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And in other news –

Part of the problem with such a busy Club is that there’s so much news to share!   It’s a good problem to have though.   So, grab a cuppa and sit comfortably for a whistle stop round up of our most recent news.  There’s been much

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What’s pink but has a serious message?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and pink the colour used to represent it.   We all agree that prevention is better than cure.    And regular checks of breast tissue for both women and men is one way to get help early.   But what if

How to start a revo-loo-tion!

Well, the easiest way is to get Kenilworth the status of a Toilet Twinned Town.   Our ambition is to get twenty loos across Kenilworth twinned with loos in the world’s poorest countries. Why does a loo matter? Well, we probably moan about the lack of

Queen Elizabeth II, A truly remarkable woman

Club member began the business meeting on Thursday 8th with two minutes silence to reflect on the life of service given to us by our Queen. Over the next few days, many of us have shared our thoughts about just what a remarkable woman the

Summer Roundup

Summer 2022 has certainly arrived with a heatwave.   Unlike the summer of 1976 we’ve not been exhorted to share a bath, just have quicker showers.   How times have changed! So to show that despite the heat, we’ve still been active, here’s a roundup of what

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How do you have a Grand Day Out?

By running a plant stall at the Kenilworth Lions Grand Show of course!   It's been 4 years since Lions could hold their annual Grand Show so this year's was eagerly anticipated.   And a thoroughly Grand Day out it turned out to be :) The Fun-draising
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Tissue alert!

News from our sister Soroptimists in Krakow.    As we reported in March when war broke out, our Club rallied round with other Clubs to send monies directly to SI Krakow.     To date, our own members have raised almost £2000 with a special shout

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How to host a Platinum Jubilee Party!

Well the first thing you do is invite the Queen!!! Or at least a replica to grace your Platinum Jubilee Party.   Then you put Ann P and her team in charge of platinum standard catering, complete with the new Jubilee desert. Thanks to the efforts
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A change is as good as a rest they say!

Well as a Club we certainly embrace change so we must be resting.   However a look back over this past year under the leadership of President Julie, we seem to have rested in a very lively way!   And although we haven’t got a president this

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How do we to open doors for a bright future?

Well one way our Club opens doors is by supporting women and children escaping domestic violence.   For many years now, our Club has helped the Refuges in Warwickshire, so that they can keep their doors open. At a recent dinner meeting we were delighted to