The Woodland Trust have a plethora of information about the benefits of bug houses – the link is here: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2019/09/how-to-build-a-bug-hotel/ Decaying wood is really important for wildlife. To make a log pile, simply collect small logs, large sticks and pieces of rotting wood. Pile

             Here are five key areas that need our joint action to ensure women are not left behind: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/announcement/2023/12/international-womens-day-2024-invest-in-women-accelerate-progress#:~:text=International%20Women%27s%20Day%202024%3A%20%27Invest,progress%27%20%7C%20UN%20Women%20%E2%80%93%20Headquarters Investing in women: A human rights issue Time is running out. Gender equality remains the greatest human rights challenge. Investing in

Thanks to Christina for organising a coffee and cake morning at the Crabmill. It is a lovely way to meet in an informal manner and chat about life. Of course Christina never misses a fund raising opportunity for our charities! Thank you

          We wish everyone a safe and happy 2024. To read our New and Views for January 24,  written by Jane Clarke MBE click on the link below. You will be able to see what has been happening at our club

The Red Cone sparkling Christmas Tree Festival will open on Saturday 25 November 2023. Previous years have seen unique and innovative trees decorated by local schools, uniform groups, charities and organisations. SI Stourbridge tree is shown here decorated in orange to highlight 16 days, hoping

SIGBI’s 89th conference was opened by Hilary Ratcliffe OBE. Ann Dawson conference chair welcomed us, explaining that members had asked for iconic or capital cities to host. London certainly ticked both those boxes. President Cathy Cottridge welcomed members and guests, and explained that 80 first

  We all know that the world’s connections are ever-growing, so effective communication is a vital factor for social interactions and achievements, whether that is online or face to face. When communication is effective, it leaves all people feeling satisfied and content, which is essential in

News and Views July 2023 Jane Clarke MBE has written a summary of our clubs news for July. You can read the pages and see what the club has been up to  by clicking on the links below. News and Views July 2023 (dragged)  

  Many of our members are enjoying the conference in Dublin, for those that cannot attend here is a link to see what is happening: https://sidublin2023.com/

Warm congratulations and roses were given to Dr Jane Flint Bridgewater before speaker dinner on 15th June, recognising her recent award of the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Mackenzie medal 2023 for services to British Cardiology. Jane had been invited to address the Women in Cardiology

                      Soroptimists Su Roxburgh, Christina Edwards and Linda Sanders prepared & planted the window boxes for the Duke pub Stourbridge. They topped up soil, planted lobelia and watered raised bed. The gaps will be filled with some