01/04/26 Visit to Mayor’s Parlour
Five “Share Our Skills” girls from King Edwards School joined Patrica, Chris and Sue at a visit to the Lord Mayor’s Parlour. The girls had a constructive conversation with the Lord Mayor who showed her interest in their future ambitions.
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.
20/01/26 Farah’s Marsala Night
Farah’s supper evening was a resounding success. Over thirty people enjoyed a great evening with good company and outstanding food.
£1195.00 was raised which will be used to assist a lady desperate for a house. She was married off at an early age to a man both blind and mute. She also has a teenage daughter.
24/12/25 Christmas Gifts to Refuges
Members donations of cash or kind were converted by Ann and Eva into beautifully wrapped individual gifts for residents at refuges.
Well Done both!
16/12/25 Christmas Supper and Quiz
A cheerful evening at Tapton Hall where we were served with generous portions of a celebratory supper. Next came the amusement – quizzes prepared by Ann and Daphne who also organised the whole event. Special thanks to Jackie for the chocolate favours.
01/12/25 Sheffield Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
Daphne, Sue and Wendy did a great job decorating our Christmas Tree. An orange theme was chosen as the tree was decorated on the seventh day of the sixteen days of activism against gender-base violence.
This is our second year to donate a tree to the festival where there were over forty trees.
18/11/25 Temple Spa Evening.
Thanks to Judith and Louise from Temple Spa for such a fun evening A raffle raised £76.60 for Mums in Need.
21/10/25 Drystone Walling
The evening combined a fascinating talk, by Emma Yates, a professional Drystone Waller with a buffet supper as a test alternative to our habitual two course meal.
13/10/25 Winn Gardens Food Bank
Chris organised a successful even, sponsored by George of Hillsborough which raised £390.50 to support Winn Gardens Food Bank.
16/09/25 Club Social -Maori Culture by Chris
Chris gave a fascinating talk describing Maori culture and customs which was illustrated by pictures from their 2023 trip to the Northlands of New Zealand.
12/08/25 Summer Social Outing – Cream Tea
Several members gathered at The George Hathersage where they enjoyed a lavish cream tea.
17/07/25 Hilary’s Strawberry and Cream Tea
A truly enjoyable occasion was had by all attendees, great company, delicious scones, gorgeous jam and juicy strawberries all topped with cream. Thanks and to Hilary and helpers
20/05/25 Supper meeting : talk by Naeen Arjun
Naeem Arjun gave a thought-provoking talk which described the experiences he and his family met as Palestinian refugees in Britain.
Thanks to Hilary for organising the talk.
13/02/25 Zoom Talk- Katrin Stefansdottir
An interesting and informative talk. Thanks to Hilary for organising it.
21/01/25 Zoom- Anne Gavie
Hilary skillfully interviewed Anne Gavie, generating several points of interest. The meeting was joined by twenty five members from club and region with two from Barry.
