Club news

Stockport made a habit of getting wet this year. The barbecue in July and Sue’s lunch in August were both well attended and raised considerable sums of money for our charities but were both held in monsoon conditions. A little … Continued

Club members and assorted friends have knitted over 1000 baby hats to be taken out to Afghanistan by a doctor friend of one member. She alerted us to the need for warm headwear for premature babies. The poorest mothers can … Continued

On January 29th the club hosted a successful Burns Night celebration. Eric and Liz McConnell took charge of the proceedings and all the traditional events to celebrate the great Robbie Burns were taken with gusto, including the Address to the … Continued

Seven members of Stockport club travelled to Guernsey to join the Guernsey club members and the island’s Deputy Bailiff, Richard Collas, on March 2nd, in planting a tree to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the evacuation of women and children … Continued

The Club held the 72nd Annual Dinner at the Alma Lodge Hotel in Stockport on 2nd October. The Mayor, Councillor Hazel Lees, and her husband attended as did Regional President Srya Kulupani. The toast to the Borough was given by Past … Continued

The club hosted a very successful craft fair at Woodley Civic Centre on October 9th. The hall was filled with local craftspeople and a few stalls run by club members. A steady stream of buyers passed through and well over … Continued

Sue Wynroe held her annual lunch to raise funds for club charities and the Robin Baker orphanage in particular. The theme was all things American in honour of their Independence Day and several guests dressed accordingly. The event raised well … Continued

The club held its annual plant sale on May 22nd at a a member’s home. This has raised well over £600 for our charities this year.