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30/05/26 Regional President’s meeting held by Susie Westwood.

Susie Westwood hosted the President’s meeting on a sunny day with lunch in the garden of her rhubarb farm. Daphne had a great day as Si Sheffield’s representative.

25/05/26 Orange Café at Tesco.

Orange Café returned to Tesco in May where Hilary, Chris L, Lynne and Sue G manned the information table. Chris left leaflets and talked to interested visitors.

21/05/26 Daphne represented Si Sheffield at the Master Cutler’s Feast.

19/05/26 Social Meeting with talk on local charity GROW.

After we all had a good meal, Sarah Herrat gave an inspirational talk about GROWuk, a local charity which aids young people (+16-24) with problems to gain employability skills and improve wellbeing. This is achieved by 4 week courses which may include 1 to 1 or group sessions, and interaction with nature through horticulture. 
GROWuk also offer a training course based at a community farm for those wishing become gardeners. It also interacts with many other charities and social bodies to locate the young people who will profit by its actions.
 Please read more  www.growuk.org

29/04/26 Buns, Jewellery and Cosmetics sale at KES.

This bun sale was the last function involving this year’s ‘Share Our Skills’  girls from King Edward’s. An early surge of customers left the food section effectively sold-out. Although the other items were not as successful a short ice-cream campaign  brought the takings to £255.50 for ‘Mums in Need’

27/04/26 AGM, Much to celebrate

A very special AGM,  in addition to the yearly reports Sheila and Toni were each presented with a certificate and plant to celebrate their 50 years of membership.
Daphne passed the President’s Regalia to Gail, who will share the position with Sally. Sue passed the Previous President chain to Daphne.  while Hilary received the President Elect Regalia.
Everyone was delighted to sing Happy Birthday to Sheila who amazingly would reach 95 a few days later. The evening finished with a cake donated by Daphne and Processo, generous provided by Sheila.

Transfer of Regalia.

President’s Regalia presented by Daphne to Gail; who will share the position with Sally.

 Immediate Past President chain passed from Sue to Daphne .

President Elect regalia received by Hilary from Daphne 

Sheila and Toni receive their 50 year Membership Certificates.

24/04/26 Orange Café at Waitrose.

 Daphne, Hilary, Sue and Wendy manned the information table at Waitrose.

21/04/26 Supper with TWAM talk.

After a good supper, Ian and Sarah Sellars gave a comprehensive talk describing the aims, operations and achievements of TWAM; (Tools with a mission)
Based in Ipswich the Christian charity has several hundred volunteers across the country who collect and renovate unwanted tools. After packaging into complete sets of tools for various trades and home activities they are distributed to individuals in South Africa and here giving them the opportunity develop a livelihood.
Ian and Sarah went home with a boot full of tools and later cleared all the tools from Sally’s mother’s garage.
The charity also welcomes cash and  valuables for sell to finance shipping costs.

26/03/26 Wendy’s Coffee Morning with Orange Café.

Good food, pleasant company: result £274.00 raised. Thank you Jackie for your tree and especially  Wendy for such a successful event.

21/03/26 RCM at Barnsley Holiday Inn

SI Sheffield members took pleasure in attending the RCM at Barnsley Holiday Inn.

14/03/26 Si Sheffield- 98th Charter Lunch

At the 98th Charter Lunch our members enjoyed socialising with attendees from other Soroptimist branches and our guests; the Mayor, the Master and Mistress Cutler, Yorkshire President and Susie Westwood. Thanks too all those who organised and those who stewarded it on the day.

09/03/26 Eid Presents.

Thanks to Farah and friends for preparing E presents to be delivered to the refuge.

07/03/26 International Women’s Day.

Sheffield Rock Choir enlivened Sheffield Winter Gardens to raise awareness of Women’s International Day.  SI Sheffield’s stall distributed publicity leaflets aimed at raising awareness of violence against women. King Edward’s School (Share Our Skills) girls joined our members manning our stall. Thanks to Eva for organising such an effective event.

02/03/26 Club Meeting.

Amelia,  our latest member, was formally welcomed.