Club members were given a presentation about the activities of the new facility at Wexham Park Hospital dealing with strokes at the May business meeting.  The Unit is to be the charity supported by President Pamela this year and it was impressive to hear about the work undertaken at the unit.  Members were urged to remember that the first four hours following a stroke are vital in terms of having a good chance of a successful outcome for the patient.  Members were shown how to recognise the key symptoms of a stroke and told to summon medical help immediately. It was interesting to hear about the needs of the unit which particularly relate to providing more facilities for families and friends in the Day Room and Garden.  Members were able to see that funds raised for this charity will be very well used. President Pamela

President Pamela and the Membership Committee were delighted to welcome their newest member to the club on 30th April when there was an opportunity to tell her about the history of the Soroptimist movement and the formation of the Slough Club in 1961.  The background of programme action and the work undertaken locally by the club was also explained whilst enjoying a glass of wine and nibbles.

President Pamela welcomed club members to her home to celebrate St George’s Day with a cup of tea (or coffee) and a beautiful cake.  Members had a chance to chat about plans for the next few months whilst enjoying a selection of home made cakes.  

President Angela chose the idyllic setting of Queen’s Eyot for her Charter Lunch this year and 69 members and guests enjoyed a beautiful venue and a delicious three course meal.  Unfortunately the weather did not play ball and it was a very windy crossing from the river bank to the island which gave the crew a few worrying moments and the movement of the marquee made an interesting accompaniment to the speeches too.  However the whole occasion was quite delightful and enjoyable.  David Oldcorn proposed the toast to Soroptimist International to which past Regional President Penny Dmoch responded.  President Elect Pamela proposed a toast to the Guests and the Keynote Speakers told the audience about he Kori Project which they had undertaken in Sierra Leone which now encompasses a library and micro credit loans to more than 500 women. President Angela presented a cheque for

March has been busy with a Walk on International Women’s Day on 8th March as well as the usual monthly meeting on 18th March and preparations for the Annual Charter Lunch on 29th March. Two new members were introduced at the Business Meeting and this was followed by an inspiring talk about the Rivertime Boat Trust www.rivertimeboattrust.org.uk. The Trust was formed to provide, operate and maintain a specially constructed boat for disabled and disadvantaged children and adults.  The talk covered the lengthy process of raising funding and ultimately building a suitable vessel and the pleasure it is now giving to its passengers.  An amazing vision. Members are also busy organising visits to two Friendship Link clubs:  Amsterdam Amstel in April and Vilnius Old Town in August. .

/SI Slough Windsor & Maidenhead will have a stand at the Retirement Fair being held at Ascot Racecourse this year on 20th August.  We would love to meet old friends and prospective new members at the event so do come along and see us! Full details of the event can be found at http://www.ascotretirementfair.com