The Club raised awareness of the 10th Anniversary of The International Day of Peace on Saturday 22nd September at the Eden Cafe, Members of the public were invited to write a message of Peace on a white paper Peace Dove and hang it on the tree. The Mayor John Keast and his wife wrote their messages, St Mewan Community Choir conducted by Alison Harvey sang beautifully. Donations were collected throughout the day for the International Red Cross and £66.50 was raised. There was also a photographic display of the clubs activities and we were able to talk to townspeople about what Soroptimists are and what we do.

Not the biggest aspidestra in the world but Auctinoneer Daphne coaxed a generous bid for it at the Harvest Auction at the Welcome Inn Par. A total of £370 was raised for the Roll out the Barrel appeal.  The barrel for transporting water elimnates the need for women in developing countries to carry heavy water containers on their heads. Our efforts ensured 13 barrels can be bought. Proceeds for WaterAid

The Soroptimist team collected, counted, noted down and weighed the debris on Charlestown beach.  13kg was collected, including several socks and a “disposable” nappy.

Seven club members travelled to Cirencester on 7/8/9 September to attend the Friendship Weekend hosted by SI Cirencester. The weekend included a reception on Friday evening at the Bingham Gallery, the Region Annual General Meeting on Saturday followed by a Conference.  The Speaker for the day was Professor Chris Gaskell, his subject The challenge of sustainability food supply and the role of women. The meetings were held in the wonderfully historic surrundings of the Royal Agricultural College. Members from all over the Region were present and many stayed on to join SI Cirencester in Dinner at the College. Federation President Maureen Maguire paid a flying visit, courtesy of a fast car, taking the evening off from a Federation Management Board meeting in London to join us. On Sunday morning the club organised a Town Walk. The photograph shows Region President Shirley in the Quad with those  women who had been

The club gave Sharon Sweet a contribution to her costs for her forthcoming trip to Cambodia. She will be working as a Dental Nurse with a team from Dentaid, working in clinics, schools and a prison. Sharon has to raise £2000 for her 19 day trip in November.

Postponed from July because of a waterlogged field, the Dog Show finally went ahead on Sunday 26th at Tregrehan. In the middle of a poor Bank Holiday for weather we were fortunate to have a few dry hours. Over 30 dogs and owners supported us entering in to the spirit of our ‘fun’ dog show  and £713 was raised for Cystic Fibrosis. Thanks to Radio Cornwall and Tiffany Truscott for the interview with President Libby and Ann Truscott on Friday and all our helpers and supporters.

Many thanks to President Libby and husband Alan for hosting a sunny summer’s evening  barbecue at their home. This has become a very popular event in the club programme and was well  attended.  A wonderful £480 was raised for the education of Sne a young AIDS orpan who lives in Makaputo South Africa. The club has comitted to funding her education.

Our beautiful Jubilee themed carriage of course won the cup for best dressed stall with Soroptimists dressed elegantly for the occasion. James Churchfield presented the cup and learnt what Soroptimists do.