Members appealed for bedding and other items for the Women’s Centre and were delighted by the response of Grange residents. A massive amount of really good quality bedding, clothes, toys  and toiletries were collected in a 2 hour period and six carloads are to be delivered to the centre.

Members ran a stall at the Christmas Fayre in the Victoria Hall and raised £173 sellinng Christmas gifts and treats including 5 dozen mince pies! The money  is for Club Charities.

8 members met to write letters as part of the  Amnesty International Write for Rights campaign. 39 letters went to heads of State, Police Chiefs and  CEOs  requesting action on Human Rights violations and  57 cards  and letters of support were sent to  victims of Human Rights abuses.

Club members joined with members from the North west region to raise awareness about Modern Day slavery by marching through Preston town centre. Members also visited the  box depicting the conditions and experiences of  Trafficked people. Club members are mounting a display in Grange library from 3-7 December to raise awareness about Trafficking and Slavery.

Several club members mounted a display about women in WW1 as part of the WW1 Commemoration in Grange.    

Club member Rosemary was installed as President Elect for North West England and the Isle of Man

Our pumpkin was on display  in the Sensory Garden with many others for the annual Pumpkin Walk in Grange.

11 Grange members travelled to Liverpool to take part in the Federation Conference. We were inspired hearing about the project work being undertaken by many clubs and  by keynote speakers including Emily Rose Yates , Terry Waite, Sally Kettle and Ranulph Fiennes.  We were very busy as a number of members were flag bearers and  acted as Stewards in various areas but still had time to enjoy the Conference and sightseeing in Liverpool.  

Club members celebrated the anniversary of the Chartering of our Club with a delicious afternoon tea at Hampsfell House Hotel

Members and guests enjoyed  an entertaining and informative Flower arranging demonstration raising £198.48 for the Meru project.There was an excellent finger buffet and as usual Joan Bentley cast her magic to create a succession of beautiful arrangements which were won by some lucky members of the audience. The Meru project supports women and children in Kenya ( see Meru Project page)