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President\u2019s BLOG \u2013 JULY 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

What glorious weather we experienced at the end of July and especially for the Club\u2019s summer recess period.\u00a0 I hope you \u00a0all joined me in getting out an about enjoying the warmth and sunshine..<\/p>\n

So what have I been up to? <\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of June, it was a privilege to be at the Wesley Chapel with Heather and Sandra J.\u00a0 for the ordination of our fellow member Sarah, who is now the Revd. Sarah Caddell.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sarah, many congratulations from all of us and we wish you all the very best with the move to your new home and as you begin your role as presbyter in the Ripon and Lower Dales Methodist Circuit. \u00a0I am sure you are going to be kept very busy.<\/p>\n

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Clothes Swap<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>I so enjoyed going to my 1st<\/sup> clothes swap evening, it was meticulously organised by Trisha, Sandra J and Denise and a wonderful fun way of raising funds for the Ukraine Generator Project.<\/a> These events are a fantastic way to recycle clothes by giving them a new lease of life and a brilliant way to declutter your wardrobe. I personally have worn most of my swapped items (see if you can spot them in this month\u2019s photos)!. A huge thank you to Trisha, Sandra and Denise, to those who donated items and everyone who attended the evening.<\/p>\n

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Sharing our Skills<\/h3>\n

It gave me immense pleasure to present our Sharing our Skills Students Alice and Leila, students at Rossett School<\/a>, \u00a0with their certificates for successfully taking part and completing the project.\u00a0 This project truly demonstrated how sharing our skills can be a productive 2-way process.\u00a0 A huge thank you to you both for your commitment and enthusiasm throughout the project. We wish you both all the success in the future.\u00a0 It was also wonderful to see Pinky and sorry Poppy was unable to attend, but again girls we send you all our best wishes for the future. And please keep in touch!<\/p>\n

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July Speaker Meeting<\/h3>\n

Our Guest Speaker, John Harris from Harrogate and Knaresborough District of Sanctuary<\/a> delivered an emotional and heart-felt talk about the work their Organisation is involved in.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Their work involves, supporting over 30 Resettlement Families and between 250\/300 people fleeing from war-torn Ukraine into the District.<\/p>\n

Those families seeking resettlement have come from Afghanistan, Syria, South Sudan, Iran and Iraq. The support work includes, providing Befrienders from the local area, language classes and networking opportunities to help families integrate and meet others from similar backgrounds. The Organisation is fully involved in helping the families with having the stability and knowledge to gain British Citizenship<\/p>\n

The Ukrainian families are generally 1 parent families as the men have stayed behind to fight in the war.\u00a0 Their support work involves English language lessons, organised social events and networking opportunities. The families have quickly become self-sufficient in organising events and providing community support.<\/p>\n

There are ways we can help Harrogate and Knaresborough District of Sanctuary by:<\/p>\n