{"id":717,"date":"2026-10-13T17:59:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T17:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/?page_id=717"},"modified":"2026-10-22T19:56:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:56:28","slug":"programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\n\t<section class=\"wysiwyg-outer   left section\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-outer\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t <h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-725\" src=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2026\/10\/Logo-SI-St-Albans-Landscape-300x148.jpg\" alt=\"Soroptimist International St Albans &amp; District Logo Landscape\" width=\"300\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2026\/10\/Logo-SI-St-Albans-Landscape-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2026\/10\/Logo-SI-St-Albans-Landscape-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2026\/10\/Logo-SI-St-Albans-Landscape-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2026\/10\/Logo-SI-St-Albans-Landscape-1536x758.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2026\/10\/Logo-SI-St-Albans-Landscape-800x395.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2026\/10\/Logo-SI-St-Albans-Landscape-600x296.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2026\/10\/Logo-SI-St-Albans-Landscape-400x197.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2026\/10\/Logo-SI-St-Albans-Landscape-1067x527.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/sigbi.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/136\/2026\/10\/Logo-SI-St-Albans-Landscape.jpg 1546w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Programme of events for the Club\u2019s 70th Year 2026-2027<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h6>Please scroll down for the full programme. Keep checking because it is updated regularly\u2026<\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sat 24 Oct \u2013 St Albans Community Showcase St Albans Cathedral 11am to 3pm<\/strong> \u2013 we will have a Soroptimist display table and banner \u2013 volunteers will needed on the day please. For more information please email <a href=\"mailto:sistalbans@hotmail.com\">sistalbans@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 26 Oct \u2013 Zoom meeting 7.30pm-9pm \u2013 People\u2019s Emergency Briefing<\/strong> film and discussion. The film is aimed at enhancing public awareness of climate and environmental risks. Click here for more information <a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/news\/peb\/\">https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/news\/peb\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fri 30-Sat 31 Oct \u2013 Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland Conference Cardiff<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Click here for more information <a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/\">https:\/\/sigbi.org\/cardiff2026\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fri 6 Nov<\/strong> \u2013 SI Hertford Club Quiz Night \u2013 an \u201cOrange the World\u201d event \u2013 join the SI St Albans Club team. 7pm for 7.30 start at Wodson Park, Ware, SG12 0UQ. If you want to join in please email <a href=\"mailto:sistalbans@hotmail.com\">sistalbans@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 9 Nov \u2013 \u201cOrange the World Herts\u201d campaign kick-off 7.30pm on Zoom.\u00a0 <\/strong><b>&#8220;Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse &#8211; two expert perspectives&#8221;<\/b>:\u00a0we will hear from Naomi Abraham-Bello of HAB Law and Lucy Martin CEO of Watford Women\u2019s Centre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>25 Nov to 10 Dec \u2013 Orange the World Campaign <\/strong>marks the\u00a0<strong>United Nations 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence from 25 Nov to 10 Dec.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please click here for more information: <a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/news\/otw26\/\">OTW 26<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wed 25 Nov \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Orange the World Campaign Launch St Albans <\/strong><strong>\u2013\u00a0St Albans Civic Centre Council Chamber 3.30-5.30pm.<\/strong> There will be time at the start for mingling over refreshments before interactive sessions with enlightening speakers. Photos will be taken in front of the Museum + Gallery at 5-30pm. <strong>Please wear orange!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wed 25 Nov to Mon 30 Nov &#8211; the Odyssey Cinema<\/strong> in St Albans will light up orange as part of the Orange the World Campaign.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fri 27 Nov \u2013 SAHWR Quiz Night as part of the 16 Days of Activism<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2013 join the SI St Albans team! If you want to join in please email <a href=\"mailto:sistalbans@hotmail.com\">sistalbans@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sat 5 Dec \u2013 SI London Chilterns Region Human Rights Day Celebration \u2013 Zoom 10am to 1pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 7 Dec \u2013 5.30pm to 7pm Carols at St Albans City Station<\/strong> <strong>\u201cShake Rattle and Sing\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Soroptimists and friends (2 and 4 legged!) will be singing carols and festive songs at St Albans City Station in aid of the local Women\u2019s Refuge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahwr.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sahwr.org.uk<\/a> marking the 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women in the run up to Human Rights Day on Dec 10. <strong>PLEASE WEAR ORANGE to continue with our campaign to Orange the World! <\/strong>Afterwards we will retire for supper and a warm up at The Six Bells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thu 10 Dec<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Train Journey to Charing Cross for a rally at 12pm<\/strong> led by SI SE England to promote the SIGBI Train Safety Survey as part of the <strong>Orange the World Campaign on the last of the 16 Days of Action.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 14 Dec \u2013 Christmas Zoom from 7.30pm bring your own wine and mince pies!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 11 Jan \u2013 Club Meeting\u00a0 7.30pm \u2013 9.30pm at St Albans United Reformed Church Hall Greenwood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fri 8 Jan morning \u2013 STAGS Year 11 Mock Interviews \u2013 part of the school\u2019s futures day 2027<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 25 Jan \u2013 Zoom Meeting 7.30pm \u2013 9pm<\/strong> \u2013 (UN Education Day 24 Jan)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 8 Feb \u2013 Club Meeting\u00a0 7.30pm \u2013 9.30pm at St Albans United Reformed Church Hall Greenwood <\/strong>(UN Day for women\/girls in science 11 Feb)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tue 16 Feb &#8211; St Albans Pancake Race ??<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 22 Feb \u2013 Zoom Meeting<\/strong> <strong>7.30pm \u2013 9pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sat 27 Feb \u2013 Charity Quiz Night \u2013 save the date and tell your friends!<\/strong> St Albans Reformed Church Hall Home-Wood Road St Albans<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fri 5 Mar Morning \u2013 STAGS<\/strong>\u00a0<b>Inspiring Women\u2019s Networking Event with Year 8 and 12\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>(NB Mother\u2019s Day is Sun 7 March and Easter weekend is 26-29 March)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sun 7 March Morning \u2013 International Women\u2019s Day Event in St Albans TBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 8 Mar \u2013 Club Meeting\u00a0 7.30pm \u2013 9.30pm at St Albans United Reformed Church Hall Greenwood<\/strong> (International Women\u2019s Day)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sat 13 March \u2013 SI London Chilterns Region Conference and Celebration of International Women\u2019s Day \u2013 10am to 4pm <\/strong>Lancaster Hall Hotel \u00a035 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 22 Mar \u2013 Zoom ???<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>March\/Apr \u2013 The Great British Spring Clean<\/strong> \u2013 litter pick<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 12 Apr \u2013 AGM<\/strong> \u2013 St Albans United Reformed Church Hall Greenwood \u2013 marking the Club\u2019s 70th Anniversary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tue 27 April \u2013 Happy 70th Anniversary Soroptimist International St Albans and District<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sat 19 June \u2013 SI London Chilterns Region\/Conference \u2013 TBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wed 14 Jul Morning \u2013 STAGS Year 12 Mock Interview Day\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thu 30 Sep to Sun 2 Oct Soroptimist International Quadrennial Convention Prague. <\/strong>Click here to register your interest:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/siconvention2027.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">|<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/siconvention2027.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/siconvention2027.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sat 9 Oct \u2013 SILC Region AGM\/Conference \u2013 10am to 4pm<\/strong> Lancaster Hall Hotel \u00a035 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sat 11 Dec \u2013 SILC Region Conference and Human Rights Day Celebration \u2013 TBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2028<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sat 25 March \u2013 SI Sheffield 100 Anniversary Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>The Soroptimist Club of St Albans and District holds Club Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of most months either on Zoom, out and about or at St Albans <strong>United Reformed Church Hall Greenwood, <\/strong><strong>Watford Road, Chiswell Green, AL2<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>3HG<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/where-we-meet\">.<\/a> Details are in the programme In addition there are social and fundraising events.<\/h6>\n<p>Our Club holds a Planning meeting at the beginning of the first week of most months. We are an open and transparent Club and Members\u2019 are encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to attend an event, be a speaker, or are considering membership, please click on <a href=\"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/contact-us\/\">\u201cContact Us\u201d<\/a> on this website, or email <a href=\"mailto:sistalbans@hotmail.com\">sistalbans@hotmail.com <\/a>Guests are always given a warm welcome so please come and meet us.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3>Women Serving the St Albans Community Since 1957<\/h3>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":143,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"page-themes":[],"topic":[],"class_list":["post-717","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/143"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=717"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":891,"href":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/717\/revisions\/891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"page-themes","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/page-themes?post=717"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sigbi.org\/st-albans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic?post=717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}