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Pwllheli Food Bank

Pwllheli Food Bank

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Regrettably  this is still a  much needed resource an the area. Although members contribute regularly to the food  bank via the collecting points in local supermarkets, we make a special collection in the weeks before Christmas to give  Seasonal Fare  and treats   to the Bank so that  members of the public who are depending on this resource can have  something extra  at this time and their children can have a few goodies.

Friendship Evening

Friendship Evening

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. This year our Friendship Evening  had a seaside theme. Members and guests were invited to decorate  hats  in a seaside theme, and there were some wonderful creations. Members read seaside themed poetry before  we all tucked in to a fabulous buffet.    

Teenage Cancer Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust

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In May we held a very successful  Coffee Morning and Cake stall in Abersoch Village Hall  in aid of Teenage cancer Trust. Altogether   over £1000 pounds were raised for this charity which helps to support  young people from the age of 13-24 who are living with cancer. It is also setting up dedicated medical centres for these young people.

Women v Cancer Ride the Night

Women v Cancer Ride the Night

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Just to let you know I completed the ‘Women vs Cancer’ Ride the Night in London on May 28th 2016 !!! Six of us from the Llyn took part in the cycle ride, however I was the only Soroptimist. Riding in memory of Andrea Roberts, who I missed greatly. It took 6 trains, 2 taxis and a car ride to get to start of the race at Windsor Racecourse, so we had done a day travelling even before we started!!  Thank heavens we had hired bikes!! We arrived and I immediately bumped into our wonderful childminder of 26 years ago – amazing considering there were over 2,300 riders taking part not to mention all the friends and family members giving their support. We were given our bikes , registered and had something to eat- not very appetising, but I am fussy!!!   All I really wanted was a

Charity Cake Stall on Pwllheli Market

Charity Cake Stall on Pwllheli Market

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Remember all those skills you honed during last year’s  “Bake Off”? Put them to good use now and make some cakes for the stall on Wednesday 15th July. We are running a Cake stall in aid of Gwynedd and Ynys Môn Hospice at Home. For those who were unable to attend the talk on 18th June this is one of President Chris’s chosen charities for the year; it does amazing work in the community and is always in need of funds. The more money they have, the more they can offer to the  people in their care, not only by way of nursing but also in complimentary care to help make life more pleasant for their patients. Hopefully the weather will be kinder to us this year – last time we had a market stall the heavens opened!

Snap Cymru

Snap Cymru

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Presidents Edna and Louise gave a cheque for £1200  to Snap Cymru at the end of their year. This organisation helps the parents of children with disabilities throughout Wales. Due to the lack of funds this money cannot be used locally but has to go to the central fund, from where it will be distributed to the various localities as needed.

Riding for The Disabled

Riding for The Disabled

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Presidents Edna and Louise presented a cheque for £1200 to the local Riding for the Disabled Centre at Treborth. This centre does not charge the riders for their lessons and so relies heavily on donations. The children from Ysgol Pendalar use this facility and it is amazing to see the changes in confidence and communication skills that  the  riding sessions make.

Race for Life

Race for Life

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Once again some members of SISC took part in the Race for Life in Caernarfon to help raise money for Cancer Research. The weather was cold and windy (there were 42mph gusts in the Menai Straits!) but luckily the rain had stopped by the time the runners started the 5K. course. One member jogged the entire course and the others all walked briskly – if only to keep warm! The “runners”  raised over £1500 between them so congratulations!!

Change of Insignia Dinner

Change of Insignia Dinner

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President Chris with IPPs Edna and Louise in the grounds of Porth Tocyn Hotel where the  Change of Insignia Dinner was held. President Chris’s chosen charities for this year are the Alzheimer Society and Hospice at Home Gwynedd and Anglesey. There will be a “big Raffle” with tickets being sold throughout the year, and a Charity Lunch to raise funds for these causes. There will also be a Charity lecture as a fundraising event.       Hilary who won “Baker of the Year”                                               

Summer Singing for the Elderly

Summer Singing for the Elderly

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12 members of the club recently visited The Pines and Plas Madog  Homes for the Elderly in Criccieth and Porthmadog.  There they sang for the residents. The songs were from the war years and traditional English and Welsh airs. The Residents enjoyed the entertainment and some joined in with the singing. The staff say that they  talk about the singing for some weeks after the event. The members of SISC who sang  had had a couple of “practise” sessions prior to the afternoon, and they enjoyed the visit too! The “Choir” will sing for the Elderly again at Christmas time, when the carols and Christmas songs will again be sung in both Welsh and English