President Marianne took great pleasure in presenting the wonderful news of our new Honorary Life Member – Mrs Mair Jones OBE. Mair became Regional President in 2006-2007 and remains only one of two members from SI Bangor who have undertaken this very demanding role.   Mair readily acknowledges the unwavering support she received from Club, family and of course her very tolerant husband, Bob. In addition to her unswerving loyalty and service to the Club as President and Secretary she has also offered wise counsel and guidance to all past and current Presidents without exception and we’ve all been heard to say at some point – ‘ask Mair – Mair will know’ President Marianne was very honoured to have been able to present Mair with her certificate on behalf of the Club and wanted to thank all Club Members for their unanimous support. President Marianne

What a delightful evening we all had on 12 September held at Jenny’s lovely home as we were entertained by Ferdy, a very knowledgeable wine expert from Italy.  Ferdy, through his expertise advised us on pairing wines with specific foods and was on hand to help and answer all our questions. We all very much enjoyed the delicious Bruschetta and Pinsa amd homemade desserts by Vicki too! (Pinsa dough is made from a combination of soy, rice and wheat flour which makes Roman Pinsa a much healthier alternative to traditional pizza).  We had some very generous raffle prizes  and all the monies raised from the evening is being donated to President Marianne’s charity this year the North Wales Recovery Communities (NWRC). A very, very big thank you to Jenny for hosting the event, our brilliant Fund Raising group led by Sue and very ably supported

At our meeting on 5 September we were joined by Ellen Davies, Project Director of Cysylltu/Connecting.  A project using the creative arts to explore, express and reconnect with others.  Kar Rowson (Artist) and Wendy Davies (Secretary) provided interesting art play with paints which our members really enjoyed. This Project is especially relevant now post Covid, where increased problems of poor mental health (and fewer resources to support those suffering from it), the cost of living crisis and ongoing social change affects many.  Ellen’s shared personal lived experience of poor mental health, addiction, the recovery process and the importance of creativity especially using music and composition as a form of expression and way to be heard is key to this project. There will be an interactive ‘public share’ and month long Exhibition in PONTIO January 2024.  The culmination of this unique creative co-inquiry (workshops!) between creative professionals, residents of North

What a wonderful day we all had again at Diane’s beautiful home in Benllech on Saturday 12 August. We enjoyed a scrumptious afternoon tea washed down with a cool glass of Prosecco (or mocktail!). It was a lovely get-together and so good to catch up and chat with friends.  Honorary Member Enid joined us and enjoyed the company too.  Jenie’s lovely crafts were sold together with a variety of colourful plants donated by members and of course a VERY well supported raffle.  A very big ‘thank you’ to Diane and her helpers for organising the event and to Sue who organised ‘Rondo’  a major UK independent multi-genre production company for sponsoring our delicious teas prepared by Becws Mon.  We raised an amazing £946.00 for President Marianne’s charity, North Wales Recovery Communities (NWRC), a Charity running a rehabilitation programme for people with addictions to drugs and alcohol; they also provide a

One of many of Enid’s 100th Birthday celebrations was spent with fellow Soroptimists at Ty Golchi on 17th September 2022. The Afternoon Tea party was arranged by Olga and the cake made by Eirwen, a wonderful afternoon was spent with our sprightly centenarian! Such a wonderful inspiration to us all!  . Enid Griffith has been a member of SI Bangor & District since 1973 – a most remarkable lady. Enid was born in Carmel, Gwynedd and attended Llanrug School and Bangor School for Girls. She was a student at Bangor College during the war and her first teaching post was at the Manchester School for Girls. In the late 40s she returned to North Wales to a teaching post at the Bangor School for Girls and before retirement was Deputy Headmistress at Friars School Bangor. Happy 100th Birthday Enid, Penblwydd hapus iawn !!!

What a lovely and enjoyable afternoon we all had at our 75th Charter Lunch on Sunday 25 June. We were joined by Regional President Susan and members from SI Bebington, SI Chester, SI Anglesey, SI Llandudno and SI South Caernarfonshire. The venue was at ‘Bwyd Da Bangor’ – excellent food and perfect location. The guest speaker was Richard Price, Community Development Officer for charity North Wales Recovery Communities (NWRC), and his talk was inspirational, honest and at times heart wrenching hearing his personal story of addiction and his recovery progress. The café includes staff who are coming through the Penrhyn House drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre or those who are currently living in homeless accommodation in Bangor. NWRC works with some of the most vulnerable adults in the region, those that face complex and often multiple barriers to a life free from addiction, and the