Kernow Soroptimists

05/06/2026

Women and girls are often among those most affected by environmental challenges, yet they are also at the forefront of creating solutions. From protecting natural resources and leading community projects to driving innovation and advocating for a sustainable future, women play a vital role in caring for our planet - and Soroptimists are supporting them to do so.


Soroptimist SIGBI

03/06/2026

Kernow Soroptimists are saddened to announce the loss of Soroptimist Elizabeth Shirley Polmounter, who passed in May 2026. Shirley, a founding club member, was well known in the local St Austell community, for her proactive approach as a local Councillor and more recently as Chair of the Patient Partnership Group. She supported a wide range of charities and so many different organisations. But her heart was always with mother and children units in and around the local St Austell area. She helped many people over the years with funding or help with getting housing and raising money/ grants. She worked tirelessly and gave her all. In her later years, she concentrated on health and wellbeing especially of children. Despite her lack of mobility across the last year, Shirley was able to play an important role in club life, attending meetings online and sharing her wealth of experience with us all. She will be greatly missed. It was a privilege having her in the team! Love to her family at this time.
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28/05/2026

Soroptimist Susan from SI Bingley met up with Soroptimist Jennie from SI Kernow at the Eden Project this week. One of the great things about being a soroptimist sister is that you can find friends wherever you go. It was a real pleasure to introduce Susan and her husband Neal to this very special attraction in St Austell Cornwall. Susan and Jennie first met at the Convention on the Status of Women 68 in New York when they were both in the SIGBI (Great Britain & Ireland) delegation representing the clubs of the federation. Soroptimism provides so many opportunities to travel.
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28/05/2026

Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day and is themed "Together for a " ... a reminder that periods should never be a barrier to education, dignity, health or opportunity.

Around the world, millions of women and girls still face period poverty, stigma and lack of access to safe hygiene products and facilities. Too many miss school, work or everyday activities simply because menstruation remains surrounded by silence and inequality.

At we believe menstrual health is not a “women’s issue” - it’s an equality issue. By raising awareness, challenging stigmas and supporting practical action, we can help create a world where every woman and girl can manage her period safely, hygienically, confidently and without shame. Menstrual Hygiene is a Human Right.

Soroptimist SIGBI

15/05/2026

Welcome to Kernow Soroptimists. As you can see, we are all ages, some working and some not, some Cornish and some not, some confident with IT and some not, some good at crafting and cooking and some not! It's our differences that add to the richness of our club. But.. we're all good friends, we celebrate each other's successes and we have fun! Soroptimist means 'best sister' and it's great to be a part of a group of women who really care for you, just like sisters. Could you fit in? Are you looking for new friends? for a way of making a difference in your community? Why not join us. Visit our website for more information. https://sigbi.org/kernow/ or find us on facebook or instagram.
SIGBI Soroptimist International SWCI Region

15/05/2026

Thank you everyone!

Huge congratulations to Kernow Soroptimist Jennie on being awarded an Honorary Degree-MA in Education from Plymouth Marjon University. A fantastic recognition of your passion, leadership and contribution to transformative leadership in education and the wider community. An inspiring and very well- deserved achievement. We’re so proud of you 👏🥂🎓 Jennie Walker

Soroptimist SIGBI

15/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Kernow Soroptimist Jennie on being awarded an Honorary Degree-MA in Education from Plymouth Marjon University. A fantastic recognition of your passion, leadership and contribution to transformative leadership in education and the wider community. An inspiring and very well- deserved achievement. We’re so proud of you 👏🥂🎓 Jennie Walker

Soroptimist SIGBI

14/05/2026

We are looking for women who want to make a difference to the lives of other women and girls. You can be any age or stage of life, you just need the determination to work within a team of volunteers on a range of projects. We promise you, you'll make friends and have fun in the process! Visit our website
https://sigbi.org/kernow/ of follow us on facebook or instagram (Kernow Soroptimists)
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13/05/2026

Are you a busy career woman who wants to make a difference?
Kernow Soroptimists are so proud of our member Dawn who has recently been appointed as Head of HR, at Eliquo Hydrok and featured in this month's 'Water Magazine'.
Dawn has significant experience of supporting organisations through strategic change and developing People Strategy having spent 14 years at the Eden Project, Cornwall, as HR & Inclusion Director and Chief People and Culture Officer.
Dawn is also an experienced soroptimist who gives energy and commitment to our club as we fight for the rights of women and girls.
If you want to know more about the soroptimist movement and what we do visit our website https://sigbi.org/kernow/
or follow us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559366651739
or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/kernow_soroptimists/
Soroptimist SIGBI Soroptimist International SWCI Region magazine

13/05/2026

It’s and here’s and here’s an article raising awareness of an often misunderstood and complex health issue suffered by many women.