Radio Warrington (http://radiowarrington.co.uk) is a volunteer-run Community Radio station based in Warrington Market. It was set up in 2007 to offer local people, including disadvantaged or disabled individuals, an opportunity to get involved with a 24-hour radio station and learn associated broadcasting skills. As a
Outgoing President Liz Smith presented two stalwarts of SI Warrington with their Long Service Certificates at our Annual Lunch on 14th April! Congratulations to Doreen and Joan, both Past Presidents of SI Warrington, whose years of dedication to the Soroptimist cause both at home and
Toilet Twinning is now a well-known charity (https://www.toilettwinning.org) and SI Warrington has been doing its bit to help in the charity’s aim: “Flushing away poverty, one toilet at a time.” So far, the Club has raised money for three toilets, at £60 a time in
Over the last 4 years, SI Warrington has been supporting Mary’s Meals (https://www.marysmeals.org.uk), an amazing charity which provides one meal a day to some of the world’s poorest children. Rucksacks for Mary’s Meals (Photo courtesy of Jackie Alexander, SI Warrington) The club has collected more
Twiddle Muffs! (Photo Courtesy of Liz Smith, SI Warrington) President Liz Smith has been hosting “Crafty Mornings” for SI Warrington members – monthly social get-togethers providing members with the chance to work on a variety of handicraft projects for organisations that we support.
Girls from Great Sankey High School demonstrating the #BalanceforBetter IWD pose (Photo courtesy of United Utilities plc) On 8th March 2019, SI Warrington celebrated International Women’s Day by collaborating for the second year running with United Utilities plc, putting on a STEM event for forty-five Year
2018 was the second year that SI Warrington members got together to sew clothes for Syrian refugees, living either in Syria itself or in camps in Greece. Our contribution this year was a total of 37 dresses, 4 skirts and 12 pairs of shorts!
Members of the Club turned out for Poppy Duty at M&S Gemini in Warrington on 7th November. We staffed tables at two of the entrances all day, and managed to collect more than £500, to contribute to the Royal British Legion coffers. “People have been
Soroptimism and the activities of SI Warrington were showcased on 8th November on local radio. Photo courtesy of Rhona Bowler President Elect Jackie Alexander (right) and Programme Action Officer Rhona Bowler (left) talked about the club’s past and current ventures and invited any local ladies
In Spring 2018, Soroptimist International of Warrington donated £114 towards the creation of a wildlife pond for “New Routes”. Terrie Taylor, a firm supporter of SI Warrington, is shown presenting the Club’s cheque to the group. This charity supports young adults with
