SI Cannock Soroptimists hosted the recent Midland Chase Region AGM held at Weston Village Hall. Members of the club provided delicious home-made cakes – which were thoroughly enjoyed! – made and served refreshments throughout the morning. Team President Lynne Tuckley welcomed everyone and showcased some of the work of the club, Team President Jill Gooch read the Vision and Mission statement. Clubs in the region were again asked to bring along pre-loved children’s books for Rotary Books4Home – 330 were donated! This was especially pleasing as the speaker for the morning was Co-founder of Books4Home Beverley Ricketts. Beverley gave a powerful presentation with some shocking facts and emotional stories. It is still the case that 1 in 8 disadvantaged children does not own a book of their own; only 43.4% of children aged 8-18 read for pleasure, the lowest rate since records began: for those