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Welcome to Sandra and welcome back Vivianne!
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Our first and last delivery to The Red Box Project
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HOT OFF THE PRESS – Our very own hand printed club POSTCARD
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Joining in the fun and supporting Whitley Lodge fair.
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What an Awesome Evening – Showcasing Soroptimism at the coast.
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Mental Health Awareness Week – Harnham Buddhist Monastery Visit
Several members accompanied John to Harnham Buddhist Monastery as part of the club’s ‘well-being’ journey. A busy day at Harnham as preparations for Vesak Festival, a religious and cultural festival celebrated on the day of the full moon in the month of May. Vesak Day is one of the biggest days of the year and is celebrated by Buddhists all over the world. Buddhists commemorate the important events that took place in the life of Lord Buddha on this day. https://ratanagiri.org.uk
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Farewell to ‘Blooming Monkseaton’
Regional President Shirley Hallam and a member of Sorptimist International Tynemouth, Whitley Bay & District member started Blooming Monkseaton, where a small piece of parkland, Souter Park was transformed into a haven of tranquitilty. What better than to spend an hour with the children of a local nursery on a ‘colour treasure hunt’ and to look for the native British bluebells planted last year. Shirley is reassured that the nursery will tend to the park and ensure many more children enjoy this tranquil area of nature.
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13th -19th May is Mental Health Awareness Week
We’ve been looking at how to have positive mental health; first Mindfulness followed by a walk in the warm sunshine from one community run area Brierdene to another, the Station Masters Garden. Both beautiful areas are run by volunteers. https://stationmasterscenter.org/station-masters-community-wildlife-garden/ http://www.friendsofbrierdene.org.uk/
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Club member Margaret Parsons appointed SIGBI Archivist!
Congratulations to our very own Margaret Parsons, club secretary, whom has secured a place in our Federation as ARCHIVIST. Margaret was voted into post by the Federation Management Board. Archivists acquire, manage and maintain documents and other materials that have historical and cultural importance for individuals, organisations and nations. A large part of the work is related to preserving information and making it accessible to users, increasingly in digital format. Archives may include valuable historical books, papers, maps and plans, as well as photographs, prints, films and computer-generated records. Users include researchers, academics, other professional staff and the general public.