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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The more voices we hear advocating for women’s rights in all its forms, the stronger our message becomes. That’s why joining the Soroptimist organisation in our activities to improve the lives of women and girls is so important. #SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A Regional Council meeting followed the speakers on 26 Sept. The result of the vote for our Region’s new name was: Soroptimist International South West England. We also heard from Jackie Mosedale who has pledged to walk 100mi in October for Breast Cancer Now. @soroptimistgbi #SoroptimistBristol

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Speakers at the Regional meeting were Amy Samotyj, a Fraud Protection Officer, Serious & Organised Crime Investigation Team at Avon & Somerset Police, and Anna Bowen, Finance Director of Look Good Feel Better, a charity focused on the physical & mental wellbeing of people treated for cancer.

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Abuse can gradually undermine a person’s sense of safety & identity.Victims often develop low self-esteem, anxiety, fear, depression, shame & persistent self-doubt after repeated gaslighting. The damaging effects can continue long after the abuse ends. #SoroptimistBristol #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Don’t assume someone else will take responsibility. #BystanderIntervention means recognizing potentially harmful, threatening, inappropriate behavior & taking *safe* steps to interrupt, distract, prevent, or address it. Explore free resources at the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. #SoroptimistBristol

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

September 20 was the perfect sunny day for Bridget to volunteer with the River Detectives project and Ivete to volunteer with The Big River Watch. We headed to the riverside at Coombe Dingle by the river Trym to carry out our local river monitoring. #SoroptimistBristol #SaveOurPlanet #BARTS

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Women in Science PDX @womeninsciencepdx.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Same qualifications. Same experience. Different name, different outcome. 🤔 Research found that identical applicants were evaluated differently based on perceived gender, including the starting salary they were offered. So what happens when that difference follows someone through a career? 🧵

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Soroptimist Bristol members volunteer with Bristol Rotary Club to carry out Mock Interviews with Yr10s at local schools. It’s a really rewarding and worthwhile thing to do. Soroptimist SIGBI #SoroptimistBristol #QualityEducation #Soroptimists #SoroptimistsAtWork #Volunteering

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We were delighted to be invited to a breakfast event this morning at The Granary to launch the new city-wide festival What Women Want Bristol which will take place between 1-12 March ‘27. The event is being held around International Women’s Day. #WhatWomenWantBristol #SoroptimistBristol

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Volunteering with PhysioNet Charity today at Arlingham. What a team! #SoroptimistBristol, Rotarians, Fijian residents from Gloucester and the team at PhysioNet loading the shipment destined to Fiji. This event was marked by the presence of the High Commissioner of Fiji.

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#Soroptimists are proud to be #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls. #CervicalCancer is both preventable & curable when detected early & managed effectively. We promote screening, encouraging HPV vaccination, & support the global effort to eliminate cervical cancer. sigbi.org/what-we-do/o....

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

80% of women in the UK have experienced harassment in public spaces. 88% of people in the UK have experienced some form of unwanted behaviour on public transport in the past 5 years. #Soroptimists continue to take action to improve #womenssafety. sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-work/womens-safety.

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#Charity for #Soroptimists is not just about giving; it’s about fostering long-term change & creating opportunities that lead to a more equitable society, highlighting our belief in the inherent worth & potential of every woman & girl. #SoroptimistBristol #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Soroptimists contribute significantly to social change, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless women & girls. Our work exemplifies how organized efforts can lead to meaningful progress in society. Soroptimist membership is for all changemakers like you. #SoroptimistBristol

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Soroptimist membership is for women who care about women. It’s a sisterhood of volunteers working for women & girl’s human rights, education, empowerment & the enabling of opportunities. Come to one of our meetings to see what we do. Website - sigbi.org/bristol Email - sibristol@hotmail.co.uk

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A healthy digital childhood & adolescence means safer platforms with effective safeguards such as easy reporting & blocking harmful content.The social media platform video encouraging youngsters to drive dangerously on the wrong side of the road should’ve been promptly removed. #SoroptimistBristol

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Soroptimists #OrangeTheWorld on the 25th of every month to eliminate violence against women and girls. We are #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A healthy digital childhood & adolescence is characterised by strong #DigitalLiteracy, including AI literacy & critical thinking. Young people must use analytical thinking & understand how media shapes perceptions & behaviours to become informed consumers of digital content. #SoroptimistBristol

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

#WorldHumanitarianDay is a time to honour humanitarian workers & to stand with people affected by crises around the world. Hope starts with you. It grows through generosity, empathy, & action.Keep doing those good deeds. #SoroptimistBristol

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Ornithologist Florence Merriam Bailey popularized #birdwatching for everyday people. Her 1889 book, Birds Through an Opera-Glass, laid the foundation for modern birdwatching by advocating for live observation rather than shooting birds for study. She was born #OTD 1863. #WomenInSTEM #BookSky

A black-and-white photograph of pioneering American ornithologist Florence Merriam Bailey (August 8, 1863 – March 19, 1948). The left two-thirds shows Bailey standing outdoors. She has light-colored hair pulled up in an elegant updo from the late 19th century, looking directly forward with a calm, serious, and dignified expression. She wears a long, light-colored, vertically striped Victorian dress with full sleeves and a high collar. Standing behind leafy branches, she is surrounded by thick foliage and trees, emphasizing her connection to nature. Overlaid on the bottom right is an inset image of a modern blue book cover for her landmark 1889 work, Birds Through an Opera-Glass. The textured blue background features gold-gilded, intricate corner filigree framing a central golden bird perched on a branch. Text reads "The First-Ever Field Guide to American Birds" in a central diamond. The composition seamlessly pairs historical portraiture with her enduring literary legacy, evoking an academic, respectful, and pioneering mood.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Computer scientist Margaret Hamilton coined the term “software engineer.” She directed the Software Engineering Division at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab & led development of the on-board flight software for NASA’s Apollo Guidance Computer. She was born #OTD in 1936 & turns 90 today! #WomenInSTEM

Two side-by-side black-and-white photographs of pioneering computer scientist Margaret Hamilton (born August 17, 1936). The left panel features a mature, close-up portrait where Hamilton gazes directly at the viewer with a serene, confident, and reflective expression, framed by her long, dark, slightly silvering hair. The right panel is a famous archival photograph showing a younger Hamilton standing indoors next to a towering stack of bound paper binders containing the Apollo Guidance Computer source code, which she led the development of at MIT. She is smiling broadly and wears a striped, long-sleeved mini dress with dark Mary Jane shoes and glasses, resting her hand proudly on top of the massive column of printed code. The overall composition contrasts her youthful triumph with her enduring legacy, capturing an optimistic, intellectually rigorous mood that highlights her monumental contributions to space exploration.

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#SoroptimistBristol joined Rotary for a tour of Amazon’s BRS2 fulfilment centre in Swindon, a robotics sortable facility where associates ship smaller items alongside robots. It was eye-opening to see the incredible amount of technology & innovation that goes into the processes. #Robotics #BRS2

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Hate speech & disinformation fuel division, both online & offline. Soroptimists value respect and tolerance - say #NoToHate. We aim to make the world a better place where we respect each other and can live together in peace. #SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #respect

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Each of us possesses skills, perspectives, & experiences that can make a difference in someone’s life. By raising awareness of women’s issues, empowering & enabling opportunities for women & girls, we not only uplift them but also foster a sense of community & belonging. sibristol@hotmail.co.uk

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Soroptimists continue to take action to improve women’s safety in our communities. Learn more about our work: sigbi.org/what-we-do/our-work/womens-safety. #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls #Soroptimists #SafeSpace #WomensSafety #UKSaysNoMore #SoroptimistBristol

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

As a member of #SoroptimistBristol, you can make an impact in your community & develop lasting friendships. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, champion equality, address violence against women & women’s health. Come & be inspired while making a difference! Email: sibristol@hotmail.co.uk

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

At the #SoroptimistBristol Club Meeting we discussed our future plans with PhysioNet & other charitable work. Mary talked about the interim results of the jewellery auction for Womankind Bristol, & we proposed a book initiative to focus on one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals - Education.

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A Soroptimist Bristol guided tour on 28 July of the Royal Gardens at HighGrove had 10 of us walking through an immense diversity of plants, formal & informal planting, topiary, water features & sculptures. The colours and the scent in the garden were stunning. #SoroptimistBristol #Sustainability

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Every year, thousands of people are diagnosed with #HeadAndNeckCancer. Vaccinating boys against HPV protects girls from cervical cancer & protects boys from HPV-related penile & anal cancers, reducing their risk of developing head & neck cancers later in life. #SoroptimistBristol

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

World Head & Neck Cancer Day – 27 July 2026 Men and Boys – Your Health Matters – Get Informed – Get Treated – Get Vaccinated. #HPVvaccination #HeadAndNeckCancer #VaccinationSavesLives #SIGBI #SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #WomensHealth

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

All women are very welcome to come and meet us to see what we do. Any help is gratefully received. Get in touch: sibristol@hotmail.co.uk. #SIGBI #SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Looking ahead to next Monday, 27th July is World Head and Neck Cancer Day. This short video raises awareness of some important facts. Have a look and share if you can. #WorldHeadAndNeckCancerDay #WomensHealth #MouthCancer #HPVvaccination #SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Our visit to #PhysioNet on 20th July saw 5 Soroptimists join a group of 16 others, including rotarians, to sort & pack donations of medical equipment destined to Fiji. We all felt that the 2 hours #volunteering for such a great charity was very rewarding. #SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

#SoroptimistBristol membership is not just for some women. It’s for all women who are interested in improving the lives of women & girls. We work together on a wide range of issues & welcome new members. Come & find out what we do. Join us! sibristol@hotmail.co.uk #StandingUpForWomenAndGirls

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#SoroptimistBristol members were delighted to welcome Rhona Gillmore, a fellow Soroptimist from Taunton, talking about ‘Beauty through health’ at our Speaker & Supper Meeting in July. She explained the key to having a healthy body is understanding your inner body – your gut. #Health

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The Soroptimists membership work on grassroots projects that help women & girls. We are women just like you. We promote awareness & prevention of women’s health issues & women’s safety in transport with projects on Cervical Cancer & a nationwide Railway Safety Survey. Join us! #SoroptimistBristol

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Sunday is the International Day of Hope. At a time when people and communities are facing persistent challenges, hope can be a guiding principle to help inspire action for a better world. Tell us in the comments: What does hope means to you? #SIGBI #SoroptimistBristol #Soroptimists #Hope

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Membership of Soroptimist Bristol is for women changemakers like you! Women of all backgrounds, all ages and experience are welcome. Get in touch: sibristol@hotmail.co.uk #SIGBI #SoroptimistBristol #Membership #Soroptimists

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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Stalking is a pattern of repeated, intrusive behaviour that can leave you feeling frightened, distressed or unsafe. It’s fixated & obsessive behaviour which is repeated, persistent & intrusive, causing fear, alarm or distress to the victim. National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300

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