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February 2015 A Plan

February 2015 A Plan

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OUR PRESIDENT ELECT PUTS THE IDEA TO CLUB AND I HATCH A PLAN. I’ve never done VSO, this might be my chance to do a mini version.   My New Year’s resolution is to do things now rather than wait until I retire. I contact Gordon from Friends of Sick Children in Malawi to explore whether it is feasible.    I’m a pharmacist so my plan is to help in the dispensary of the hospital pharmacy.    My luggage allowance is 2 x 23kg plus 12kg for cabin so maybe I could use some of it to take supplies out. He puts me in touch with various people in Blantyre at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital and the Nursing School.    Email doesn’t seem to be easy; I either get a reply straight away or not at all.   It’s not helped by emails disappearing into my spam box, which

January 2015 An Idea

January 2015 An Idea

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  OUR PRESIDENT ELECT SOWS THESEED OF AN IDEA FOR BOTH OF US. We’ve hit our target of £2000 in one year instead of two to train a paediatric nurse, and at the dinner meeting I enjoy the update from Alexis and Gordon Cowie, trustees of the charity Friends of Sick Children in Malawi (www.friendsofsickchildreninmalawi.org). I’m really impressed with the work being done, not least with the information that 99.7pence in every pound goes directly to the projects we have sponsored.    It’s always great to hear about the paediatric nurses we have supported, we began back in 2013 and the reports have encouraged Club and successive Presidents to continue this as our International charity. President Elect Elaine whispers to me ‘wouldn’t it be great to actually go out there’.   I agree – it’s an interesting idea but am I up for this? Dave, my husband, decides

Malawi Bid Shortlisted for next SIGBI 4 Year project

Malawi Bid Shortlisted for next SIGBI 4 Year project

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      “How to put a smile on her face” Kenilworth and District SI are delighted to report that their bid “Child Mortality in Malawi” has been shortlisted for the next SIGBI four year project. Working through the charity Friends of Sick Children in Malawi (FOSCIM), and with the support of SI Blantyre, local nurses will be supported with specialist paediatric training to enable them to work more effectively with sick children and to pass on their skills to others.    

Lions Show Fundraising

Lions Show Fundraising

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Soroptimists were at the recent Lions Show in Abbey Fields, Kenilworth – despite the miserable weather – selling plants to raise funds for a charity we support: Friends of Sick Children in Malawi. A large array of bedding plants, kindly donated by Borden Hill Nurseries, was available. Nearly £400 was raised on the day with additional funds being raised through the sale of left over plants after the event.

Fund Raising for Nepal

Fund Raising for Nepal

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Soroptimists from Kenilworth & District SI and friends recently raised money for the victims of the Nepal earthquakes, donating £750 to the Disaster Emergency Committee. One of our members hosted a tea party where we enjoyed cakes baked by members, a jam sale and a raffle – and of course a chance to catch up with our friends. Additional funds were raised through the sale of cakes not used and a canal trip.  

Soroptimists raise awareness and money in support of Ovarian Cancer

Soroptimists raise awareness and money in support of Ovarian Cancer

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The Kenilworth and District Soroptimists held a fund raising event at Stoneleigh Golf Club to raise money and raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer Action. A group of 44 Soroptimists, friends and family gathered to play skittles and indoor games; they also held a quiz at the event all to raise money for this very worthy cause.   The local Soroptimists are specifically supporting the charity this year as part of their commitment to Educate, Empower and Enable women and girls to reach their full potential. The event raised £300 for this very worthy charity and is the first in a number of activities and events to raise money for Ovarian Cancer Action.  

Race for Life

Race for Life

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The Race for Life raises money for Cancer Research. Soroptimists from SI Kenilworth will be taking part in the 5K race at Stoneleigh on Sunday 28th June 2015. More information about the event can be found on their website:  http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Lions Show Plant Sale

Lions Show Plant Sale

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Kenilworth Soroptimists raised around £1000 selling plants at the recent Lions Show in Abbey Fields, with plants kindly donated by Borden Hill Nurseries (thanks to one of our members). We had a good selection of bedding plants and perennials on offer as well as herbs and vegetable plants. The weather was kind to us this year and our borrowed gazebos were needed to provide shade rather than hold of the pouring rain of last year. All proceeds are going to Friends of Sick Children in Malawi.