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Friday, 25 April 2025

Current Club News

Santa Fun Run - 2024

Another very successful Santa Run was held last Sunday 1st December 2024 in Brixham. 

There were 300 runners competing for the coveted medal.

Santas gathered under the old fish market for a warm up before running around the harbour, marina and along to the end of the breakwater and back.

Santa Fun Run Start 2025

 

Santa Fun Run 2025

Santa Fun Run 2025 Breakwater

Hot drinks were provided by a local eating house for runners at the end of the race.

Over £4,000 was raised which will be going to Shoalstone Outdoor Swimming Pool and a wonderful time was enjoyed by all concerned.

 

Cheque Presentation to Shoalstone Pool - February 2025

 On February 20th Soroptimists International of Brixham and Brixham Harriers were able to present a cheque in the sum of £4,800 to Shoalstone Pool.

Cheque Presentation to Shoalstone Pool 2025

 This was the money raised by the Santa Fun Run held on Sunday December 1st 2024.

The money came from the entry fees, donations and also included £359.56 from a Street Collection taken around the Harbour during the run.

Shoalstone Pool were very grateful for the donation and they hope to build an area for young children to play in safety.

 

Cheque Presentation to Local Charities - March 2025

 

Presidents Gill and Jane welcomed members and guests to the Berry Head Hotel for the presentation of cheques to our chosen local charities.

After a delicious meal, cheques for £2,000 were presented to each charity.

  Young Adult Carers

 Cheque to Young Adult Carers 2025

Cheryl and Ruth were present to receive their cheque

and

Lisa’s School

 

Liz Long received the cheque for Lisa’s School.

Cheque to Lisas School 2025 1

 

An enjoyable evening was had by all.

76th Charter Dinner 09/11/2024

 Brixham Soroptimists held their 76th charter dinner at the Berry Head Hotel on 9th November.

 76th Charter Dinner

We were joined by members from Torquay, Tiverton, Plymouth and St Austell and by our Regional President Daphne Dowsing.
A delicious meal was followed by entertainment and dancing and a fun evening was had by all.

Orange Cafe 25/09/2024

Members of Brixham Soroptimist Club were made very welcome at the Bay tree restaurant in Brixham this week.

Orange Cafe

Members included Brixham club President Gill who welcomed SW and CI Regional President Daphne to the gathering.


Orange cafés are held all over the country and abroad to help highlight the abuse women and girls face worldwide.
Soroptimists Stand Up for women and girls helping to empower them to make positive lasting changes to their lives after domestic and sexual abuse. Members wear the colour orange as the UN designated colour which symbolises a brighter future, free of violence. Leaflets about our work were left on the café’s tables.
The staff at the café were very helpful indeed.
Soroptimists are taking action to end violence against women and girls worldwide.

President's Craft Morning 09/09/2024

A few members from S I Brixham gathered at President Jane’s home for a morning of craft.

Presidents Craft morning 2024Items such as glass fish and rag wreaths were made to sell at a Christmas craft show.

Light refreshments were enjoyed by the crafters and President Jane’s new grandson, Solomon oversaw the work being done.

A very enjoyable morning was had by all. 

International Literacy Day 08/09/2024

S I Brixham held a book stall on the quay for International Literacy Day .


International Literacy Day 2024

 

In spite of the weather being blustery and windy we raised £80.00 which equates to over 240 books being recycled 

 International Literacy Day2 2024

Beach Hut Fund Raising 05/08/2024

On a rather windy August morning 17 ladies braved the elements for a coffee morning at a members beach hut at Broadsands Beach. Tea coffee cheese puffs and cakes were provided and with a raffle we raised £150.00.

Hopefully we will have another before the summer is over.

Beach Hut web