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A dark, cold, late October evening proved to be an ideal time for SI Manchester\u2019s latest Centenary fundraising event – A Greek evening.<\/p>\n

Heald Green Village Hall was transformed for the evening into a Greek Taverna, decorated with Greek flags and full of tables decked out in a Greek theme.<\/p>\n

Soroptimists from Manchester and guests from our sister clubs, husbands, partners and friends, more than 65 of us in total, gathered together to conjure up warmer nights with an informal evening of Greek music, food, wine, Ouzo and\u2026\u2026Circle Dancing.<\/p>\n

SI Manchester\u2019s Carole Swarbrick and friends from her Circle Dancing group expertly led the dancing and most people needed no persuasion to get up and try it out. The dance floor was soon filled with dancers of all abilities stepping out as if they had been dancing in Greece for years!<\/p>\n

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A break for an authentic meal of Greek Gyros and the traditional Soroptimist raffle was soon followed by more dancing and not a plate was broken!<\/p>\n

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It was a most enjoyable evening of great fun, music, food, wine and friendship for everyone. Grateful thanks must go to all those involved in making the evening so successful, from the initial planning through to the final clearing up.<\/p>\n

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President Fiona with her son and daughter – it was her birthday!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our Centenary Fund continues to grow through the generosity of members and friends\u2019 money and time.<\/p>\n

Hilary Dodd<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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