Members of Soroptimist International Mansfield and District showed their love for environmental issues in February.

They wrote to Mansfield MP Ben Bradley as part of their support for The Climate Coalition’s Show Your Love campaign.

The group said it is concerned that people nationally and around the world are feeling the impacts of climate change and spiralling costs of living, and want to see a safer, greener future.

In February Soroptimists used green hearts to show decision makers they wanted to see urgent action to tackle climate change, protect nature, and bring down the cost of household bills.

Their letter to the MP called on him to raise awareness of the issues in Parliament.

As part of their environmental work, Mansfield Soroptimists recorded all plastic that they either threw away or recycled during one week in February to gather

statistics that could help people reduce their use of plastic materials.

On Wednesday, 8th March, to mark International Women’s Day, the Soroptimists are hosting a meal at Springwater Restaurant, Calverton, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £25.

On Friday, 24th March, there will be a ladies’ fundraising fashion show and pop-up shop, held by Colours, at Ravenshead Village Hall, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5.

For details of both events, contact Sue Manchester on 01623 490622

Anyone wanting to join Soroptimists — a group of women supporting other women and girls globally and in the UK through positive actions — should get in touch with Soroptimist International Mansfield and District.

For further information, contact Soroptimists via the Mansfield and District group’s Facebook page, or email [email protected], or go to https://sigbi.org/mansfield

PICTURED TOP: A Peace Patchwork created by Soroptimist International Mansfield and District members to showcase its support for peace and the environment. From left are officers Diane Milner, programme action; Kath Whittingham, president; Julia Hutchinson, president elect; and Kam Britland, regional president.