2024 Events, 2023 Events 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

2024 Meetings, 2023 Meetings The monthly meeting covers all aspects of managing the club and it's activities. After a summary of the past month's activities each committee member or group leader reports on the progress and plans for their individual area. The meeting also acts as a venue for updates from our supported charities, club occasions e.g. presentation of awards to winners of the children's poster competition, talks by members, welcome of new members etc. 29/11/25 RCM Wetherby. Daphne, Sue and Wendy enjoyed a pre-lunch drink when attending the RCM  held at The Bridge  Wetherby. 03/11/25 Winn Gardens's facilities. Joel's talk enlivened the evening due to his dedication and energy He listed the activities and support groups available at Winn Gardens and plans to further expand the activities. He accepted a formal presentation of £500 donation. 07/07/25 Club meeting, presentation of Cheque to MINs. Heather,

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. 03/12/25 'Bun Sale' at King Edwards School 'Share our Skills' girls came out in force. They provided a large selection of cakes, biscuits etc. set up the stall with both enthusiasm  and efficiency. Daphne and co. were left with little to do. £254.85 was raises for 'Mums in Need'. All left overs were taken to Winn Gardens to be shared between Wednesday's Drop-in Café and Thursday's Food Bank

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. 25/11/25 Orange Café:  Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. November's Orange Cafe at Tesco (Abbeydale Road) had special meaning as it was the first day of the 16 day Action against Gender Violence 25/07/25 Orange Cafe at Tesco. We continue to hold an Orange Cafe on or about the 25th of most months.  Thanks to Tesco; Abbeydale Road; who generously us space in their

03/12/25 'Bun Sale' at King Edwards School 'Share our Skills' girls came out in force. They provided a large selection of cakes, biscuits etc. set up the stall with both enthusiasm  and efficiency. Daphne and co. were left with little to do. £254.85 was raises for 'Mums in Need'. All left overs were taken to Winn Gardens to be shared between Wednesday's Drop-in Café and Thursday's Food Bank A good team! 02/12/25 Daphne's Coffee Morning. Daphne hosted a very successful coffee morning. Club members baked or bought a wide range of tempting goodies. Our fundraisers, Jackie's tree and a raffle were further supported by three stalls (What every Woman Wants, Cards and Neil's Yard Remedies) who donated part of their profits. Thanks to all those who donated or spent. £423.36 raised for Mums in Need. Unsold goodies were passed to the King Edward's 'Share Our

15/08/24 Si Yorkshire President at Winn Gardens SI Yorkshire President Susie visited Winn Gardens Food Bank where she met not only met staff and residents but also helped sort donations. 23/11/23 Post Conference Party 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. 15/10/23 @ Halifax's Charter Lunch Party Seven of our members joined SI Halifax and District at their 90th Charter Lunch held in the grand Masonic Hall. 30/09/23 @ Hallamshire's Charter Lunch Members enjoyed SI Hallamshire's Charter lunch at Tapton. 09/09/23 Boat trip on Chesterfield canal Everyone enjoyed the boat trip on Chesterfield canal which raised £138 for Mums in Need. The weather was fine; comments ranged through interesting, fun, relaxing and informative. Thanks to President Sue for organising it and her husband who captained the