WHO ARE WE ?
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!
We meet on Thursdays at the George Hotel, Arlington Lane (off Newmarket Road) Norwich NR2 2DA.
Times as follows:
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month: 6.30 for 7.00.pm
Times as follows:
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month: 6.30 for 7.00.pm
OUR MONTHLY PROGRAMME
OCTOBER
Thursday 18th October: Matt & Stephanie Brown of the Boadicea Gin company will talk about Gin making and will offer an opportunity to taste their Boadicea Gin
NOVEMBER
Thursday 1st November: Speaker - Stephen Bishop - Norwich Higher Education Scheme
Sunday 4th November: Octagon Concert in aid of the Nancy Oldfield trust. A musical evening by the Octagon Concert Series, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Norwich, presents "Rule Britannia' - The Last Night of the Proms
Wednesday 14th November - Youth Speaks, Hewett Academy. 6pm
Thursday 15th November: Special General Meeting. Election of officers and updates on charities etc
Wednesday 28th November: Young Chef, Wymondham College
Thursday 29th November: Speaker, Professor Alistair Forbes " I didn't know my hospital did that"
Thursday 18th October: Matt & Stephanie Brown of the Boadicea Gin company will talk about Gin making and will offer an opportunity to taste their Boadicea Gin
NOVEMBER
Thursday 1st November: Speaker - Stephen Bishop - Norwich Higher Education Scheme
Sunday 4th November: Octagon Concert in aid of the Nancy Oldfield trust. A musical evening by the Octagon Concert Series, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Norwich, presents "Rule Britannia' - The Last Night of the Proms
Wednesday 14th November - Youth Speaks, Hewett Academy. 6pm
Thursday 15th November: Special General Meeting. Election of officers and updates on charities etc
Wednesday 28th November: Young Chef, Wymondham College
Thursday 29th November: Speaker, Professor Alistair Forbes " I didn't know my hospital did that"
LATEST NEWS
Read about the recent visit from our twinned club - the Rotary Club of Novi Sad, Serbia here
WHAT DO WE DO?
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.
OUR CURRENT SUPPORTED CHARITIES AND PROJECTS ARE:
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
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?
With clubs in almost every country, more than 1.2 million members embrace their diverse background and unite to exchange new ideas, apply expertise, and implement improvements that transform communities.
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.