Thank you to Jane Clarke MBE for producing this monthly newsletter which allows everyone to see what the group has been doing in their support of women and girls. News and Views Oct 25
Everyone from SI Stourbridge extends their warmest congratulations and best wishes to Soroptimist Sue Haywood who was ordained as a Deacon at Worcester Cathedral on 28th September.
We have three books to select and discuss informally in October. Wild Swans by Jung Chang and for those that have already read Wild Swans, the sequel “Fly Wild Swans’ has been selected. The third book is Six Weeks By The Sea by Paula Byrne. You will be welcome to join in our discussion or just join us to say hello, either way you are welcome. Please contact Mary Tooley on 07886469701 and I will ensure you have the login details.
Our annual Literary Dinner is a wonderful fundraising event; we do hope you will join us on November 21st at Hagley Golf & Country Club. Literary Dinner 2025 Friday, 21st November 7 for 7.30pm Hagley Golf Club, Wassell Grove Lane, DY9 9JW £48 per head We are pleased to welcome as our guests the following three local speakers: Jo Callaghan When Jo’s début novel, In The Blink of an Eye, was featured on BBC2’s programme Between the Covers, Robert Rinder said he had read it in one sitting so gripping had he found it. Jo works as a senior strategist researching the future impact of AI and geonomics on the workforce and she has drawn on this background in her writing, imagining the future use of AI by the police. Thomas JR Dearn Tom’s series of novels under the umbrella Once
Fifty Soroptmists from Stourbridge and Wrekin with their friends had a wonderful time at our Summer party. The weather was perfect and the saxophonist added to a wonderful atmosphere. Thanks go to Lunch On The Run for supplying an afternoon tea and of course to Linda sanders who hosted this wonderful event. A profit of £1200 pounds was raised for our charities, including our local food bank. Thanks to all who contributed to this very special afternoon. Here is a selection of photos of our Summer Party
Diamond Art is a relaxing, fun way to beat boredom and reduce stress. Soroptimists from SI Stourbridge, Jane and Penny visit the refuge to support the women in many ways – though diamond art was a first they all enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone
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July 17th we have a dinner meeting with a difference We will meet at Riverside House and enjoy a picnic. If you want t join us please contact me (Mary Tooley) on 07886469701 Weds 23rd you are welcome to join us for Coffeee & Cake at the Crabmill, Swinford Rd Stourbridge. We meet at 11am and would love to see you there. Do contact me (so we can make sure there is enough cake!) 07886469701 July 15th SIGBI Day of Action SIGBI, which has consultative status at the UN, has timed its Annual Day of Action to coincide with the UN’s International Day of Hope as it aims to embed Gender Impact Assessments as a statutory requirement Jane Clarke MBE is the most talented Soroptimist, she has created 26 Hope bags which have been filled by members (1 for every member in our
What a fantastic morning! Well done Penny as usual took everything in her stride and made lots of laughter and chatting along with the Easter biscuits and nests. Here are some of the finished products, the women enjoyed it too! Here are a few photos of the morning Jane Clarke and Penny spent with the women in our local refuge.
