Girls read to help with lockdown
READING The Diary Of Anne Frank, a girl enduring isolation, has helped some Southport girls to appreciate the emotions of their lockdown period.
The group, which welcomes girls aged between 11 and 18, belong to the worldwide Young Women’s organisation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Twelve-year-old Grace Harbon said: “Young Women’s was started over 150 years ago, with a handful of girls.
“Today there are over a million girls, living in 182 countries, speaking 170 languages.
“At the moment we can’t actually meet up, with our local group, so we started a book club to help us keep connected.
“We have also been enjoying virtual meeting where we learn new skills, crafts and share baking ideas.
“We then drop the items we have made off to people who we know need cheering up.
“We do a lot of fun stuff. It helps us to learn about so many things and to think about others’