Good Morning Soroptimist Sisters. Last night, if all had been 'normal', we should have been in Belfast, where I would have handed over the Presidential Chain to Christine Lumsdon in the Change of Insignia ceremony. I am sad for Christine that she has not had that pleasure and could not be applauded by our SINE members who would have attended. As you will be aware, she has generously allowed me to share the Presidency with her until March 2021; so we are now Joint Presidents.  She sends you the following: Greetings to all our Northern England Sisters - thank you for all your messages and support in these changing times. For the first time, we have a a Joint Regional Presidency between Joyce and myself for the next few months until March 2021. I hope that you will continue to send your news, photographs and messages

Good Morning Sister Soroptimists, It is hard to deny that the news this week has been grim, as our fight against this dreadful virus falters and restrictions, which had given us some freedoms, are strengthened again. Just as we were getting used to doing some pleasurable activities like coffee and meals with friends, meeting up with families indoors or even resuming face to face club activities, they have to cease. Much of our lives will be changed again as we enter a new three tier system of Covid-19 restrictions .I send my good wishes to you all, knowing how hard it will be for some of you and I hope that the news I am sharing  today, will bring you some cheer. It is always good to follow up on a story reported previously and my first photograph shows the presentation made by SI Penrith members

Good Morning Soroptimist Sisters   Following on from last week's message when I listed the various named 'days', I realised that I had missed the International Day of Peace, observed around the world every year on 21 September and, for our Soroptimist Sisters of SI  Penrith, this year was no exception. Due to the current restrictions, it was decided to keep the celebration simple and six members met in the Coronation Garden, Penrith, beside the rose trees which were planted in the garden, [along with commemorative plaque] by Penrith Soroptimists to celebrate Peace Day in 2014.  They gained publicity for this in their local press and also gave contact details for the Club. Other days which have been celebrated this past week include UK Modern Slavery Day and Global Mental Health Day and today is International Day of the Girl Child. Forgive me if I