Soroptimist International
Denbigh, Ruthin and District

So what do we do? Here are some examples of the work of the local club

We support local community activities, for example by providing emergency supplies to the local Women's Refuge. We take part in consultations on local health and community issues. We support local charities such as Ty Croeso (Dawn Elizabeth House), a residential family unit for parents of very sick children at Glan Clwyd Hospital, and also St Kentigern's Hospice. We campaign to raise awareness of women's health and welfare issues. For example, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation and St John Ambulance Brigade we organised an event to emphasise that heart disease is a problem for women as well as men. This included training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (see picture).

On the international front we work to raise funds for major projects which involve Soroptimists worldwide

In September 2006 we participated in an international sponsored walk, "Women Walking for Women". Thirteen of our members (including one on crutches!), 3 daughters, 2 partners and 3 dogs, enjoyed a walk on Moel Famau in support of women survivors of war in Bosnia, Rwanda and Afghanistan. We finished the day with supper at a member's home and raised over £500 in total.

These activities are part of our Programme Action work. Programme Action is the binding force of Soroptimism. It is the service to which all Soroptimists are committed in the achievement of our aims. As women in management and the professions we use our talents and experience, and the networks to which we have access, to help to improve the lives of those in the world - especially women and children - whose circumstances are less fortunate than our own.

You can learn more about Programme Action by visiting the UK Programme Action Committee website

In all this work the spirit of friendship, goodwill and support is paramount.

We also enjoy a full programme of social activities and visits. For example, our President recently held a reception and information evening for new members at her home.

In June this year we visited the Police Helicopter Base in Rhuddlan, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

In July a garden party with a biodiversity theme was held at the home of Marg Richards, at which a magnificent sum was raised for St Kentigern's hospice. Later in the summer, a highly successful lunch and auction of promises was held at the home of Sue Ellis-Roberts in aid of breast cancer research. Further details and pictures of these events will be available on this site shortly.

Our Autumn programme has been varied and interesting, culminating in a Christmas buffet supper on Dec 05, which was preceded by a masterclass in Christmas flower arrangement. Every member who attended was able to take home an impressive arrangement which she had created.

We have been delighted to welcome three new members recently. Two of these are "returning" members, which is very gratifying.

Our fund raising and social activities continue unabated, with events taking place in January, February and March...all invovling wonderful food and friendship.

Women who share our values are invited to consider joining us.

To find out about membership please click here.