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Coffee Morning for Ovarian Cancer

A well attended coffee morning recently raised the magnificent total of £241.35 for the Ovarian Cancer Charity. With an additional donation of £14.00 and an agreed rounding up, the Charity will receive £250.00. While enjoying a variety of home-made cakes and coffee, we were given

Forthcoming events

Open to All Peace festival, Leamington, 18th and 19th June. See us at the Purple Teardrop Campaign stand.   Social Events for Members Garden Party in aid of Look Good Feel Better on 23rd July. BBQ, salads & puds; wine & soft drinks. Raffle. Please

Celebrating the Queen’s 90th Birthday

Tea Party 14th May The sun shone pleasantly as club members and friends enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of entertainment and food at our 1940s tea party to celebrate HM The Queens 90th birthday! The afternoon was held at St Francis’ church hall in Kenilworth and

Membership Event

At the April dinner meeting, SI Kenilworth welcomed several guests who joined us for a membership event. The highlight of the evening was a talk by Professor Shaheen Ali, from the Law department of Warwick University, who gave us a fascinating talk on Women’s Rights.

News from SI Blantyre

We were told by members of SI Blantyre back in November at Conference that they were trying to get a second Soroptimist club started in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi.  Now Pricilla Matinga from SI Blantyre has sent us the exciting news that this club has been

Soroptimist appoint a new president for 2016-17

Tricia Weinbren became president of SI Kenilworth & District at the AGM on 14th  April 2016. The theme for Tricia’s year is ‘Women united in the 21st Century’.  In her inaugural speech, Tricia said “It is a tremendous honour to be the president this year

Public Speaking Competition 2016

Our annual Midland Arden Public Speaking Competition took place in the prestigious Council Chambers of Dudley. Principle guests included the  Mayor and Mayoress of  Dudley along with Mr J K  Sharma Consulate General of India. Also in attendance was Immediate Past International President Ann Garvie,

Dinner meeting 28th April

Soroptimist International of Kenilworth &District Are pleased to invite you to join them at our dinner meeting on Thursday 28th April 2016 Time: 7.00 for 7.30 Price: £16 At The Holiday Inn, Kenilworth, Our Speaker will be the dynamic and inspiring Professor Shaheen Sardar Ali

Tea Dance to celebrate HRH The Queen’s 90th Birthday

SI Kenilworth and District invite you to our 1940s’ tea dance as part of HRH The Queens’ 90th Birthday Celebrations!   Featuring Maggie Bartmanis and accompanist Adrian Moore   Come and join us for an afternoon of high tea, music and fun on Saturday 14th

Christmas Tree

Recently, members decorated a Christmas tree in the St Nicholas Church, Kenilworth, display. The theme was purple and white to recognise the club’s support for the Purple Teardrop campaign. Purple Teardrop is a Soroptimist International initiative against human trafficking and the exploitation of women and girls. Purple