The first of what I hope will be many evening/lunch events over the year. We had a very enjoyable evening last night with lots of laughs and amusing stories. Looking forward to the next one, whether I am a guest or preparing another one! Jenny – President
Club members were treated to a very interesting talk by Tori Griffiths, founding trustee of House of Hope in Kathmandu, at last night’s meeting. The aim of the orphanage was to educate; enable and empower the children to develop skills for adult life. Many years ago Tori, with the support of other trustees and supporters, raised funds to buy a plot of land which cost so much they had to move the money from the bank in a wheelbarrow! They employed the services of the only female architect to graduate in Nepal who designed them what looked like a palace. It was built to withstand an earthquake and the doubling of the cost proved to be a good investment as it remained standing after last years earthquake. More recently the House of Hope charity has been merged into Global Action Nepal whose main aim is
Ann, Di and Marion manning the pop-up shop in Creativ, Tiverton.
[new_royalslider id=”1″] We had a wonderful time on our recent visit to our Soroptimist Friendship link Club in Gouda. We always receive the most amazing hospitality. We were taken from the airport and whisked off to Aneeka’s canal side garden, where thermal vests were cast aside as it was hot and sunny. After a light lunch and a walk we settled down to a glass or two of wine. Our individual hosts supplied our evening meal and we enjoyed chatting about Soroptimists and all things global with our sisters. Next day, following coffee in a golf club we went by coach which was organised by another one of the Dutch Soroptimist clubs to see the incredible sight of the floats, which were all made from flowers. Different flowers are used but, especially hyacinths and daffodils. The smell was so over powering. These flower floats will
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Our Annual General Meeting took place on Wednesday 13th April 2016 and after a great poem from Di summarising the past year of her Presidency, she handed over the 2016/2017 Presidency to Jenny.
We won our skittles ‘fun’ match against Barnstaple SI last night and here are a few photos of the game. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely and hope those of you who couldn’t come this time may be able to come to the next match later in the year.
I wanted to pass on our thanks to the Soroptimists for the wonderful support we have from you month by month, and also for the way in which you take the trouble to target your giving where it’s most needed. In particular we were delighted to receive the men’s toiletries, long life milk and canned vegetables that you gave this month. With all good wishes Ruth Morley Community Development Officer (Part-time)
Tiverton Soroptimist Di Hill was attending a conference of African Soroptimists in Madagascar when she met this curious Brown lemur, who wanted to know why she is a Soroptimist. Di was tickled pink. Want to find out why Di is a Soroptimist? Take a look at the “A Welcome from our president” page of this website.
