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During the anxious days approaching the Second World War, a small group of women gathered in May, 1938, to form Soroptimist International of Crosby.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 and in this country but all over the world. Members have also given considerable voluntary support to the local community and\u00a0 its charities.<\/p>\n

This contribution was acknowledged by principal\u00a0 guest, the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Mr Mark Blundell at the club\u2019s 80th Anniversary Dinner, held at West Lancs Golf Club.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0 anniversary dinner co-incided with the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of\u00a0 Sussex in Windsor. Club President Sheila Chatterton said that the new Duchess seemed to share many of the values of Soroptimist International which had been founded in her native America.<\/p>\n

The Duchess had long campaigned internationally for women\u2019s issues and the empowerment of women and had stressed that people\u00a0 must be encouraged to listen to women\u2019s voices.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would say that our organisation is one of those that gives women a voice, right up to the level of the United Nations,\u201d said President Sheila. \u201c\u201dIndeed, the President of SI Great Britain and Ireland, Susan Biggs, agrees with the Duchess, saying in her latest message: \u201cEmpower Today – Enable Tomorrow\u201d There has never been a better time to do this.\u201c<\/p>\n

President Sheila has pledged to make\u00a0 Sefton Young Carers, particularly those caring for people with mental illness,\u00a0 her special cause during her year of office, helping to improve their lives.<\/p>\n

A highlight of the evening was a performance by the award-winning Liverpool Signing Choir., led by their conductor and\u00a0 founder, Catherine Hegarty M.B.E.<\/p>\n

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SI Member Chris Smith with her husband Chris Smith and New SI Member Martina Rodrigues with her husband Einstein Rodrigues.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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SI Crosby Members: Margaret Tatam, Sandy Taylor, Shirley Smith and Terry Francis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


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