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Cervical Cancer Month – January 26

Cervical Cancer Month – January 26

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  This year SI Lancaster supported the SIGBI initiative to raise awareness of the impact of the cancer and the lack of both immunization uptake and the drop of regular checks in older women. President Sandra sent letter to the MPs for both Lancaster and Morecambe. _Cervical_Cancer_Letter_to_Cat Smith MP_-_15 Jan 2026 _Cervical_Cancer_Letter_to_Lizzi Collinge MP_-_15 Jan 2026

Green Day

Green Day

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Lancaster SI member, Carole hosted a event in which members were able to recycle unwanted cloths, bags, shoes and jewellery. The all day event was to raise money to support our sister club in South Africa start a garden in a school

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AGM 2025

AGM 2025

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AMG 2025   We are delighted to introduce Sandra Towers, our new president. Sandra has been a member for a number of years now and is active on many on of our committees. We also celebrated not one but two 90th birthdays. The celebration was made more memorable due to the beautiful and tastily cake made by Kath. Long Service awards were also received by Hilary, Shelia and Shirley. The club also welcomed back “new” member- Marion, who was previously with the Morecambe before it closed.

Summer Outing 2024

Summer Outing 2024

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The 2024 Summer Outing was to Holker Hall in Cumbria. The hall dates back to the early 1600’s. It is currently the home of Lucy Cavendish and her husband. After a fire in 1871, a New Wing was built in the neo-Elizabethan Gothic style, but at the same time, it has all the charm of a Victorian stately home. As well as a guided tour members were able  to wonder freely as there are no ropes or barriers . Members also explored the gardens  and also included in the visit was a delicious lunch. .

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Lancaster SI Members Presentation to the June Regional Meeting

Lancaster SI Members Presentation to the June Regional Meeting

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Mary gave an overview  of the work she and others had done to set up a school club to the delegates attending June’ North West England and the Isle of Man Regional meeting. Mary explained that, after a number of years in discussion with teachers of a local secondary school, the Lancaster Club worked with the teachers to launched a School Club.  The school is  a co-ed school so membership of the club is open to girls and boys. Members of the School Club are already busy developing projects . The Club will be officially chartered before the end of the current school year.  

East meets West event at Lancaster library June 23
East Meets West 24 June 23

East Meets West 24 June 23

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President Therese and  members attended a very busy event at Lancaster Library organised by East Meets West. There were 12 stalls representing different cultures from around the world organised by women from the refugee and asylum seeker communities in the city. There were different foods to try, clothing styles to compare and arts, crafts and quizzes for the children.      

Growing Well

Growing Well

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At the end of May President Therese and Val M visited Growing Well at Sizergh Barn which the club will support this year as the President’s charity. It is a mental health charity located on an organic farm and market garden. Under the supervision of experienced therapeutic growers and mental health support staff, volunteers can rebuild confidence, learn new skills, benefit from peer support and be helped to achieve their goals, such as returning to employment or education. Their website is Growing Well 

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Jazz and Pimm’s

Jazz and Pimm’s

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What better way to spend one of the last Sunday summer afternoons particularly when the money raised go to the Dianne Oxberry Trust for raising awareness of Ovarian Cancer. The trust gave a presentation at a Regional Meeting explaining that ovarian cancer was difficult to detect and all too often fatal. A special mention to Andra for her cake tree. Looks delicious. Many Thanks to Ruth and of course her husband, Stuart for a fantastic event. Below is a selection of photos provided by Ruth.   Summer Sun and a glass of Pimm’s   —        Perfect!