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Soroptimist International of Brixham recently visited Furzeham Primary School.

Year 5 pupils entered the Annual Literacy Award; an initiative started by Brixham Soroptimists in memory of a former member, Brenda Kettle, who left a legacy and was very interested in literacy.

Immediate Past Presidents Chrissie Hannaford, Anne Stokes, along with club member Anne Adams, presented this years winner with the trophy and a book token, plus certificates for all those short listed, including two Highly Commended

S I Brixham celebrated the Coronation in style with a lunchtime/afternoon party at a members home.

 The photograph shows our new Presidents Jane Lancaster and Gill Franklin wearing their recycled Coronation crowns.

The photograph shows our new Presidents Jane Lancaster and Gill Franklin wearing their recycled Coronation crowns.

The house was beautifully decorated and “Posh Nosh” was supplied by members. Suitable cocktails and mocktails were served on arrival and there was a prize for the best crown made from recycled materials. There was a Royal quiz and a Charlie quiz both a lot of fun. A flag waving sing a long of patriotic songs concluded the afternoon.

The Brixham club owe a huge thank you to Myra and Rob for opening their home to host this event.

A memorabilia raffle raised the sum of £586 which has given our new Presidents charities a wonderful start.

Cheque Presentations to our Charities

Brixham Soroptimists were pleased to present a cheque to both Nightstop and to St. Mary’s Youth Group

Photograph of the cheque presentation held at Churston Golf Club and shows Presidents Anne Stokes and Chrissie Hannaford presenting the cheques to Charlie Turner and Rev. Stephen Yates.

Brixham Soroptimists had a stand at the Craft 4 Crafters show at Westpoint in Exeter to display the work that the club do.

The show was a great success and we displayed the quilt that members made for the Tuk Tuk and the breast care cushions that we make for the breast care unit at Torbay Hospital.

The photo shows two club members Sue Salter and Marion Dart.

Leaflets were given to many of the visitors about the work that our clubs partake in and we shared a spot at the show with SI Plymouth

Soroptimists skittles evening held at St Mary’s Bowling Club.

 President Chrissie preparing to get a strike 

Brixham Soroptimists and The Brixham Harriers were very pleased to be able to hand over a cheque for £3,000 to The Brixham Food Bank following the Santa Run last December. This very successful event is becoming a popular date for many folk in Brixham and around the bay. Thanks to the generosity of our many supporters a street collection was held which raised £318.62. A huge thank you to everyone who took part, helped with the organisation and to The Brixham Yacht Club for the use of their premises for registration and also for allowing us to have the cheque presentation at the club.
The Santa Run this year will be on Sunday 3rd December, a date for your diaries, an event not to be missed.

The photograph shows Gill Franklin from SI Brixham and Susan Lyle from the Harriers handing the cheque to Elizabeth Lakey from The Food Bank and members of SI Brixham and The Harriers