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Guildhall Launch for ‘Her Salisbury Story’ on International Women’s Day

Guildhall Launch for ‘Her Salisbury Story’ on International Women’s Day

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A brand new project supported by a £10K grant from the Heritage Fund was launched at an all day event at Salisbury’s Guildhall on Sunday 8 March, International Women’s Day. In her speech officially launching the new project ‘Her Salisbury Story’, Mayoress Carrie Walsh said: ‘As Mayoress I have been privileged to meet many inspirational women working in Salisbury: community project workers, charity workers and leaders, women in business, medicine and the arts to name just a few. Their backgrounds are diverse, their contribution to our city is a legacy to be discovered, acknowledged and shared. Over the coming months you will be able to learn more about all of these women and have the chance to nominate women you know and admire for inclusion in the heritage project.’       Following her speech, The Mayoress joined her husband Mayor Councillor John Walsh to

STEM Challenge Awards Ceremony

STEM Challenge Awards Ceremony

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On Monday 16 March, the final judging and award ceremony for the third annual Salisbury STEM Challenge was held at South Wiltshire University Technical College. Five teams from three local schools attended the finals and their projects were displayed for the judges, Louise Tizzard, Geoservices Director, Wessex Archaeology and Helen Harrison, Deputy Head of Department for Electrical Engineering & Construction, Wiltshire College. Winners A team of five girls: Amelia Harmer, Miriam Morgan, Jing wen Xie, Rebecca Ashfield and Milly Hawling from Godolphin School, otherwise known as ‘Archimedes Crew’ took away the trophy and top prize money for their project ‘Irrigation System for growing crops in Developing  Countries’. The judges praised all of the ‘superb’ projects entered, but of the Archimedes Crew entry, Judge Louise Tizzard, Geoservices Director, Wessex Archaeology said: ‘This one stood out, a very well researched and well-considered project. You showed great understanding
SI Salisbury Chartered!

SI Salisbury Chartered!

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In the beautiful setting of the Cloisters of Salisbury Cathedral, President of the Federation of Great Britain and Ireland Sue Williams chartered the new Club of SI Salisbury on Saturday 3 August 2019. Some 150 guests: friends, families, local supporters and sister Soroptimists from 24 Clubs of the Federation were present to welcome the Founder President and 16 Founder Members into the global organisation. Led by Toastmistress Kay Linnell from SI Winchester and District, the charter ceremony and speeches took place prior to the start of the Charter dinner. President Sue  described the programme activities already being undertaken by members of the new Club and paid tribute to the energy and enthusiasm of all the Founder Members.           Founder President Lisa thanked President Sue for the Club Charter and members of SI Winchester for helping to start the new club. She

Gilo Visit for Salisbury STEM Team Members

Gilo Visit for Salisbury STEM Team Members

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Members of the STEM Challenge team took a trip down to the Gilo HQ in Dorset in early June to give feedback to our main STEM Challenge sponsors on the year’s  activities and to thank them for their support. We were delighted to be given a tour of the plant by Rhian Griffith, Design Engineer (pictured on the right of the group here). Rhian spoke at the award ceremony in March and was one of the judges on our panel. Members of the STEM group here in front of the Gilo SkyQuad – the world’s first practical flying car with Rhian are left to right Vicki Ralph, Liz Batten and Jen Newman    

Salisbury’s Five Rivers Festival

Salisbury’s Five Rivers Festival

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Salisbury Soroptimists were pleased to take part in a day of fun and frolics in Salisbury’s rivers. In the morning of the late May Bank Holiday we helped to marshal the river ‘family float’ from Stratford Sub Castle to the Five Rivers Centre and in the afternoon we entered a team to take part in the Duck Race. These action packed photos show as well as lots of water, there was much fun and laughter too. Thanks to our Duck Trio: Penny, Eleanor and Louise!                                 Thanks to Salisbury Rotary for organising the day’s activities and enabling us to work alongside you. We look forward to a continuing partnership.

Two more new members for Salisbury

Two more new members for Salisbury

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At our May meeting we were delighted to welcome two more members into our very soon-to-be Club. Pictured here are Karen Long (left) and Eugenia Perkes (right) having just been welcomed into the Club by Founder President Lisa Scandling (centre). With our Charter date set for Saturday 3 August it’s full steam ahead! Come and join us to celebrate. Details here 

Salisbury Soroptimist Quizzers

Salisbury Soroptimist Quizzers

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Salisbury Soroptimists entered a team for the annual  Salisbury Rotary quiz.  They finished some way down the list of winners, but an enjoyable time was had by all, as the photo shows! Teresa Wells was helping on the organising committee so couldn’t join the team, but took time out from her committee duties to join us for this photo. Pictured are left to right: Barbara Evans, Liz Batten, Teresa Wells, Eleanor Evans, Eugenia Perkes and Karyl Amon Roberts

Three New Members Welcomed to Membership

Three New Members Welcomed to Membership

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At the first meeting in our new venue, the Red Lion in Salisbury, we were delighted to welcome several brand new people. There were 18 of us in total (a record!) and we were delighted to induct three new members, Sandra Ferguson, Jane Ebel and Barbara Evans. Here is our President Elect Lisa Scandling (second from left) flanked by Sandra (left), Jane on her right and Barbara far right. They are all already involved in one or another of our project groups!  

Two new members for Salisbury!

Two new members for Salisbury!

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We were very pleased to welcome two new members to the Salisbury Group on Monday 28 January. Our President Elect Lisa is flanked here by Jen Newman on her left and Annie Hotton on her right. Jen is a ‘brand new’ member while Annie had previously been a Soroptimist in a Club in Buckinghamshire. We are delighted to welcome them both!

Salisbury’s Latest Member!

Salisbury’s Latest Member!

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  At our Christmas meal, we were delighted to welcome our newest member, Carole Banton. Carole has many years’ experience working with the charity Barnardos, so brings a lot of useful input, ideas and enthusiasm for our projects for women and children. Carole has already volunteered to take on the role of Club Secretary as we establish ourselves.