2024 Events, 2023 Events 18/11/25 Temple Spa Evening. Thanks to Judith and Louise from Temple Spa for such a fun evening A raffle raised £76.60 for Mums in Need.  21/10/25 Drystone Walling The evening combined a fascinating talk, by Emma Yates, a professional Drystone Waller with a buffet supper as a test alternative to our habitual two course meal. 13/10/25 Winn Gardens Food Bank Chris organised a successful even, sponsored by George of Hillsborough which raised £390.50 to support Winn Gardens Food Bank. 16/09/25 Club Social -Maori Culture by Chris Chris gave a fascinating talk describing Maori culture and customs which was illustrated by pictures from their 2023 trip to the Northlands of New Zealand. 12/08/25 Summer Social Outing - Cream Tea  Several members gathered at The George  Hathersage where they enjoyed a lavish cream tea.  17/07/25 Hilary's Strawberry and Cream Tea A truly enjoyable

2024 Meetings, 2023 Meetings The monthly meeting covers all aspects of managing the club and it's activities. After a summary of the past month's activities each committee member or group leader reports on the progress and plans for their individual area. The meeting also acts as a venue for updates from our supported charities, club occasions e.g. presentation of awards to winners of the children's poster competition, talks by members, welcome of new members etc. 29/11/25 RCM Wetherby. Daphne, Sue and Wendy enjoyed a pre-lunch drink when attending the RCM  held at The Bridge  Wetherby. 03/11/25 Winn Gardens's facilities. Joel's talk enlivened the evening due to his dedication and energy He listed the activities and support groups available at Winn Gardens and plans to further expand the activities. He accepted a formal presentation of £500 donation. 07/07/25 Club meeting, presentation of Cheque to MINs. Heather,

25/04/25 Spring Fayre at Broomhall Centre. The KES/Share Our Skills girls efficiently organised all stages our Spring Fayre. Stalls displayed an attractive selection (books, children's clothes, jewellery, make up and toys) together with a gift tree, face painting, crochet, and children's colouring. The popular Coffee and Cake counter offered a tempting selection of goodies with our 'barista' serving specialist coffees to order. At the end of the Fayre the girls cheerfully cleared up - even mopping the kitchen floor.  Thanks to all those who provided goods, goodies; especially home baking; and worked to make the event a success. £295 raised for Mums in Need ---------- Pictures to Follow ---------- 24/04/25 Orange Café at Tesco Our members were delighted to be joined by Julia Allen - Tesco community champion. 29/03/25 97th Charter Lunch at Tapton  A memorable occasion thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended whether speakers,

Our first Orange the World event took place on July 25th at Waitrose café. A global campaign supported by the UN Orange the World seeks to eliminate violence against women. Orange day, November 25th, the first day of the annual 16 days of activism against gender based violence, is designated as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The 16 days end on December 10th, Human Rights Day Please wear or display something Orange on November 25th to demonstrate support. 25/11/25 Orange Café:  Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. November's Orange Cafe at Tesco (Abbeydale Road) had special meaning as it was the first day of the 16 day Action against Gender Violence 25/07/25 Orange Cafe at Tesco. We continue to hold an Orange Cafe on or about the 25th of most months.  Thanks to Tesco; Abbeydale Road; who generously us space in their

11/07/25 Culture day at King Edwards School. Heather; Mums in Need Chair of Trustees;  joined President Daphne and Sue at King Edward's School raising an additional £165.00 for Mums in Need. 02/07/25 Final formal meeting with KES team. At the last formal meeting with some of our year 12 KES girls - what a team! 17/06/25 Social Evening, Toni Garnett's Story. Wendy read Toni Garnett's emotive story of suffering childhood grooming and rape as, due to illness, Toni herself could not be present. Thanks to Wendy for organising such a thought-provoking talk. Yorkshire members Pat, Avis and Judith were welcome additions to the company. 23/05/25 Follow up sale at KES £146.42 Raised for Mums in Need Our Share Our Skills girls a held successful  'Bun Sale' in the Arts department at King Edward's School. The food offerings were augmented by a gift tree also toiletries,

15/08/24 Si Yorkshire President at Winn Gardens SI Yorkshire President Susie visited Winn Gardens Food Bank where she met not only met staff and residents but also helped sort donations. 23/11/23 Post Conference Party Post Conference Party to welcome Yorkshire President Susie Hilary and Daphne enjoyed the Post Conference Party that welcomed Susie, Yorkshire's President and also celebrated Thelma's birthday. 15/10/23 @ Halifax's Charter Lunch Party Seven of our members joined SI Halifax and District at their 90th Charter Lunch held in the grand Masonic Hall. 30/09/23 @ Hallamshire's Charter Lunch Members enjoyed SI Hallamshire's Charter lunch at Tapton. 09/09/23 Boat trip on Chesterfield canal Everyone enjoyed the boat trip on Chesterfield canal which raised £138 for Mums in Need. The weather was fine; comments ranged through interesting, fun, relaxing and informative. Thanks to President Sue for organising it and her husband who captained the