Members from Stourbridge were inspired by their attendance at our national conference in October. Here are a few photos of the team and a link to the blogs and agenda for conference which you may find useful. Saturday 1 November 2025 – Workshop Blogs
Soroptimist Ann Middleton has written this article for her Parish magazine, you can click on the link to read a snapshot of Program Action activities Stourbridge group are doing now. Taking positive action to improve the lives of women and girls
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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