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Fifty Soroptimists from South Lancashire Region attended the conference organised by neighbours, SI North West England & Isle of Man (NWE&IoM) in Preston. The theme was \u2018Vital Voices: Women Leading Change\u2019.<\/p>\n

Margaret Emsley, Federation President Elect, a member of SI Ashton under Lyne, and a civil engineer, set the tone for the day. Her overview of women in STEM industries (science, technology, engineering, maths) illustrated the gender gap and the barriers women face. However, she also showed how nationwide initiatives are enabling women to make their mark and effect meaningful change in this challenging area.<\/p>\n

Frank Field MP outlined his part in the development of the Modern Slavery Bill, which is now on the statute books. He suggested ways in which Soroptimist International\u2019s campaigning work could aid the Act\u2019s effectiveness. Judge Pamela Badley looked at the current position of women offenders, at sentencing guidelines, and at mental health initiatives in Lancashire\u2019s custody suites which aim at early intervention.<\/p>\n

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SI Manchester members ‘bang the drum’ for Project HEAL: (l-r) Pat Usher, Val Moss, Barbara Blaber, Shena Cuttle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other speakers included Hannah Flynn, who galloped through the current predicaments online for girls and young women \u2013 including social media \u2018envy\u2019, insulting and abusive language and sexting. \u201cAdults gave children the technology to make irretrievable mistakes\u201d, she said; and then outlined some of the safeguards that she and others have put in place, notably through the NSPCC and Childline.<\/p>\n

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Judith Grocott (SI Garstang) at the ‘Baggatelles’ stall with SI Crosby’s Joan Spencer and Shirley Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two of South Lancashire\u2019s clubs set up stalls to attract delegates during the breaks between sessions.<\/p>\n

SI Manchester<\/a> promoted Project HEAL, their submission for the next Federation-wide longterm initiative which was unveiled at the recent Region Council Meeting<\/a>. Meanwhile\u00a0SI Crosby<\/a> sold their \u2018Baggatelles\u2019 craftwork (‘bags and much more’), with all proceeds going to Sefton Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SI South Lancashire Region will organise the 2016 conference<\/a>, to be held in Liverpool.<\/p>\n

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