CLUB NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Club members following the Regional Lunch at the Crofters Hotel. June 2011 has proved a very successful month for SI The Fylde – Linda Beddows, PA Chair and Federation Councillor, was awarded the MBE for her work in … Continued


CONTACT CENTRE

The SI Fylde team continue to liaise with the other teams on a six-weekly rota and help ensure that this important community work is continued at the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Contact Centre in Poulton. New members are always welcome … Continued


DONATIONS BY PRESIDENT TINA

At the June speaker meeting, Past President Tina Wilcock was delighted to give donations on behalf of the Club to seven local charities as a result of the fundraising done throughout her year.  During the year Tina and the Club … Continued


MAY AND JUNE SPEAKER MEETINGS

MAY SPEAKER – LYTHAM HALL – ITS PAST AND FUTURE Our Club was pleased to welcome Mr Paul Hodgkiss who spoke to members about the history of Lytham Hall and also about future plans.   Paul was warmly welcomed by President … Continued


PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL KEQMS ART PRIZE

Soroptimist International of The Fylde spent a fascinating afternoon at King Edward and Queen Mary School in Lytham St Annes selecting the winner for the Soroptimist annual art award in memory of Pauline Vivienne Schinasi, who had connections with the … Continued


FYLDE MEMBER AWARDED MBE

Fylde members were among the first to congratulate Linda Beddows, their President Elect, when she was among those awarded the MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in June 2011. Linda is delighted and very honoured to receive this award for … Continued


Annual General Meetings – April 2011

The next AGM of SI The Fylde will be held on Monday 19 April 2011.   Prior to the AGM there will be the first Annual General Meeting of Soroptimist (Fylde) Limited (the charity which Fylde Soroptimists manage) to which members are also … Continued


In Memorium – Kath Hayward MBE

SI The Fylde were very sorry to learn of the death of their Honorary Member, Mrs Kath Hayward MBE, who died at the age of 91 in February. Kath was a very passionate Soroptimist and loved every minute of her … Continued


REGIONAL POSTS!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO FYLDE MEMBERS! SI Fylde have an exceptionally busy year ahead as three of their members continue their work at Region and Federation level.  Sue Smith is Regional Programme Officer, Pat Fergusson – Regional Membership and Extension,  and Linda Beddows … Continued