Jean (right) with IPP Sharon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nJean was a Soroptimist in St Helen\u2019s but relinquished membership some years ago. A recent house-move \u2013 and the happenchance of a neighbour being a Crosby member \u2013 has rekindled Jean\u2019s interest in Soroptimism.<\/p>\n
IPP Sharon and all the Crosby members warmly welcomed Julie and Jean. Everyone looks forward to working with them on service projects \u2013 and sharing the fun and friendship that all Soroptimists value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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