Harrogate and District Soroptimsits had a very busy run up to Christmas including the judging of our own Charity Shop Christmas Shop Window Competition in Harrogate Borough and Wetherby as well as supporting Harrogate Rotary Club judge the Commercial Shops in Harrogate Town Centre.
We supported the Wetherby Lions Christmas Market and raised over £200 for our Charities and had fun and laughter at our Christmas Party held at Ascot House Hotel in Harrogate. Some of us were also able to squeeze in a lovely Mulled Wine and Mince pie morning at member Christabel England’s home to raise funds for our joint project to help build a school library with SI Blantyre in Malawi. And not forgetting our Christmas party for our Contact the Elderly Group (now known as Re-Engage).
The Mayor of Harrogate Borough Cllr. Stuart Martin MBE and Club President Mrs Sylvia Purser presented the Cup and the winners of the Gold Awards. Congratulations to all the Award winners.
Ripon with Boroughbridge
Gold Award – Saint Michaels, Ripon; Silver Award – Scope, Ripon; Highly Commended – Blue Cross, Ripon and Salvation Army Ripon
Knaresborough with Starbeck
Gold Award -Ciff House Community Support Services; Silver Award – Oxfam; Highly Commended, Saint Michael’s Starbeck, Saint Michael’s, Knaresborough.
Harrogate Town Centre
Gold Award – Saint Michael’s, Harrogate Town Centre; Silver Award – Oxfam, Montpellier; Highly Commended – Oxfam Books, Oxford St
The Mayor of Wetherby Cllr. Galan Moss and Immediate Past Presidents Hilary Waddington and Elsie Johnston awarded the Gill Smith Cup to Cancer Research in Wetherby whose glittering Christmas Angel really caught the eye of any passersby. Highly Commended charity shops – Saint Gemma’s Hospice, OXFAM and Mind.
Here are some some photos from our events.
