Our first Orange the World event took place on July 25th at Waitrose café.
A global campaign supported by the UN Orange the World seeks to eliminate violence against women. Orange day, November 25th, the first day of the annual 16 days of activism against gender based violence, is designated as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
The 16 days end on December 10th, Human Rights Day
Please wear or display something Orange on November 25th to demonstrate support
26/06/24 @ Waitrose
Four of our members enjoyed discussing the campaign to eliminate violence at across the world. Thanks to Waitrose for their hospitality
06/06/24 Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) vigil
Eva and Daphne attended June’s vigil on the Town Hall steps. Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire Mayor, pledged his support.
24/05/24 @ Orange Friendship visit to Halifax
Club members from Dewsbury, Sheffield, Hallamshire plus Yorkshire President Susie greatly enjoyed Halifax’s Friendship day. A guided Heritage tour, including seeing many of the iconic buildings, was followed by an Orange Café lunch (our normal 25th Orange Café did not take place).
Thanks and congratulations to Si Halifax for such a good day.
24/04/24 @ Costa @ Foxhill
April’s Orange Café was moved to Costa at Fox Hill.
25/03/24 @ Waitrose
Our members held interesting conversations with various people at the March Orange Café.
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 severa
l groups. Afterwards our eight thawed out with an early supper.
25/02/24 @ Waitrose
Eight members participated in the February Orange Café event at Waitrose.
25/01/24 @ Cathedral Shop
Five of our members were present to describe and discuss our aims and activities with members of the public.
22/11/23 @ Broomhill (Orange Posters)
A group of KES girls; involved in this year’s Share Our Skills project; helped President Sue and Daphne distribute ‘Orange the World’ posters to shops in Broomhill.
Thank you all.
06/11/23 @ Business Meeting (Orange Posters)
Our November business meeting was enlivened by the presence of Mrs Susan Ross, Lady Mayoress, and winners of the Orange Poster Competition to whom she presented awards and prizes
Congratulations to all the worthy winners.
25/10/23 @ Waitrose
Our monthly Orange Café events at Waitrose continue. Members enjoy meeting and conversing with a wide variety of interesting people.
25/07/23 @ Waitrose
Our first Orange the World event.
