Club news

Members of Stockport Club have been working with Guernsey Club (one of our friendship links) to make little dresses for African girls, based on the “pillowcase” dress design. We hope to take 50 dresses with us to Guernsey’s friendship weekend … Continued

On March 24th Stockport club was delighted to host a lunch for our own Liz McConnell, currently President of South Lancs Region. Around 80 Soroptimists and guests enjoyed an excellent lunch at the Alma Lodge Hotel and a cheque for … Continued

Stockport Club was delighted to host the South Lancs Regional Burns Night at the Alma Lodge on 19th January. Despite the snowy weather around 100 guests from all over the region attended and were entertained by the Regional President, Liz … Continued

Several members of SI Stockport went to Belfast for the annual Federation Conference, 25th to 27th October. Our very own Liz was installed as Regional President for the South Lancs region for the forthcoming year. We enjoyed two days of … Continued

Stockport club held its 74th annual charter dinner on 6th October. Madam President, Sue Wagstaff, welcomed the Mayor and Mayoress of Stockport, the Regional President, Denise Baldwin and members and guests from several other clubs including Bournemouth. We all enjoyed … Continued

On 2nd September members tucked into burgers and all the trimmings at the (end of) summer barbecue and raised £240 for club funds. The unpromising weather at the start of the day improved to bright sunshine by the time guests … Continued

On August 18th members enjoyed an evening of delicious Greek food at Jenny’s home. The weather stayed fine and we raised £270 for the charities.

Club members enjoyed a celebratory buffet meal at the Alma Lodge in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Members with long memories who had seen aspects of the Coronation shared their recollections of the day and IPP Myra read out … Continued

On 26th May Stockport members joined forces with a local Girl Guide group to host a tea party and plant sale at a member’s home in celebration of the forthcoming Jubilee. The local scouts lent us their gazebo and chairs … Continued

Members used recycled materials to decorate a Christmas tree in St George’s church in Stockport.