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#16DaysOfActivism

During the #16DaysOfActivism2025, Yorkshire Soroptimists from around the region travelled by train to York and Scarborough to raise awareness of travelling safely and keeping safe online. In York, they were joined by Alex Sperr from the charity Railway Children, for a photo shoot. They then travelled to Scarborough for a further photo shoot. https://share.google/YsZNhyMFZb6zvBOo5 Safety cards were given out at every opportunity, and the day ended with fish ‘n’ chips – of course. www.railwaychildren.org.uk Click on each image to enlarge.

January 2026 – Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

1 week ago in

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January is Cervical Awareness Month, it is a chance to shine a light on health issues like cervical cancer which is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it remains a significant health threat to women worldwide. With proper screening, timely treatment and vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV)—the primary cause of cervical cancer—this disease can largely be prevented. Soroptimists are proud to be #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls — and one of the most powerful ways we do that is by raising awareness of women’s health. Cervical cancer is both preventable and curable when detected early and managed effectively. Since 2023, Soroptimists across our Federation have been working tirelessly to promote screening, encourage HPV vaccination, and support the global effort to eliminate cervical cancer for good. Together, we can help save lives and create a future free from this disease. Find out more https://sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-work/health/cervicalcancer. #standingupforwomenandgirls #cervicalcancer #womenshealth #volunteering

Yorkshire Soroptimists observe Remembrance Sunday 2025

2 months ago in

#lestweforget

Remembrance Sunday 2025 was observed by Yorkshire Soroptimists in various locations around our region. #lestweforget Dewsbury & District Halifax Harrogate & District Harrogate & District Harrogate & District Harrogate & District .

Yorkshire Programme Action Awards 2025

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Joint Yorkshire President Sue and Yorkshire Programme Action Lead Linda picked out 4 projects to be shortlisted for the awards at the Regional Council Meeting at the Holiday Inn, Scotch Corner. Members then voted on the best project. The winner was Bingley and their cluster clubs with 'A Celebration of Safe' The cluster clubs created an art installation celebrating safe spaces in the region of Bradford. The installation was created using comments from members of the public at Freshers Fairs plus written work from a group of vulnerable women. The three runners-up were: Harrogate & District with 'Student Emotional Health and Wellbeing' They produced a business case to raise £5000 over two years to provide additional counseling sessions for students at Rossett School experiencing emotional health and mental issues as a result of the pandemic, school closures and social isolation. Sheffield with 'Share

RCM – 14th June 2025 – Wentworth Woodhouse

7 months ago in

End Violence Against Women and Girls

The June RCM was held at Wentworth Woodhouse near Rotherham. The first speakers were Poet Chaucer Cameron and film poet Helen Dewberry, Helen showed her video essay looking at the representation of trauma and memory in poetry, film and an extract from the film of Chaucer’s pamphlet “In An Ideal World I’d Not Be Murdered.” The film is intended for educational institutions and organisations that work with survivors of sexual violence. It aims to promote activism and awareness around sexual violence, including sex work. Then followed a presentation by Sarah McLeod CEO of Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust. For more information about the restoration visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYGglhXMtJl7Rg20CiNLHGA. Click on the photos to enlarge.

IWD 2025 For ALL women and girls Rights.Equality.Empowerment.

10 months ago in

IWD2025

According to the UN, “this year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation—youth, particularly young women and adolescent girls—as catalysts for lasting change.” Take a look at what Yorkshire Soroptimists did in support of IWD 2025:- SI Keighley – IWD walk with other local SI members, Keighley Healthy Living and girls from a local primary school. Then a talk on the soft options for keeping safe followed by a lovely simple lunch – splendid. SI Bingley and SI Bradford – Members from Bingley and Bradford attended an IWD event organised by Rotary International. SI Harrogate & District – It was privilege, on the eve of International Women’s Day, to listen to Sheila Pantin share the story of her life.

Did you see a Soroptimist Orange Cafe in February?

10 months ago in

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Yorkshire Soroptimist members from Garforth Elmet, Keighley, Richmond & Dales, Scarborough-Malton & District, Selby, Sheffield, Skipton (on holiday but still managed to observe the day!), Spen Valley and Wakefield clubs all held cafes in their local areas.

Yorkshire women volunteer in Nepal

11 months ago in

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Backed by a £2000 travel grant given by SI Leeds Georgina and Laura both involved in STEM education and employment went to Nepal to help make a difference to the lives of women and girls there. Laura’s summary “Volunteering in Nepal was a fantastic and transformative experience. I spent 4 weeks working in Okhaldhunga on the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) project which aims to improve the resilience of rural communities to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires and landslides. Nepal is a developing country that faces many natural hazards, and rural communities are often the most vulnerable. Having a background in geosciences, I was able to deliver workshops in the community on immediate disaster response and how to pack emergency go-bags which were well received and hopefully helpful and thought provoking to the community! My favourite experience however, was working in the local schools.

SI SPEN VALLEY 25th January 2025

12 months ago in

Soroptimists Spen Valley

SI Spen Valley was chartered on the 25th January 2025. Ruth Healey, SIGBI Federation President was the Chartering Officer. Lindsay Green, SIGBI Director of Programme, Judith Clark & Sue Butler, Joint Yorkshire Presidents, Susie Westwood, Immediate Past Yorkshire President and two of our Yorkshire Honorary members, Elizabeth Hughes and Margaret Cook joined SI Spen Valley for lunch, together with members from 15 of our Yorkshire clubs. Click on each photo to view.

Presidents Sue and Judith’s Newsletter

1 year ago in

How fast the Soroptimist months whizz round and now it is time to write to you again. As many of you know Judith has been sadly busy with family illness in the last few weeks so I shan’t hand over newsletter duties until next month. I’m sure everyone joins me in wishing you both well Judith. December is a month steeped in tradition and as in previous years the month began with Soroptimist and festive traditions coming together as several clubs took part in Christmas tree festivals, ‘oranging’ their trees to highlight the days of activism against violence against women. Our Christmas tree festival in Ilkley is brief, just two days and the church then emptied of trees to make space for weekend worship. (With the help of a generous ‘man with a van’ we have perfected the art of transporting our tree, complete with

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