Seven members of Stockport club travelled to Guernsey to join the Guernsey club members and the island’s Deputy Bailiff, Richard Collas, on March 2nd, in planting a tree to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the evacuation of women and children from Guernsey to Stockport just

The Club held the 72nd Annual Dinner at the Alma Lodge Hotel in Stockport on 2nd October. The Mayor, Councillor Hazel Lees, and her husband attended as did Regional President Srya Kulupani. The toast to the Borough was given by Past President Joy Pilkington who mentioned forthcoming

The club hosted a very successful craft fair at Woodley Civic Centre on October 9th. The hall was filled with local craftspeople and a few stalls run by club members. A steady stream of buyers passed through and well over £400 was raised for our

Sue Wynroe held her annual lunch to raise funds for club charities and the Robin Baker orphanage in particular. The theme was all things American in honour of their Independence Day and several guests dressed accordingly. The event raised well over £450.

The club held its annual plant sale on May 22nd at a a member’s home. This has raised well over £600 for our charities this year.

The Club’s summer outing on 12th June was to Rylands Library in Manchester. Members were treated to a fascinating illustrated talk about the history of this magnificent building by Ann Beswick, a “Blue Badge” guide. We then had plenty of time to wander around among the

Stockport Club in partnership with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council obtained funding from the Lottery for a celebration of International Womens Day on Monday March 8th. The theme of the day was “Women Working for Community Cohesion” and women from diverse ethnic groups enjoyed an early evening

Members enjoy meeting every year during the August break. This year lunch was enjoyed in the rustic setting of the Coffee Tavern at Pott Shrigley with really good food.

We have now seen the end of all our hard work and the beginning of a new phase when the Sanctuary Room at Stockport Police Station was opened by the Head of Greater Manchester Police Peter Fahy. Members of Stockport Soroptimist wanted a really special project