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Talk by Hannah Russell at June Monthly Meeting<\/h3>\n

SI Richmond and Dales held their June monthly meeting on 16th June.\u00a0 We were treated to a fascinating talk by local children’s author Hannah Russell<\/a>.\u00a0 Hannah told us how her career began and \"Yorkshire<\/a>grew.\u00a0 She started writing at the age of 18 after a riding accident caused a spinal injury, forcing her to stop horse-riding and give up her ambitions to be a riding instructor.\u00a0 At about the same time, she acquired Little Alf, a Shetland pony who suffers from dwarfism, so is only 28″ at the shoulder.\u00a0 \u00a0He had been rejected by his fellow Shetlands, and needed a lot of care and attention.\u00a0 She started reading to him, and telling him stories – which became her first books.\u00a0 Alf\u00a0 makes up in character what he lacks in size, so she has plenty of material.<\/p>\n

Her books are published in the UK and overseas, and she has received a number of awards.\u00a0 Not content with this, she has also launched two ethical clothing on-line shops – one supporting a rhino aid charity.\u00a0 Before the pandemic, she ran a shop selling her books and merchandise, and then another one for interior design.\u00a0 She has now given these up to concentrate on her writing, giving talks and her on-line businesses.\u00a0 And she is still only 26! She greatly impressed us with her enthusiasm, energy, fearlessness and positivism.\u00a0 \u00a0What a role model!<\/p>\n

New Members welcomed by SI Yorkshire President<\/h3>\n

Two new members to our club, Lynn Clarkson and Fiona Woods, were formally introduced at the meeting, and presented with their badges and membership certificates.\u00a0 These were presented by \"President<\/a>our other honoured guest, the SI Yorkshire<\/a> President, Lindsey Green.\u00a0 Lindsey was able to give us an update on the upcoming Regional Conference Meeting, which is to be held at Askham Grange Prison, near York.\u00a0 The Region has developed ties of support with the rehabilitation team at the prison, and the inmates are always pleased to welcome us as visitors.\u00a0 They produce a very good lunch!<\/p>\n

Lindsey also spoke about the launch of the UK Programme Action Council campaign to Orange the World. On the 25th of each month we are invited to wear orange and\/or a special badge to highlight issues about violence against women. A different theme will be the focus each month, e.g. domestic abuse, elder abuse, stalking.<\/p>\n

She also reminded us that there is still room for day visitors to the Regional President’s Weekend at the Jonas Centre,<\/a> in Wensleydale, and invited members to come and join in the varied programme of activities.<\/p>\n

Update on funds disbursement<\/h3>\n

Past President Sue Young updated us on the donations made from the Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson event.\u00a0 In addition to the \u00a375 for a bistro outdoor table and chairs for Garget-Walker House<\/a>, \u00a3100 has been given to Richmond & Catterick Riding for the Disabled<\/a> to fund a children’s pony trek at Masham.\u00a0 Marrick Priory Outdoor Centre<\/a> has suggested a number of things we could donate to them – from helmets and buoyancy aids for kayaking to a bench (with plaque) or trees.\u00a0 These are being evaluated.\u00a0 Sue was also able to confirm that \u00a3200 of trees will be planted on our behalf by the Richmondshire Landscape Trust<\/a> this autumn, as part of the SI Centenary Tree Planting.<\/p>\n

Toilet Twinning completed\"Richmond<\/a><\/h3>\n

Project Leader Jenny Cathcart confirmed that she has received the certificate marking the completion of the Richmond Toilet Twinned Town campaign.\u00a0 She will organise a handover at the Richmond Library to CRACCL<\/a> representatives, who have agreed to display it for us.<\/p>\n

Upcoming activities<\/h3>\n

Plans are in hand for two upcoming events.\u00a0 We are running a Coffee Morning at the Town Hall on 23rd July, for which a volunteer sheet was circulated.\u00a0 Donations for tombola, bric-a-brac & books stall and raffle prizes were requested, to be brought to the July meeting.<\/p>\n

We are also running and raffle and simple refreshments to raise funds for our work at a new venture – a Tea Dance at the Town Hall<\/a> on 24th July being run by Adrian Bramley, the father of one of our former Sharing Our Skills students.\u00a0 Sue Eastham is leading a group for this, and a sign-up form for volunteers was circulated.<\/p>\n

We have also been invited by Colburn Community Trust to contribute unwanted children’s books to them.\u00a0 It is hoped to be able to give books out to children who do not have books at home, or access to the library. CRACCL is donating withdrawn books from it’s stock too.<\/p>\n

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