Five members of Stockport & District Soroptimists have been working on a project at the Wellspring – a centre for for homeless and disadvantaged people in Stockport.  Over the last 12 months we have been involved with the Women’s Group teaching and developing knitting and craft based skills.  The Women’s Group meets one afternoon a week and our aims areprimarily to encourage, equip and enable the women to achieve short-term goals yet learn new life long skills. To this end one of the highlights of the year has been to take part in a tabletop sale at the local Community centre, where the women show-cased their knitted cushions and Christmas decorations.  

President Ingrid with youngest Soroptimister  

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!