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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

28/09/24 Dearne Big Band Concert  £505.00 raised for Mums in Need. Regardless of limited numbers the Dearne Big Band Concert at Birkdale School proved a success. Several of the attendees sent messages of appreciation for such an enjoyable performance. Thanks, and congratulations to the organisers, Hilary, Daphne and Sue; with Jackie, Toni , and Linda who ran the raffle. 10/07/24 Fund raising at King Edward's School Our 'Share our Skills' girls were instrumental in organising a successful Bun Sale at King Edward's Lower School. £117.80 was raised for Mums in Need. Congratulations to them and thanks to those who donated items to sell and those who bought. 06/07/24 Sharrow Festival Daphne, Eva with one of our Share our Skills girls from King Edwards School pitched in to help on the Mums in Need stall at Sharrow Festival. A rewarding experience, not only raising money for MINS by

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

19/11/24 Past Lord Mayor of Sheffield Sioned-Mair Richards braved the snow to describe not only highlights of her year as Lord Mayor of Sheffield but also used archived logs to detail experiences of past President Mrs Longden the first Lady Lord Mayor of Sheffield (1936-1937)  Many thanks to a great speaker. 22/10/24 Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust Professor Liz Sharp gave an engaging and informative talk on the work of the Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust. Thanks to the organisers for providing such an interesting subject. 17/09/24 Jane Cholmeley Jane Cholmely, an author and key figure in female publishing, gave an entertaining and informative talk about her experiences as a feminist publisher and bookshop owner. 18/06/24 Setting up Safe Places in Sheffield Chloe Wilkes gave an engaging talk describing her work for Sheffield Council setting up 'Safe Places' throughout the city. Safe Places, normally in public spaces

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. 02/11/24 Finalist for the Best Practice awards Sheffield Soroptimists were finalists for an International award at the Edinburgh conference ONGOING SOCIAL ACTION IN SHEFFIELD.    Partnerships St John's Church (Owlerton); Sheffield City Council, Tesco supermarket, King Edward VII School and S6 Food Bank. This built on a past project, "Healthy Hampers", started in 2019, which provided slow cookers, kitchen utensils, cool bags, recipe cards and food to women's refuges and Winn Garden. The Club

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