Soroptimist International’s branch in Winchester was left “concerned” after Storm Durragh meant it missed the Winchester Christmas Fair in December.
The group said this meant it may not have been able to make its Christmas donations to The Winchester Beacon, Trinity, the Women’s Refuge and the Purple Community Fund.
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The group were able to make a donation to The Winchester Beacon (Image: Soroptimist International Winchester) However, the group was able to attend a council-run car boot sale in November, a High Street market, and the Brendoncare Christmas Fair in Alton.
This, alongside a donation from Rick Stein Winchester, meant the group was able to make its Christmas donations.
Julie Blackwell, the group’s treasurer, said: “We make regular donations throughout the year to local charities and it gave us real concern when we missed our slot at the Christmas Fair.
“It also gives us the opportunity to talk about our organisation and create awareness. We are grateful to our supporters.”
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The group were able to find a slot at the High Street market (Image: Soroptimist International Winchester) The group thanked Rick Stein Winchester for supporting it with donations from the sale of its Winchester pudding over the winter season.
It also thanked the Bambridge Garden Centre for donating spring bulbs for the group to sell at fairs.
Soroptimist International is a global women’s organisation and members will be holding orange events all over the world.
The organisation has consultative status at the United Nations and supports many of the international events relating to UN Women and special days.
The work that members do in their clubs both locally and internationally, is reported to the UN which uses the data to help form a picture of world situations where resources are required.
If you are interested in finding out more or considering membership, please contact winchestersoroptimists@gmail.com or Julie Blackwell on 07796146882.