WHO ARE WE ?
Rotary is a worldwide family of 1.2 million people who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. The Rotary Club of Norwich is a group of around 50 men and women based in the Norwich area who seek to "make a difference" within their local communities and throughout the world, through fund raising and local community activities. Our club is based on "Service above self", good friendship and with an emphasis on having fun! Membership is open to men and women over the age of 18 who wish to serve the community and provide humanitarian service. Help us make a difference!
CORONAVIRUS: We are happy to say that we have now returned to actual meetings at the George Hotel. We are also making these meetings available via Zoom at the same time for those that are unable, or do not wish to, join us for a physical meeting. If you would like to come along to a meeting, drop us an email using the Contact page here. Updates will also be made via this website and the club’s Facebook page
Forthcoming meetings.
Thursday 16th September: Presentation by Donna Louise Bishop of the EDP about the “ You are not alone”campaign which they ran last Christmas.
Thursday 16th September: Presentation by Donna Louise Bishop of the EDP about the “ You are not alone”campaign which they ran last Christmas.
LATEST NEWS
Lord Mayor and Sherrif of Norwich visit
At the Rotary Club of Norwich meeting on Thursday 2nd September, President Aliona was pleased to welcome the Lord Mayor of Norwich Councillor Dr Kevin Maguire, and the Sheriff of Norwich, Caroline Jarrold.
At the Rotary Club of Norwich meeting on Thursday 2nd September, President Aliona was pleased to welcome the Lord Mayor of Norwich Councillor Dr Kevin Maguire, and the Sheriff of Norwich, Caroline Jarrold.
CENTENARY PROJECT
If you would like to donate to the Cuppa Care Bus project, please click on the Donate button below and this will take you to the CAF Bank site where you can make your contribution. Thank you!!
July 2021
Rotary Club of Norwich Centenary Project ‘Cuppa Care’
(addressing isolation and loneliness in Norfolk)
Rotary Club of Norwich Centenary Project ‘Cuppa Care’
(addressing isolation and loneliness in Norfolk)
On 22nd January 2022 the Rotary Club of Norwich will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of its founding. To commemorate the first one hundred years, the club has initiated a long-term project that focuses upon ‘preventing and reducing social isolation and loneliness in Norfolk’ - whether caused through poverty, disability, age, gender, lack of accessible local support and information services, geographical remoteness or poor transport, or other needs.
To achieve this, the Rotary Club of Norwich has developed a working partnership with a number of well-known and established local charities - Hear for Norfolk (Norfolk Deaf Association), Vision Norfolk (NNAB), Age UK Norwich, Norfolk LGBT+ Project, Norfolk Citizens Advice Bureau, Norfolk & Waveney Mind (mental health), and Age UK Norfolk - whose work is aimed at supporting various groups of beneficiaries across the county, providing specialist support, information and advice. However, a common objective that all partners in this project share is the prevention and reduction of loneliness and isolation experienced by people in Norfolk.
The above charities bring a vast number of years (a total of over 500 years) of experience and specialist expertise in supporting vulnerable people in Norfolk, including delivering their services from mobile facilities and reaching out to many hard-to-reach communities. Our project embraces the common ambitions and objectives of all the organisations participating, leverages the expertise and skills of these charitable organisations, and the project, philanthropic, and fundraising expertise of the Rotary community, championed by our club - the Rotary Club of Norwich.
The participating organisations have agreed that based on existing evidence of need, the challenges imposed by the current pandemic, and due to the rurality and demographics of Norfolk, an outreach mobile multi-agency support facility, capable of reaching people in their local community and involving the local ‘infrastructure’, will be the most effective and efficient way of identifying and reaching people who experience loneliness and/or find themselves isolated from their families, friends and neighbourhood.
Latest venue we will be visiting shown below:
To achieve this, the Rotary Club of Norwich has developed a working partnership with a number of well-known and established local charities - Hear for Norfolk (Norfolk Deaf Association), Vision Norfolk (NNAB), Age UK Norwich, Norfolk LGBT+ Project, Norfolk Citizens Advice Bureau, Norfolk & Waveney Mind (mental health), and Age UK Norfolk - whose work is aimed at supporting various groups of beneficiaries across the county, providing specialist support, information and advice. However, a common objective that all partners in this project share is the prevention and reduction of loneliness and isolation experienced by people in Norfolk.
The above charities bring a vast number of years (a total of over 500 years) of experience and specialist expertise in supporting vulnerable people in Norfolk, including delivering their services from mobile facilities and reaching out to many hard-to-reach communities. Our project embraces the common ambitions and objectives of all the organisations participating, leverages the expertise and skills of these charitable organisations, and the project, philanthropic, and fundraising expertise of the Rotary community, championed by our club - the Rotary Club of Norwich.
The participating organisations have agreed that based on existing evidence of need, the challenges imposed by the current pandemic, and due to the rurality and demographics of Norfolk, an outreach mobile multi-agency support facility, capable of reaching people in their local community and involving the local ‘infrastructure’, will be the most effective and efficient way of identifying and reaching people who experience loneliness and/or find themselves isolated from their families, friends and neighbourhood.
Latest venue we will be visiting shown below:
The plan is to purchase a vehicle, which will be converted into a purpose-built mobile facility, a “Cuppa Care” bus, equipped with a range of information and facilities for making refreshments, from which members of staff and volunteers can engage with the local communities, provide appropriate support, information, and advice and, above all, companionship (over a friendly cuppa) – all aimed at reducing loneliness and isolation.
Each organisation that has signed up to the project has agreed to provide staff and volunteers from their respective organisations to support and deliver the project thus keeping staff costs low but the potential benefit for the organisations involved and those accessing the service high. Project Partners will supply their specialist knowledge, staff and volunteers to ensure the mobile unit is staffed by a range of people with specialist knowledge in their areas (older people, sensory loss, welfare, mental health etc) that are able to address the causes of loneliness, build rapport and trust with those visiting the service – as well as offering information, advice or signposting to other relevant support services if necessary.
When operational, the service will be delivered by a part time Co-ordinator, an Assistant/Driver, and the staff and volunteers from Partner organisations. The Co-ordinator will be responsible for identifying the visit locations, making connections with the local infrastructure and organisations in the localities we plan to visit and for securing revenue funds required to cover the operational costs. We anticipate that the annual operational cost will be relatively low due to the central management, as opposed to a wider and much larger infrastructure within each Partner organisation, and due to the ‘in-kind’ contributions from all Partners in the form of allocating staff and volunteers to the project.
Whilst the project is initiated in Norwich, we plan to take the “Cuppa Care” bus to various locations across Norfolk, therefore making the service accessible and available to our urban and rural communities. We have already successfully begun piloting the Cuppa Care service (using a borrowed bus) in a variety of locations across Norfolk to refine our service, develop the operating model, and validate the need.
This is an ambitious and long-term project and we are seeking practical assistance and financial support from Rotary Clubs, businesses, public sector organisations, Trusts & Foundations and individuals to make our vision a reality.
The project cost has two elements: capital costs and operational costs. Capital costs include the purchase, conversion and installation of necessary equipment, estimated at £51,000. The annual operational costs are projected to be £49,721. Please see appendix 1 for an image of the proposed vehicle and the conversion.
To date the Rotary Club of Norwich has raised £750 towards the capital costs and as the Project Lead, and as current President of the Rotary Club of Norwich, I have submitted a number of funding applications to Trusts and Foundations.
However, we still have far to go to achieve our ambitions, therefore with this I am seeking your financial assistance toward the capital costs of this project. Any contributions will be greatly appreciated.
Please contact me on 07821 340717 or e-mail aliona.derrett@prospectconsultancy.org.uk to help progress this project for the benefit of the Norfolk community.
With a very big thank you in anticipation.
Aliona Derrett, President - Rotary Club of Norwich
Each organisation that has signed up to the project has agreed to provide staff and volunteers from their respective organisations to support and deliver the project thus keeping staff costs low but the potential benefit for the organisations involved and those accessing the service high. Project Partners will supply their specialist knowledge, staff and volunteers to ensure the mobile unit is staffed by a range of people with specialist knowledge in their areas (older people, sensory loss, welfare, mental health etc) that are able to address the causes of loneliness, build rapport and trust with those visiting the service – as well as offering information, advice or signposting to other relevant support services if necessary.
When operational, the service will be delivered by a part time Co-ordinator, an Assistant/Driver, and the staff and volunteers from Partner organisations. The Co-ordinator will be responsible for identifying the visit locations, making connections with the local infrastructure and organisations in the localities we plan to visit and for securing revenue funds required to cover the operational costs. We anticipate that the annual operational cost will be relatively low due to the central management, as opposed to a wider and much larger infrastructure within each Partner organisation, and due to the ‘in-kind’ contributions from all Partners in the form of allocating staff and volunteers to the project.
Whilst the project is initiated in Norwich, we plan to take the “Cuppa Care” bus to various locations across Norfolk, therefore making the service accessible and available to our urban and rural communities. We have already successfully begun piloting the Cuppa Care service (using a borrowed bus) in a variety of locations across Norfolk to refine our service, develop the operating model, and validate the need.
This is an ambitious and long-term project and we are seeking practical assistance and financial support from Rotary Clubs, businesses, public sector organisations, Trusts & Foundations and individuals to make our vision a reality.
The project cost has two elements: capital costs and operational costs. Capital costs include the purchase, conversion and installation of necessary equipment, estimated at £51,000. The annual operational costs are projected to be £49,721. Please see appendix 1 for an image of the proposed vehicle and the conversion.
To date the Rotary Club of Norwich has raised £750 towards the capital costs and as the Project Lead, and as current President of the Rotary Club of Norwich, I have submitted a number of funding applications to Trusts and Foundations.
However, we still have far to go to achieve our ambitions, therefore with this I am seeking your financial assistance toward the capital costs of this project. Any contributions will be greatly appreciated.
Please contact me on 07821 340717 or e-mail aliona.derrett@prospectconsultancy.org.uk to help progress this project for the benefit of the Norfolk community.
With a very big thank you in anticipation.
Aliona Derrett, President - Rotary Club of Norwich
The Scottish Play:
On Saturday July 10th, a group of nine Rotarians and friends from the Rotary Club of Norwich, enjoyed their first social occasion for over a year. We celebrated by watching a wonderful, outdoor performance of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The event was was held in the spectacular setting of the Cloisters, at Norwich Cathedral
and performed by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. The evening began with a fizz - a champagne picnic, and a chance to catch up with good friends in a Covid safe manner, before the performance started.
The company, as ever, didn’t disappoint and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the magical experience of watching Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. It was performed in full Elizabethan costume, with music by an all male cast, just as it would have been in Shakespeare’s day. It was a privilege to be able to support the company, after last year’s tour was completely cancelled due to the pandemic. They spent five months rehearsing in a Covid secure bubble and overcame enormous challenges to put on this marvellous production. The Rotary Club of Norwich is already planning to book The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for 2022!
On Saturday July 10th, a group of nine Rotarians and friends from the Rotary Club of Norwich, enjoyed their first social occasion for over a year. We celebrated by watching a wonderful, outdoor performance of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The event was was held in the spectacular setting of the Cloisters, at Norwich Cathedral
and performed by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. The evening began with a fizz - a champagne picnic, and a chance to catch up with good friends in a Covid safe manner, before the performance started.
The company, as ever, didn’t disappoint and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the magical experience of watching Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. It was performed in full Elizabethan costume, with music by an all male cast, just as it would have been in Shakespeare’s day. It was a privilege to be able to support the company, after last year’s tour was completely cancelled due to the pandemic. They spent five months rehearsing in a Covid secure bubble and overcame enormous challenges to put on this marvellous production. The Rotary Club of Norwich is already planning to book The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for 2022!
HO SCHOOL, GHANA UPDATES
June 9th 2021: Atsu now weighs 12kg and is doing well.
A boy called Atsu: The Norwich School Cub Scouts have raised funds for a special little boy
Our project partner in Ghana has selected a little boy called Atsu Wonder to benefit from generosity of the Norwich School Cub Scouts. The cubs have donated £1,000 by undertaking rowing, hiking, running and cycling to raise money for Atsu. He has Cerebral Palsy, in common with very many children but he also suffers from malnutrition, as evidenced by his sparse hair and skull shape with the skin tightly stretched. The money will pay for visits to a nutritionist and the purchase of certain foods to help him.
Our project partner in Ghana has selected a little boy called Atsu Wonder to benefit from generosity of the Norwich School Cub Scouts. The cubs have donated £1,000 by undertaking rowing, hiking, running and cycling to raise money for Atsu. He has Cerebral Palsy, in common with very many children but he also suffers from malnutrition, as evidenced by his sparse hair and skull shape with the skin tightly stretched. The money will pay for visits to a nutritionist and the purchase of certain foods to help him.
What a great smile!
27th January 2021
First weight increase, up 0.4kg, so now 10.4kg. Great news!
First weight increase, up 0.4kg, so now 10.4kg. Great news!
First assessment by the physiotherapist
16th December 2020
As you already know, Atsu Wonder failed to put on any weight over the past two weeks. A day or so ago his mother was concerned that he had also developed a high temperature so she took him to the doctor at the hospital and the results of the tests show that he is very anaemiac and has malaria. The latter is very common and he is being kept in hospital tonight so that he can be under observation.
The nutritionist, physiotherapist and speech language therapist will resume treatment in January provided that Atsu has made significant progress towards being restored to reasonably good health.
As you already know, Atsu Wonder failed to put on any weight over the past two weeks. A day or so ago his mother was concerned that he had also developed a high temperature so she took him to the doctor at the hospital and the results of the tests show that he is very anaemiac and has malaria. The latter is very common and he is being kept in hospital tonight so that he can be under observation.
The nutritionist, physiotherapist and speech language therapist will resume treatment in January provided that Atsu has made significant progress towards being restored to reasonably good health.
09th December 2020
Atsu has still nit gained weight as his system continues to reject the new foods at the moment. But neither has he lost weight. He is now having a multi vitamin pill as well. A happy boy as you can see. Eggs and fruit bought this week to help with his ongoing nutrition.
Atsu has still nit gained weight as his system continues to reject the new foods at the moment. But neither has he lost weight. He is now having a multi vitamin pill as well. A happy boy as you can see. Eggs and fruit bought this week to help with his ongoing nutrition.
2 December 2020
These photos were taken today. Atsu’s weight has not improved this week as his tummy has been upset while it learns to adapt to the new foods. However, as you can see, he is. Happy boy once he is put in the ‘standing’ frame which was supplied by Physionet. The food is what has been bought for mum to use during the coming week. Such a lovely development
These photos were taken today. Atsu’s weight has not improved this week as his tummy has been upset while it learns to adapt to the new foods. However, as you can see, he is. Happy boy once he is put in the ‘standing’ frame which was supplied by Physionet. The food is what has been bought for mum to use during the coming week. Such a lovely development
25th November 2020
He was weighed today and has gained 0.2 kg in a week. The aim for next week is for him to gain .5 kg by next week. As I said before he is 8 yrs old and the average weight is 24 kg The lady holding him is his mother and the other is the nutritionist. Her help and the essential foods are what the donations has bought
He was weighed today and has gained 0.2 kg in a week. The aim for next week is for him to gain .5 kg by next week. As I said before he is 8 yrs old and the average weight is 24 kg The lady holding him is his mother and the other is the nutritionist. Her help and the essential foods are what the donations has bought
24 November 2020
Yesterday we received news on Atsu Wonder. He was recently weighed and his current weight is only 10.4 kg. The average weight for an 8 year old is 25 kg so his malnourishment is pretty extreme. Carrie has bought mum fruit, beans, ground paste, fish, eggs and oil. He will now be weighed weekly and the nutritionist has provided a weekly feeding schedule. The money provided by the Norwich School is of enormous benefit and mum understands the importance of building up Atsu Wonder’s weight. Dad has now deserted the household (the usual) and so mum is doing her best to provide for 4 children. Really tough in a country like so many others where there is no welfare help.
Yesterday we received news on Atsu Wonder. He was recently weighed and his current weight is only 10.4 kg. The average weight for an 8 year old is 25 kg so his malnourishment is pretty extreme. Carrie has bought mum fruit, beans, ground paste, fish, eggs and oil. He will now be weighed weekly and the nutritionist has provided a weekly feeding schedule. The money provided by the Norwich School is of enormous benefit and mum understands the importance of building up Atsu Wonder’s weight. Dad has now deserted the household (the usual) and so mum is doing her best to provide for 4 children. Really tough in a country like so many others where there is no welfare help.
New School Block Foundtions - May 2021: The foundations of the school block being dug.
New Water Tower: Rotary Club of Nice’s donation towards the water system at Kekeli’s Resource and Assessment Centre has supported the construction of a water tower and tanks for rainwater harvesting. You may be aware that water is often scarce in this area especially during the dry season. We will now be able to function fully because we will have water year round. Not only will it provide water to the washrooms but it will also make washing hands at the centre entrance possible now that we are all trying to be safe during the COVID 19 pandemic. We are very grateful for your support!
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New road building!
A new road leading to the School is under construction! |
Water tanks installed
Great news! The new water tanks, donated by our twin club of Nice, Cote 'D' Azur have been installed! |
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New Equipment received at Ho School
The Rotary Club of Norwich has supplied specialist equipment, distributed by Physionet, to the Ho All-Inclusive School in Ghana. We are supporting the work being done by the Kekeli Foundation in helping children with special physical needs attend school. The children in the photographs have Cerebral Palsy and have spent their lives either on the floor, or on their mothers back. The new equipment has helped changed their lives and put a smile on their faces!
HOW ARE THE ROTARY CLUBS IN NORWICH HELPING DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC?
ROTARY CLUB OF NORWICH
£800.00 to Norwich Food Bank
£250.00 to Leeway Domestic Violence & Abuse Services.
£250.00 to RC Chisinay - Moldova, for PPE and basic supplies
£250.00 to Feeding Children in Ghana during COVIUD19 Pandemic - International Project
NORWICH ST EDMUND ROTARY CLUB
£1,400.00 to Norwich Food Bank
£2,505.00 Friends in Deed
£606.00 International Project. Kids For Kids To be donated to 'SOAP FOR DARFUR'
£100.00 Kids Out Toy Boxes
£599.00 Fridges and food for schools distributing in deprived areas
NORWICH BLACKFRIARS ROTARY CLUB
£500 to AGE UK Norfolk
£500 to Norfolk Community Foundation COVD19 fund
£500 to Norwich Foodbank
NORWICH CENTENARY ROTARY CLUB
£1,000 to Norwich Foodbank
NORWICH MARCHESI ROTARY CLUB
£500 to Leeway Domestic Violence & Abuse Services.
£500 to Salvation Army Norwich.
ROTARY YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER COMPETITION 2020
The competition was held in conjunction with the Norwich University of the Arts.
Read more about the competition win: https://www.nua.ac.uk/…/rotary-club-norwich-announce-beyon…/
Thank you to our competition sponsors for helping us to showcase some of the best emerging UK photography talent; Canon UK | Wex Photo Video | TES | Rotary Club of Norwich
Read more about the competition win: https://www.nua.ac.uk/…/rotary-club-norwich-announce-beyon…/
Thank you to our competition sponsors for helping us to showcase some of the best emerging UK photography talent; Canon UK | Wex Photo Video | TES | Rotary Club of Norwich
First Prize (senior category) goes to Dan, Year 13 Art Multimedia at Wymondham High Academy, in the Rotary Norwich Young Photographer competition at Local Level. Dan was also awarded Highly Commended at District Level!
Congratulations to Daisy, Year 9 Photography at Wymondham High Academy, who was awarded first prize (intermediate category) in the Rotary Norwich Young Photographer competition, with the theme Through My Eyes, at Local Level!
VISIT TO PUNE - INDIA: ROTARY FELLOWSHIP ACROSS THE WORLD
Norwich Rotarian Anna Cottrell visited the Rotary Club of Pune, Bavdhan Elite and attended one of their club meetings. Rajesh Shinde - past President, and his wife Shilpa visited Norwich in September last year with their daughter Shrushti and came along to one of our meetings. Shrushti is currently studying at the UEA.
Norwich Rotarian Anna Cottrell visited the Rotary Club of Pune, Bavdhan Elite and attended one of their club meetings. Rajesh Shinde - past President, and his wife Shilpa visited Norwich in September last year with their daughter Shrushti and came along to one of our meetings. Shrushti is currently studying at the UEA.
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SUPPORTED CHARITIES AND PROJECTS ARE:
We support several local and International charities and projects and have a varied range of social activities, speakers, boat trips, concerts, BBQs, quizzes, wine tasting, our International Scholar evening and many more! Visit our Facebook page to see all the latest news and activities.
COMMUNITY SERVICE SUPPORT
Cinema City Moving Memories Project: We are providing support, both practical and financial, for this excellent project to help people living with dementia and memory loss to recall their memories through cinema and film
The Nancy Oldfield Trust: The trust offers disabled and socially disadvantaged people excitement, freedom, adventure and wheelchair access to the Norfolk Broads. The Rotary Club of Norwich has provided financial support for radios and will continue to raise funds for other equipment.
The Nelson Infant School: We are providing funding to enhance their existing THRIVE programme and will be working with the school and parents to regenerate a wildlife garden
The Nancy Oldfield Trust: The trust offers disabled and socially disadvantaged people excitement, freedom, adventure and wheelchair access to the Norfolk Broads. The Rotary Club of Norwich has provided financial support for radios and will continue to raise funds for other equipment.
The Nelson Infant School: We are providing funding to enhance their existing THRIVE programme and will be working with the school and parents to regenerate a wildlife garden
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PROJECTS
We organise several youth focused competitions each year: Young Photographer, Young Chef, Youth Speaks, and the Technology Tournament. These competitions are aimed at pupils from local schools who wish to demonstrate their skills in a competitive environment, whilst having fun doing so!
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Ho All-Inclusive School: We are working with the Kekeli Foundation and the Rotary Club of Ho- Ghana to build Ghana's first all-inclusive school with all the necessary facilities to enable people with and without disability to access everything they need with the help of specialist and general staff to teach at the school The Rotary Club of Norwich are working to raise £10,000 towards the project.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN ROTARY?
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Our members work locally or partner international projects that address today’s most pressing humanitarian challenges of today.
The impact our members make takes shape at Rotary club meetings and activities. These gatherings give you the chance to:
Our members work locally or partner international projects that address today’s most pressing humanitarian challenges of today.
The impact our members make takes shape at Rotary club meetings and activities. These gatherings give you the chance to:
- Change lives. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss and act upon your community’s greatest needs.
- Connect with other passionate people. Rotary club meetings are a place to strengthen connections to friends and neighbors and form meaningful relationships that last a lifetime.
- Invest in yourself. Many clubs offer workshops, conferences, guest speakers, and more – all aimed at helping you grow personally and professionally.
PRIVACY POLICY:
General Data Protection Regulation goes into effect
Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland has updated its privacy notice to ensure that personal data is processed lawfully under the new General Data Protection Regulation. The policy can be found here.
General Data Protection Regulation goes into effect
Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland has updated its privacy notice to ensure that personal data is processed lawfully under the new General Data Protection Regulation. The policy can be found here.