80 years of transforming lives
During the anxious days approaching the Second World War, a small group of women gathered in May, 1938, to form Soroptimist International of Crosby. Since then, through the war and onwards, the club has worked tirelessly with international colleagues to enhance the lives of women and girls not only locally and in this country but all over the world. Members have also given considerable voluntary support to the local community and its charities. This contribution was acknowledged by principal guest, the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Mr Mark Blundell at the club’s 80th Anniversary Dinner, held at West Lancs Golf Club. In particular, he thanked members for their support for CHET (Crosby Hall Educational Trust) a registered charity of which he is patron, which offers outdoor activity breaks at Crosby Hall, for children who might otherwise not have a holiday. The anniversary dinner co-incided with the