Our Memories of Caroline We have collected together some memories of Caroline Murtagh a long standing, much respected and loved member of the Barnstaple and District Soroptimists. Irene Jenny, Caroline and I took part in the Saunton beach clean, arranged by Surfers Against Sewage – Caroline coming all the way from Exmoor to take part. Picking up the litter we were joined by a lady who was quite jolly, and had a lot to say – but wasn’t picking up much litter. All of a sudden she stopped, took out a hip flask and had a glug of whatever the contents were. Caroline’s face was a picture – and from what I remember, she was the only one to accept the invitation to share a drink. It gave beach cleaning a whole new angle ! I Dawn I remember Caroline standing tirelessly over a hot

So what have we  been doing during lockdown?   Well we have been incredibly busy during Lockdown. We have been forced to be very creative and adapt to the challenge.   How have you had to work in a different way? We have worked in a different way by communicating by:   e-mails backwards and forwards to all members most days during lockdown;     I did  an induction service for a new member Freda from Ilfracombe by video link at the beginning of lockdown ;           We learnt  to use zoom for our business meetings during Lockdown;   We must thank Vanessa who has found a new and exciting quiz to keep member`s spirits up every week during  lockdown.     Now that restrictions have been eased a little we welcomed Louise from Barnstaple into the club at an induction