We had a fantastic trip to The Flower Festival at Lytham Hall. Enjoyed by all!

A group of us wore  orange to promote the Soroptimist campaign to raise awareness and take action to end Violence Against Women. The UNiTE campaign has proclaimed the 25th of each month as “ORANGE DAY” As a bright and optimistic colour, Orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls The United Nations Secretary General’s UNiTE, Lunched in 2008 that  by 2030 there would be an End to Violence Against Women around the world.

Soroptimists enjoyed a delicious lunch at Cafe By The River at Read Garden Centre. We perused the plants for sale afterwards and purchased items to enhance our gardens this Autumn.  

  Great Harwood celebrated their Charter this year on Jubilee weekend with a parade  and a selection of stalls along the main street. Soroptimists took part in the parade and ran a Tombola stall raising funds for Nightsafe,  which provides support for young people in Blackburn and HARV, Accrington’s Domestic Abuse Team. Over 2,000 people came along and everyone enjoyed the community spirit of the town.  

SOROPTIMISTS OF RISHTON AND GREAT HARWOOD PLEDGES to reduce our Carbon Footprint          Eat less meat                                                            10        Eat locally and seasonally                                     10        Waste Less food                                                       11        Eat less dairy                                                             1        Buy less fast fashion                                               10        Be more energy efficient                                       11         Keep your lawn                                                       7        Buy goods made closer to home                           3       Buy an electric car                                                   0   Reduce car journeys                                                    10   Plant a tree                                                   

Anne has been a Soroptimist for 35 years and Lesley for 50 years, making a total of 85 years service. Wyn Our President, presented their certificates. Thank you to both Anne and Lesley.

Handmade blankets are useful for co ordinators to give to many organisations and make lovely gifts for babies, children and teenagers ‘in need of a hug’ We have knitted in excess of 50 this year! Wyn, our President with some of the blankets

Members have been busy knitting Teddies for children who have experienced trauma in their lives.   If you need a Teddy for a child please contact us and we will be happy to give you one.