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When it comes to combining business and pleasure…

When it comes to combining business and pleasure…

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… Grange-Over-Sands Soroptimists are all for it. Specially when it takes the form of a fund raising wine and cheese event. So on 30th October, sixteen guests, a mixture of Club members and their friends feasted with a purpose in mind. A satisfying £175 was raised, which will go towards funding the Christmas Hampers the Club prepares each year alongside Women’s Community Matters in Barrow. With thanks to the two members who hosted the event, and of course in advance to everyone who will be there to help us provide some seasonal fare (basics and some treats) for people in our region who need a little bit of extra support. Like to help out with the hampers? Watch this space or CONTACT US 

Celebrated!

Celebrated!

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The fashions might have been very different, but in 1954 the founding members of Grange-over-Sands Soroptimists were already rolling their sleeves up. It was still hard times in England and abroad, the cold and hungry needed money and blankets, and the women were determined to do their bit. That year donations were sent to Australia for the relief of flood victims, 2 guide dogs were purchased, and gifts delivered to the elderly and lonely in the town.  70 years on, and Grange members have celebrated their Platinum Jubilee, but still no time to put theoir feet up. According to most of the members “that is what it’s all about”, whether it be swimming to supply shelterboxes with emergency supplies in Gaza, gardening to maintain a sensory garden as a peaceful haven in the town, sewing drainage bags for mastectomy patients, or cantering around Cartmel Racecourse

Train training – Grange Over Sands action for safer travel on our networks

Train training – Grange Over Sands action for safer travel on our networks

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Time was when the cry of Oh Mr Porter might have helped a woman or girl in distress on the rail networks. Not any more. A report by British Transport Police (published in Police Professional last year) stated that violent crimes against women had increased by 20% in the foregoing year. The problem persists, and to Grange Over Sands Soroptimists, it was a clear call to action. In recent weeks our members have been present at stations in the region – with due permission from the Network of course – to hand out some pithy, portable advice. Printed on business size cards the message is simple, but vital. And judging by the reception we had, very welcome.    

Club members celebrate the Domestic Abuse Bill gaining Royal Assent

Club members celebrate the Domestic Abuse Bill gaining Royal Assent

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 The Domestic Abuse Bill is now law!  Members of SI Grange have lobbied the Ministry of Justice and their MPs re various changes including the successful addition of non fatal strangulation as a new offence. In particular, this Act will, amongst other things: 1. Create a new statutory definition of domestic abuse, emphasising that domestic abuse is not just physical violence, but can also be emotional, controlling or coercive, and economic abuse. 2. Establish in law the office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner and set out the Commissioner’s functions and powers. 3. Clarify by restating in statute law the general proposition that a person may not consent to the infliction of serious harm and, by extension, is unable to consent to their own death (the so called “rough sex” defence). 4. Create a new offence of non-fatal strangulation or suffocation of another person. 5. Extend
Walk from Sedgwick May 5th

Walk from Sedgwick May 5th

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Six members enjoyed a walk in glorious sunshine from Sedgwick, through Levens Park to Levens Hall and then along the  route of the disused canal, and back along the River Kent.  Views of snowy peaks were an unusual sight in May! We enjoyed coffee at Levens Hall,  saw the Bagot goats, deer and  beautiful wild flowers. The old canal bridges straddling the footpath  and the  quay at Sedgwick where gunpowder was loaded were a reminder we were walking along the route of the old canal.   Anyone interested in finding out more about our activities or how to join please contact us
Talk by Susannah Bleakley from Morecambe Bay Partnership May 4th

Talk by Susannah Bleakley from Morecambe Bay Partnership May 4th

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The club was delighted to welcome Susannah Bleakley from the Morecambe Bay Partnership to speak at the club meeting.  She spoke about the many activities of the organisation including cycle ways,  education of the public particularly around birds ,  beach cleans and conservation. The work trying to  protect curlews is very active at the moment as curlews are nesting currently and at risk in fields about to be cut for silage. Morecambe Bay has 50% of the UK curlews. Susannah thanked the Club for their support with beach cleans and urged us to help such as reporting possible curlew nests so that they can be protected.
Walk up Whitbarrow from Mill Side April 21st

Walk up Whitbarrow from Mill Side April 21st

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Five members enjoyed a walk up Whitbarrow on April 21st, starting from Mill Side. We ascended through the woods enjoying the bluebells and clumps of primroses . The walk along the ridge to Lords Seat was blustery and the view slightly misty but it was most enjoyable. The return through the wall and down through the wooded valley to the cow shed was sheltered with  primroses, a few cowslips and wood anenomes. We  descended to Ransoms Farm and back to the car. An enjoyable 6 miles!  
How did Grange Soroptimists mark St Patrick’s Day?

How did Grange Soroptimists mark St Patrick’s Day?

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7 members calling themselves the Grange Guinness Gang formed a team to take part in a  Zoom St Patrick's Day quiz run by SI Blackburn in aid of PIES ( Partners in Education Swaziland). It was  a great evening with suitable outfits and although we didnt win there was fun and friendship with other Soroptimists from the Region and donations made to PIES.