Some members were more organised than other when it came to VE celebrations. Some had the street parties organised at a social distance while others approached the event with the wartime spirit to “make do and mend” as the saying went. Decoration consisted of an old washing line and appropriately coloured items to pegged on.
Lancaster Soroptimist sends a big thank you to a fellow member, Janette for the donation of £135 to the women’s refuge. Janette raised this money from the sale of her filtered face masks. In total Janette raised £265. The money was split with another charity. The total amount raised for the refuge was £605. The Refuge staff were delighted with the donation.
With all the uncertainly we have had this year it was wonderful to see the sun or rather lack of rain when Lancaster Soroptimists held an early World Food Day. Val and her husband deserve most of the credit for the amazing total raised – £717.17. This money will go to Lebanese Red Cross. Alongside the sale Val’s wonderful goods, food and donations were taken for the Olive Branch food bank. This raise an additional £124.15. Many thanks to all involved- organisers and supporters.
Our President, Hilary and her husband Trevor enjoyed a day at the virtual Regional Races on Zoom. There were around 7 clubs represented but only about 25 of us participated in the event. The organisers had asked that everyone wear a hat as there was a competition for the fanciest hat and the funniest with a horse racing theme. Using Soroptimist colours Hilary found a blue/yellow(ish) horse on the internet and added more colour and drew a jockey and solved the problem of how to secure it to my head. by stuffing the picture down a lightweight snood – wearing that as a sort of headband. In an outcome that would have surprised Hilary’s Arts and Craft High school teacher she won the silly hat competition! It was a fun couple of hours with introduction of participants and mascots, footage of 3 live races, a
UN launched a campaign to End Violence against Women. The campaign designates 25th day of each month as Orange Day. As 25th June is a meeting date for Lancaster Soroptimists – UK, their current President, Hilary, suggested that they would use the opportunity to highlight that violence against women and girls is still a very relevant issue.
Lancaster Soroptimist UK is proud to support the NHS for Covid19. Our President Elect Val, sold homemade jam and chutneys from her front garden (social distancing observed). Most of the items on sale had been made from produce from her allotment. This the truly showing Soroptimists spirit. Well done Val.
Two members of the Garstang Soroptimist club, who were undertaking a long distance bike ride for charity, were met by supporters from their sister club in Lancaster. Kate and her friend are both enthusiastic cyclists. They were riding from Grange to Garstang along the popular Morecambe Bay cycle route. Stopping in both Morecambe and Lancaster to revived with light refreshments.
Last Meeting before the Summer Break The last meeting before the summer break was made special by the music and singing provided by the U3A Ukulele band. With cakes and coffee to follow it was the perfect end to this round of meetings. Many Thanks to Katherine and Janie and of course to the U3A Ukulele Band. http s://u3asites.org.uk/lancaster-morecambe/welcome
Good Fun and Good Causes Despite the rain the Jazz Afternoon on Saturday 27th was a great success. Well done Ruth and Stuart for a wonderful afternoon. Many thanks to the Band who played on despite the damp conditions.
A Special Guest Members were delighted to welcome the Regional President, Alison to the last business meeting before the summer break. It was a great opportunity to recognise members contribution. Alison presented the President Elect with her badge. The was followed by a presentation to Bernice of the Haslingden Award for retaining the most members over four years. Mmbers thanked Bernice and the membership team for all their hard work. Lastly Alison with our current president, Karyn. [new_royalslider id=”5″]
