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October 5th 2020 – a BIG day for Dorothy Clark MBE

October 5th 2020 – a BIG day for Dorothy Clark MBE

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  HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOROTHY SI Weybridge & District (SIWD) have something BIG to celebrate.. Mrs Dorothy Clark MBE a founding club member and past regional President was nominated by the club as one of our most influential Soroptimists of the last 100 years. We are thrilled to see her showcased this month on the SI Centenary Whoisshe? page. Cathy, club member and neighbour was delighted to present not only her Award Certificate from SIGBI but also to share the Club’s congratulations with Dorothy yesterday on her 90th BIRTHDAY. As Dorothy prepared to leave for her birthday lunch at The Ivy she was surprised by a visitor. The photograph say it all. Surprise & Delight. Dorothy features as one of the ‘100’ most influential Soroptimists of all time. On the SIGBI website you can see and read her story and that of others featured this month

Soroptimists commemorate a Woman of Substance after 200 years

Soroptimists commemorate a Woman of Substance after 200 years

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200 Years Later……. a Woman of Substance is remembered in Weybridge, Surrey On August 6th 2020 the Weybridge Society remembered The Duchess of York – Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherine – a Prussian princess (1767-1820). She was a well loved royal and benefactor who died 200 years ago aged just 53 years. The York Column on Monument Green was erected by the citizens so saddened by her death in 1820, in recognition of the kindness and generosity she displayed to the town and its young people during her life at Oatlands House. Dr Ben Spencer MP, local dignitaries, historians and members of the Society met to remember her works and toast her life beside the column. Several Weybridge Soroptimists, including two who live in properties overlooking the very column, joined the locals in a toast to a much loved royal and laid flowers at her resting

Weybridge Soroptimists give Foodbank a timely boost

Weybridge Soroptimists give Foodbank a timely boost

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Brenda Saunders a local soroptimist was contacted by a friend who explained how much additional demand the Weybridge Foodbank was  having in lockdown, at a time when donations were dropping off the cliff as more and more regular shoppers arranged online deliveries. Brenda was delighted to see the very swift Surrey Comet coverage of the  welcome presentation of an initial donation of a sum of £500 raised by Soroptimists in the Weybridge and District Club. Brenda, seen presenting the cheque to the Foodbank Team Leader in person in July said  “It was simply amazing…the response to our club campaign #Meal4Another was instant and we soon had enough to donate £500, a first part of the planned sums. I’m fairly new to Soroptimism myself, inspired by the global voice and action this 100 year old women’s association focused on helping women and girls succeed has, it’s

Weybridge Soroptimists fundraise for local Foodbank as COVID-19 lockdown reduces in kind donations

Weybridge Soroptimists fundraise for local Foodbank as COVID-19 lockdown reduces in kind donations

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The Club has this month responded to donation shortages at the Weybridge Foodbank. A reduction in supermarket shopping, as locals shop online during lockdown, has meant the Foodbank has seen a donation shortfall during recent months. On Wednesday 2 July, member Brenda Saunders from the Weybridge & District Soroptimists (SIWD) presented a cheque for £500 to Angela Miller, Weybridge Foodbank Team Leader. The money will be used to purchase food and household items and vouchers for distribution to those in need in the local area. Run by local women, SIWD is passionate about supporting programmes that improve the lives of women and girls both in Elmbridge and around the world. The branch runs regular fundraisers and supporting community projects including donating women’s health products to the Foodbank in Walton on Thames, providing much needed items which were at that time seldom reaching local collection boxes.

Be there or be square! Zoom Regional Meeting Sunday July 26th

Be there or be square! Zoom Regional Meeting Sunday July 26th

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SI Southern England Regional Meeting “Share the news, share the care” Sunday 26 July 2020, held on Zoom 10am to 12 noon A rare opportunity to attend a Regional Meeting remotely. Do review the breakout sessions and note that Liz needs to know your contact details to send you the invitation by July 15th! Examine the email Nadine forwarded on 15th June to see the breakout sessions and how to respond.

Two members of #SI Weybridge count..

Two members of #SI Weybridge count..

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…towards the 100 plus women under consideration for this centenary accolade. Nominations for Marion Strehlow and Dorothy Clark MBE our two inspiring friends have been accepted by SIGBI. Mary Lodge and Alexis Neville spirited our ‘diamonds’ into sharing their histories and compiled submissions in the last week well ahead of the deadline. Now we await news as to whether they will be selected to represent the SIGBI region and have their biographies published as part of this international recognition of the leadership, inspiration and good work as individuals, in their careers and as Soroptimists.

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Monthly Business Meeting

Monthly Business Meeting

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Alexis is sending out the log in for this months Zoom meeting to be held on June 18th. We hope to learn how much funding we have to donate to the #WeybridgeFoodbank then. If you’ve not donated to #SIMeal4Another yet Club Members please get in touch this week with Dee to do so. £600 is our target!

Weybridge Food Bank to receive a cash donation from SIWeybridge #Soroptimists

Weybridge Food Bank to receive a cash donation from SIWeybridge #Soroptimists

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#SIMeal4Another   Brenda reported at the 2020 #Soroptimists AGM that for the first time a #foodbank had been established in Weybridge to aid individuals and families in #foodpoverty locally. The #SIWeybridge & District Club is ‘taking action’ to raise much needed funds for the local food bank with a view to making a donation of cash in mid June. The money is being raised by pledges from SI current and retired members of the Club. As we cannot run face to face meetings the cost ‘saving’ from our meals will be donated to fund a “#SIWeybridgeMeal4Another“. Watch and follow to find out how much we have been pledged and donated so far and the impact it has had… Maybe other clubs might do the same? The Trussell Trust is always keen for donations. Through this support we help women bringing up families to educate, feed