A wonderful game last night even though we lost it was very close with three of our team winning their ends. We definitely are improving. After the match we had a Hot Pot supper to celebrate one of our Soroptimister’s 80th birthday. A good evening was had by all.
Members of SI Stockport have been busy knitting and crocheting poppies to sell. All proceeds go the British Legion.
Congratulations to SI Ramsbottom. They beat the Eggheads!
Travelling back from a friendship weekend with our link club in Guernsey, members of SI Stockport, plus sundry husbands, were amazed to see two of the BBC Eggheads quiz team in the airport. While waiting with Myra for her wheelchair assistance, Pat and ‘Tremendous Knowledge’ Dave posed for a photo opportunity. Instantly, they remembered that a team from our region had taken part in the current series, yet to be televised. Not only did they remember the occasion, but also the individual members of the SI Ramsbottom team ….. I wonder why? However, they were tight lipped about the outcome, so watch this space!
On Monday 23rd June our long standing member and friend Doris was presented with her certificate for 40 years service to Soroptimism. Pictured are President Ruth and members Wendy, Myra and Pat. Doris is no longer able to attend meetings of the club but keeps in touch through her many friends and we are delighted her achievement has been honoured in this way. Well done Doris!
SI Stockport’s annual plant sale was a great success once again, raising over £600 for our charities. President Ruth, Past President Sue and PAC chair Debbie are shown with Regional PAC chair Margaret Molyneux. The weather was glorious, the plants outstanding, the company congenial and the cakes (kindly donated by Park Cakes) were delicious. Once again the scouts lent us their large gazebo/small marquee and this year it was a refuge from sunburn instead of rain. Thanks to all who helped with serving teas, selling plants, overseeing the Tombola etc, and also to all those who came along and bought the plants.
President Jenny presenting Julie Dove of the Royal British Legion with our cheque for over £700. The money was raised from the sale of knitted and crocheted poppies made by members and friends. Julie said it was the largest amount she had seen raised by one small organisation like our own.
Several members attended the Federation Conference in Gateshead. Excellent speakers and time for fun too. On the Friday morning conference delegates attended the “See Red for Endometriosis” event which drew significant media attention.
SIStockport celebrated 75 years with our annual Charter Dinner. President Jenny, Regional President Liz and guests including the Mayor and Mayoress of Stockport and members from other clubs, including our Guernsey friendship link club, were entertained with a delicious dinner and “Midnight Blues” jazz from one of our members, Debbie and her partner and friends. The beautiful flower arrangements were done by Bridget, friend and relation of much missed late member, Joy Pilkington, in Joy’s memory. A lovely evening.
On Saturday 7th September SI Stockport held a fashion sale and Afternoon Tea event at Cheadle Golf Club. Everyone enjoyed trying on the clothes and coveting the jewellery and accessories and then there was cake as well! We raised over £280 for Whizz Kidz. Well done everyone!
