Scotland North Associate Soroptimist Jean Campbell was warmly welcomed by staff at Perthshire Women’s Aid ,OWLS (One Stop Women’s Learning Service) Women’s Centre (see two photographs) and RASAC (Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre) in Perth as she handed over toiletries,  toilet bags, make up and gift sets just before Christmas, when she was assured that everything would be put to good use.Perths

Associate Soroptimist Jean Campbell was delighted that, in recognition of her tree planting for the SI Centenary & the Queen’s Green Canopy (Platinum Jubilee 2022), she was sent a virtual ‘plaque’ (photograph) noting her efforts as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project in Perth & Kinross. She was informed that her Jubilee tree planting had been uploaded to The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) map and was thanked for her contribution to this special initiative, which it is hoped will inspire countless others. It was also noted that with her and other’s support a greener UK is being created and a legacy in honour of The Queen’s leadership of the nation will benefit future generations

Soroptimists in Scotland were delighted to be able to meet up ‘in person’ and to welcome International President Elect Maureen, SIGBI President Cathy and President Elect Ruth to our celebration. It was also an  opportunity to showcase the work of clubs in Scotland  from Easter Ross to the proposed Club in Dumfries.  The Programme Action presentations focused on our contribution the SDGs locally, nationally, and internationally. We made new contacts with MSPs and invited guests while launching the new Scotland, U N and SIGBI History banners.  

As part of the Soroptimist International (SI) centenary celebrations, Associate Soroptimist Jean Campbell has been delighted to plant rowan and apple trees locally, which is also being recognised as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project.  She has also funded the purchase of 200 mangroves supporting the Scotland North Region Indian project.  Jean was delighted to have help from the Blairgowrie & Rattray Access Network  (BRAN), a volunteer organisation which maintains the many local country walks.  One photograph shows Jean with one of ‘her’ trees and the other photograph shows Jean with the BRAN volunteers.’

‘Blairgowrie Associate Soroptimist Jean Campbell was keen to replicate one of her projects from last year and having been given permission to so, and along with friends, attached orange ribbons to the railings around the Wellmeadow park, the centre of Blairgowrie which is passed by all road users in and out of Blairgowrie. See photographs. Jean has also been overwhelmed with support from local shopkeepers in Blairgowrie and in Alyth. As last year, she visited all shops with information, posters and balloons asking them to display their support for the 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women campaign (25th November – 10 December. Orange is the bright and optimistic colour of the campaign. As you can see from the photographs many imaginative images were presented in their window displays and she is very grateful for their support. As a result of this project,

SI Associate Member, Jean Campbell alerts Blairgowrie & Rattray to proposed action re the 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women Violence is wrong and evidence clearly shows that the majority of victims of violence are women and girls. This is recognised internationally by the annual 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, 25th November – Human Rights Day, 10th December: Last year local Soroptimist Jean Campbell was delighted with the positive response she received from the local shopkeepers who demonstrated their support by ‘oranging’ their window displays and Jean is hoping they will all do the same again, this year.  She will visit all shops shortly and hand out posters for display. The photograph shows one of the orange displays from last year. https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65943624/blairgowrie-rattray-hub-magazine-winter-2021

Blairgowrie Associate Soroptimist Jean Campbell was delighted with the response from East Perthshire residents who responded magnificently to the PKAVS appeal for welcome pack items for the Afghanistan refugee families, who are expected in Perth & Kinross.  The photographs show only part of the collection and Jean wheeling the boxed items into PKAVS at the Gateway. Thank you to all who contributed! #sigbi #ukpac #afghanwomen

Scotland North Associate member Jean Campbell has been doing her bit to help raise the profile of SIGBI Programme Action campaigns. Below is a link for the Blairgowrie & Rattray Hub Magazine of which 5,500 are printed and hand delivered to all houses and businesses in the area. https://www.yumpu.com/.../blairgowrie-rattray-hub... Page 30 – alerting everyone to part of the plan for the 16 Days of Activism Page 38 – blister pack recycling Page 41 – lots of re-using & recycling #SIGBI #ukpac

Blairgowrie & Rattray Hub Magazine – Summer 2021 SI member from Blairgowrie, Jean Campbell has made the news by saving items from landfill and supporting the excellent cause ‘Smalls for All’. To read the full articles refer to page 22 & page 33 in the link below. https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65608404/blairgowrie-rattray-hub-magazine-summer-2021