The Challenge       President Su has issued a challenge to herself and to all members of Soroptimist International Stourbridge & District Club. The challenge relates to her Theme for the year which is Reduce; Reuse; Recycle in that during the year (April 2024

We are a friendly group who discuss chosen books on the last Wednesday of the month. You are welcome even if you have not read the book For April 24 our two books will be New York by Edward Rutherford and The Walebone Theatre by

  We were delighted to sponsor two representatives from Pedmore High School at the 20th annual public speaking competition in Bromsgrove. Staceys topic was Artificial Intelligence – Friend or Foe?  Saffa spoke about The Influence of Social Media.   They both did really well, public

  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)