Members of St Austell joined with women from all over the County for a Candle Lit Vigil outside Truro Cathedral on Thursday 14th February. It was a time to gather, pause, reflect and unite with others across the world to End Violence Against Women and Girls. The event was organised by WRSAC Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre www.wrsac.org www.onebillionrising.org In the photo Carolyn,Wendy,Fiona, Ann & Mary.  

Never one to miss an opportunity President Libby presented Federation President Pat Black with one of our tea towels at the Region meeting in Taunton on Saturday 9th February. Club President Carole joined the photo opportunity. Pat was there to speak to the members of the Region on – Building the Future of SIGBI – The Way Foreward.

Kay Turner is pictured receiving her Vice President badge from Region President Caroline Chugg at the Region meeting in Taunton on Sat 9th February.

Club members began the year by dressing up and enjoying themselves, having a go at line dancing.

St Austell Soroptimists extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who has supported or taken part in our charity events throughout 2012 and for visiting this website. Christmas is a special time to remember others and give thanks to the support that we have received helping make a difference to the lives of women & girls. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy healthy New Year. The photo was taken in a beautifully decorated St Blazey at our Christmas party.  

Beatrice Dyer of the Phoenix appeal received a cheque for £520 from Barbara Trenerry and Carole Gardner. They had held a weekly tombola stall at Charlestown Church Hall every Wednesday from June to September. Club members had donated the items on the stall. Beatrice spoke about the work of the trust not only in Phoemix ward at Treliske but in hospitals in Camborne, Bodmin and in the community. She gave examples of what the money could be spent on from items of equipment to an educational DVD that can be used to inform patients who have suffered a stroke and their family of the help available and the road to recovery.

A group of members got together at President Libby’s home to make decorated panels. Club member Heather is taking these to our Friendship Club in New Zealand SI N Canterbury next month where they will be sewn together to make cushions for children with heart problems. In the spring Heather will bring back panels from New Zealand and members of St Austell will sew them together and donate these cushions to the children in Precious Harbour.

Region President Caroline Chugg with Club President Libby at our Annual Luncheon at the Hotel Bristol Newquay on Sunday 18th November. The SIGBI Diamond Education Grant that gives funding to women undertaking studies to improve their opportunities in the workplace was the recpient of the raffle. The first prize won by club member Angela was a basket of Faitrade Produce.