Current Club News
Barn Dance
One of the first fundraising events of President Jean's year was the Barn Dance held on 14th July at Waddeton Barton Farm.
The owners of the farm Richard and Soroptimist President Jean Tully would like to thank everyone, over 240 people, who were there and made it such a special evening, raising over £3,100 for Torbay Hospital’s Ricky Grant and Turner Ward Trust Funds.
Special thanks to Savills Butchers of Galmpton for a brilliant Hog Roast and all the local business for supplying raffle prizes and to The Barnacles for making the evening go with a swing.
The photo shows President Jean Tully on the right with her President Elect Jane Lancaster.
Easter Bonnets
The last fundraising event in President Sheila's year was an Easter Bonnet and Buffet Evening.
Cheque Presentation 2012
In March 2012 President Sheila was able to present cheques for £2,500 to each of her chosen charities. The cheques were presented at the Berry Head Hotel after members and their guests had enjoyed a delicious meal.
Christmas Supper 2011
December 8th 2011 we held our annual Christmas Supper. This year we held it Brixham Yacht Club
Soroptimist Kayaking
In July 2011 one of the first fundraising events for President Sheila's Charity was a sponsored kayak paddle around Brixham Harbour, afterwards everyone enjoyed a cream tea.
Honorary Member Frieda
At our Interclub Meeting in July 2011, President Sheila made Frieda Simmons, one of our more senior members an Honorary Member. She presented Frieda with a certificate and a framed photograph of her daughter Jane Lancaster who will be Club President in 2013-2014.
Torbay Steam Fair
Every summer, usually the first weekend in August, we run the tea tent for three days at the Torbay Steam Fair. Members bake cakes and scones to sell to raise money for the President's chosen charity.
Christmas Tree Festival 2011
The local Methodist Church held a Christmas Tree Festival, local Charities were invited to decorate a tree.One of our members Susan Smith, a talented artist, created decorations made from paper from old copies of the Soroptimist News Magazines to decorate our tree.