International Evening
SI Cannock and District held their annual International Evening to coincide with United Nations day recently. Team President Lakhwinder Thompson welcomed almost 80 Soroptimists and guests, some from other clubs, who enjoyed a meal with a French twist at The Barns, Huntington. They were entertained by a Black Country wordsmith, David Bartley, who regaled them with many humorous tales. Members old and new lit the candles for the four Federations and Midland Chase Region President Dishi Attwood, a member of SI Lichfield, lit the candle for Soroptimist International. This was Dishi’s last act as Region President, she hands over the chain of office at the SIGBI conference in November. A raffle was held to raise funds for the BIG project – Birthing in The Gambia. The BIG Project is a partnership between Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) and the international medical charity Maternal