We listened to Helene Heath, an incredibly good speaker from Prevent, the Government programme to protect children and young people from radicalisation. We were shocked to learn how much goes on in Warwickshire but it was good to know how … Continued
Club news
AGM 2018
At our recent AGM in April, now Past President Sharon reminded members of all our achievements and activities of the last year with the aid of the wonderful photos taken by Marion. Sharon then presented a badge of office to … Continued
New Member Welcomed
SI Kenilworth welcomed new member Muriel (centre) at our March business meeting last week, and was introduced by Jenny T at her induction. We are an active and lively club, and always pleased to welcome new members.
Public Speaking Competition 2018
Soroptimist International Midland Arden Region held its 16th Public Speaking competition on Saturday 17th March. Eleven inspirational Girls and Boys from non fee paying schools around the Midland Arden Region took part in this annual Competition. 1st Prize was awarded … Continued
International Women’s Day
Kenilworth Soroptimists celebrated International Women’s Day with a sing for your supper event where we were led in communal singing by Rebecca and Bruce Knight of Natural Voices. They began with warm up exercises, went on to simple songs and … Continued
Charity Literary Supper
SI Kenilworth & District cordially invite you to our Charity Literary Supper at the Clarendon Arms, Castle Hill, Kenilworth, on 30th June 2018 at 7pm. The cost is £15 per person, and includes a two course meal. RSVP by 30th … Continued
Bring Your Daughter to Dinner
Our February dinner meeting had the theme “Bring your daughter to dinner”. A number of daughters came, plus one granddaughter and one son – who was our speaker for the evening, Tom Hornbrook. After his mother had set the scene … Continued
Funding Changes for Women’s Refuges
Kenilworth Soroptimists are supporting the petition to stop planned changes to women’s refuge funding. It is something we feel strongly about having supporting a local women’s refuge for a number of years now. Further information about the petition, and the … Continued
Kenilworth Community in Action Day
Kenilworth Community In Action Day was held on Saturday 10th February at the Methodist Church, Priory Road. Kenilworth Soroptimists took part in the displays by Kenilworth’s voluntary groups. The general public were admitted intothe afternoon session which also included a guest … Continued
Women’s Refuge Talk
We had a speaker from the Warwickshire Women’s Refuge at our February business meeting. It was a good talk with chilling statistics and the situation does not look to get any better for a long long time to come. Happily … Continued