Thanks to the generous donation from Bretheren of Victoria Masonic Lodge, Widnes, we were able to purchase two trolley loads of bedding for our local women’s refuge. Towels and bedding are in demand as these items are gifted to the women and children when they arrive at the refuge, often with nothing. When they move on, they take the bedding and towels with them. Please help us to continue to support them by contacting us via our website www.sigbi.org/widnes or play our lottery; you never know you might win!   https://www.haltoncommunitylottery.co.uk/support/soroptimist-international-widnes%3Futm_campaign=you-went-live%26utm_source=facebook%26utm_medium=social%26utm_content=Hyperlink

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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’.