Women inspiring action,

Soroptimist International of Brixham held their Interclub evening at Brixham Rugby Club and were joined by members from S I Torquay and S I Plymouth.

A delicious buffet was prepared by club members and was followed by a most interesting talk by Duncan Kenny on his seal project.

During the evening, Presidents Jane and Gill were delighted to present a certificate to club member Ann Wallace who has completed 50 years of Soroptimist membership.

Ann has been President, Treasurer and Secretary many times and is a font of knowledge on the history of the Brixham Club.

We all congratulated her and wished er well.

At our AGM we presented Audrey Taylor with honorary membership of our club for her outstanding work to Soroptimist International

Audrey has served as President of our club and has been secretary for many years.

She also served as Regional President and Regional Secretary and has always been a committed Soroptimist.

We are proud to have her as a member of our club.

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

Cheryl and Ruth were present to receive their cheque

and

Lisa’s School

Liz Long received the cheque for Lisa’s School.

An enjoyable evening was had by all.

 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.

 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.

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