Our 2021 Friendship Evening was a great success even though the musician was unable to attend due to testing positive for Covid. The highlight of the evening was the welcoming into the Club of Sandra Towers. The photo includes Kath who introduced Sandra to the club, our President Val, and Hilary our Membership Officer.
Despite the cold and biting wind members of Lancaster Soroptimists, encouraged by Lancaster MP, Cat Smith worked to raise awareness of the issue of violence towards women.
Sometimes you meet someone who is making a real difference. Jane, from The Growing Club is such a woman. We heard about the difference she and the team were making to others at our monthly speaker meeting in November. The Growing Club is a not-for-profit organisation such provides a range of skills training and opportunities for women. Here is Jane with the current president Val and a member who has working Jane, Janet.
With restriction around Covid less stringent than last year SI Lancaster was represented by three members including the President and the Vice President.
On November 11th Val M, Val B and Anne attended the Achievement Evening at Central High School. As the event could not be held last year due to the pandemic, two year groups were present. The pupils received their leaver’s certificates and the school awarded individual prizes to those who excelled in academic subjects, sport and attendance. The President and President Elect were pleased to present the Soroptimist Awards of £50 vouchers to girls who had demonstrated Soroptimist values through voluntary work in the school or community. The 2020 winner was Natasha Hough (Top) The 2021 winner was Anna Rigby ( Bottom)
As the weather turned cold Lancaster SI members were approached with a request for help by the Women Refuge. The response to was prompt with many providing winter coats and shoes. There are the donations packed and ready to send.
Our Friendship Evening was a great success even though the musician was unable to attend due to testing positive for Covid. The highlight of the evening was the welcoming into the Club of a new member, Sandra. The photo includes Kath who introduced Sandra to the club, our President Val, and Hilary our Membership Officer. Well done Kath, who organised the event despite the many changes required due to Covid impacts.
Often women arrive at the Lancaster Women’s Refuge with very little. So Lancaster Soroptimist were asked if that would provide a food pack. The pack contains basic items like tea, coffee, long-life milk, biscuits and a few easily prepared meals like soup and noodles. There is enough food for a few days. It is hoped this well allow the recipient time to settle.
