Recently Malcolm Egner, of the Dalit Freedom Network, delivered a sobering account of modern slavery in India. He focused on the Dalits (or ‘untouchables’) who undertake some of the nastiest manual jobs in India, such as ‘manual scavenging’ (the cleaning … Continued
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A Lesson in Rock and Roll
Stafford soroptimists jumped and jived at a rock and roll night recently. The president Maudie Mchardy (left in picture) invited Kate Beauchamp of the Groove Academy (also pictured) to give soroptimists and their friends a rock and roll lesson and, to the president’s delight, most … Continued
A Sneeze and a Scratch of the Nose……….
Ben Gamble, auctioneer, delighted members of SI Stafford with his talk about his career in the auction business. Having started with local firm South and Stubbs, he now owns his own business, Cuttlestone’s, and has plans to expand with a … Continued
Puzzling Pelvises and Muddled Mummies
Club members were engrossed by local surgeon Bob Loynes’s talk entitled ‘Mummy – But Why?’ His personal interest in Egyptology and his modern medical know-how led him to a joint project with Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. CT scans of mummies posed some intriguing … Continued
Race Night at Weston Village Hall
Race Night at Weston Village Hall President Zena Lear with organisers of the evening Alison Elsmore (centre) and Val Denne. Plenty of fluttering as well as fund raising for our chosen charities.
Albania the Forgotten Country
Voirrey Stewart (left) President Zena Lear and Club member Michelle Dawes. Geography – Near Italy, not part of EU. They have their own language. North/ South divide. North – very poor and backward. South – Mediterranean and more wealthy. History … Continued
The Heritage of Our Canals
October speaker meeting Guest speaker, Helen Whitehouse entertained and informed members with a comprehensive talk on the Inland Waterways Association (IWA). Helen, herself a narrow boat enthusiast and volunteer with the IWA explained the mission of the Association and … Continued