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.

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.  

Members and guests celebrated the Charter of SI Grange with a delicious lunch at the Netherwood Hotel. Club president Lesley Smyth cut the  62nd Charter  cake!

Sue and Barry hosted an afternoon tea and open garden on a stunning August day!

SI Grange members are "Pink Ladies" for the night The club held a very successful and fun filled evening with the Grease Film and Singalong. Many  people dressed up and a good sing was had by all, raising £562 for the Meru Women's Garden Project Coach Calhoun David and Pink Lady Isabel in the Grease Car SI Grange Presisent Lesley with Regional President Margaret The bar staff Kay and Penny  

Members went  a cruise on the Lancaster  canal from Barton Grange enjoying the countryside,  friendship , shopping and a  delicious afternoon tea !

After a very rainy start SI Grange members sold tea, coffee and cakes at the Edwardian Festival, raising £262 for club projects.

Members enjoyed a walk to Piel Island with a visit to Piel Castle and the Ship Inn.                          

Club member Alison aided by Club President Lesley made a sensory cushion for dementia sufferers  for  the Regional Rosebowl competition.

                          On 24th April 2016 retiring President Cathy Lubelska reflected on the  club’s very successful  year. This had included setting up Singing for  Memory to improve the lives of dementia sufferers, a public meeting about dementia and fundraising for Womankind Worldwide and Sense. Lesley Smyth was installed as our new President and  the club looks forward to this years Programme of events which will include a Grease Singalong.