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Current Club News

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

SI Brixham Interclub 18-07-2024

On a beautiful summers evening SI Brixham held our annual Interclub meeting at the United Reform Church.


Interclub 2024 1

We were delighted to be joined by several members from SI Plymouth and SI Torquay.

Interclub 2024 1

Following a delicious meal, our speaker for the evening Duncan Kenny gave a most interesting and informative presentation on the various voluntary ecological coastal projects including the Churston Cove exploration including a video, clearly demonstrating the vast amount of sea life just under the surface.

Interclub 2024 3

A most enjoyable evening was had by all.

Wimbledon Tea Party 30-06-2024

Wimbledon Tea Party July 2024

A Wimbledon tea party was held at a members home on a glorious afternoon. Joined by past members, family and friends; sandwiches, cakes, and strawberries were thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Everyone was asked to wear something white and the event was a great success and raised an amazing £933 for our charity account.

A huge thank you must go to Jessica and Stuart for hosting this event and to everyone who helped.

Literacy Awards 2023

Soroptimist International of Brixham recently visited Furzeham Primary School.

Year 5 pupils entered the Annual Literacy Award; an initiative started by Brixham Soroptimists in memory of a former member, Brenda Kettle, who left a legacy and was very interested in literacy.

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Literacy Awards

Immediate Past Presidents Chrissie Hannaford, Anne Stokes, along with club member Anne Adams, presented this years winner with the trophy and a book token, plus certificates for all those short listed, including two Highly Commended

Coronation Party 2023

S I Brixham celebrated the Coronation in style with a lunchtime/afternoon party at a members home.

 The photograph shows our new Presidents Jane Lancaster and Gill Franklin wearing their recycled Coronation crowns.

Coronation Party 2023

The photograph shows our new Presidents Jane Lancaster and Gill Franklin wearing their recycled Coronation crowns.

The house was beautifully decorated and “Posh Nosh” was supplied by members. Suitable cocktails and mocktails were served on arrival and there was a prize for the best crown made from recycled materials. There was a Royal quiz and a Charlie quiz both a lot of fun. A flag waving sing a long of patriotic songs concluded the afternoon.

The Brixham club owe a huge thank you to Myra and Rob for opening their home to host this event.

A memorabilia raffle raised the sum of £586 which has given our new Presidents charities a wonderful start.