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Tiptoeing through the tulips.
Members of SI Wexford & Athlone visited the Netherlands during the weekend of 19 to 23 April having been invited by SI De Bollenstreek (the renowned bulbgrowing area) .
A wonderful day was to follow.
Starting with a nice cup of coffee to meet the Dutch members we proceeded to the "whisperboat" which took us through the canals. After visiting the bulbgrower responsible for our "Soroptimist" tulip there was private viewing of the floats for next day's famous flowerparade.
A unique opportunity to watch and learn how these magnificent floats are designed and created.
After a most enjoyable dinner with our Dutch counterparts and their husbands we returned to our base in Haarlem. A lovely old and historic city with small streets bedecked with flowers and orange ribbons (awaiting the installation of the new King) and a visit to the Frans Hals museum was not to be missed.
After a visit to the "Keukenhof" flowergardens on Sunday morning, the party returned home.
Next year a "walking tour" through the tulipfields is being planned!
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We welcome everyone to Soroptimist International Republic of Ireland's website and hope it will be used by our members in clubs around the country to convey their news, views, and achievements to a wider public.
Please channel all submissions for inclusion on the news page through-
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Tess Hogan Chair of Programme Action, Miriam Hamilton, Anne O Driscoll, Dr. Sharon O Toole from Trinity College, Dublin who came to talk to the meeting about Ovarian Cancer.
Sharon is involved in Ovarian Cancer Research. A presentation of €1,350 was made to Sharon on the day.
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Miriam Hamilton Regional President Northern Ireland, Noreen Walsh, President Elect, and Anne O Driscoll National Association President.
Miriam came to the meeting on 13th April, to encourage us to come to the joint North/South Conference which is on in Newcastle, Co. Down, on the 17 to 19th May 2013.
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The Soroptimist BeePlus Project for Schools,sponsored by Boynne Valley Honey, was created with the aim of raising awareness of the decline of the honneybee population. This project shows children and teachers how they can make a difference to bees and the environment (more...) |
SOROPTOMIST TULIP
The tulip was developed and cultivated and named "Soroptimist" in the Netherlands, and will promote our name and awareness of our organisation as well as enhance any garden.
SI Wexford is willing to import these tulips to be sold for the various projects other clubs are supporting.
Clubs should contact Irene Walker of Wexford to book their requirements. |
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MONEYBOXES SMALL CHANGE FUND
A moneybox has been presented to all clubs to use at meetings and functions in the hope that small change will be donated and the proceeds will go to women suffering severe hardship. the recipients will be decided by each individual club. |
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DELEGATES AT THE 78TH. SIGBI FEDERATION CONFERENCE BELFAST
"FACING THE FUTURE TOGETHER" |
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Photographs courtesy of Roslyn Byrne |
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