When one of our club members was asked to display some of her work at a village open garden event, it seemed a good opportunity to showcase some of the projects undertaken for the British Legion and Soroptimist International (SI).
As well as being Poppy Appeals Organiser for Longdon, Bev Billings is also a member of SI Lichfield and District. On display were knitted poppies, dresses made from pillowcases and other donated materials, knitted handicrafts from their Xmas Fayre and a selection of hand crafted items which help generate funds for local, national and international charities.
Bev was also on hand to explain the projects SI Lichfield and District are involved with and handed out over 20 “What’s a Soroptimist” flyers during the event. Bev has received many offers of surplus bedding from which the club can make more dresses.
SI Lichfield & District receive another plug as club member Liz Leaver’s garden was one of 12 participating in the weekend event held to raise funds for the local church. The event was well supported by family and club members and was a good example of how to “spread the word” about what we do (if you’ll pardon the pun!).
