We’re thrilled to hear that Charity, a nurse we’ve sponsored in Malawi has now graduated. To read more about this project, please look in our Programme Action section
A busy weekend for nine Club members as we got up early on Sunday morning to help marshal the well renowned Two Castles 10k race. Some of us have run it and we know how much the 6,000 participants appreciate how our marshalling keeps them safe from traffic, and our cheers of encouragement as they go past. This way please! We’ll happily show you which way you can go whilst the race is on
Thanks to the amazing plug plants courtesy Andrea and Bordon Nurseries, and a brilliant turnout by Club members we sold over 7,000 plants to the general public and raised over £630 towards HOOP and our Well Being fund for the Womens Refuge. Thank you to the Kenilworth Lions for organising such a successful family event, and booking fine weather this year! Anyone for plug plants?!! Service with a smile 🙂
We teamed up with Kenilworth Lions to help us with Joan’s garden. She loves her little patch and was very sad when her wooden table collapsed. Thankfully Lions came to our rescue and kindly donated a very smart outdoor table for her to use when potting up her plants, A great example of two local organisations working together to support their local community. As it was Joan’s birthday the next day, we also took her a cake!
This month we heard from Alex about her work as a trustee for the Field Lane charity, originally one of the ‘Ragged Schools’ in the 1800’s and based in the South of the UK. They work to support adults with learning disabilities, vulnerable families and care management. fieldlane.org.uk Alex joined the Field Lane Board in May 2014 and became Chair of the Board in June 2016. She is an education consultant and works with various examination boards. She has housing association experience and was previously a director of a charity helping children and the elderly. She is a member of the Quality & Development Committee.
Eight members of SI Kenilworth joined fellow Soroptimists from Midland Arden Region as delegates of the 52nd SIGBI Conference in Killarney C0.Kerry on the weekend of the 19 May 2018. A warm Irish welcome was received. The Conference theme was empathy and the Guest speakers at the Conference including a representative from the travelling community in Ireland, a CEO of a large International Pharmaceutical Company and a MEP. All speakers emphasised the importance of mutual respect and understanding and the opportunities available to us all to make a difference. The importance that Soroptimists make to the lives of Women and Girls around the world was recognised by all speakers.All delegates agreed that the Conference gave a unique insight into the work of Soroptimists on both sides of the Border in the Island of Ireland Seven of us also took the opportunity to enjoy some of
Andrea made everyone very welcome to gracious living in her new home. A happy time was had by all. Tasty refreshments were much appreciated. Proceeds from plug plant sales will go to the Women’s Refuge Wellbeing Fund.
We were delighted to hear a talk from Bethany Ellis, a Warwickshire Sea Scout talk to us about the rigorous application and selection process she has recently undertaken to secure a place at The World Scout Jamboree being held in Virginia USA in 2019. Bethany has joined Units 84 & 85 from Warwickshire’s successful applicants. We wish Bethany all the best in her future fundraising activities especially walking on hot coals!
Outgoing President Sharon happily hands over the regalia to incoming President Anita
Our new President started her year in top gear by taking part in the Women vs Cancer Ride the Night event. She and her team cycled 100k, that’s over 60 miles to you and me, and raised over £5,000 to raise funds to women’s cancers. This is even more amazing as Anita had only arrived back from New Zealand the day before! What a way to get over jet lag 🙂
