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SUPPORT TO REFUGEE CAMPS

We provide ongoing support to CARE UK, a charity which supports Greece-based refugee camps for Syrians fleeing conflict at home.  One of our members, Julia Blair – our crafter par excellence! – has made sure they aren’t forgotten during the pandemic – she used the

SCRUBS, SCRUBS AND MORE SCRUBS!

SI Warrington members have been very active in helping mitigate the shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in hospitals, care homes, GP surgeries and dentist practices.  One member, Rhona Kettle, worked as a Transportation Coordinator for the Mid-Cheshire “For the Love of Scrubs” initiative – her

SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

It is no secret that the COVID19 Emergency has hit the charity sector particularly hard. Warrington Women’s Aid which supports families fleeing domestic abuse is a case in point.  We’ve been providing practical support to this independent charity for many years. To help mitigate the impact of

MASK EXTENDERS FOR THE NHS

More than 200 extenders already delivered to the NHS in Warrington to help relieve ear chafing!!!   The idea is that instead of hooking the mask loops over your ears, you wind them around the buttons at each end of the mask extender which you

AWARENESS RAISING ABOUT MODERN DAY SLAVERY (MDS)

Thanks to Annette Maudsley of SI Liverpool, a Border Control Officer and Lead for “Stop the Traffik” campaign in Liverpool, for her talk about how to spot signs of MDS in the local community. Annette’s presentation provided a shocking insight into both this insidious aspect

CRAFTY MORNINGS IN WARRINGTON!

Following on our successful crafting activities with the Dress a Girl projects, members get together monthly at the home of Past President Liz Smith to produce a wide range of items for local charities. The latest hoard of goodies included: More than 20 sets of

POPPY SALES FOR ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

We have been out collecting again in our annual support for the Royal British Legion by selling Poppies. Thanks to Marks & Spencer at Warrington Gemini retail park for allowing us to do our bit on 30th October! We raised £162.05 this year.

HELP FOR NEWBORNS

Warrington Soroptimists recently partnered with the Warrington branch of the Charity Early Essentials https://sites.google.com/site/earlyessentials2/ to provide a “Moses Basket” full of items for needy mums who are struggling to provide the basics for their newborn child. In addition to a lovely lined wicker basket, the Club

CHANGING OF THE GUARD!!

We had a fun Annual Installation Lunch on 14th April at Statham Lodge Hotel, Lymm. Around 60 guests joined us to salute outgoing President Liz Smith for her two years of service and to welcome incoming President Jackie Alexander.   Click here to see photos of