Art Show, Elizabeth at the Castle, Children’s Sports at the Party in the Park…we were there making it happen. Many thanks to all those who helped in any way, large or small.
Our first ‘open to the public’ Christmas Fayre was held on November 28th 2009 at St Francis Church Hall. All the usual favourites; tombola, raffle, books, cakes, new to you etc, were joined by some invited stall holders. Our guests included Water Aid, Myton Hospice, Traidcraft and a variety of arts and crafts from local people. The plant stall (pictured) was a colourful and popular centrepiece. The event raised £1105 for local charities.
President Di Nash lays a wreath at the War Memorial in Kenilworth on Remembrance Sunday.
Bathing beauties Carole and Andrea take a well earned rest during the Leamington & Warwick SI Swimathon. The Kenilworth and District team of 6 (The Sink or Swimmers) managed 43 lengths between them in the 55 minutes allowed. Team member Jo shared her training tip, ‘a Chinese takeaway and a bottle of Newcastle brown ale last night and a bacon butty this morning.’ If only we could all be so disciplined.
The Kenilworth Festival committee has been boosted by a pledge of support from The Kenilworth Soroptimists. The Festival, which is promoted by the Rotary Club, is organised by a committee of people from the community. President of the Soroptimists, Di Nash said: “The Kenilworth Festival is all about bringing the community together and promoting local businesses by putting on a varied programme of quality entertainment to appeal to all ages. “We are delighted to lend our support and to help organise events such as the Art Exhibition and Sale, the Childrens’ Sports at Party in the Park and Elizabeth at the Castle – a historical talk by TV’s Lesley Smith who will visit the town during the Festival week.” Photograph shows Mike Lewis (left) and Roy Shearing (right), co-chairs of the Festival Committee, with Soroptimists Rebecca Probert and Jean Lockley. Co-Chair of the Kenilworth Festival,
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY SEPTEMBER 2009 Soroptimist International supporting Book Aid International During September, help to raise money to send books to sub – Saharan Africa. For every £2 you collect, Book Aid International can send a book to a school or library How much value do you put on your ability to read and have access to a huge range of literature and information? If you live in sub Saharan Africa you do not have this opportunity of access as books are a luxury that very few can afford. Book Aid International state; ‘Books Change Lives’ Literacy is a basic human right, it opens the door to education and helps to lift communities out of poverty, however without books and reading materials, literacy is extremely hard to achieve and maintain. How can you help? During September, put a value on every thing you read and
FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND FOOD were certainly on the menu for our afternoon at Linda and Bede’s home. A group of some 22 members enjoyed the sunshine in Linda’s delightful garden on Saturday 22nd August. She refreshed us with different flavours of tea served with scones (to die for), clotted cream and jam, beautiful sponges and homemade shortbread. WONDERFUL! Thank you Linda for giving us the opportunity to discuss ways of improving friendship, what a great example the afternoon was.
Kenilworth & District Soroptimists took part in one of the group’s favourite pastimes in August – eating! This time it was breakfast at an event organised by Carole and Nick Nicholson. Guests were invited to enjoy traditional breakfast fare, including kedgeree and kippers, whilst enjoying a rare sunny Sunday in the Nicholson’s award-winning garden. Funds raised will go to one of the charities supported by the President this year.
Members Rebecca Probert, Di Carter & Sally Wilding put their best feet forward on the Sunflower walk in June in aid of Myton Hospice.
The annual plant sale was held on June 6th in torrential rain much to everyone’s disappointment. There were so many plants left over that we decided to take the remainder to the next car boot sale (see picture above) at Leamington RFC. Thankfully, this was far more successful (weatherwise and also regarding plant sales). Some of the plants were donated to a local lady andshe is pictured with members Andrea Kingston and CaroleNicholson (Jane Beckett was wielding the camera) who planted up her patio pots for her. In total, the plant sale made £670, 50% of which will go to the Cotton Tree Children’s Trust and the remainder to the President’s chosen charities.
