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Fashion Show creates a stir in Mayford

Fashion Show creates a stir in Mayford

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July 27th 2022 Share the good news please..“We have changed lives for the better” A rip roaring success.. soroptimists at #SIWeybridge and #SIWoking held the biannual Tea & Temptations event in Mayford in June. This amazing fundraiser event was planned by both clubs, with models, waitresses and bakers all contributing a delicious afternoon tea and a chic fashion show. We must acknowledge the enormous help and support of local boutiques including @bettyandclaudechobham, @Phase8weybridge and @madjakshere who very generously provided the fashion for the event. We were also able to invite local Muslim women who modelled their own brand fashion and traders who promoted gifts to our audience of some 60 guests. The amazing funds raised are now counted and available to fund our joint regional project The Barbara Watts Volunteering in Pretoria/Tshwane (VIP) effort, enabling 2 young South African female students to gain intensive work experience

End Violence against Women – Stalking is Serious

End Violence against Women – Stalking is Serious

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1 IN 6 PEOPLE WILL BE STALKED AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFE. Are you or is someone you know worried that someone might be being stalked? The Suzy Lamplugh Trust understand that it can be difficult seeking support; their tool is here to help you with the following: The law in relation to stalking and harassment in the United Kingdom Reporting stalking or harassment Effective gathering of evidence Improving your personal safety and that of your friends and family Practical steps to reduce the risk Accessing local services such as housing, emotional support etc. https://www.suzylamplugh.org/am-i-being-stalked-tool The majority of stalker/victim relationships are ex intimate partners. Get help or support if you’re worried. Don’t feel that you’re overreacting. #stalking #soroptimist #orangeday #siwad #orangetheworld #VAWG

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July 11th 2022 Share the good news please..“We have changed lives for the better” A rip roaring success.. soroptimists at #SIWeybridge and #SIWoking held the biannual Tea & Temptations event in Mayford last week. This amazing fundraiser event was planned by both clubs, with models, waitresses and bakers all contributing a delicious afternoon tea and a chic fashion show. We must acknowledge the enormous help and support of local boutiques including @bettyandclaudechobham, @Phase8weybridge and @madjakshere who very generously provided the fashion for the event. We were also able to invite local Muslim women and traders to promote their own fashion range and gifts to our audience of some 60 guests. The funds raised will soon be available to fund our joint regional project The Barbara Watts Volunteering in Pretoria/Tshwane (VIP) effort, enabling 2 young South African female students to gain intensive work experience in teaching

Safeguarding for Soroptimists – ‘if you see something – say something’ and ‘don’t think what if I’m wrong – think ‘what if I’m right’….

Safeguarding for Soroptimists – ‘if you see something – say something’ and ‘don’t think what if I’m wrong – think ‘what if I’m right’….

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Just wanting to highlight the video on club safeguarding, especially to our new members, Suzette supports us in this regard at SI Weybridge & District Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility Safeguarding Video There is also a 3 minute video, which all club members are required to see, it explains what people should do if they see something, which is not quite right or makes them feel uncomfortable, with the message ‘If you see something, say something’. ‘Safeguarding Is Everyone’s Responsibility’. The video and documents are located on the SIGBI Website in the Members Area. The video is also available on You Tube https://youtu.be/OiXJVQSha9k. Club Safeguarding Link/Leads Across clubs within the Region we have a number of Soroptimist members who have volunteered to act as Safeguarding leads within their clubs.  They are shown on the main site. Although the Safeguarding Leads/Link posts in our clubs are not mandatory; the

‘Walk and Talk’ change the outcome for Ovarian Cancer sufferers… #Targetovariancancer

‘Walk and Talk’ change the outcome for Ovarian Cancer sufferers… #Targetovariancancer

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Following our recent talk by #Targetovariancancer  Soroptimists note the charity Target Ovarian Cancer have a fundraising walk/run in October. Is this a matter close to your own heart? Could we Soroptimists walk 10K and make a difference? I’m game if you are… small steps can lead to change. Soroptimists love to change the future for women. https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/get-involved/events-challenges/ovarian-cancer-walkrun-london?utm_medium=email&utm_source=TOCWRLondon&utm_campaign=TOCWR_London22_fun_14.06.22&utm_content=IT-TOCWR1 How to join Team Target The following registration fees apply: Adults: £12.50 Children (aged 5-18)​: £5 Infants (under 5)​: free Team of five adults: £50 (includes one free entry!) All you need to enter multiple people is their names and email addresses – they’ll need to follow instructions in their confirmation email to complete their registration. We ask each adult to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship and for children to simply raise as much as they can. Registration closes at 12pm on Friday 7 October. SIGN UP All participants will receive

#SayNoToPlastic in July, Soroptimists Challenge!

#SayNoToPlastic in July, Soroptimists Challenge!

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SIGBI Day of Action – 16th July 2022 follows UN World Environment Day on June 5th  This year, the SIGBI Day of Action will focus on Climate Change and reducing the use of Single-use plastics. Activities that take place during the month of July will be marked on a SIGBI map, to be published in August. The UN is supporting this effort this year in September. Let #Soroptimists get ahead of that.. https://www.un.org/en/delegate/join-us-100-days-beatplasticpollution-today Why Care? Plastic pollution is harming life on land and below water around the world, and plastic production is contributing to climate change and global warming. Addressing the plastic crisis demands high-level global action and policy, but efforts to reduce plastic waste can start with a few small steps. Unless we take major steps to reduce plastic pollution from production to consumption, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050.

#Soroptimists welcome author Rachel Williams to speak about her experience and work in the domestic abuse field

#Soroptimists welcome author Rachel Williams to speak about her experience and work in the domestic abuse field

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#Soroptimists welcome author Rachel Williams to speak about her experience and work in the domestic abuse field JULY 7th 1930hrs GMT – ZOOM Talk on tackling Domestic Violence – Open Invitation to all #Soroptimists Soroptimists in Elmbridge are very fortunate indeed to be able to host a one hour talk with Q&A on July 7th over Zoom at 1930hrs GMT. Session open to all #Soroptimist #SIclubs, please notify annmaloneyuk@gmail.com if you would like the zoom link by email ahead of the session. Featured on ITV’s Lorraine with Michael Sheen and Rachel Williams. Darren was funny and attractive, and 21-year-old Rachel fell head-over-heels for him; it wasn’t long before they moved in together, and she fell pregnant with his child. But his inner demons soon surfaced… Weakened and alone, Rachel was beaten and tormented by him for 18 years, until one day, Darren turned up at her

May Business Meeting – Planning for STEM success!

May Business Meeting – Planning for STEM success!

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In May Dee reported progress with the new project to fund a Soroptimist Award/Bursary for female home students studying STEM subjects where women are truly under represented. The summary of university feasibility meetings will be circulated in June in readiness for a debate and decision making at the meeting. We are seeking members with expertise in access to higher education, STEM, academic and legal expertise to help our treasurer define the project in full over the summer. Come along to the meeting everyone, let’s ensure we have 100% buy in and the optimal working group for this Surrey/Elmbridge project.  

Soroptimists in Elmbridge learn about Ovarian Cancer to share the facts

Soroptimists in Elmbridge learn about Ovarian Cancer to share the facts

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On March 17th Susan Booth of Target Ovarian Cancer, the UK’s leading ovarian cancer charity presented facts, information and stories to Weybridge & District Soroptimists at the monthly meeting. The charity provided leaflets, symptom booklets and information ahead in March and local Soroptimists delivered and popped up the posters in libraries, GP and ante natal clinics and on council boards during the month. Susan told us the cancer is often missed as the symptoms mimic those of other GI complaints. Recognising the symptoms, recording frequency and consistency to present at GP consultations and their national GP training have improved outcomes despite early prejudice that much could be done. The charity has a helpline for those seeking advice. The 2 tests used most often (in addition to a complete pelvic exam) to screen for ovarian cancer are transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and the CA-125 blood test. TVUS

‘Dicky Tummy’, bloating, feeling full? On most days? Read on.

‘Dicky Tummy’, bloating, feeling full? On most days? Read on.

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  Do you know the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer? Persistent bloating – not bloating that comes and goes Feeling full quickly and/or loss of appetite Pelvic or abdominal pain (that’s your tummy and below) Urinary symptoms (needing to wee more urgently or more often than usual) Occasionally there can be other symptoms: Changes in bowel habit (eg diarrhoea or constipation) Extreme fatigue (feeling very tired) Unexplained weight loss Any bleeding after the menopause should always be investigated by a GP Symptoms will be: Frequent – they usually happen more than 12 times a month Persistent – they don’t go away New – they’re not normal for you Worried about your tummy symptoms? If you regularly experience any one or more of these symptoms, which aren’t normal for you, it’s important that you book an appointment with your GP. It’s unlikely that your symptoms are caused by a serious problem,