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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

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 selling donated items - thanks to all the donors (especially Tesco) for their generosity but being able to raise the profile of both MINS and Soroptimists. Useful contacts were made along with several productive chats. 06/12/23 KES girls' Bun Sale. 07/12/23 Remaining items were donated to Winn Gardens Food Bank. Unsold cakes, etc from the coffee morning

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

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 (e.g. Libraries, transport centres, shops etc) are designed to help anyone who fells unsafe, whatever the cause (e.g. health issues, abuse, stalking or uncertainty how to move forward). Initially a Safe Place provides a seat, drink and help to access suitable help both immediately and ongoing. Based at Heely Farm she gives training on site to those maintaining 'Safe Places' and has produced pamplets to back up this information. In future Si Sheffield hope to work with Chloe on such an essential project. Thanks to Chloe and also Eva for organising this informative talk. 21/05/24 Cervical Cancer Prevention Dr Julia Palmer gave a superb talk on national and global challenges of eradicating cervical

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. 02/09/24 Presentation to Mums in Need Trustees of Mums in Need were delighted to receive our cheque for moneys raised in the last year. 29/04/24 Si Sheffield AGM The high spot of the AGM was the official presentation of president's regalia to Sue, followed by the AGM celebration cake, beautifully made by Daphne our retiring Immediate Past President. The AGM agenda included reports from each activity group and each member of the committee. 04/03/24

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