Swimathon 2010
Congratulations to our Swimathon team, who recently raised a record £418 to be divided between the Alzheimers Society and Help the Heroes. These energetic ladies completed an impressive 43 laps in their allotted hour. Well done.
SI Kenilworth welcomes a new member
SI Kenilworth and District were pleased to welcome new member Marge O’Leary at our October meeting. Marge, pictured on the left with President Rebecca, is a Graduate of Law from Warwick University. She is currently simultaneously reading for the Bar and a masters degree in International Development
Study Day in conjunction with Warwick Law School 2010
President (Professor) Rebecca Probert organised a Study Day in conjunction with Warwick Law School, at the University of Warwick on 26th June 2010. The day was intended to highlight research being undertaken at the University of Warwick that is of relevance to the key objectives
Queen Elizabeth at the Castle
Queen Elizabeth I returned to Kenilworth Castle on Wednesday 12th May 2010, as part of the Kenilworth Festival. The Virgin Queen, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, was recreated by acclaimed historian and TV celebrity, Lesley Smith in an event organised by Kenilworth and
Kenilworth Art Show ‘Draws’ in the Crowds!
The Art Show which was held last week (13-16 May) during the Kenilworth Festival, has been heralded a roaring success. Organised by the Kenilworth and District Soroptimist International club and sponsored by The Construction Centre.co.uk and the Holiday Inn, over 230 pieces of work were displayed
Kenilworth Festival 2010
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.
Fayre Ladies
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,
We Shall Remember Them
President Di Nash lays a wreath at the War Memorial in Kenilworth on Remembrance Sunday.
Sink or Swim?
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
Joining Forces for a Fabulous Festival
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