Widnes Soroptimists celebrated 100 years of ‘votes for women’ in the local market.
Members booked the community area and set out publicity material in this busy venue. Talking to passers-by and handing out information – practical ways of promoting Soroptimist International.
Ever-imaginative, the Widnes members gave out 100 cupcakes decorated with the Soroptimist logo – edible, of course. Two members even went around the market with trays of the cakes and made some good contacts at some of the stalls.
From yesteryear to today – SI Widnes is a longstanding supporter of the local women’s refuge.
The accommodation has recently been refurbished, enabling new arrivals to have an apartment with a kitchen and bathroom. As the women are responsible for cleaning their apartment, the Soroptimists now provide a bucket containing cleaning materials for each new client.