Memnbers enjoyed a celebratory meal at the Club AGM.. After the AGM Lesley Smyth gave the club a short talk on her recent visit to Meru in Kenya.
Club members enjoyed a club trip to the musical Sister Act in the Victoria Hall , followed by a meal at Thyme Out. dav
Club members and friends enjoyed haggis, neeps and tatties at a Burns night supper on Friday 26th January. Ewan Cameron piped in the haggis and did a full address to the haggis. The traditional speeches were followed by singing of Scottish songs led by Janice Carrick. A good time was had by all and £510 was raised for club charities including South Lakeland Mind and Child Line.
Thirty attenders and voluinteers enjoyed a singing session and Christmas party at the final session of the year on 14rth December. [new_royalslider id=”8″]
Members enjoyed good food, friendship and a News Quiz at the Christmas Party at the Hampsfield House Hotel. The club also welcomed 3 new linked members on the night
4 members wrote letters of support to women in Egypt, China, Jamaica and Turkey who have suffered Human Rights abuses. Letters were also written to the authorities in those countries, bringing to their attention the plight and infringement of the Human Rights of these women and calling for change. Club members joined in support for Ni Yulan, Chinese housing activist and the photo was posted on Facebook and Twitter as Ni has no permanent address due to harrassment by the authorities, and this was the only way to get a message of support to her. Christmas cards were also sent to Asylum seekers being held in detention centres in the UK.
Members signed the petition from Handicap International calling on Governments to Stop Bombing Civilians. When cities are bombed during armed conflict 92% of the victims are civilians. The petition was shared on Facebook and Twitter.
