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Special Mayor’s Award for Lea and the Contact Centre

Special Mayor’s Award for Lea and the Contact Centre

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When Lea Jaycock attended the recent Slough Council for Voluntary Service event she got a surprise.  The outgoing Mayor of Slough presented her with a special plaque celebrating her achievement in setting up and managing the Slough Contact Centre.  Lea was delighted to receive this award but pointed out that she felt that all the volunteers who gave up their Saturday afternoons to run this centre deserved the award too.

10th Anniversary Celebration of Working Together

10th Anniversary Celebration of Working Together

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Even the sun came out on Sunday 18th April when the Working Together Group celebrated ten years of helping senior citizens in Windsor and Slough to get together and enjoy themselves.  On this occasion there was a special coach trip around Windsor Great Park viewing all the monuments and gardens followed by a delicious lunch at the York Club.  This was followed by an hour of songs from the musicals provided by James Church and three singers.  Then it was time to draw the raffle and choose from a variety of cakes provided by the Soroptimists.  After a very full day, everyone was taken back to their homes after a most enjoyable day out. The working together group comprises Windsor Rotary, Windsor St George Rotary, Windsor Lions, Windsor Age Concern, Windsor Inner Wheel, and of course SI Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead. The photographs show (left)

President’s Lunch held on island in the Thames

President’s Lunch held on island in the Thames

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President Judy was able to enjoy one of the final events of her year as president in the idyllic surroundings of Queen’s Eyot – a delightful island in the Thames near Bray.  60 guests enjoyed the sunshine on the lawns of the island admiring the late flowering daffodils prior to sitting down to the delicious three course lunch.  Everyone had to be ferried across to the landing stage which made for a very special occasion. Regional President Julie Blackwell replied to the toast to Soroptimist International which was proposed by Julia White who is the Visitor Manager for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.  Amanda Bryett responded to the toast to the Guests.  She gave a fascinating talk about the forthcoming Olympics with interesting insights into the two previous Olympics held in London in 1908 and 1948.  Following the raffle the guests all dispersed

Fairtrade sell out!

Fairtrade sell out!

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Club members Estlyn Davies and Jackie Paling set up stall at Windsor Parish Church to sell Fair Trade items on Saturday 6th March.  They were so successful that most of the goodies had been sold by the time this picture was taken!!

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2010

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2010

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At least 50 women from Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead met on Sunday to celebrate International Women’s Day, at the Spencer Denney Centre in Windsor at an event organised by Soroptimist International of Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead. Club President Judy Nixon welcomed members from local Women’s Institutes, Inner Wheels, Townswomen’s Guilds and the Red Hat Society, who were given a presentation by Becky Spinner, Training Manager from East Berkshire Women’s Aid. Becky spoke about domestic violence and the work of Women’s Refuges. Afterwards, everyone joined for delicious refreshments and to do a spot of networking. Attendees also donated clothing, cleaning materials and cash for the Refuges. Organiser Jackie Paling says “The event was very successful and we are definitely considering holding a similar event next year.”

Celebration for Phyllis

Celebration for Phyllis

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An extra special tea party was held for Phyllis recently when she celebrated her 80th birthday.  Phyllis was a member of the Morpeth Club before moving south when she was seconded to the Home Office.  She joined our club over 25 years ago and has been a very hard working member ever since.  Over 20 members got together for a special tea party with a wonderful cake made by Jackie Paling which depicted Phyllis’ working life in the Police Force.  The afternoon ended with a toast to Phyllis and the ceremonial cutting of the cake.

Busy weekend for President Judy

Busy weekend for President Judy

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President Judy had a very busy Soroptimist weekend as on Saturday she attended the London Chilterns Regional Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting in London with two other members and then spent Sunday with SI Aylesbury.  Three members from SI Slough Windsor and Maidenhead travelled to north Bucks to attend the delightful Charter lunch at Claydon which is a National Trust property previously owned by the Varney family.  Lunch was followed by a tour of the main rooms of the property which has strong links to Florence Nightingale.

Members visit local MP at House of Commons

Members visit local MP at House of Commons

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On Tuesday 13th October 17 members of the club enjoyed an extensive tour of the Houses of Parliament and were also able to meet up with Fiona McTaggart, the MP for Slough.  The issue of trafficking was discussed and Ms McTaggart talked about the work that is being undertaken around this difficult issue.  Members were pleased to hear that this is being treated very seriously and has high priority.  Later members visited the Jewel House to complete a splendid visit which encompassed history and current affairs.