On 29th October a successful 'Promise Auction' was held in our Clubroom at Baverstock House. Soroptimists and guests, assisted by two celebrity auctioneers - Friar Tuck ( Jean Twedell) and Sister Maria ( Margaret Davies) - engaged in a bidding war for a host of prizes. The evening raised £612 for local charities. The evening was also an opportunity to present Geoff Prest from CHET with a cheque for £2000 raised at the recent Bollywood Ball.
We were also delighted to present a cheque for £811 to past International President Lynn Dunning for her Project Punjab Appeal.Lynn attended Stanley High School's Awards evening to speak about her charity and the pupils then decided to have a mufti day at the beginning of September to raise money for this very worthy cause.
On 10th November Soroptimists and tenants are also holding a lunch to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Baverstock House.This was the second house purhcased by SSHA ( Southport Soroptimist Housing Association) to offer affordable, caring accommodation initially for 'ladies of reduced means'.
Other events happening in November are:-
17th November our annual Christmas Fayre at Baverstock House, 23 Park Rd. entrance in Preston Rd. All are welcome, entrance fee £1.
21st November A demonstration of floral arrangements. Evening starts at 7.00p.m. Entrance is £5.00 and all are welcome. Tickets from any Soroptimist or e-mail me on calcookie48@aol.com
27th November Amber Evening. If you have not attended one of these evenings before you have missed a real treat - the opportunity to purchase amber jewellery at cost. I am thinking Christmas presents.......Again all are welcome to attend and a percentage of all sales will go to charity.
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