Winchester Soroptimists held their Harvest Supper and quiz for Solar Aid on 30 September at Littleton memorial Hall. The event was one of many which we hold to support our different charities. 35 people took 
part and the quiz was superbly run by members Ellie and Helen.
A cash bar and raffle were also held which proved popular. As we support the Winnall Community Pantry, guests were invited to bring donations for distribution after the event. This was very well supported and will be delivered to the pantry this week.
The food on offer mid-quiz was a ‘Posh Ploughmans’ and members supplied cold meats and cheeses, salads, bread and magnificent desserts.
Richard Turner from Solar Aid had come to speak to the club recently and gave an update on their lighting progress. Starting off with individual solar lamps, which are supplied to low income families in sub Saharan Africa at a nominal cost, the plan is to develop the lights to illuminate whole villages and communities. This
enables them to continue work/study and provide medical services where electricity is difficult to install. As Solar Aid states, ‘Together, we can make sure that no home, no school, no clinic in Africa is left in the dark by 2030’.
At the end of the event the funds raised were £400 for the charity. Julie Blackwell, treasurer said, ‘People’s generosity knows no bounds, especially when enjoying a community event together. This will help Solar Aid with their ongoing development’.
