For the 4th year Soroptimist International members travelled to Ascot Lady's Day at Crathorne Hall, Yarm to support the 'We can dance' Charity. A buck's fizz reception was followed by lunch. A televised coverage of the afternoon's racing programme was enjoyed by over 80 women who raised nearly £1000 to provide dance workshops for disable young people. SI Tynemouth, Whitley Bay & District member, Linda Johnson won '' The Most Elegant Lady Of The Day '' Shirley Hallam introduced her niece to Soroptimism.

President Anne, Rosemary Webb and Shirley Hallam enjoying afternoon tea at Lumley Castle to celebrate our Regional President Suzanne Brown's year of office.

Each table had an original flower arrangement. In friendship - Sylvia Kidd (SI Penrith) & Jean Hanson (SI Newcastle) Just feast your eyes on this top notch afternoon tea!

2015 - Presentation of cheque to support 'Friends of Brierdene' - a group of dedicated volunteers looking after our local environment. We will be supporting again for World Environment Day in June or July 2016.

Fairy cakes - beautifully presented in 'Soroptimist blue'