On the first day of the ’16 Days of Action’ (25 November) President Alison participated in the Silent March in Canterbury. This is to highlight the need to eliminate violence against women.
In November Regional President Alison attended the SI Sevenoaks meeting.
WELL, WHAT A conference! – there was record representation of 34 attending from our region.
Although President Lynne remains in post until after the November London conference, this is her last Regional AGM meeting before President-Elect Alison Driscoll takes over.
President Lynne arrived in Dublin joining other Soroptimists from the Region to attend the International Convention.
Here is the latest edition of SEE News produced by Associate member Patricia Painting. This month you can read what has been happening in and around the Region and also about the Soroptimist International Convention in Dublin. Articles include: – President Lynne presents book awards Small change can make a big change UNICEF book sale at Byron School Sevenoaks Soroptimists Orange the World Tunbridge Wells Flushed with Success SI Eastbourne – Safe and Secure but not Secret Club Activities on SIGBI Day of Action It is hoped you enjoy the read…..
If you want to find out what has been happening in the world of Soroptimists in the South East England Region over the last month then read our April edition of SEE News.
This year 12 girls from six local schools took part in SI Croydon’s Loud and Proud Speaking competition. President Lynne was proud to be one of the judges along with Mayor Alisa Flemming. The aim of the competition is: – To encourage girls to play a more prominent role in public life To improve the art of communication To develop research techniques To encourage girls to develop the skills to speak effectively and to articulate with clarity To develop self-confidence and personality. Eight of the young speakers chose to discuss the impact that the Lionesses have had on them and the minds of the public at large. Each one had a unique interpretation and delivery. Other topics discussed were climate change, austerity measures, Monarchy or Republic. All we can say is how incredible these girls were. their knowledge and passion emphasised the importance of the
Congratulations to Medway and Maidstone Soroptimists who are the winners of SIGBI’s February 2023 Photo of the Month.
If you want to know what has been happening across the South East England region then read the latest February edition of our Regional Newsletter SEE News.
