“Orange the World” Our next meeting is at Chesford Grange CV8 2LD on Saturday 7th December, 9.30 for 10.00 am. Hosted by SI Stratford. Please find more menu and booking details by clicking on these links: Flier Menu 7th Dec 2024 Registration Form Dec 2024 Reg Meeting
Afternoon Tea with George Butler Date: Sunday 3rd November 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Whittle’s Restaurant at Audley Binswood, Leamington Spa CV32 5SE Join us for a conversation with award-winning artist George Butler, who has redefined the role of the Artist Reporter by drawing conflict zones and humanitarian crises in pen, ink, and watercolour. George will share stories from his recent work in Ukraine, illustrating the humanity behind the headlines. This event will raise funds for Medics to Medics and Hand in Hand, supporting medical aid and humanitarian assistance in Ukraine. Tickets are £31 pp. For information on purchasing tickets contact president@leamingtonsoroptimists.co.uk
Nepalese Charity Curry Night Happening in Just 13 Days! Date: Monday 14th October 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Himalayan Restaurant & Bar, 58 Bath Street, Leamington Spa CV31 3AE Join us for an evening of authentic Nepalese cuisine while supporting the Nirmala Foundation. This foundation empowers young women in Nepal through sport, especially the Young Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team. Your participation will help provide essential equipment such as wheelchairs for these aspiring athletes. Tickets are £31 pp For details on how to purchase tickets please email: president@leamingtonsoroptimists.co.uk
SI Stourbridge invites all members to come bowling with dinner at The Fountain @ Clent on Thursday 12 September from 6.30 pm. The ticket price of £17.50 pp includes food and prizes. Further details here: Bowling Flyer
The Regional AGM will be at The Abbey Hotel, Redditch on September 28th. Your club Secretary will have all the details and the booking form. Please book by September 12th. We will also be discussing the proposed plans for taking the Region forward, and the SIGBI Modernisation Plans and ask Clubs to vote for approval or otherwise. Following the discussions, we will have the Programme Action Awards Presentations. The theme this year is Security. There will then be a cold buffet only following the meeting.
Raise Up Conference 2024 Sunday 29th September, 10am-4pm at The Fold, Leamington Spa, CV31 3NE Dear members, supporters and friends, As Soroptimists, we are dedicated to raising up the lives of women and girls locally, nationally, and globally. It’s all about giving back to our community in the spirit of service. Our next event is a special one. I’m thrilled to invite you to our inaugural Raise Up Conference on Sunday 29th September. Each speaker is a Soroptimist who has transformed their hardships into strength and faced significant personal challenges—whether it’s overcoming chronic exam anxiety, surviving bullying and grooming, or enduring six heart attacks. The conference will shine a light on how we can triumph over adversity; our speakers’ stories raising up our own lives with insights, hope, wit and wisdom. We’ll gather at The Fold, a beautiful, historic venue in the heart of Leamington. It’s the perfect setting
SI Solihull invites you to join them on the afternoon of Wednesday 14th August 2024 at St Augustine’s Catholic Church, Herbert Rd, Solihull for a fascinating talk by Ellie & Stephen Lenawarungu about their work with women, girls, and youth in the rural villages of Karare. Please click on the link below for further details and to contact the organisers: –Amuka Foundation
Please join Stourbridge Club for their vineyard and wine-tasting tour on October 5th at Astley Vineyard. Astley Vineyard is a single estate, family-run vineyard in Worcestershire. The price is £37.50 pp, and transport can be arranged for an additional cost. Please contact Su Roxburgh at susan.roxburgh@virginmedia.com or call 07751 606065 For further information please click on this link: Vineyard flier
SI Coventry invites you to their Cream Tea on Saturday 13th July. They ask for a minimum donation of £10 and funds raised will be donated to CRASAC : Cream Tea 2024
Please come and join us for a wonderful evening in Stratford Upon Avon on Thursday 11th July at 7pm at Bistrot Pierre, Waterside, Stratford Upon Avon For an evening of fun, food, fizz, music and dancing! All in aid of The Esther House Project (Helping local victims of domestic abuse) Tickets are £50 and include a welcome drink, 3-course dinner and music by the amazing Julian Smith! Places are limited so please book quickly to avoid disappointment. Why not come with friends to celebrate the beginning of the summer holidays? We can’t wait to welcome you to another unique Shakespeare Soroptimist Event! Book here: www.sigbi.org/shakespeare/events
