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Pontio 17th May 2016

Pontio 17th May 2016

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President Olga arranged for the ladies to have a tour of Bangor’s Pontio building. The building holds theatres, cafe, restaurant, lecture halls and even a cinema. The building had mixed reviews from members. Thank you Olga for organising it and thank you to the staff at Pontio.

Annes Colour Run

Annes Colour Run

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Soroptimist Anne took part in the Llandudno 5k Colour run on the 15th May 2016. Anne took part to help raise money for St Davids Hospice ( Hosbis Dewi Sant). Anne had to wear white along with other runners and had colours thrown at her during the event. Well done Anne.

Membership month shop front

Membership month shop front

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Thanks to the kindness of the Deiniol Centre staff we have been allowed use of an empty shop unit. The shop front has been used to display the work of Soroptimists and giving information on how people can join. The shop is even complete with a giant lady teddybear reading the soroptimist news. Why not pop along and see. Thank you for your time setting up ladies. This display will be there for 6 weeks and the best bit is it is FREE. 

Membership month.

Membership month.

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As May is membership month SI Bangor had a stand set up in the Deiniol Centre, Bangor. Thank you to all ladies who volunteered there time. Special thanks to the management of the Deiniol Centre for allowing us the use of an empty shop for six weeks to display information and images about what we do. 

Afghanistan Talk 3rd May 2016

Afghanistan Talk 3rd May 2016

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Paul D Smith came to talk to us at Hirael about his time in Afghanistan. Paul used to work at the University before travelling to Afghanistan to help locals with various livelihood projects. Paul Smith helped introduce water irrigation systems, helped plant trees, gave business lessons and helped some ladies to read and write. Thank you Paul Smith.

Regional.

Regional.

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President Olga, Gwen, Sian and myself attended the regional meeting in Ellesmere Port. We heard talks on Human Trafficking and how to help prevent and raise awareness. We took part in a anti trafficking activity. Enjoyable day out.

Sian’s Moonlight Fun and Games

Sian’s Moonlight Fun and Games

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March 22nd 2016 one of our members Sian Kent organised a night of good food and laughter to raise money for her Breast Cancer Moonlight Walk in London. Sian and her three friends will walk half a marathon at midnight.Thank you to Vicki and the girls at The Cricket Pavilion Tea Rooms and everyone that came along and took part in raising money for this good cause.

Annual Beach Clean

Annual Beach Clean

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March 5th was our annual beach clean on a stretch of beach just outside Bangor on the Menai Straits. Locally called Gypsy Corner. Many thanks to those who gave up there Saturday morning including Gwen’s grandson Toby and Richard from Friends of The Earth.

Confucious Institute

Confucious Institute

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On 1st March staff and students from the Confucious Institute at Bangor University entertained us again at Hirael with traditional Chinese dance and music and also held a workshop on calligraphy.   Guests from other Clubs joined us and we all had a lovely evening.  Many thanks to Gwenda and other members for providing refreshments.