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.

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. 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. 10/07/24 Fund raising at King