Father Christmas recently gained an extra Soroptimist helper. Victoria Smerdon (Immediate Past President, South Lancashire Region) donned her reindeer ‘onesie’ to join members of SI Crosby for the annual Santa float street collection.
Victoria – a member of SI Widnes – said, “I’ve always wanted to help with a Christmas event like this. Plus, our Regional President, Margaret Baker, has urged us this year to ‘get out of our clubs’. So I though this would be an ideal opportunity to tick both boxes.
“It was a cold, wet night, but my reindeer outfit was reasonably draught-proof. I had my Soroptimist umbrella, too – and SI Crosby’s yellow tabard was a bonus.
“I enjoyed calling at local residents’ doors, seeing the delight on children’s faces as they spotted Santa on his sleigh, and feeling my collecting tin get heavier as the evening progressed.”
Pam McKee (President, SI Crosby) added, “We were delighted to welcome Victoria in her reindeer guise. Her costume certainly attracted plenty of attention, and the children loved it.
“With Victoria’s help our collection totalled over £400 and will, as usual, go to local charities that our club supports.”