999″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

EVA at May Meeting<\/h3>\n

Richinda Taylor, the CEO of Eva Women\u2019s Aid, gave a powerful and, at times, moving presentation about their work to end violence to women and girls.\u00a0 They offer a range of free, confidential and non judgemental services to provide the only wrap around care in the North East to include housing, counselling, safe houses, women\u2019s aid and rape crisis centre.<\/p>\n

Members were concerned to learn there is no legal definition of domestic violence meaning there are, at present, no associated criminal offences meaning reliance must be placed on other law.\u00a0 Richinda told us 2 women a week are killed by their current or a former partner and there are around 1.3m female victims of domestic violence a year in the UK.\u00a0 Some 130,000 children live in households where there is a high risk of domestic abuse and domestic violence accounts for 16% of all violent crime.\u00a0 It is more difficult for older women to seek support which led Eva to start their 45+ project, the first and only safe house solely for older women in the UK.\u00a0 This safe house was full within a week of opening its doors.<\/p>\n

The club presented Richinda with a collection of underwear, toiletries and nightwear for women seeking sanctuary with Eva.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2989″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Going for Gold<\/h3>\n

Faye Doorbar and Sue Young assisted by Emily, Sue\u2019s granddaughter, plant a standard rose tree sponsored by SI Richmond and Dales as the club\u2019s contribution to Richmond\u2019s entry in Britain in Bloom.\u00a0 A silver winner last year, the town is hoping to achieve gold in 2019 when the judging takes place in early July.\u00a0 The rose variety, Caring for You, is especially apt for the Soroptimists and chimes with our principles to inspire action, create healthy environments and a sustainable future for women and girls.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2987″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

May Charity Concert<\/h3>\n

These lovely ladies are members of the Brompton on Swale Ladies Choir who performed \u2018Songs from the Shows\u2019 after SI Richmond and Dales stepped in at the last minute to host their Spring concert after the previous organisers had to withdraw. The choir\u2019s rehearsals started in January and cancellation would be a disappointment after all their hard work. Their repertoire included old favourites such as Oklahoma as well as more modern pieces from Mamma Mia. A bottle tombola and raffle together with the modest entry fee raised nearly \u00a3400 for charity including the Fawcett Society Equal Pay Fund established with
Caroline Gracie\u2019s back pay from the BBC after she successfully won her case. \u00a3200 will enable a woman to have her case considered in depth by an appropriate lawyer. Our Friendship Link in SI Harare will also benefit from the monies raised.<\/p>\n

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Charity Donation<\/h3>\n

Immediate Past President Sue Eastham handing over the final cheque to Debbie Barker CEO of the Rape Crisis centre (RSACC) from our fundraising last year. Debbie was absolutely thrilled with our contributions to the centre , and expressed grateful thanks to all members.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2981″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

April Meeting \u2013 AGM<\/h3>\n
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Our Annual General Meeting was preceded by a visit from our neighbouring club.\u00a0 SI Darlington Songbirds regaled us with a set of\u00a0 songs they had written for the club\u2019s 70th Anniversary \u2013 setting very funny lyrics to a selection of classic show tunes and pop telling the story of Soroptimists past and present.\u00a0 Highly enjoyable!<\/p>\n

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We then presented a cheque for \u00a31050 to Eslpeth Robinson for the Kumi Foundation, one of the Presidents Charities for 2018-19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SI Darlington Songbirds poking affectionate fun at Soroptimists in the past.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We then presented a cheque for \u00a31050 to Eslpeth Robinson for the Kumi Foundation, one of the Presidents Charities for 2018-19.<\/p>\n

We then had our formal AGM overview of the year, which \u2013 as always \u2013 has been remarkably busy with fundraising, campaigning and socialising.\u00a0 Thanks were given to all the Committee members and others for their work through the year, and to our retiring joint Presidents, Sue Eastham and Michele Herdman.\u00a0 They then passed the torch to the new joint Presidents for 2019-20, Sue Young and Judith Clark, who outlined their plans for another interesting and varied programme of events, meetings and fundraising.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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