New Start Bags
Julie and Joyce met with Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey.We have received a grant of £3900 towards the cost of putting together emergency ‘grab bags’ for victims of trafficking and modern slavery.
Sixteen days of action against domestic violence
November 24th marked the start of 16 days of action against domestic violence. Stockton Town Hall has been lit up with orange. Our member, Val, has kindly made orange roses for members to wear during this period.
Food Bank November
Sue and Liz delivered two trolleys full of non perishable food items, toiletries and cleaning products to the Billingham and Stockton Food Bank.
Grow Baby November
Sue and Liz visited Teesside Vineyard church to drop off items for Grow Baby baby bank. Items included nappies, wipes, toys, a push chair and a stair gate.
November Meeting
Liz Wood introduced Ann Greenhalgh as a new member. She then welcomed Suzanne Fletcher who gave us a very interesting talk about a gentleman called Brass Crosby. Brass Crosby was born in Stockton and became Lord Mayor of London in the eighteenth century.
Purple Rose October
Sue delivering items of clothing to the Purple Rose Friday drop-in. Items are gifted by members and friends.
Bags of Socks
North Tees Hospital A & E asked us to help with providing socks for patients who need them on admission, discharge or sometimes without being admitted. Club members brought socks to the September meeting and Val Tait delivered 201 pairs to the hospital.
Regional Meeting
Our member Joyce Chesney chaired the September regional meeting and welcomed the Federation President, Ruth Healey. On behalf of our club, Julie Everson received a Best Practice Certificate for our work in supplying New Start Bags for trafficked people.
September Meeting
Sandra Wilkinson chaired our September meeting and welcomed Vicky Wilkinson Rhea to speak to us about the Marie Curie charity.
