Please see below for the events we have planned for 2019/20
| Ongoing, roughly 2-monthly
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We hold regular Saturday coffee meet and greets, usually at a quieter coffee shop in central Rugby. These are for prospective new members who would like to find out more about the organisation in an informal setting. Email wendy.sorop@ntlworld.com for details of the next event.
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| Ongoing
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Throughout the year,we collect old bras and use them to traise funds for Refuge. See our page for a list of donation points. If you would like to hold a one off workplace collection, we will be happy to provide A4 posters you can print, and collect bags from you. Every item helps, so workplaces big and small are very welcome to help!
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| May 5th
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80th anniversary. A day of celebration to mark 80 years of Rugby Soroptimists, including an optional service, lunch, and a tour of Rugby School.
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| May 7th
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Brownsover Hall Hotel. The collection this week is for Refuge, so please bring toiletries, sanitary items, and long- life shelf stable food items.
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| June 4th
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Brownsover Hall Hotel. The collection this week is for Hope4/ food bank, so please bring long- life shelf stable food items.
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| July 2nd
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Rugby Hotel. The collection this week is for Refuge, so please bring toiletries, sanitary items, and long- life shelf stable food items.
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| July 15th
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A social event for new and prospective members. Enjoy a drink, some nibbles, some good company, and learn more about soroptimists! Email wendy.sorop@ntlworld.com.
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| July 21st
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At our garden party, you can enjoy the sun (fingers crossed!) Open to members and friends, this event will be raising funds for the Hill Street Youth and Community Centre.
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| August 6th
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Rugby Hotel. The collection this week is for Hope4/ food bank, so please bring long- life shelf stable food items.
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| Sept 3rd
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Rugby Hotel. The collection this week is for Refuge, so please bring toiletries, sanitary items, and long- life shelf stable food items.
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| Sept 7th
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We will be marking the International Day of Literacy by giving out children’s books in Rugby Central shopping mall. Come and see us for free books – or come and help us man the stand for an hour or more!
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| Sept 18th
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We’re delighted to once again be joining with Wanda Fashion for a fashion show in Dunchurch Village Hall. Come and see cub members modelling the latest autumn winter fashions, enjoy a glass of wine, and see if you are lucky in the raffle!
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| October 1st
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Rugby Hotel. The collection this week is for Hope4/ food bank, so please bring long- life shelf stable food items. In October we mark Breast Cancer Awareness month by wearing pink, and holding a fund raising raffle.
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| October date TBC
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We will be holding a coffee morning. Enjoy the and cakes with friends new and old, and donate to Breast Cancer research. And of course, a raffle!
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| November 5th
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Rugby Hotel. The collection this week is for Refuge, so please bring toiletries, sanitary items, and long- life shelf stable food items. We will also be making donations to the International president’s appeal, in lieu of seasonal cards.
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| November 10th
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Rugby Soroptimists will be laying a wreath at the War Memorial Gates (by Queens Jubilee Centre) as part of the official Rugby memorial day.
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| Dec date TBC
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This will be our festive holiday meal; venue and date TBC but likely to be a meal and secret Santa!
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| Dec date TBC
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We will be at Rugby Central shopping mall gathering signatures for the Humanity and Inclusion petition. Pop in and sign – or help us by spending an hour collecting signatures.
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| Jan 7th
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Rugby Hotel. The collection this week is for Hope4/ food bank, so please bring long- life shelf stable food items.
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| Feb 4th
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Rugby Hotel. The collection this week is for Refuge, so please bring toiletries, sanitary items, and long- life shelf stable food items.
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| March 3rd
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Rugby Hotel. The collection this week is for Hope4/ food bank, so please bring long- life shelf stable food items. |
| March 6th
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An evening for International Women’s Day, celebrating the women of Rugby in music, food and dance. As well as pamper stations, we will have organisations who can help your physical and mental health. We will also be showcasing local businesswomen. Contact us if you are interested in a stand, or sharing a demonstration.
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| April 7th
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Join us from 8pm (7pm if you have ordered dinner) at Rugby Hotel. The collection this week is for Refuge, so please bring toiletries, sanitary items, and long- life shelf stable food items.
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