The 3SG Volunteering Fayre

October 19, 2024

Along with other volunteer organisations, we set up a stall to showcase what we do within Bath, around the country and world.

We asked the public to guess how many women in particular are affected by domestic violence each year and they were staggered by the amount that are (1.4 million year 2022/23) and it’s increasing. The number of men affected is also astonishing!

Thank you to 3SG for organising such a valuble event.


Talk from The Bath/Braunschweig Twinning Association

October 19, 2024

At our monthly meeting on Wednesday Judy from the Twinning Association told us about the special link between the 2 cities and how much involvement there is between them including some very special visits

Speaking German and having an interest in Germany is a great way to keep in touch with the language and lifestyle over there.

We have a friendship link with Braunschweig and have met up a few times over the years.


Member meets Queen Camilla at official opening of the new cancer unit at the RUH

September 16, 2024

Club member Liz represented us and was chosen to meet with Queen Camilla who was officially opening the new cancer unit at the RUH. When mentioned, the Queen said that she had heard of Soroptimists and the work that we do.


Money raised at Corsham Street Fayre

September 16, 2024

We held a book/DVD stall in Corsham to raise more funds for the Chippenham Women’s refuge. Over £70 was raised despite the inclement weather.


Successful Bucket collection for Julian House/Women’s refuge

August 28, 2024

It started out with rain but once the weather improved so did the shoppers at Prior Park Garden Centre. We managed to raise nearly £300 which wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of the local people and the use of a SumUp card reader. It really does make a difference and the proceeds will go to the local refuge.


Successful Bucket collection for Julian House/Women’s refuge

August 28, 2024

It started out with rain but once the weather improved so did the shoppers at Prior Park Garden Centre. We managed to raise nearly £300 which wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of the local people and the use of a SumUp card reader. It really does make a difference and the proceeds will go to the local refuge.


Another batch of ring pulls and jewellery off to their respective charities

July 29, 2024

The club and region pull together to collect ring pulls for the Purple Community Fund and also old and disregarded jewellery for a Soroptimsit club up North who donate them to a worthwhile charity.


Visit to Bath City Farm

July 17, 2024

A few of us gathered together for a summer excursion to Bath City Farm. Around 20 years ago our club planted some fruit trees there. It’s a lovely tranquil place right on the outskirts of Bath with wonderful views looking down into the City. We were shown around and then had lunch at the Cafe. Well worth a visit.


Blister packs handed in to Superdrug

July 17, 2024

More blister packs went to Superdrug who send them off to the Marie Curie charity to help raise funds. We do this on a regular basis and as long as the Superdrug store has a pharmacy within then they will have a special box for you to drop them in.


A visit to SI Baden-Baden, one of our Friendship Link Clubs

June 12, 2024

Two members from our club visited Baden-Baden to celebrate the Soroptimist Club’s 50th Charter anniversary. We were very well looked after with many events taking place during the visit including a lovely meal in an historic hotel.

We are linked to Baden-Baden because both the cities have UNESCO status so it was interesting to compare similarities such as the thermal baths.