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60’s/70’s evening

60’s/70’s evening

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A 60’s/70’s evening was held for members at Charlestown Church Hall on 19th January 2012. In keeping with the theme of the evening members enjoyed sausage, mash & beans alongside great music and games from the era. There was also a raffle on the night raising money for President Libby’s charity, Cornwall Air Ambulance. The group picture even made it into the paper: Soroptimists in St Austell turn back the clock  

Quiz Night

Quiz Night

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The winning team at the Quiz Night on the 4th August. Daphne set and asked the questions and £206.50  was raised on the night for the Air Ambulance plus £70 from the raffle.

July Fete & Dog Show

July Fete & Dog Show

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Despite the atrocious weather on Sunday afternoon, an incredible £894 was raised at the Dog show and Fete, held at Tregrehan. Our awnings almost took off in the wind and we all got soaked but everyone kept smiling. Lots of people arrived with their dogs, despite the weather, with Catherine Hannaford’s husband doing a great job on the microphone. A huge thank you to those who braved the elements and came to help.

July 2011 Business Meeting

July 2011 Business Meeting

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Two new members were warmly welcomed into the group; Jane Bridges & Maggie Hamilton, both pictured above receiving their badges from President Libby. For the Fete, on the 17th at Tregrehan, if anyone would still like to help they’d be welcome to, particularly anyone who can bring jam and scones as a contribution to the day. The possibility of some ‘guerilla gardening’ in August is still being discussed, details TBC nearer the time. Libby was off to Jersey for the Friendship weekend and but no doubt they’ll be more news on her return. The social cinema evening raised £100 for the charity and was well attended with Libby even serving refreshments part way through! There was a short period of discussion in smaller groups about what activities we could do to support the Purple Teardrop Campaign. Ailie will collate all the ideas an set up

June 2011 Business Meeting

June 2011 Business Meeting

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Penny Etherington gave a talk on how we – as SIGBI and our own club – can embrace longevity, encourage new members and the need to look to the future both on a club level and across SIGBI. She talked about exploring possible changes in club membership, attitudes to change within clubs and challenged us to see if there are ways that can we embrace new membership. 3 potential new members attended the meeting to observe. President Libby talked about how she completed the Bodmin Lions walk recently followed by a very successful plant sale which raised £669.  The Tregrehan Garden visit was attended by 22 visitors, with 30 going back to the house for supper. We have been invited to attend and support a play at the Keay Theatre on Weds 22nd, at 2pm, by the Lions who are supporting St Austell College with