President’s Blog – September
Welcome to my September/ October Blog, Cost of Living Crisis Thank you to Club Members who’ve donate blankets/throws/ hot water bottles, flasks and hats for the Harrogate District Food Bank. I know this will help make a difference. People are already struggling to get by and though the energy cap will help, some of them will still have to make a choice between heat and eat. 5 Ladies and a bus call Bertha I know that many of us where shocked at the death of HM The Queen on the 8th September. The news had just been released as I travelled with Jennifer to the Knaresborough Library to listen to Sue Williams reading from her newly published book. There was a good Soroptimist turn out and it was an enjoyable evening. We are looking forward to the next instalment. A few of us raised our
President Blog – Summer
Welcome back. Meetings start again on 7th September. I hope everyone has enjoyed summer despite the heat that at times felt overwhelming. The Climate certainly seems to be changing. We may not of met during August but we certainly have been busy. If you are not a member and are interested in finding out more about our Club and organisation email sihandd@hotmail.co.uk Toilet Twinning in Wetherby On the 25th July and I was delighted to meet the Mayor of Wetherby with Sue Williams and Heather Shipman to present the toilet twinning certificates that will be displayed in the public toilets at the town hall. We had great press coverage in the local paper too. A great start to our commitment to see Wetherby become a Toilet Twinned Town. Dementia
The Great North Run – Racing Against Hunger – Maureen’s raises £800 for District Food Bank
Club member Maureen Ingleton raced with 60000 runners and walkers in this years Great North Run Maureen ‘Raced Against Hunger” to raise funds for President Val’s charities. The Trussell Trust Harrogate and District Food Bank supports an increasing number of families as food and energy prices increase. This was Maureen’s 8th Great North Run. She’s already raised thousands of pounds for Club Presidents’ and Soroptimist Charities. Maureen raised over £800 including gift aid in cash and through Just Giving Follow the links below if you want to donate to Maureen fantastic achivement. Maureen wearing her medal and finisher t-shirt #GreatNorthRun, #FoodBanks @HarrogateFoodbank Visit the Club’s Just Giving page or use the QR code below