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Fun at 50’s and 60’s Disco Feb 11th 2017

Fun at 50’s and 60’s Disco Feb 11th 2017

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The Victoria Hall rocked to the music of the 50’s and 60’s when the club held a disco on 11th Feb. A great time was had by over 100 people and  £1,515 raised for club charities which include Partners in Education Swaziland ( PIES) and International Justice Mission. PIES is a charity supporting a school in Swaziland giving children an education and better nutrition and a better start in life. International Justice Mission works internationally to fight Trafficking and Slavery.    

Malta Conference Nov 10 – 12th 2016

Malta Conference Nov 10 – 12th 2016

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Twelve members from Grange attended the SIGBI Conference in Malta, with the chance to socialise with other Soroptimists and enjoy  warm weather, historical sites and beautiful scenery. Grange Club had been asked to present Singing for Memory as one of 4 club projects showcased at the conference and the film and presentation by Janice was well received . It was good to have the work of the whole club recognised.

” An Evening with Val Armstrong” October 14th 2016

” An Evening with Val Armstrong” October 14th 2016

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Over 100 members and guests enjoyed an evening at the Netherwood Hotel with  wine and canapes  before an amusing and interesting talk by Val Armstrong from Radio Cumbria. Val recounted humorous stories from her broadcasting career and also shared her experience of breast cancer. £1,200 was raised on the evening for the charity Breast Cancer Care. Many thanks to those who attended and helped us raise this amazing amount for Val’s nominated charity. Guests had a chance to browse stalls making purchases and  finding out about Soroptimism . Cath Holland a local midwife  also attended with a stall outlining her work to eradicate FGM in Kenya.