Soroptimist International of Widnes supports vulnerable families and victims of domestic abuse in Widnes. We provide non-perishable food items to a local church, St Michael with St Thomas, for families in need who can’t easily get to the foodbank. We also like to provide treats for the children throughout the year, such as Advent calendars, Easter eggs etc. We have recently started providing bedding for the local refuge. When residents move onto other accommodation, they are encouraged to take the bedding with them so a constant supply of bedding is needed. We need your help so we can continue to offer this support and reach even more vulnerable people. Scan the QR code or got to www.haltoncommunitylottery.co.uk and search for Soroptimist. Thank you for your support and good luck!

Soroptimist International Widnes will celebrate 80 years of service to women and girls in the local community, nationally and globally on November 16th 2024 at Widnes Masonic Hall. Entertainment will be by The Blondies. Please contact us if you would like to join us.

Join us for coffee and cake at Holy Family Social Club, Cronton 2-4 pm on Thursday 23rd October in aid of our Think Pink Tuk Tuk project.

Members were kept busy on our stall at Cronton Gala on Saturday 7th September 2024. People of all ages enjoyed 'shooting the hoop' and delighted in winning bubble wands, mini slinkies or stress poppers! The weather was kind to us; the rain held off as we networked and chatted to people about our local projects and our big international project, 'The Future is Pink'. Young and old alike enjoyed shooting the hoop. Cronton Gala Colouring Rosie the tuk tuk.    

When: Tuesday 16th July Time: Doors open at 7.00. Eyes down at 7.30. Where: Holy Family Social Club, Cronton Why: to raise funds towards our ambitious target of raising £5000 by April 2025 (See ‘Our Projects- The Future is Pink for further information)

Our President’s party for President Sheelagh of SI Widnes was held at the Holy Family Social Club on Tuesday 23rd April which was St George’s Day.  Everyone did their best to dress in red and white for the occasion. It was attended by the Mayor of Halton, Valerie Hill, Maria from Halton Haven, members of SI Widnes, SI St Helens and SI Crosby. We had a quiz which Annette’s husband had kindly put together for us.  The quiz was followed by a Beetle Drive with a difference! As it was St George’s Day we used a dragon for St George instead of a traditional beetle.  Our President, Sheelagh, was the first to complete her dragon. President Sheelagh presented a cheque to Maria from Halton Haven for £2,300.00; the fantastic amount she has raised during her year as President.  This was gratefully received by Maria from

Monday 25th March saw members dress in orange  and adopting the ‘heart’ pose at our Business Meeting showing solidarity for the campaign to orange the world in protest against violence towards women and girls. At the meeting, President Sheelagh was delighted to enrol two new members, Jackie and Suzanne, who had both been introduced to Soroptimism by Jackie’s daughter and club member Steph. Kate Davies from Liverpool Women’s Hospital popped in to collect the Dignity Bags, Baby Bags and baby blankets and was overwhelmed with the generosity of members, members families and ‘friends of SI Widnes’.  

Our Easter bingo made a welcome return to Holy Family Social Club, Cronton on 19th March. The doors opened at 7.00pm and by 7.20 the venue was packed to capacity! Everyone enjoyed themselves and chocolates, Easter eggs, wine and much, much more were in abundance as lines, houses and raffle prizes were given away. A grand total of £850.00 was raised for Halton Haven Hospice, President Sheelagh's charity for the year. "When's the next bingo?" was the question being asked in Cronton and the surrounding areas and the answer is: The 'In The Pink Bingo' will take place on Tuesday 16th July at Holy Family Social Club, Cronton. Doors open at 7.00pm and eyes down at 7.30. Get there early to guarrantee a seat! Some of the donations for prizes received so far are: £25.00 gift voucher from Cronton Garden Centre Day passes for the

On 17th March we said a fond farewell to Wendy Ross-Barker and wished her well for her move to Scotland to be nearer her sister. Wendy had been a long standing member of the Club, Programme Action Officer for many years and will be sorely missed by one and all. Wendy was gifted a beautiful quilt and cushions in the Soroptimist colours of yellow and blue and President Sheelagh thanked Wendy for all she has done for the Club in support of women and girls.