2011 Literacy Award
President Margaret w
as delighted to welcome the women from ARC (Asylum & Refugee Community) who participated in SI Blackburn’s Literacy Competition. The overall winner was Jamilia whose poem “Hunger” was judged by a sub-committee of club members to be the best.
At the presentation, all those taking part were given a copy of a compilation of all the pieces submitted which club member Clare Harding had prepared for them.
The picture shows President Margaret with a delighted Jamilia.
The event concluded with coffee and cakes made by club members and more suitable refreshments for the children who accompanied their mums on the evening!