Out and About
25 Feb 2024 Eight members joined in the February Orange Cafe at Waitrose 23 Nov 2023 Post Conference Party to welcome Yorkshire President Susie Hilary and Daphne enjoyed the Post Conference Party that welcomed Susie, Yorkshire's President and also celebrated Thelma's birthday. October 15 Seven
08/03/24 Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) vigil.
As part of International Women's Day, eight of our members took part in the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) vigil on Sheffield Town Hall steps. Chris spoke movingly to the gathered participants who represented several groups. Afterwards our eight thawed out with an early
04/03/24 Business Meeting – Long service award for Chris
Chris accepted her 30 year service award from President Sue. Congratulations Chris!
29/02/24 Winn Gardens Food Bank
Daphne found Chris in action when she delivered Tesco's much appreciated donation of clothes to Winn Gardens food bank.
20/02/24 Ashiana Refuge Zoom Talk
Ashiana Sheffield Yasmin Ashlan, whose dedication shone through, explained the many causes of female abuse that Ashiana deal with when helping the sufferers. Apart from their Sheffield Refuge the charity supports and guides women through the difficulties; e.g. language, cultural, legalities, etc; met in achieving
25/02/24 Rhubarb Farm
Lynne and President Sue joined Sigbi members from eight other branches for an informative and fun visit to Wakefield's Rhubarb Triangle at Jonathan and Sue Westwoods' Rhubarb farm followed by lunch at an Italian restaurant.
10/02/24 Iffat’s Friendship Evening.
Thanks and congratulations to Iffat for her Friendship Evening, described by a guest as magical. Everyone enjoyed a wide variety of her most delicious foods, the good company and interesting conversations.. Happy faces all round.
05/02/24 Celebrating Hilary’s Award
February's Business meeting took on a party atmosphere. We were delighted that Yorkshire Region President, Susie Westwood, joined us as we celebrated Hilary's honorary membership award. Our President Sue presented the award together with flowers and goodies while Daphne's beautiful cake accompanied our raised glasses
25/01/25 Orange Cafe
The Orange Cafe was held in the Cathedral Shop, five of our members were present to describe and discuss our aims and activities with members of the public.