06/08/24 Summer Tour and Tea at Buxton
The sun shone, the guide, ‘Dame Lily’, both informative and amusing, our cream tea at No.6 delicious.
Thanks to Hilary for organising a truly delightful trip.
18/07/24 Friendship Outing to Cannon Hall
18 Soroptimists (plus three dogs) from seven Yorkshire branches gathered at Cannon Hall on the best summer day so far this year.
After a walk through the park and walled garden, which provided plenty of time for chats, we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the restaurant; after goodbyes there was time to explore the house, garden shop and fantastic farm shop individually..
Many thanks to Si Hallamshire for organising such a great day.
06/07/24 Crosspool Family Fun Day
President Sue, Sally and Wendy manned a Soroptimist stall at Crosspool Fun Day publicising our society. A rewarding experience as several people showed a positive interest in our aims, activities and charities.
The gazebo; provided by Sue and Martin; was much appreciated. Not sure if the llamas got the message.
09/06/24 Civic Service and Reception for Sheffield’s New Mayor
Attendance at the Cathedral Civil Service and Town Hall Reception for Janye Dunn the new Lord Mayor proved both a significant and joyful occasion for some of our members.
08/06/24 Litter picking with Si Hallamshire
Great fun when the intrepid few joined Si Hallamshire litter picking along the Porter Valley – one of the city’s beautiful walks
17/05/24 Wendy’s Coffee Morning
Those members who attended Wendy’s Coffee Morning were delighted not only with the delicious cakes but also the new flat and it’s great outlook.
Many thanks Wendy
23/04/24 Meet the Presidents – Buffet Lunch
Si Sheffield and Si Hallamshire joined forces to greet Sigbi President Ruth, Si Yorkshire President Susie and Programme Director Lindsey.
Si Hallamshire displayed items that they make for Baby Basics supplemented with a display board of their projects. Si Sheffield President Sue introduced Laura (CEO) and Heather from MINS, who defined the charity’s aims and motivation.
Chris described Winn Gardens’ needs and the support given to it’s food bank.
16/03/24 Charter Lunch
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.
19/01/24 Farah’s Curry Night
Farah’s very popular Annual Curry Night was, as usual a great success. Delicious food, good company and money raised a magnificent £931.30 for the women of Karachi.
Congratulations to Farah and her helpers
13/12/23 Christmas Supper
Congratulations to President Sue and Anne for organising such a successful Christmas Supper, including a quiz – more challenging than first expected.
Special thanks to Jackie for the pretty chocolate favours.
18/07/23 National Memorial Arboretum
Our summer outing this year was to the National Memorial Arboretum. A great day out, thanks to Morag who organised a full schedule which included periods for own choice activities; during one of which some of our hardier members made a dash through the drizzle to the Soroptimist’s Memorial.
An early start, we arrived in time for a welcome introduction before coffee and biscuits, attended the daily memorial service, toured the Arboretum on the land train, ate a delicious lunch and still had time for the galleries and shop before the journey home.
Thanks again to Morag – great work, and to Daphne for managing the day.
18/04/23 Mums In Need Coffee Morning
Mums in Need kindly invited our members to their coffee meeting which both President Daphne and President Elect Sue were delighted to attend.SIGBI Sheffield contributed some raffle prizes.
25/03/23 95th Charter Lunch
Our Charter Lunch at Tapton was well attended.
Pesident Daphne opened the proceedings with a welcome to all guests (see below) and lit friendship candles, Linda said grace prior to the efficent serving of an excellent meal. Sally acted as admirable toast master while everyone was inpired by Dame Julie Denny’s dymanic speech.
Thanks and congratulation to those who organised and catered for such a memorable event.
- President, SI Yorkshire (Jane Glendinning)
- Master Cutler (Dame Julie Kenny)
- Lady Mayor
- Lord Mayor (Sioned-Mair Richards)
- President, SI Sheffield (Daphne)
- Mistress Cutler.
14/02/23 Pub Lunch
We met at the Sportsman at Crosspool where everyone enjoyed the good company and food. A highlight was Jackie’s distribution of favours – a nod to Valentine’s day.
