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Unveiling of SIGBI statue at National Memorial Arboretum 18th September 2021

Unveiling of SIGBI statue at National Memorial Arboretum 18th September 2021

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Four club members attended the unveiling of the SIGBI statue at the National Memorial Arboretum  on 18th September and met Mauureen Maguire President Elect of Soroptimist International and Cathy Cottridge  SIGBI Federation President. The statue marks 100 years of Soroptimist International. SIGBI Statue At National Memorial artboretum with Maureen Maguire
Wainwright Challenge for Beyond FGM

Wainwright Challenge for Beyond FGM

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Club member Irene climbed the equivalent of Mount Kenya 25 times and after the final one decided to raise funds to prevent FGM in Kenya.  She completed her challenge climbing all 214 Wainwrights ie fells in the Lake district over 1,000 feet and was joined by the family for her final one in appalling weather conditions! Cath Holland a local midwife who founded the charity #BeyondFGM was delighted with the donation which with Gift aid totalled almost £350. On Binsey with the family - pity about the weather
What are Grange Soroptimists doing to reduce energy usage?

What are Grange Soroptimists doing to reduce energy usage?

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Grange Soroptimists are taking part in the Scarecrow Festival  organised by Greening Cartmel Peninsula to highlight ways to reduce energy usage. Our scarecrow masterminded by members of the Environment group  depicts energy saving by Line drying washing rather than usimg a tumble dryer. She will sit in the Sensory Garden in Park Road Gardens until July 21st.  Lots of other scarecrows showing other energy saving ideas are dotted throughout Grange and district. Line drying scarecrow with Chris and Jane Our Line drying Scarecrow
Walk from Tarn Hows to Hawkshead 9th June

Walk from Tarn Hows to Hawkshead 9th June

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Five members enjoyed a scenic and sociable  walk from Tarn Hows to Hawkshead and back via Rose Castle. We started in drizzle but then enjoyed some sunshine and beautiful views of the fells. We enjoyed  historic buildings such as the 15 C courthouse and beautiful rhododendrons and azaleas in gardens we passed. The flora and fauna included a curlew, dipper, comfrey and orchids,  It was apt that we walked  with care across a field where curlews were nesting  as we had heard from Susannah Bleakley of Morecambe Bay Partnership about the importance of protecting curlew nests. Starting in drizzle Walking with care across curlew nesting field Wansfell in the background