For the past four years Cannock and District Soroptimists have actively supported the charity Rotary Books4Home, led by Beverley Ricketts, honorary member of the Rotary Club of Cannock and member of the Alumni Association of Rotary. Rotary Books4Home provides pre-loved books to children who otherwise would not own a book of their own – something that is alien to so many of us. With the continuing difficulties families face to manage their finances, books for the children are a luxury they cannot afford. And that is where we can all help. The campaigns Soroptimists have held previously have led to the most generous and amazing donations from people all over the Cannock Chase area – and we are certain that will be the case this time.  This campaign runs from Wednesday 7th February to Wednesday 21st February and many libraries in the area have agreed

The Christmas spirit came a little early this year as Cannock Soroptimists launched their ‘Give a Child a Book for Christmas’ campaign. In partnership with the fabulous Rotary Books4Home Charity they wanted to ensure that those children who would not otherwise own a book will have access to the joy of reading, especially at Christmas time. So, as they did earlier in the year, to coincide with half term, they launched an appeal for pre- loved books to be taken to four libraries in the area that kindly accepted them on their behalf. Again, the local community did not disappoint! An amazing 1,881 books were donated! These were taken to the Books4Homes charity where they will be distributed via schools to children in time for Christmas. It has also meant that these books will be loved again rather than thrown away This has taken the