Great Day- Good food, good weather and great company Members enjoyed this years summer outing. First a lunch in good company at the Strickland Arms and the on for a tour of Sizergh Castle. Many thanks to Kath for all her hard work organising the enjoyable event. [new_royalslider id=”4″]
On June 26 Mary, Anne and Elizabeth presented books to girls from Central High School to celebrate International Woman’s Day.
Well Done SI Lancaster There was a good turn out from SI Lancaster at the Region Council meeting held at Lancaster University. The meeting was hosted by SI Garstang. The Programme Action speaker was Cath Holland. Cath is a midwife who works mainly in Kendal. However nearly 20 years ago she undertook a VSO placement training midwifes in Northern Kenya. Here she observed the practice of FGM as part of a rite of passage for young girls. Since then she has been working with a handful of others to provide alternative rites of passage for the young women and girls of Northern Kenya. To support her SI Lancaster and Grange provide bracelets which are given to the girls as part of an alternative ceremony. Cath presented a slide show f of the work Beyond FGM has been doing in Kenya. Everyone present was impressed by
Experienced Soroptimist but New Lancaster Member On 13th June Lancaster members welcomed Val Moss into their club. Val has previously been a member of the Manchester club but has transfer to Lancaster. We all hope Val finds our club as welcoming and active as her pervious club.
Its Always Time for Tea Members of SI Lancaster were delighted to congratulate Ruth and Stuart on their marriage. Guests included many of Ruth’s Soroptimist sisters were delighted by the Alice in Wonderland decorations that covered the St John’s hospice Courtyard Café. We would like to wish them every happiness for the furture. [new_royalslider id=”2″]
The 40th storysack was presented to Apple Tree Nursery School on the 23rd May. Here are Deirdre , Val and Hilary reading the Gingerbread Man to the children at the nursery.
Coffee and a Chat Despite or maybe because of an overcast outlook the coffee morning was well attended. With lots of bargains on offer particularly on the Bric-A-Brac stall. Members of Soroptimist Lancaster also served teas and coffees and manned the other stalls on offer. The coffee morning was in support of Life Education Lancashire. The aims of this charity include: Increase child’s sense of personal self-worth, Encourage positive attitudes towards themselves and their health, Recognise the risks associated with all drugs. Find out more at https://www.coramlifeeducation.org.uk
New Members for Lancaster Soroptimist At our 2019 AGM members of Lancaster SI were delighted to welcome two new members Janette and Kelly. Janette and Kelly were presented with their badges by Sarah and Karyn. They will be supported by their mentors Janie and Karyn
A Walk through Fairfield Several members took some time out to walk the circular route through the Fairfield area. Starting in the Millennium Green and Community Orchard which was created and in 2012/13. The walk continued through established nature reserves on farmland nearby as well as a brief walk along the towpath of the Lancaster Canal. It was inspiring to see what can be achieved when communities come together. If you would like to know more about the work of the Fairfield Association visit: http://www.fairfieldassociation.org/ If you would like to know more about the Lancaster Soroptimists visit:https://sigbi.org/lancaster/
Lancaster Soroptimists 26th Birthday Party We celebrated our 77th Charter anniversary on Sunday 22nd of April with drinks and canapés at our 2018-2019 President’s home then on to a Sunday lunch at the Fleece in Dolphinholme.
