The annual Glitterball event, a dazzling evening of celebration in support of the Rosie May Foundation, took place on Sunday 24th of March, at the stunning Kelham Hall in Newark. The event brought together supporters, sponsors, and advocates of the foundation’s mission to empower children and young people in Sri Lanka. The Glitterball, known for...
In this compelling interview, Mary and Graham delve into the inspiring story behind the foundation’s inception, sharing touching anecdotes from their remarkable journey. Watch the video now and discover: The passion driving Mary and Graham’s commitment to making a difference. Heartwarming stories that have shaped the Rosie May Foundation’s impactful work. Your support means the...
Mary Storrie’s Think Pink project has 18 women on its books to date. When Indah Morgan came back to England in 2020, it was a time of despair. Her husband had recently retired and her job as a freelance bookkeeper was up in the air, with many of her clients having gone bust due to...
Think Pink driver Baljit Rosie May Foundation’s Think Pink campaign has partnered with DG Cars and Western Cars to increase the number of women taxi drivers in the Derbyshire region. Currently, women make up less than 2% of taxi drivers in the UK. Mary Storrie, co-founder of the Rosie May Foundation, said: “This project has...
A Heartwarming Tale of Love and Leighton Buzzard Get ready to be transported into a world of laughter, love, and ABBA classics as the Leighton Buzzard community comes together to celebrate the magic of theater. The Leighton Buzzard Musical Theatre (MTH) proudly presents “Mamma Mia, the Leighton Buzzard Celebration,” a feel-good production that promises to...
Rosie May was only 10 years old when she was killed in 2003 A Nottinghamshire mum has won an award recognising her hard work and commitment towards the foundation she opened after her daughter was killed at a Christmas party. Mary Storrie received a Special Recognition Award at this year’s Enterprising Women’s Awards, highlighting her leadership skills,...
A Leicestershire business leader whose 45-year career has span entrepreneurship, large corporations and local economic development has been honoured with a special award by East Midlands Chamber’s Enterprising Women network. Sue Tilley, head of business and innovation at the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP), received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Enterprising Women Awards 2023. She...
Added by Love Business East Midlands | 9 June 2023 UPDATED: 9 June 2023 Female talent from across the East Midlands business community has been showcased through East Midlands Chamber’s Enterprising Women Awards. Finalists across 10 categories were announced for the 2023 awards, in association with headline sponsor Michael Smith Switchgear, at a summer networking and...
Amidst the traffic chaos of Sri Lanka: the popular auto-rickshaws, or tuk-tuks. They’re traditionally driven by men. But increasingly, you’ll see a woman at the wheel – and this film is about three of them: Anulawathi, Thushari and Jega. Anulawathi, Thushari and Jega all do the same job: they’re auto rickshaw drivers in Sri Lanka,...
A charity bike ride set up in memory of a young girl with a “bright future ahead” who was killed at a Christmas party has raised over £500. Rosie May Storrie, 10, was suffocated by a 17-year-old boy she knew at the party on December 28, 2003 in Normanton, West Yorkshire. A year after the...
