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A New member being welcomed to the club
2021 Friendship Evening

2021 Friendship Evening

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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.  

2021 Summer Outing

2021 Summer Outing

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The summer outing took place on a warm and showery overcast day but that did not stop the enjoyment. Despite the country still being in the grip of the Covid pandemic there was a great turn out for the event.   A canal boat ride starting near Barton and wending it way through the bucolic scenery. The decorations were lavish. The roof of the boat decorated with balloons and ball in SI colours. Each table had a beautiful floral arrangement in a dainty China cup. But best of all were number shaped balloons to celebrate the SI centenary. Well done and many thanks to Janette for organising the event and arranging for the decorations.    
Open Garden IN Lancaster - Janie's Garden
Open Garden

Open Garden

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On two dates, one in July and the other in August green fingered members of our club hosted an open garden event. Inviting friends and other members around to view their green endeavours and enjoy a cake and a coffee and chat-up. Over £1000 was raised. Well done to all who took part.    
Food Parcel Box Decorated by Ruth
First Food Parcels

First Food Parcels

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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.          

Global Village at Work in the Kitchen
International Day of Peace Dinner 2021

International Day of Peace Dinner 2021

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The venue for this years Peace Dinner was new to many people but thankfully Mary was on hand to guide us in the right direction. The tables were beautifully decorated by Janie and Global Village had supplied a small autumnal small flower decoration. Global village provided a wonderful spread of Middle Eastern dishes. There was a lively, friendly atmosphere and an opportunity to once again get together  and guest were entertained with a talk from the Chef as well as a poem and music to end a great evening. The profit from the tickets, donations and the proceeds of the raffle, after paying our expenses  enabled a donation of £260 to be given to Lancaster City of Sanctuary.    
Remember Lock Down 2020

Remember Lock Down 2020

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  As well as VE day celebrations and charity jam and chutney sales and of course a daily walk Soroptimist had other activities to keep them occupied. One member keep busy with her garden while an other delivery food boxes and chopped wood for a toast fire over winner.   Of course lock down or not there is always and uninvited guest.

Club President holds the wreath to be laid on behalf of the Lancaster SI on Remembrance Sunday 2020
A Lockdown Remembrance Sunday 2020

A Lockdown Remembrance Sunday 2020

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No service/gathering was possible for Remembrance Sunday 2020 as  the country was in lockdown. Organisations were asked to lay their wreaths at some point during the afternoon , following a private service by the Mayor sometime that day. Only one person was allowed at once in the memorial garden, with strict entrance  from Dalton square and leaving via George street. Hilary  wrote “For your sacrifice for our freedom, Thank you Soroptimist International Lancaster” on the card attached to the wreath.