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\"\"<\/a>Soroptimist International of Manchester started off their year of Centenary celebrations with a very successful \u201cAfternoon Tea With Speaker\u201d at Heald Green Village Hall.\u00a0 All the tickets were sold, food was prepared by club members, the hall was decorated with bunting, pretty tea plates, cups and saucers were laid out and many club members were on hand to see that the guests were served and had a very enjoyable time.<\/p>\n

The proceedings started with a glass of sparkling wine followed by a most enlightening illustrated talk by John Travis entitled \u201cFabulous Jewels and their Famous Owners\u201d. \u00a0 He showed us pictures of jewels from Queen Elizabeth I to Queen Elizabeth II.\u00a0 It was very interesting to learn how the precious jewels were used again and again being incorporated into different styles of crowns, tiaras, necklaces, rings and brooches according to the fashion of the day.\u00a0 Fascinating!<\/div>\n
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Then the sandwiches, savoury pastries, scones and variety of cakes were served with endless cups of tea and coffee. \u00a0 Conversation flowed between friends and guests and visitors from other Soroptimist clubs.<\/div>\n
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The raffle brought the proceedings to a successful conclusion and over \u00a31,700 raised for our charities.<\/div>\n
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Guest of honour was Sharon<\/a> who raised over \u00a3800 for our charities walking the Camino Ingles.
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L to R: Sharon and President Fiona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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