Warrington Soroptimists raise money each year for a charity nominated by the club president. For 2012-13, president Margaret Carr nominated World Wide Smiles, a tiny charity dedicated to bringing smiles to those suffering as a result of man-made or natural disasters. Run by clowns, the
Warrington was the site of a regional Soroptimist event as the White Ribbon Campaign’s baton relay passed through the town. Domestic violence increases at times of big sporting events. To raise awareness of this, the White Ribbon Campaign sent a baton around the country with
Being a Soroptimist isn’t all hard work. To celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee the club planted a red oak tree in the grounds of Statham Lodge. A memory box with contributions from club members was buried nearby. The tree planting was followed by a celebration
Club members stood on London Bridge for International Women’s Day – without leaving Warrington. They gathered on the London Road bridge over the Bridgewater Canal to launch the club’s bra collection campaign for the year. The Join me on the Bridge campaign started in 2010
Soroptimist International’s current theme is “Educate to Lead” and this was behind a networking event for women held at Statham Lodge, Lymm. Women from Warrington, Lymm, Knutsford and surrounding areas were invited to come along to find out more about successful networking, especially using social
Soroptimists and Guides on the stall at Warrington market. Many of the bras were in such good condition that shoppers thought they were being sold rather than collected. A newspaper photographer makes sure some of the more colourful bras are in shot for
Alice in Wonderland was the theme of SI Warrington’s Friendship Evening on March 25, 2011. Our guests, which included representatives of charities we have helped, the Girl Guides and Soroptimists from other clubs, were treated to food and entertainment in the spirit of friendship. Ros
SI Warrington club members spent International Women’s Day in the Golden Square shopping centre in Warrington, raising awareness of the day and our club.
