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Rosies Plaque Project – Nora Wellings

Rosies Plaque Project – Nora Wellings

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This Blue plaque is part of Rosie’s Plaques,(https://rosiesplaques.com/). These plaques are hand made to celebrate women of note, but not yet recognised by the Blue Plaque system.  Norah Wellings (1893 — 1975) has been chosen by SI: The Wrekin   Norah was a successful female entrepreneur. She built and ran her own business when women were expected to be homemakers. She is considered to be the finest English designer of soft toys. She both designed and made toys. Born in 1893 in Wellington, Norah left school at 14, and studied with the London School of Art through the post. She started her doll-making career in 1919 with Chad Valley Co. and went on to become one of their chief designers. In 1926, she opened her own toy factory in Wellington, Victoria Toy Works. The factory initially had six employees, including some family members. At the

The Sabrina Project

The Sabrina Project

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Sabrina Project A year long walk from the source of the river Severn to the sea accompanied by Sabrina the salmon, created from diascarded rubbish. Recording the health of river and surronding countryside. Counting the discarded litter along the way

Planting for the Planet

Planting for the Planet

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SI the Wrekin joined in with the summer fayre to encourage “grow your own veg” to reduce food miles and get more involved with gardening. Along side this children were able to build their own bug hotel to encourage insects back into the garden, good for pollination and food sources for the birds. Proceeds from the plant sale have helped to fund the purchase of copies of the book When Love Bites. This book helps teenagers recognise toxic relationships, how to leave a relationship and rebuilding their self esteem and confidence.  

 

Not deterred by the damp weather we set off in search of the newly unveiled Soroptimist memorial.

 

A reflective walk round the National Arbouretum
Souper Sunday

Souper Sunday

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A great way to spend International Women’s day, with friends, neighbours and fellow Soroptimists who gave up their Sunday roast for a bowl of soup,  raising £209 towards supporting 2 projects. Women at risk from domestic violence locally. Chora Chori project confronting violence against children in Nepal including rape and sexual exploitation.

Telford 50 walk the last leg

Telford 50 walk the last leg

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We are set to complete our 50 mile walk around Telford. It has been an enlightening experience finding so many beautiful green areas in such unlikely places. We have walked, talked and picnicked our way round with the odd drop in to members gardens when COVID restrictions allowed. What made the experience so pleasurable was the company of fellow members and our furry companions. We will dedicate our last section to Margaret Chavasse an avid Walker taken from us too soon. Follow the pink foot The next leg leaves The Wrekin behind and takes us from Lawley, via Horsehay, to Oakengates. It is amazing to find some beautiful green spaces where, when passing by car, the areas look built up and these green havens are missed. View of the Wrekin from the Ercall. A bit off track but we made it in the end Telford_50_trail_Info_leaflet