![\"\"](\"\/dewsbury\/files\/2013\/04\/AGM-Cheque-P4255945-7x5-web.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nA cheque for \u00a3950.00 was presented to Dolores Mulrennan from the Dewsbury Women\u2019s Health Group by President Ann. Dolores said the money was most welcome and would be used to help local women and girls<\/p>\n
Following the AGM business, and officer\u2019s reports, President Ann invested Janet Town as incoming President with her chain of office. Janet\u2019s selected charity is the British Heart Foundation (Mending Broken Hearts).<\/p>\n Photo L-R: IPP Ann Sherratt, President Janet Town and President Elect Sue West<\/p>\n The first meeting of the new year was a speaker meeting, presented by Sue Green, a fund raiser for British Heart Foundation ‘Mending Broken Hearts Appeal’, which is the chosen charity of new President Janet Town. Sue gave an insight into the various means of raising funds for this charity, which aims to raise \u00a350 million pounds for research into every aspect of heart connected diseases.<\/p>\n Speaker Sue\u00a0Green from the British Heart Foundation with President Janet Town<\/p>\n A lovely sunny day for the Garden Produce and lunch at Carol and Glenn’s on Sunday 9th June. Roger and David(pictured above with Glenn)\u00a0did a sterling job selling the plants and produce including a giant cauliflower which was shared by a few buyers! This was the first fundraising event of President Janet’s year.<\/p>\n A cake stall and bar did a roaring trade and members enjoyed an excellent lunch followed by a garden themed raffle.<\/p>\n President Janet (pictured right) joined by members, friends and SI Yorkshire President Julie (centre).<\/p>\n Kiel in Germany was SI Dewsbury’s first friendship link, 16 years ago. We were invited to visit them for their 30th Birthday in May. A party of Members last visited in 2008.<\/p>\n Elaine and Pat accepted the offer of hospitality to visit Kiel recently.Pat reports: “This time we met up again with Brigitte, Gertraud, Christine, Maria, Stefanie and Anne\u00a0(my old friend Hilde was in England at the Chelsea Flower Show!) meeting new friends Irmgard, Petra\u00a0and Anette to name but\u00a0a few. We visited the Viking Museum at Haithabu, Schlewsig Cathedral, had a boat trip from KIel to Laboe, a Kiel City walk and attended their evening Birthday\u00a0Party meeting the Austrian SI\u00a0European Vice President. We enjoyed superb friendship and hospitality.”<\/p>\n Outside it was always wet and windy for taking many photos! Inside, –not always appropriate!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ann Gore gave us an insight into her work with Healing Hands Network. Healing Hands pioneered it’s work in Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Anne worked with them there for one year. This work involved helping people traumatised by the effects of war, torture rape, disappearance of loved ones etc.\u00a0Help is given by using various methods of relief\u00a0including massage,\u00a0aromatherapy, acupuncture, reflexology, reiki and shiatsu.<\/p>\n The annual charter lunch\u00a0was held at Blenheim House, Batley on Sunday 30th June. This was attended by approximately 50 members and\u00a0guests including the Yorkshire President Julie Thompson and her husband Michael. After a substantial lunch, Dewsbury President Janet Town introduced\u00a0guest speaker Mark Grason. Mark is a member of the Magic Circle and gave us an interesting presentation on the history of this association, along with some ‘magic tricks’ which left everyone completely baffled.<\/p>\n After this very entertaining speaker, President Janet thanked everyone who had attended the luncheon, and those who had helped make it the success that it was.<\/p>\n Long Service awards were presented to five members by SI Yorkshire President Julie Thompson before the business meeting.<\/p>\n For 35 years service: Barbara Sykes and Christine Withers, 30 years service: Elizabeth Hayes, 25 years service: Maureen Bentley & June Elliott<\/p>\n Other members due to receive their awards but not present at the meeting include: 35 years: Eileen Hartley, 30 years:Sue Glover, Pat Nicholson and Margaret Smith.<\/p>\n Terry Anne Scholes a hypnotherapist and hypnotist, was our speaker on July 25th<\/sup>. After suffering depression for many years she decided to attend hypnosis classes and now practices herself. She demonstrated her skills and introduced us to her best therapy \u2013 the great belly laugh.<\/p>\n The\u00a0visit, to\u00a0meet up with our sister club S.I.\u00a0Preston, at Soroptimist House in Skipton, was\u00a0August 1st, on\u00a0what was reputedly the hottest day of the year. This annual event\u00a0was as usual a huge success..lots of good food, good company, fun and friendship.<\/p>\n SI President Janet and fellow members met up with SI Preston at Skipton on Yorkshire Day<\/p>\n Much fun and frivolity was had at the Beach party held at Pat’s in aid of the local refuge.<\/p>\n Many donations\u00a0 of much needed toiletries,\u00a0towels and baby clothes and \u00a330 cash were received .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The next event (August is supposed to be our quiet month!!) was Ladies Day at York.\u00a0 Dressed to kill, beautiful weather, champagne picnic \u2013 what more could they ask for?\u00a0 Winning horses I suppose \u2013 I don\u2019t think that happened.<\/span><\/p>\n 22nd September saw several of us enjoying what was a late summers day, picnicking in the beautiful grounds of Nostell Priory.\u00a0 Lazing, chatting and, for the more energetic, strolling gently.\u00a0 Which is what we did before reluctantly heading for home at the end of what must be a wonderful summer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Macmillan Coffee Morning was a great success, it was held at Tentercroft Court in Dewsbury, we had a cake stall (far too many cakes for the waistline!), a tombola, guess the name of the dog and a raffle. \u00a0The residents thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we raised \u00a3571.00 for Macmillan.<\/span><\/p>\n Kim and her sister from Hope Pastures (The Phyllis Harvey)\u00a0Horse and Donkey Trust gave a presentation about their work.This is a rehabilitation home for horses,ponies and donkeys which have been neglected, ill treated or abused. The trust has won many awards and relies solely on donations and is run mainly by volunteers. The sanctuary is open every day and welcomes visitors free of charge. An annual subscription of just \u00a315 helps to feed and look after the animals in their care.<\/span><\/p>\n Long Service awards were presented to\u00a0four members by SI Yorkshire President Julie Thompson before the business meeting. For 35 years service: Eileen Hartley, 30 years:Sue Glover, Pat Nicholson and Margaret Smith.<\/p>\n SI Pic right: Linda and Pat as the Angel on the Christmas Tree<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Julie Tweedale is part of a small team of two who organise workshops in West Yorkshire, helping women find physical & emotional strength to take control of their personal safety. Julie gave an emotional talk on the events which led her into what she is doing now and how she has helped women come to terms with their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n After the speaker and business, members enjoyed Christmas drinks and nibbles in the conservatory<\/span><\/p>\n Julie Thompson a member of our club, was Yorkshire President last year.\u00a0 As recognition of her work in Yorkshire last year, SI Dewsbury & District presented her with an engraved cut glass vase, presented by SI Dewsbury President – Janet Town.<\/p>\n At the first speaker meeting in 2014, this was a very interesting presentation by member Sarah on the subject of resusciation. As an experienced member of the medical profession, she was able to instruct us, along with practical demonstrations on the expediency and ways of dealing with heart attacks, strokes etc. She was accompanied by two ‘models’ and so was able to show the technique of mouth to mouth resuscitation and heart massage. She encouraged members to ‘have a go’ and many did. A very important lesson was learned and the evening was a great success.<\/p>\n A joint social evening was held at the St John’s Lodge on Saturday February 15th, members enjoyed a quiz and Pie and Pea supper. The proceeds of the evening were for the local Holly Bank Trust<\/p>\n Our speaker was Julie Shaw & her colleague from Holly Bank Trust in Mirfield. Their work is caring for people with severe physical & mental disabilities.Julie showed\u00a0a film showing the dedication, affection and commitment of the Holly Bank staff, and\u00a0a second\u00a0fun film showing staff and pupils having a good time. President Janet (pictured above, middle with Julie Shaw on left) presented Julie with a cheque for \u00a3200 raised at the recent joint social with St John’s Lodge.<\/p>\n Friendship Co-ordinator Pat , Freda\u00a0 and Chris\u00a0 visited SI Preston for the celebration of their 75th Anniversary. A gift of \u00a375 was given to the club.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nSpeaker Meeting – May 9th<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGarden Produce @ Carol and Glenn’s<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nVisit to Kiel’s 30th Birthday<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/p>\nSpeaker Meeting – June 27th<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nAnnual Charter Lunch – June 30th<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0Long Service Awards – July 11th<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/h1>\n\u00a0Speaker Meeting – July 25th<\/h1>\n
\u00a0
<\/a><\/h1>\n\u00a0Friendship Evening with SI Preston<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/h1>\n\u00a0Beach Party @ Pat’s – August 8th<\/h1>\n
\u00a0
<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/h1>\n
<\/h1>\n
A Day at the Races<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/h1>\nSummer Picnic at Nostell Priory<\/span><\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\nMacmillan Coffee Morning with Tentercroft Court <\/span><\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/h1>\nSpeaker Meeting – September 27th<\/span><\/h1>\n
Nearly New Fashion Show – October 3rd<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0Long Service Awards – October 10th<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nTentercroft Christmas Party<\/h1>\n
<\/a> Dewsbury organised a Christmas Party for the residents on Saturday 7th December.We played silly games such as Beetle and Pass the Parcel and ate good old fashioned Christmas fare – ham sandwiches, sausage rolls, mince pies, cake and jelly and trifle.The residents said that we always give them a good ‘do’, but, this one was special.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nSpeaker Meeting – December 12th<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWell done Julie<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSpeaker Meeting – January 30th<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMill Event – for British Heart Foundation February 10-16<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nJoint social with St John’s Lodge<\/h1>\n
Speaker Meeting – February 27th<\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nVisit to SI Preston\u2019s 75th Charter Celebration \u2013 March 16th<\/h1>\n
Rummage Sale \u2013 March 20th<\/h1>\n