Being early December it may have been cold outside but the club members gave Elaine a warm welcome. President Val, Membership Coordinator Hilary along with Programme Action Coordinator Deirdre joined club members in welcoming Elaine to the club.
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.
We have been providing storey books for local schools and have in January we completed Tiddler is our 43rd book. It will be delivered to a local school once the coded restrictions are eased. In the mean time members have stated collecting the figures for the next story – Rosie’s Walk.
International Women’s Day February 2020 International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In Lancaster is was acknowledged with a splash of colour and some taste sensations from around the globe.
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.
