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  • The New Woolston Library

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    The New Woolston Library 2016 saw a number of libraries in Southampton close or cease to be council run but for the residents of Woolston it was different story.  Their long awaited new library in opened in August in part of the new Centenary Quay complex (on the former Vosper Thornycroft ship building site. The new…

  • Our inspirational women!

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    Its International Women’s Day and to mark it we decided to share a few of our committee’s inspirational women. Some you know, some you won’t but hopefully they will inspire you to think about those women that inspire you. J K Rowling “Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” As inspiring women go, Joanne Kathleen…

  • Sotonettes do Death Cafe

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            Now, this idea may sound strange to some, but it made for a fascinating evening. As a taboo subject in our society, it was great to discuss death matters with others; topics covered included different ways of having a funeral service, such as in a community centre or football stadium, with…

  • Nominations for the election of Hampshire Federation Board of Trustees

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    The Hampshire County Federation of WIs (HCFWI) is seeking nominations for 12 members of the Hampshire Federation to serve on the HCFWI Board of Trustees for 2014 – 2016. If you are a Sotonettes member, then you are also a member of the Hampshire Federation and are eligible to nominate or be nominated as a…

  • It’s Recycle Week!

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    This week (22 – 28 June 2015) is #RecycleWeek and upcycled fashion will be the statement wardrobe essential during this year’s campaign in Southampton. See recycling strike a pose at the Upcycled Fashion Show at the Civic Centre Southampton on Wednesday 24 June at 7pm, where garments designed and created during local community sewing workshops…

  • The WI Centenary comes to Southampton

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    Last weekend (the 18th of January) saw the WI Centenary Baton arrive in Southampton! With a transport theme, the baton is travelling the length and breadth of the country to celebrate 100 years of the Women’s Institute. One of Sotonettes’ youngest members and co-founder Catriona Cooper received the baton from the longest serving member of…