Fantastic News Thank you to SIGBI – #Soroptimist Runcorn Frodsham & District members are thrilled to win this award with our project: “100 Mastectomy Cushions for 100 years Celebrating Soroptimist Centenary 1921/2021” The club challenged itself to make 100 mastectomy cushions to celebrate 100 years. The project has been running for 8 years and involves every member of our club. The cushions are donated to Halton Hospital Runcorn and the Countess of Chester Hospitals, Chester. Please read more

“Patches of Peace” for Soroptimists San Fernando This year SI San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago, celebrates their 60th anniversary of charter. The theme for the year is 'Celebrating the Past; Pursuing a Peaceful Future for Women and Girls'. Soroptimists Runcorn Frodsham & District join them in celebrating this milestone by contributing our commemorative "Patch of Peace' created by Pat Mercer for their Patchwork Sheet which will be made of patches of fabric from clubs around the Federation.

Autumn Walk Thank you Lesley Corfield for organising a very pleasant walk around Delamere lake. We started in in lovely Autumn sunshine and ended with a thundery sharp shower. A lovely lazy lunch at Delamere Station Café rounded off our walk and made up for getting wet. Great to spend time catching up with each other and enjoying the fresh air and emerging Autumn colours #Soroptimist #friendship #environment

Chatsworth House - Christmas Markets Club Members join members of Region clubs for a fabulous day out at the Christmas Markets at Chatsworth House. Chatsworth is home to the Devonshire family, and has been passed down through 16 generations. The 1,000-acre park on the banks of the River Derwent was chiefly designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown in the 1760s. The elegant interior is decked out for Christmas, with the Christmas Markets outside ready to explore. Please view th gallery of photos below - thanks to Larraine for sending memories of this special day out. Thank you Chatsworth for a wonderful day, and thank you Region President Susan Haywood  for organising the event

International Eisteddfod 2022 – Thursday 7th July until Sunday 10th July Each year Soroptimists from Clubs throughout the Region enjoy running the Friendship and Information Centre at the prestigious Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. This year is the 75th Anniversary of the Eisteddfod which dates back to 1947, when the first event was held in this little Welsh town.  The concept was the promotion of peace following the second World War.  Today musicians and dancers come to Llangollen from all over the world to participate in the various competitions.   The Region sponsors a Young peoples Choir each year, this year – The Choir of E.Mikeladze Central Music School’ from Georgia.  We were all absolutely delighted when “Our Choir” came third, they were wonderful and received a fabulous adjudication”. Runcorn/Frodsham members at the Soroptimist Tent Four members from the club manned the tent on DAY 2. Report written by

Afternoon Tea at the Bluebell Cafe Soroptimist members of Runcorn/Frodsham club decided for their summer outing to have Afternoon Tea at  ‘The Bluebell Café’, Barrowmore. Barrowmore is set within 84 acres of parklands and offers Parkland Walks to appreciate and enjoy This unique licensed cafe was established in 2013 as part of the Barrowmore Limited charity who support vulnerable adults. They believe in homemade food cooked fresh from quality ingredients locally sourced where possible and picked from their vegetable garden, whilst delivering a lovely experience in a wonderful setting. Members enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea, great company and beautiful surroundings. Thanks to Pat Mercer for organising the event.

Fairtrade and Local Produce – From Farm to Table The first event in our new club year 2022/23 was our Fairtrade picnic at the Arts Centre in Castle Park, Frodsham. This was a super event enjoyed by all who attended. We were really pleased to welcome Region Vice President and PA Officer Gillie O’Rourke to our club. All members were asked to bring a ‘Picnic Tea’ which included Fairtrade and local produce, and many interesting items were used – Fairtrade quinoa, almonds and dried fruit along with much loved favourite bananas and chocolate. Last year we had worked on a project to improve Food Supply Chains, ensuring they were free from exploitation and trafficking – our findings encouraged us to buy Fairtrade and locally grown products. We produced a Calendar of Local and Seasonal Produce – Cheshire local produce is bountiful at the moment and we enjoyed

We had a lovely relaxed lunch to day celebrating our 74th Charter with family and friends. Huge thanks to members Karen Webb and Sandra Jones for organising the event for us.

Breaking the Bias International Women’s Day 8 March 2022  the theme was #BreakTheBias #IWD2022 A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

Unlock Runcorn Members of Soroptimist Runcorn Frodsham had a great time thanks to Unlock Runcorn Supporters for the excellent talk and guided tour. Unlock Runcorn's aim is to restore and manage a fully operational link along the canal route of the"Old Line" between the Bridgewater and the Manchester Ship Canal. Using a unique combination of modern and traditional technology the link will create a 600 metre visitor attraction in the heart of Runcorn Tow.