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CLUB NEWS LETTER MAY 2019<\/span><\/h1>\n

Programme Action Update<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>It’s difficult to believe how frequently these reports are requested and thus how quickly the time is passing.\u00a0 I guess it’s because we are so busy.\u00a0 Preparations for the Fashion Show on 18th September are well under way.\u00a0 The organisers and the venue are booked.\u00a0 Posters, flyers and tickets will hopefully be available at our next Club meeting.\u00a0 I will have a list of volunteering requests – models and help with refreshments will be needed on the night, and of course selling tickets in advance.\u00a0 We plan to have a cake stall so you might want to contribute to that.\u00a0 There will be an opportunity to donate raffle prizes.\u00a0 More of all of this at our next meeting\/s.<\/span><\/h3>\n

We have again delivered welcome packs to 2 of the Women’s Refuges.\u00a0 Thank you for all of your contributions.\u00a0 We are in talks with SI Lincoln about the possibility of similar help with the Newark Women’s Refuge, but this is in the early stages.\u00a0 We have also had a request for donations to Safe Haven Accommodation but again no decisions have yet been taken.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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We have started (thank you to Sue W) delivering sanitary wear to Emmanuel House where they now support women as well as men.\u00a0 They have asked for deliveries every 3 months and thank you to those of you who have already volunteered to be on the rota.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Hilary from We R Here will bring us up to date with their work at our Club meeting on 15th July.\u00a0 At the same meeting, we will have an accessories sale – funds to We R Here – so do \"\"<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

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please start sorting out your once-loved and gently-used scarves, jewelry and bags.\u00a0 Can I give a plug here about We R Here’s Open Day on 21st June – I sent the flyer around a few days ago.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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We are still waiting to hear from the Women’s Centre about how we can help with the projects there.\u00a0 Some of you already have indicated your wish to support this and I hope to have more news soon.\u00a0 The same is true for following up our previous work with the Stop Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery campaigns.\u00a0 More soon I hope.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\"\"<\/a>I think you will all agree that Micha’s talk to us about her own struggles with mental illness and PTSD was really inspiring, and I am sure there will be opportunities for follow-up on mental health issues.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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So, there is plenty of opportunity to become involved with continuing and future projects and I look forward to our working together within the PA programme.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Barbara<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Many thanks to Mary, Sue, and the Mystery woman (Maureen of course!) who braved the June weather (including hailstones!) to tidy up and plant the garden at WeRHere.\u00a0 They certainly d\"\"<\/a>eserve\u00a0 medals!<\/span><\/h3>\n

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CLUB NEWS LETTER APRIL 2019<\/span><\/h1>\n

Programme Action Update \u00a0April 2019<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Just when we thought Spring had arrived and we could enjoy working in our gardens, there’s another cold blast to put a stop to those plans.\u00a0 However, there are a number of plans for Programme Action work which we can all get involved in.<\/span><\/h3>\n

First, a few of us met to plan the Accessories Sale and also the Fashion Show.\u00a0 The Accessories Sale will be held at the Club meeting on 15th July, raising funds for We R Here and, appropriately on the same evening, we also have an update from Hilary on the work of We R Here.\u00a0 So, please start collecting your once-loved jewellery, scarves and handbags so that others can enjoy buying them.<\/span><\/h3>\n

We have booked the hall and the organisers for our Fashion Show on the evening of Wednesday 18th September<\/strong>.\u00a0 Please note this date in your diary.\u00a0 Thank you to the small group who have already begun planning – there will soon be opportunity for all to join in this project.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Following Frances’ visit to Sharewear, I have also taken bedding which was more than was needed by the Refuges, and (wearing a different hat) have collected men’s wear, which I am not expecting us to collect at Club.\u00a0 However, they are also looking for ‘prom frocks’ which some of you may have tucked away in your wardrobes.\u00a0 There’s a photo of Frances and one of me on Sharewear’s website.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Through Sue M’s link on Facebook, we have made contact with Emmanuel House who are now working with women as well as men.\u00a0 They would like sanitary wear and I am hopeful that we can respond.\u00a0 The donations need to go to Goose Gate in Hockley and I would be grateful for your help in getting it there.\u00a0 Please think about whether you could help.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Three of us recently had a meeting with Helen Voce and her colleague at the Women’s Centre.\u00a0 It was a fairly fruitful meeting in working through a list of ideas for ways in which we might work together, for example literacy classes, budgeting and planning menus and meals, and craft groups.\u00a0 Perhaps we can discuss these and other suggestions at our next Club meeting so that, if you feel you can help with any of those, or indeed have any other suggestions for supporting the women at the Centre, we can begin to plan.<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Women’s Centre are also appealing for cutlery (does not need to be brand new) so if you have an excess of cutlery, perhaps we could begin a collection at our next Club meeting.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Thank you for your continuing support for PA work – it is, after all, what we are about.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Barbara<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Members News<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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A plethora (is that the correct word?) of Certificates were handed out at one meeting.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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New members Certificates presented to:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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New members<\/strong> Sue, Daphne, Ros, Mary, and Lisa<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Long Service Certificates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wendy 35 years<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Linda 55 years<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Helen received a 30 year Certificate.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Congratulations to all Long Service Members and thank you for all the hours of service you have given<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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CLUB NEWS LETTER MARCH 2019<\/span><\/h1>\n

Programme Action Update \u00a0March 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Donations: <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n