A sea of orange is set to come to town this November as Kenilworth & District Soroptimists back an international campaign standing against gender based violence.

The local group will be highlighting the impact of violence against women and girls from November 25 with 16 days of events.

The campaign comes as part of the UN 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence which runs until 10 December 2024.

As well as a number of events, orange decorations will be installed on benches in Abbey Fields and around the town - including an orange and white wreath at Kenilworth Castle.

Kenilworth & District Soroptimists will have an orange tree at St Nicholas Church (image supplied)

"Orange is a cheerful colour and every year we hope for better things for women and girls," the group said. 

"We are aiming over the 16 days to highlight the impact of violence against women and girls both locally and nationally in the UK by holding a number of 'Orange' events here in Kenilworth.

"The global theme this year is 'prevention' and so we are also supporting the White Ribbon Campaign www.whiteribbon.org.uk."

Some of the wreathes that will be displayed around Kenilworth (image supplied)

Some of the events in Kenilworth during the 16 days:

·        Monday 25 – Come and Sign the White Ribbon Pledge in Talisman Square

·        Monday 25 to 10 December – View the Orange Display in Kenilworth Library and in Milk & Mocha

·        Friday 29 to Sunday 30 – Orange Christmas Tree on display at St Nicholas Church

·        Friday 29t – Win fantastic prizes at the tombola at the Christmas Lights 'Switch On' in the High Street. Money raised will support women experiencing abuse.