Club news

Soroptimist International of Crosby recently held a “Get to know us” open evening in order to interest potential new members. President Sandy Taylor hosted the evening. She described her presidential year so far – and what her membership means to … Continued

At the end of another Soroptimist bowls season, members of SI Crosby can look back with mixed feelings. The club always takes part in the regional competition, which was founded by member Tricia Fahey when she was Regional President in … Continued

Crosby’s Soroptimists are mourning the death of their honorary life member, Patricia Fahey, aged 72.  Tricia – as everyone knew her – was President of the Federation of Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) in 1995-6. During her term … Continued

Another Soroptimist barbecue – another day of relentless rain. However, SI Crosby members were undaunted as they welcomed families and friends to a fundraising event. Marshalled by Chair of Fundraising, Linda Glenn and her husband Martin, everyone entered into the … Continued

The most challenging task in the presidential year? President Sandy Taylor, of SI Crosby, found out just how difficult it is to weigh up the merits of children’s favourite toys when she was on the judging panel at Jospice’s recent … Continued

Relentless rain did not prevent SI Crosby taking part in a successful community event for visually-impaired people. An annual barbecue party is organised by the Soroptimists, Rotarians and Lions. The guests are members of the Sefton Society for the Visually Impaired, … Continued

 On a bright but very blustery day a party of Soroptimists from Crosby visited the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas in Staffordshire. First port of call was Plot 317, the garden set up in the name of Soroptimist International. This plot was … Continued

In support of Regional President Jenny Stanistreet (a member of SI Crosby) nine Soroptimists from the club attended the 2011 annual Joint Regional Conference. Held in Blackpool, the conference was the 74th to be organised by the South Lancashire Region, … Continued

SI Crosby’s 2011 Annual General Meeting culminated in the Change of Insignia ceremony. Outgoing President Maggie Tatam gave a personal view of her year – from the drama of the “volcanic ash cloud” that left her stranded in India and unable … Continued

President Maggie and the members of SI Crosby recently hosted the club’s annual Charter Dinner at West Lancashire Golf Club. Principal guests were the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Dame Lorna Muirhead DBE and the Mayor of Sefton, Councillor Maureen Fearn. … Continued