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
Eight energetic Kenilworth Soroptimists took part recently in a Race for Life at Stoneleigh to raise money for cancer research. They were among over 2000 taking part in a 5 kilometre run (or walk!).
“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
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
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
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 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
The annual SI Public Speaking Competition will take place in Stratford on 14th March 2015. SI Kenilworth are sponsoring two students from Kenilworth School
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
Once again, Kenilworth Soroptimists are involved in the annual Swimathon to raise money for charity, this year for Parkinson’s UK and Warwickshire Young Carer’s Project. The event will take place on Sunday 19th October 2014 at the Warwick School Sports Centre, Myton Road, Warwick. Participants from
