Soroptimist International Bath and District

Cathy Adcock from Julian House was very happy to receive Christmas boxes that we’d put together to send off to the local Women’s Refuge in Bath.

The charity Helping Victims of Domestic Violence based in Chippenham gladly accepted hampers donated by us to hopefully bring a little bit of happiness this Christmas to families in the area.

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Clubs from the South West and Channel Island region came together and used the rail system to meet up at Temple Meads and march against the violence of women.  Dame Joan Collins and daughter Tara Newley-Arkle were there  to support this very important event.

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.