Sue and Liz delivered two trolleys full of non perishable food items, toiletries and cleaning products to the Billingham and Stockton Food Bank.

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.

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.

  Sue delivering items of clothing to the Purple Rose Friday drop-in. Items are gifted by members and friends.  

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.

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.  

Sandra Wilkinson chaired our September meeting and welcomed Vicky Wilkinson Rhea to speak to us about the Marie Curie charity. 

Sue and Liz delivered almost 80 kg of food, household items and toiletries to the Billingham and Stockton Food Bank.

We continued to support our local baby bank with gifts brought by members to the July meeting.

Martin Peagam brought his hearing dog, Inca, to tell us about the charity Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. A very interesting evening and Inca stole the show!