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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  Jackey Stagg, Barbara Trenerry, Sarah Kneale, President Sandra Heyward, Regional President Margarent Parkinson, Stephen Parkinson and Barbie from Penhaligon's Friends.  The Loyal Toast, proposed by President Sandra Heyward. The gorgeous ladies and gentlemen. Charter Dinner at Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club. Starter Main Dessert 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.  Rob, my dashing debonaire. Note: His not wearing shorts. Hahaha  Dave Bridges, Rob Nicholls and Colin Hamilton - all looking dapper.
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.  Charity Fashion Show  President Sandra Heyward and M&Co Store Manager Tina Player Jane Bridges and Kay Turner  Rob Nicholls, the videographer and Simon Hannaford, for the light and sounds.  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. 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.  Mary, Barbara, Rowena, Catherine, Kay, Wendy and Jane  Soroptimist International South West and Channel Islands Regional Officers  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  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: Mike Temple from Mercy Ships UK and Hilary Preston  Empowering Girls in Nepal – Federation Project 2019-2022.
Daphne Dowsing, SIGBI Project Ambassador for the South West & Channel Islands. 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  War Memorial I just love this Police Car with Poppies Video of Remembrance Sunday Procession in St Austell
Location: St Michael's Mount and Land's end - 28 October 2019 Governors Hall Restaurant in Bodmin Jail - 29 October 2019 Jill and Jeremy Barnard's Home - 1 November 2019 Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Rob Nicholls Soroptimist from India: Naina Shah, APD Environmental Sustainability, SI Chennai Downtown and Nisha Ghosh, APD Violence and Conflict Resolution, SI Pune Metro East are in Cornwall. Me and Rob took took them down to west Cornwall. When you're in Cornwall, "St Michael's Mount" is one place you should never ever miss to visit. This magical place is a sight to behold. Full of amazing history and character. Another place not to be missed, of course, no other than the ever popular "Land's End". You'll get the feel of Cornwall if you step on this ruggedly picturesque place. Me and Rob had absolutely enjoyed the company of Naina and Nisha. We had learned a lot from their amazing stories of Indian history and culture as well as their brilliant projects and work. They are truly extraordinary women. We're really delighted to be in their company even for just a day. Walking on the causeway to St Michael's Mount Posing for some photo opts. It's just me... Some more photos... On our way up to the mount. Finally, we reached the top! Inside St Michael's Mount  Gorgeous architecture!  Gorgeous architecture! Spectacular view. We walk on the causeway when we went to St Michael's Mount. But when we went back, it's high tide so we have to take the boat. It was so much fun.  Lunch at the Island Cafe.  St Michael's Mount (Cornish: Karrek Loos yn Koos, meaning "hoar rock in woodland") is a small tidal island in Mount's Bay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The island is a civil parish and is linked to the town of Marazion by a man-made causeway of granite setts, passable between mid-tide and low water. It is managed by the National Trust, and the castle and chapel have been the home of the St Aubyn family since approximately 1650. Historically, St Michael's Mount was a Cornish counterpart of Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France (with which it shares the same tidal island characteristics and the same conical shape, in spite of being much smaller, at 57 acres, than Mont St Michel which covers 247 acres), when it was given to the Benedictine religious order of Mont Saint-Michel by Edward the Confessor in the 11th century. St Michael's Mount is one of 43 unbridged tidal islands that one can walk to from mainland Britain. Part of the island was designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1995 for its geology. Its Cornish language name—literally, "the grey rock in a wood"—may represent a folk memory of a time before Mount's Bay was flooded, indicating a description of the mount set in woodland. Remains of trees have been seen at low tides following storms on the beach at Perranuthnoe. In 1954, Francis Cecil St Aubyn, 3rd Baron St Levan, gave most of St Michael's Mount to the National Trust, together with a large endowment fund. The St Aubyn family retained a 999-year lease to inhabit the castle and a licence to manage the public viewing of its historic rooms. This is managed in conjunction with the National Trust. The mount has featured in a number of films, including the 1979 film Dracula, where it was prominently featured as the exterior of Castle Dracula. It appeared in the 1983 James Bond film Never Say Never Again, as two guided missiles armed with nuclear warheads fly over the English countryside and out to sea, passing directly over St Michael's Mount. In the 2003 film Johnny English it was used as the exterior of the character Pascal Sauvage's French chateau and in 2012, it was a filming location for the fantasy adventure movie Mariah Mundi and the Midas Box. "Mt Saint Michel + Saint Michaels Mount" is the title of an experimental electronic track by musician Aphex Twin, who grew up in Cornwall and in Michael Moorcock's series of Fantasy novels about Prince Corum, a fictionalised version of St Michael's Mount appears as Moidel's Mount. It was one of the locations used on BBC One "Balloon" Idents which were used on the channel from 4 October 1997 to 29 March 2002. Land's End  The Cornwall Air Ambulance is a dedicated helicopter emergency service for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The helicopter flies about 700 missions per year and, as of 2012, had flown over 26,000 missions in total. When introduced on 1 April 1987, Cornwall's air ambulance was the first dedicated helicopter emergency medical service operational in the United Kingdom. The helicopters primarily provide a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) through the delivery of a critical care team for the county. The helicopter enables a fast response to the most critically ill or injured and can facilitate access to isolated locations, such as beaches, cliff-tops and moorland areas, which are inaccessible by road. The two air ambulances are maintained by the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust.  The red telephone box, a telephone kiosk for a public telephone designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, is a familiar sight on the streets of the United Kingdom, Malta, Bermuda and Gibraltar. Despite a reduction in their numbers in recent years, the traditional British red telephone kiosk can still be seen in many places throughout the UK, and in current or former British colonies around the world. The colour red was chosen to make them easy to spot.  First and last post box in England.  Land's End (Cornish: Penn an Wlas or Pedn an Wlas) is a headland and holiday complex in western Cornwall, England. It is the most westerly point of mainland Cornwall and England, situated within the Penwith peninsula about eight miles (13 km) west-south-west of Penzance at the western end of the A30 road. To the east of it is the English Channel, and to the west the Celtic Sea. The actual Land’s End or Peal Point, is a modest headland compared with nearby headlands such as Pedn-men-dhu overlooking Sennen Cove and Pordenack, to the south. The present hotel and tourist complex is at Carn Kez, 200 m south of the actual Land’s End. Land's End has a particular resonance because it is often used to suggest distance. Land's End to John o' Groats in Scotland is a distance of 838 miles (1,349 km) by road and this Land's End to John o' Groats distance is often used to define charitable events such as end-to-end walks and races in the UK. Land's End to the northernmost point of England is a distance of 556 miles (895 km) by road. Land's End is a popular venue for rock climbers. The Longships, a group of rocky islets are just over 1 mile (1.6 km) offshore, and together with the Seven Stones Reef and the Isles of Scilly which lie about 28 miles (45 km) southwest — are part of the mythical lost land of Lyonesse, referred to in Arthurian literature. The area around Land's End has been designated part of an Important Plant Area, by the organisation Plantlife, for rare species of flora. Land's End is either the start or finishing point of end to end journeys with John o'Groats in Scotland. One of the earliest was by Carlisle who left Land's End on 23 September 1879, went to John O'Groats House and arrived back at Land's End on 15 December; taking 72 days (exclusive of Sundays); covering 3,899 miles (6,275 km). To prove his journey, he kept a log book which was stamped at any Post Office he passed. An early end to end on bicycle was completed by Messrs Blackwell and Harman of Canonbury Bicycle Club. Starting at Land's End they covered 900 miles (1,400 km) in thirteen days in July/August 1880. Nearly two years later the Hon I Keith-Falconer travelled 994 miles (1,600 km). from Land's End, in twelve days, 23¼ hours, on a bicycle.  Nisha and Naina with the ladies from SI St Austell and District at Governors Hall Restaurant in Bodmin Jail.  Photo opts before dinner at Governors Hall Restaurant in Bodmin Jail.  Dinner is served, at Governors Hall Restaurant in Bodmin Jail. Starter - Fish Cake, a bit salty and the salad has around 10 leaves. Main - Salmon with 4 tiny potatoes and 2 brocolli florets and a few slices of carrots. Dessert - Chocolate Cheesecake. Really??? Naina busy cooking our dinner with our gracious hosts Jill and Jeremy Barnard. Our delectable and sumptuous dinner cooked by Naina.  The heavenly delicious strawberry and raspberry pavlova made by Jill Barnard. Dinner at Jill and Jeremy Barnard's gorgeous home.  Group photo!!! Naina and Nisha with SI St Austell and District ladies.
Location: The Catholic Centre, Taunton, Somerset Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Had a great time at the Soroptimist International South West and Channel Islands Regional Meeting in Taunton. It's my first time to attend so it is quite memorable for me.  The lovely ladies of Soroptimist International of St Austell & District. We're not going home without a group photo! :-) Our 2 brilliant speakers at the SI South West and Channel Islands Regional Meeting: Lynne Ingram who gave a talk on The Aisan Hornet and Camilla Hawley who gave a talk on Safe Families For Children. Regional President Jackie Mosedale of SI Yeovil, Sherborne & Districts and Regional Secretary Catherine Hannaford of SI St Austell & District (1st photo) and President Elect Margaret Parkinson (2nd photo). Regional Presidents 2018-19. This year we have five members sharing the role of Regional President.
Nov 18-Jan 19: Kay Turner and Wendy Plaice of SI St Austell & District Feb 19-Apr 19: Sue Perry of SI Bristol May 19-Jul 19: Audrey Taylor of SI Brixham Aug 19-Oct 19: Jackie Mosedale of SI Yeovil, Sherborne & Districts Location: Libby and Alan Moore's Barn Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls An enjoyable and fun-filled Cheese and Wine evening plus Quiz with lovely ladies and gents at Libby and Alan's place. Thank you for letting us use your cozy barn. Excellent wine and delectable cheese. Soroptimist ladies of St Austell and District  President Sandra, Pat Wakeford and Jackey Stagg Great food and great company. Badging of new linked member Loraine Hoar. Welcome to the club. Cheers! Gorgeous ladies: Loraine Hoar and Kay Turner I'm delighted that Rob enjoyed the evening. Hope he comes with me again next time.
Location: Lanlivery Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls In celebration of UNESCO’s International Literacy Day, Soroptimist International St Austell and District are giving away "FREE BOOKS" at Lanlivery Vintage Rally and Country Fair. Each year, September 8th, marks UNESCO’s International Literacy Day, raising awareness globally on the issues surrounding adult and child literacy. First held in 1966 and now part of the UN’s sustainable development goals program adopted in 2015, International Literacy day highlights the changes and improvements being made worldwide in literacy development. I had a great time. It's lovely to see everyone. xxx Soroptimist Ladies Traction Engine Tractors Vintage Cars Cornwall Blood Bikes Wild Wild West
Location: St Austell Council Chamber Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls I had a delightful time. An evening I always look forward to every month.  St Austell Council Chamber President Sandra Heyward and President-Elect Barbara Trenerry  Congratulations Barbara Trenerry
Location: Libby's House, St Austell Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Rain or shine, our BBQ Party is still on this evening. Wearing my lovely pinky raincoat and butterfly wellies and off I go to Hunter's Moon in Boscundle. It's been an enjoyable BBQ party, despite the rain. The food and dessert is superb. Thank you Libby and Allan for the great evening. Money raised from this event will be donated to The Purple Community Fund for the continuing education and family support for Reychell, a young girl in the Philippines. Lovely evening with great food and great people. Libby and Allan Moore, our gracious hosts.  My plate, full of yummy goodness!  My heavenly delicious diabetic cake. Thank you Libby!  All these decadent lush cakes made by Libby. My daily essentials for a wet and rainy day.
Location: Porthpean Golf Club Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls  The 21st Soroptimist International Convention Soroptimists Enable a Sustainable World: Global Connections, Empowered Women 19 - 21 July 2019 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre  Daphne from Tiverton, Barbara Trenerry, Mary Weston, Wendy Plaice and Liz Jenkin, our delegates to the 21st Soroptimist International Convention held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 19th to 21st July 2019. We had a great time listening to all the anecdotes and adventures of Barbara Trenerry, Mary Weston, Wendy Plaice and Liz Jenkin, our delegates to the 21st Soroptimist International Convention held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 19th to 21st July 2019. Wendy Plaice presenting President Sandra Heyward with a gorgeous bag from Malaysia.  Thank you Liz and Barbara for my lovely fridge magnets from the Philippines with the iconic "JEEPNEY". That's really sooo thoughtful of you. Love it. It's now on my fridge. xx  President Sandra Heyward presented a cheque £1238.67 to Jane Tummon from Look Good Feel Better, Supporting Women with Cancer.  Kay Turner, organiser of the annual Summer Fayre to raised funds for Look Good Feel Better, Supporting Women with Cancer with Jane Tummon, Regional Coordinator of LGFB.  Club members who participated at the Summer Fayre to raised funds for Look Good Feel Better, Supporting Women with Cancer.  Barbara Trenerry and President Sandra Heyward.  Diane Walker talking about her experienced when she attended the Carol Jennings Award at Pondhu Primary School.
Location: Pondhu Primary School Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Went to Pondhu Primary School this morning to take photo of Soroptimist St Austell and District President Sandra Heyward and Diane Walker giving the Carol Jennings Award to 2 pupils of Pondhu Primary School. Poppy Bees, Junior Winner and Melia Buscombe, Infant Winner. The Carol Jennings Award begun in 2018 for 2 pupils at Pondhu Primary School, Junior and Infant, nominated by School Parliament for services to fellow pupils, an annual award at the Final School Assembly in July. Carol Jennings, a Soroptimist St Austell and District member, was the first Head Headteacher of Pondhu Primary School.  Carol Jennings Award  President Sandra Heyward and Diane Walker gave the Carole Jennings Award to 2 pupils of Pondhu Primary School. Poppy Bees, Junior Winner and Melia Buscombe, Infant Winner.  President Sandra Heyward with the Carol Jennings Award Winners: Poppy Bees, Junior Winner and Melia Buscombe, Infant Winner.  President Sandra Heyward with Poppy Bees, Junior Winner of the Carol Jennings Award.  President Sandra Heyward with Melia Buscombe, Infant Winner of the Carol Jennings Award.  MEeee, photo taken by Rob  Location: Charlestown Harbour Porthpean Golf Club Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Charlestown Harbour Charlestown Beach  Treasure Box Getting ready to start the Treasure Hunt. Photo opts in between the search for the answers of the clues. Photo opts while waiting for everyone. Supper buffet at Porthpean Golf Club after the enjoyable Treasure Hunt in Charlestown. Cornish Quiz The Lucky Winners Well-done Julie McFeat and Pat Wakeford for the successful event.
Location: Porthpean Golf Club Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls It's another great evening at our July club meeting. Emily Stevenson, was our brilliant speaker. Emily is the co-founder of Beach Guardian. Beach Guardian CIC is a Community Interest Company based in Cornwall, United Kingdom. Over the years regular beach cleaning has been done to collect and remove rubbish from the beaches; mainly washed up with the tide and mainly plastics from the sea. We now organise community beach cleans and conduct educational workshops with schools and other groups so that we are connecting people with the environment to improve health and wellbeing. The project’s aims and objectives include: 1) More regular, organised, community Beach Cleans and to encourage participation in the #2MinuteBeachClean initiative. 2) Educational Events to discuss about the impact on our local beaches and seas from plastics in the oceans so that pupils develop care and concern for their natural environment. 3) Encourage more local people to do beach cleans and share their findings which benefits mental health and wellbeing as well as the environment. 4) To record and report dead animals to Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Egg Cases to The Shark Trust and all washed up animals to the Marine Strandings Network. 5) To encourage more local businesses to support the “Final Straw Cornwall” and “Refill Cornwall” initiatives. 6) To encourage local Councils to adopt the Surfers Against Sewage Plastic-free Status Award. See the first two locations here: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticFreePadstow & https://www.facebook.com/PlasticFreeStMerryn. 7) To encourage all of Cornwall’s Harbours and fishermen to engage in the “Fishing for Litter” initiative. 8) To do art installations using plastics found washed up on local beaches to raise awareness. 9) To work with Visit Cornwall, TICs and holiday companies to ensure that visitors to Cornwall engage and are aware of these and other initiatives. 10) To introduce other schemes that have worked elsewhere in the country, such as “fill a bucket with plastic off the beach and claim a free cup of coffee” at beach cafes etc. Soroptimist Members of St Austell and District Preseident Sandra Heyward and Emily Stevenson Emily Stevenson The 3 birthday girls - Rowena, Kay and Julie Lovely cupcakes from Jeanette Gay Spectacular view at Porthpean Golf Club
Location: The Merlin MS Centre Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls I had a wonderful time at our Holistic Therapy Evening. Thanks to Pamela Bee of Balance and Harmony and Liz Kirk of Sunflower Cottage Massage and Therapies. It's been an interesting and enjoyable evening. We raised £203.00 for Penhaligan Friends. Location: Brixham, Devon Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Had a great time at the 79th Annual General Meeting and Conference of Soroptimist International of the South West and Channel Islands at The Berry Head Hotel in Brixham. Ladies from the Soroptimist International St Austell and District 83 delegates from 17 clubs in the Region were represented at the 79th Annual General Meeting and Conference of Soroptimist International of the South West and Channel Islands. The clubs between them have raised £66,725 for dozens of charities throughout the year. Soroptimist International of the South West and Channel Islands South West and Channel Islands:
Break time!  With Julia McLeod, SI Brixham President Julia McLeod, SI Brixham President Audrey Taylor, Regional President Catherine Hannaford, Honorary Secretary Nigel Smallbone, former Countryside Ranger, gave a talk and presentation on the fauna and flora of Berry Head Nature Reserve. Liz Long, founder of Lisa's School Sue Williams, Federation President Ella Scott, International Aide Worker SI Bath won the Ellen Brawn Award for their Programme Action work. Jennifer Nancarrow-Allen It's just me!!! Spectacular view!!!
Location: St Austell Council Chamber Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls St Austell Council Chamber was our venue for our club meeting this evening - with President Sandra Heyward presiding the meeting. Alan and Heather Angilley from Physionet were our guests this evening. They gave an insight about their charity and their work. Alan is the brother of our member Kath. Heather was a paediatric physiotherapist for 40 years. Alan showed us how items can be made from cardboard in very poor countries I.e. adapting wheelchair seating for children. PhysioNet was established in 2005 with the aim of providing physiotherapy and mobility equipment for the disabled in developing countries. Bulk collections of equipment are made from the NHS, Social Service Departments, Local Education Authorities and the private sector throughout the UK. Support centres have been established in East Anglia, Lancashire, Southern England and the West Country. Equipment is checked and listed at PhysioNet's depot in North Yorkshire. Items are then sent in 40' shipping containers or the truck equivalent to destinations around the world, including Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. In the last nine years 60 consignments have been sent to 22 countries. PhysioNet gained the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2017. St Austell Council Chamber Alan and Heather Angilley from Physionet President Sandra Heyward presented £150 to Alan and Heather Angilley from Physionet. Location: Lanjeth Village Hall Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls It was a great day!!! Thank you to everyone who came to support our Summer Fayre. We have raised a total of £1238.67 for "Look Good Feel Better (helping women with cancer)" Special thanks to Kay Turner for organising this successful event, to Bren Morton, Carole Gardener & Barbara Trenerry for the excellent catering, to everyone who donated those lovely cakes, cupcakes, scones & other items for sale, raffle & auction, to everyone who came to help out. Some of the amazing stalls we had today: Kernow Cards, Anchor Meadow Crafts, Two Little Hoots, TF Graphics Cornwall Exquisite Cottage Creations, Marilyn Thomas Glass, Jo James Jewellery and many more... Thank you for coming. Wendy Howell, is the winner of the Decorated Cake Competition and Libby Moore comes highly recommended.  KERNOW CARDS - my table at the Summer Fayre. I have Handmade Cards with my photos of the Cornish Choughs, Butterflies in Cornwall and other wildlife, Postcards, Fridge Magnets and Framed Photographs of Cornish Choughs. Some of the stalls at the Summer Faye. Soroptimist tables Everyone had a lovely time browsing from one stall to another & eating a delicious lunch & cakes.  Bren Morton, Carole Gardener & Barbara Trenerry did very well in catering. The food was superb. Some of the gorgeous cakes for the Decorated Cake Competition. The Judges of the Decorated Cake Competition. Wendy Howell, is the winner of the Decorated Cake Competition and Libby Moore comes highly recommended.
Location: Charlestown Harbour Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls It's been a brilliant evening! Lovely and enjoyable walk along Charlestown Harbour with Janet White, our Friendship Link Club from SI Barossa Valley, Australia and Amy Peake, one of our linked members. After our walk, we had a sumptuous dinner at The Piere House Hotel Charlestown. The beautiful Charlestown Harbour. Charlestown Beach on our backdrop. Charlestown Harbour on our backdrop. Dinner at The Piere House Hotel Charlestown. I had Salt & Pepper Crispy Squid with salad garnish & cajun mayo for my starter. I had West Country Sirloin Steak with mushrooms, onions, chips, tomato & peas for my main. I had Warm Cinnamon Pancakes with seasonal berry compote, strawberry ice cream & flaked almonds for my dessert. Sooo stuffed. President Sandra Heyward presented our guest of honor Janet White, our Friendship Link Club from SI Barossa Valley, Australia with some little souvenir from Soroptimist International St Austell & District. Amy Peake receives her certificate of Membership from Bren Morton. Just me... trying the remote control of my camera!
Location: Porthpean Golf Club Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Had a lovely time at the Antiques Evening in Porthpean Golf Club with the auctioneer Ian Morris from Jeffrys Auctions. Ian said that "Gold and Diamonds" are great item to buy and sell. He also said that it's always good to invest in something you like. Thank goodness, I love gold and diamonds. 👍👍😃😃  President Sandra Heyward with the auctioneer Ian Morris from Jeffrys Auctions.  Some of the interesting items that was appraised by the auctioneer Ian Morris from Jeffrys Auctions. Ian Morris appraising some of the items. What a scenic view from the glass window of Porthpean beach and the spectacular sunset.  Spectacular Sunset
Location: Porthpean Golf Club Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls It has been a busy Club Meeting this evening! But, enjoyable as always. We had 3 guests: 1) Alice Moore, a weaver, a second year Textiles and Design student at the Falmouth University was given a bursary of £300 cheque from past club presidents Angela and Mary. She brought some of her gorgeous designs to show us. 2) Lois Wild, Volunteer Coordinator at Saint Petroc's Society was given a cheque of £257.00 raised at the dessert and coffee evening. She's also taking with her some various knitted garments which will be given to homeless people. 3) Maggie Parks, Chief Executive of the Women's Centre Cornwall gave a talk on "Mental Health Awareness". The Mental Health Awareness Week starts every year on the second Monday in May – in 2019 from 13 – 19 May. She was given a batch of towels to be used in the complimentary therapy unit where various healing therapies are used to help reduce the impact of trauma on the body, mind and spirit. This evening was also the "Badging" of new member, Diane Walker.  Alice Moore, a weaver, a second year Textiles and Design student at the Falmouth University was given a bursary of £300 cheque from past club presidents Angela and Mary. She brought some of her gorgeous designs to show us. Alice Moore showing her gorgeous textile, weaving, patterns  Brenda Morton and Lois Wild, Volunteer Coordinator at Saint Petroc's Society was given some various knitted garments which will be given to homeless people. Brenda Morton and Lois Wild, Volunteer Coordinator at Saint Petroc's Society was given a cheque of £257.00 raised at the dessert and coffee evening.  Maggie Parks, Chief Executive of the Women's Centre Cornwall gave a talk on "Mental Health Awareness". The Mental Health Awareness Week starts every year on the second Monday in May – in 2019 from 13 – 19 May. President Sandra Heyward and Maggie Parks, Chief Executive of the Women's Centre Cornwall was given a batch of towels to be used in the complimentary therapy unit where various healing therapies are used to help reduce the impact of trauma on the body, mind and spirit. Diane Walker with President Sandra Heyward during the "Badging" ceremony  Diane Walker with President Sandra Heyward and Kay Turner  Diane Walker giving her speech  Julia Keep receives her certificate of Membership from President Sandra Heyward
Event: Summer Fayre Organisation: Soroptimist International St Austell & District Date & Time: Saturday, 1 June 2019, 12:00pm to 4:30pm Location: Lanjeth Village Hall Joins us at our Summer Fayre on Saturday, 1st June at 12:00pm to 4:30pm in Lanjeth Village Hall. The event is in support of Feel Good, Feel Better. Loads of exciting activities to enjoy, tasty lunches and cream teas plus numerous stalls.  Location: The Carlyon Bay Golf Club Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls What a fantastic and fabulous evening! All the Soroptimists ladies are looking gorgeous and stunning with their hats, dresses and shoes. They're really "dressed to the nine". Everyone had an enjoyable time betting on their chosen race horse. Proceeds of the evening goes to President Sandra Heyward's chosen charity which is the "Penhaligon's Friends". Penhaligon's Friends is a Cornish charity supporting bereaved children, young people, parents and carers throughout the county. They offer children and young people the chance to meet others and share their experiences, as well as practical resources for children and parents. Congratulations President Sandra Heyward for a very successful evening! President Sandra Heyward and members of Soroptimist International St Austell & District The Carlyon Bay Golf Club President Sandra Heyward President Sandra Heyward & her Committee Barbie from Penhaligon's Friends Photobooth The Ladies and the Gentlemen Everyone is placing their bets. I won on the second race with "SKIP VINDALOO"!!! Region President Elect Margaret Parkinson of SI Plymouth won the "Best Hat" and the lucky "Raffle Prize" winners. Who's that girl???
Location: Porthpean Golf Club Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls It’s a great pleasure to be part of Soroptimist International St Austell & District, an auspicious international organisation that does brilliant work to empower, inspire and make a difference to the lives of women and children in our local community as well as globally. Thank you very much for your warm welcome and kindness. I look forward to taking part in all the exciting and interesting activities and opportunities that being a member of the Soroptomists provide.  With President Sandra Heyward after my "BADGING". Now, I am officially a Soroptimist. With President Sandra Heyward and Jackey Stagg. Outgoing President Bren Morton and incoming President Sandra Heyward. New members Jill Barnard, Julie McFeat, Bev Sullivan & Jeanette Gay inducted by President Brenda during her year receiving their Certificates of Membership from Membership Officer Kay Turner. Winners of the Raffle One of Bren Morton's last duty as Club President was to present cheques to Kernow Young Carers and The Invictus Trust. Receiving the cheque, Kevin Downing said it was the largest single donation that they had received, £5736.00 and it will be used to give some young girls a holiday from their caring duties. Jane Bridges, Kay Turner, Me Diane Walker and Jackey Stagg Location: M&Co Shop Photographer: Rowena Castillo Nicholls Charity Fashion Show in aid of Kernow Young Carers at M&Co organized by Soroptimist International St Austell & District. Well-done Jane Bridges and your committee for a very successful evening.  I had a lovely time taking photos at the Charity Fashion Show. |
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