The members of SI Southern England turned out in force to support the Southampton Half Marathon and related events on 24th April.
Preparations had already begun the previous day, but nevertheless we got up at an impossibly early hour (for a Sunday!) in order to meet at 8am at Costa in Bargate. It was a VERY cold morning! Thank goodness for coffee!
Regional President Ruth’s planning was impeccable.
Then we were off to decorate the mile we had been assigned. We were lucky to be stationed along the High Street, close to coffee and loos!
We had lots of balloons, including some in the shape of our dynamic S.
Here come the runners!
Our banner is clearly in view but will the runners see it? Will they ask ‘Why are you a Soroptimist?’
All too soon, the races were over – but the stand stayed up till mid-afternoon!
It was all great fun – and, who knows, we might get some new members! We hope so!