The speakers at our October dinner meeting were Albert Wright and David Peace from The 4 Royal Observation Corps. They spoke about the history of The Royal Observation Corps and their time in it. They also spoke about the Nuclear bunkers we have in our area. It was very interesting and entertaining evening. Members of SI Tamworth also wore pink because it is breast cancer awareness month.
October is Breast Cancer awareness month and people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. Wearing pink is a simple but powerful way to show solidarity with those affected by breast cancer, to honour survivors, and to remember those we’ve lost. It also helps raise awareness about the importance of early detection and support. Through this gesture, we demonstrate our continued commitment to women’s health, compassion, and community awareness. SI Tamworth promoted the month by having an tombola stall to raise funds for Breast Cancer UK (https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/ ) and to provide members of the public with leaflets about breast care. Also, at our October Dinner meeting members were encouraged to wear pink.
At our September Business Meeting we presented Gill Pallett, Chris Arrowsmith and Barbara Tarpey with the President Elect regalia.
Soroptimist International Tamworth members recently celebrated their 77th Charter Lunch and cheque presentation at Drayton Manor Hotel. Club President Gill Holmes, and club members welcomed the Mayor of Tamworth, Councillor Chris Bain, and guests and friends from other local Soroptimist International Clubs and local charities. The event also provided an opportunity for SI Tamworth to distribute cheques to the local charities that they have raised money for this past year. Former President Ally Allerson presented cheques to the Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre, which is the president’s charity, and also other local charities: the Heart of Tamworth Community Project; Read Easy, St. Giles Hospice, Tamworth Have a Heart and the Soroptimist International Foundation. Other organisations that have received donations over the past year are Breast Cancer Now and SightSavers. In addition to celebrating their Charter
At our May dinner meeting, members welcomed Rasha Kassem, who gave an informative talk about fraud. She spoke about the different types of fraud, how we can recognise these and finished her speech with some tips to stay safe from fraud.
Soroptimist International Tamworth met for their first Dinner Meeting of their new year at the Drayton Manor Hotel. Following the dinner the group enjoyed an informative virtual presentation by Yvonne Marfleet, Senior Public Fundraising Officer of The Eve Appeal Charity Eve Appeal . The charity funds research and raises awareness of gynaecological cancers and also runs an Ask Eve gynaecological health information service. The service run by trained nurses helps anyone worried about any unusual symptoms, those that have been diagnosed or people worried about a friend or relative who has been diagnosed. The Eve Appeal has been chosen by incoming President Gill to be the President’s Charity to receive a portion of monies raised by SI Tamworth from April 2025 until the end March 2026. Other monies raised will be distributed to help support selected local charities that help women and girls.
Soroptimist International Tamworth had wonderful morning brightening female shopper’s days and raising smiles as they celebrated International Women’s Day on the 8th of March. Members handed out over 400 bunches of daffodils. Each bunch had a handwritten note of inspiration and a sticker with our details on.
SI Tamworth recently celebrated and presented awards for the long-service of two long-standing members. Betty and Susan have both served as President and have been members for forty years each. Betty, a former headteacher, served as President from 1991 to 1992. Susan who served as President from 1996 to 1997 had her own business.
