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Charter Dinner of Soroptimist International St Austell & District

11/30/2019

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Location: Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

A beautiful and glittery evening. ​Had a fantastic and fabulous time at my first Charter Dinner. Another one for my treasure box of amazing memories.

* The Loyal Toast, proposed by President Sandra Heyward.
* Soroptimist International proposed by Marlene Bowden, President Rotary Club of St Austell.
* Response by Margaret Parkinson, President of Soroptimist International, South West and the Channel Islands.
* Sarah Kneale, Guest Speaker, Gig Rower.
* Vote of Thanks by Barbara Trenerry, President Elect.
* Mistress of Ceremony, Jackey Stagg, Club Member.
Charter Dinner at Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club
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Jackey Stagg, Barbara Trenerry, Sarah Kneale, President Sandra Heyward, Regional President Margarent Parkinson, Stephen Parkinson and Barbie from Penhaligon's Friends. 
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The Loyal Toast, proposed by President Sandra Heyward.
The gorgeous ladies and gentlemen.
Charter Dinner at Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club.
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Main
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Speaker of the evening: Sarah Kneale, gig rower.
President Sandra Heyward with:
​Regional President Margarent Parkinson
​Liz and David Honey from St Austell Lion's Club
More photo ops...
Dancing the night away...
Dancing to the tune of "Does Your Mother Know by Abba". 
Dancing to the tune of "​The Best by Tina Turner".
Charter Dinner at Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club.
President Sandra Heyward
President Elect Barbara Trenerry 
Congratulations our dear Emma! Well done! Looking forward to see you more at our club meetings.
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Rob, my dashing debonaire.
​Note: His not wearing shorts. Hahaha

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Dave Bridges, Rob Nicholls and Colin Hamilton - all looking dapper.
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Launching of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Truro

11/25/2019

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Location: Truro, Cornwall, UK
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

​Launching of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Truro. Cornwall Council CEO, Kate Kennally gave a talk plus 2 others. Later on, we had a Walkabout around Truro with Safer Cornwall, First Light and Seeds. It's great to see local businesses supporting the campaign. Sooo delighted I came.

Check out Safer Cornwall website for more information:
safercornwall.co.uk/what-we-do/dasv-hub/events-and-campaigns/
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Launching of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.
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Cornwall Council CEO, Kate Kennally
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Phil Clatworthy, Me and Helen from The Nail Exchange.
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Walkabout with Safer Cornwall, First Light and Seeds.
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Walkabout with Safer Cornwall, First Light and Seeds.
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60th "Diamond" Anniversary and Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

11/23/2019

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Location: Royal Cornwall Events Centre
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

Had a great time at the 60th "Diamond" Anniversary and Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The speakers were all brilliant and inspiring. The Red River Singers gave a excellent performance. 
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Well-done to Jane Davies, Karen Johns and all the Cornwall AONB team for the successful celebration of the 60th "Diamond" Anniversary and Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

2019 is a very special year for the Cornwall AONB as we celebrate the "Diamond Anniversary" of the Cornwall AONB. Join our 60th anniversary celebrations at this year's Annual Conference - the Cornwall AONB was designated in 1959 under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside 1949.

* Gill Pipkin, Chairperson, Cornwall AONB Partnership.
* Philip Hygate, Chairman, National Association for AONBs.
* Will Coleman, Director, Golden Tree Productions – Cornwall AONB 60th anniversary celebrations with the Kerdroya Project: the humble Cornish Hedge (includes short video film).
* Mark Cocker an author of creative non-fiction. He is a naturalist and environmental tutor, who writes and broadcasts about nature and wildlife.
* Graham Harvey has written about food and farming for over 40 years and is passionate about what he calls “Real Food Farming”; Britain's farmland is a precious resource.
* The Red River Singers provided the pre-supper entertainment.

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60th "Diamond" Anniversary & Annual Conference of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Happy 60th "Diamond" Anniversary Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Happy 60th "Diamond" Anniversary Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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With Philip Hygate, Chairman, National Association for AONBs.
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With Mark Cocker an author of creative non-fiction. He is a naturalist and environmental tutor, who writes and broadcasts about nature and wildlife.
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With Sue Scott, Estuary Officer, on The Fal and Helford Estuary Special Area of Conservation,
Jackie Whibley, Mawnan Parish Councillor and Lisa Clements, Clerk to the Council
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Julian German, Leader of Cornwall Council, my husband Rob Nicholls and Jeremy Richard Lovering Grosvenor Varcoe, former British diplomat and Immigration Tribunal Appeal Judge.
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Philip Hygate, Chairman, National Association for AONBs, Julian German, Leader of Cornwall Council and Jeremy Richard Lovering Grosvenor Varcoe, former British diplomat and Immigration Tribunal Appeal Judge.
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Roger Richards (farmer), James Richard (farmer), Philip Hygate, (chairman of National Association for AONBs), Graham Harvey (has written about food and farming for over 40 years and is passionate about what he calls “Real Food Farming”; Britain's farmland is a precious resource) and Mark Cocker (an author of creative non-fiction. He is a naturalist and environmental tutor, who writes and broadcasts about nature and wildlife.)
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The Red River Singers
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Happy 60th "Diamond" Anniversary Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Special message from the nationally acclaimed Fisherman’s Friends.
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Charity Fashion Show

11/21/2019

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Location: M&Co Store, Bodmin
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls
​Videographer: Rob Nicholls

The Charity Fashion Show has been a huge success.  It was an enjoyable evening. The models were all looking gorgeous and stunning. Well-done to the Soroptimist International St Austell and District.
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Charity Fashion Show
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President Sandra Heyward and M&Co Store Manager Tina Player
Jane Bridges and Kay Turner
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Rob Nicholls, the videographer and Simon Hannaford, for the light and sounds.
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Me and my lovely Soroptimist sister Diane Walker.
Bev Sillivan at the mini bar. 
Jackey Stagg and Jeaneatte Gay posing "For Sale". :-) :-) 
Some of the lovely Soroptimist ladies who attended the Charity Fashion Show.
The gorgeous and stunning models.
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Soroptimist International South West and Channel Islands Regional Meeting

11/16/2019

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Location: The Catholic Centre, Taunton, Somerset
Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls

Had a great time at my 2nd Soroptimist International South West and Channel Islands Regional Meeting. The speakers were brilliant. It's quite amazing listening about their works and projects. The trip with Wendy and Barbara was enjoyable. The coffee/tea plus cake (me being naughty eating a slice of cake) with Kay Turner, Jane Bridges, Barbara Trenerry, Wendy and Catherine was so much fun.
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Mary, Barbara, Rowena, Catherine, Kay, Wendy and Jane
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Soroptimist International South West and Channel Islands Regional Officers
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Soroptimist International South West and Channel Islands Regional President Margaret Parkinson with the 5 immediate past presidents: Audrey Taylor, Jackie Mosedale, Wendy Plaice, Kay Turner and Sue Perry
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Soroptimist International South West and Channel Islands Regional President Margaret Parkinson
Soroptimist International South West and Channel Islands Regional President Margaret Parkinson and Audrey Taylor (1st photo)
The 2 brilliant speakers at the Regional Meeting:
M​ike Temple from Mercy Ships UK and Hilary Preston
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Empowering Girls in Nepal – Federation Project 2019-2022.
​Daphne Dowsing, SIGBI Project Ambassador for the South West & Channel Islands.
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Remembrance Sunday in St Austell

11/10/2019

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Location: St Austell, Cornwall, UK
Photographer: Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
Videographer: Rob Nicholls

Soroptimist International St Austell & District members join the procession remembering and honouring the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community, the British and Commonwealth veterans, the Allies that fought and the civilian servicemen and women involved in the two World Wars and later conflicts. Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our freedoms and way of life. We will remember them. The red poppy is a sign of both remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.

President Sandra Heyward with Ann Truscott, Pat Wakeford, Bev Sullivan, Jennifer Nancarrow-Allen and Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
Remembrance Ceremony
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War Memorial
I just love this Police Car with Poppies
Video of Remembrance Sunday Procession in St Austell
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