2015 Club News

The Torquay & District Soroptimist International were inspired after seeing a post on Facebook to donate food & sponsorship to provide needy families a hamper this Christmas. This year ANODE are hoping to supply 250 Christmas Hampers to families in … Continued

I am a human and I have rights! Torquay Soroptimists’ recognised Human Rights Day at their annual Christmas Social Evening.  The 10th December commemorates the anniversary of the day that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of … Continued

Several members of Torquay & District Soroptimist International were happy to support the annual Torbay Civic Carol Concert which took place on Tuesday 8 December at the Riviera International Conference Centre. Starting at 7.30pm, with tickets costing only £3 including … Continued

My motivation to visit Parke was low. I had no enthusiasm for driving in the wind and rain but I collected four ladies at eleven o’clock and they lifted my mood immediately. The car was full of chat and laughter and … Continued

HELPING BABIES AND CHILDREN IN POVERTY IN UGANDA, KENYA & SOUTH AFRICA Newborn babies many of them suffering from Aids, are being called “fish n chips babies” because many are sent home from hospital wrapped in newspaper for warmth. They … Continued

Members of the Torquay & District Soroptomist International are working with the Friends of South Devon College – a charitable trust that seeks bursaries and grants to support students to complete their studies in spite of financial barriers. They work … Continued

Torquay & District Soroptomist International held a coffee morning in October with members of the Torquay LIGHT group. This is a small group of local people who have experienced Domestic Abuse who meet regularly to support each other and learn … Continued

Earlier this year the DPHT were visited by Carol Mason, a Member of Soroptimist International based in Liverpool. Carol as a Trustee of a Charitable Trust that has been assisting the Charity with funding, recommended that the DPHT contacted the … Continued

This is the question many people have asked me since I joined the SI Torquay and District 5 years ago. Not a surprising question really as I had asked the same to a work colleague who had also joined the … Continued