Soroptimist International Bath and District

Our regional clubs, friends, local W.I’s have all contributed to the collection of items  to the Purple Community Fund so that they can be turned into useful gifts for their overseas projects.  That yo auto everyone!

Lots of rummaging has been going on to find decorations to help make Julian House’s Christmas party look festive in December. Cathy Adcock from the charity was happy to store them for now.

Wrapped and filled shoe boxes will be on their way to Bulgaria soon organised by the Overseas Operation of Trussell Trust UK.  Holy Trinity School in Calne are collecting boxes from the area.

1,200 Soroptimist members from our Federation gathered together to learn and recognise what is going on in the world and how we can help as a club/organisation. We had some very inspiring speakers and many clubs showcased what they have been doing over the last 12 months

Professor Helen Young took over the role of President on Wednesday evening during our meeting.  We had already dined at the Hall and Woodhouse restaurant and we were entertained by one of Bath’s Mayoral guides, Deedee Dawson-Kropf before the presentation.

We lit a candle at out club meeting last night to observe this special day.

We gave away free books at Chippenham station to celebrate World Literacy Day.  We also raised money for Julian House; people from Chippenham were very generous so thank you very much.  Michelle Donelan, MP came to support us.

Enjoying a lovely coffee with a Sister Soroptimist Hanneke from S.I. Veenendaal, The Netherlands. It’s always a lovely surprise when an overseas Soroptimist gets in touch with us as we have so much in common and we always have so much to talk about.  We also learn from each other and swap ideas.  We’re hoping to meet up with Hanneke on a regular basis as she visits Bath around twice a year.  More cups of coffee then!