Women inspiring action,

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.

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.

 

Members from S I Brixham gathered at a members home to fill 40 Shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

We delivered them to st Mary’s church and the boxes are destined for children in Malawi

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

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.

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

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.

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

Items 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. 

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

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