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: Please note, due to the current situation we have decided to suspend Club meetings for the foreseeable future. We are holding Zoom online meetings on the Normal 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday's of the month. If you would like to join, drop us an email using the Contact page here. Updates will also be made via this website and the club’s Facebook page
April 2021
Thursday 15th April - Margaret Todd: The History of the Norwich Canaries
Thursday 29th April - Murder Mystery Evening
May 2021
Thursday 6th May - Fraud and Cyber Crime Prevention with Paul Maskall
Thursday 20th May Centenary Presentation by Aliona, and Booklet with Claudette
Thursday 3rd June Club Assembly
Thursday 24th June - Presidents handover
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
The following meetings with all be 'virtual', held via a Zoom call. If you would like to attend as a guest, please use the contact form on this site to apply
LATEST NEWS
Race Night in Support of Macmillan Cancer Support
The first ever virtual Race Night, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, was held last night and raised over £300 for this fabulous charity.
The event, organised by Claudette and Tom from the club, featured eight filmed horse races where members had to select the first three from a field of ten. The eventual winner on the evening, Mike Beardwood, won a magnum of wine, whilst his wife picked up the wooden spoon!
The first ever virtual Race Night, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, was held last night and raised over £300 for this fabulous charity.
The event, organised by Claudette and Tom from the club, featured eight filmed horse races where members had to select the first three from a field of ten. The eventual winner on the evening, Mike Beardwood, won a magnum of wine, whilst his wife picked up the wooden spoon!
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CROCUSES AT ‘THE GROVE’
Below are photos of purple crocuses (which represent Rotary's polio eradication programme and planted by members of our club in 2016) alongside snowdrops and aconites at the Grove. (The netting is to keep out rabbits which devastated the crocuses in the first year, hence why they are a bit patchy!)
Most members will know that Rotarian Hilary King started our club's relationship with the Grove and was responsible for raising a considerable amount of money, firstly for a wheelchair-accessible path around the lake (donors shown on the board in the photos) and for several other projects. You'll also see in the photos the brass memorial plaque for Hilary from our club.
The grounds are looking particularly good at the moment and it's a pity that covid has prevented our usual open days - Spring/Autumn Walks and the Summer Music Festival (started by Hilary) - for the last year. However, we hope that something can be organised for later in the year.
Below are photos of purple crocuses (which represent Rotary's polio eradication programme and planted by members of our club in 2016) alongside snowdrops and aconites at the Grove. (The netting is to keep out rabbits which devastated the crocuses in the first year, hence why they are a bit patchy!)
Most members will know that Rotarian Hilary King started our club's relationship with the Grove and was responsible for raising a considerable amount of money, firstly for a wheelchair-accessible path around the lake (donors shown on the board in the photos) and for several other projects. You'll also see in the photos the brass memorial plaque for Hilary from our club.
The grounds are looking particularly good at the moment and it's a pity that covid has prevented our usual open days - Spring/Autumn Walks and the Summer Music Festival (started by Hilary) - for the last year. However, we hope that something can be organised for later in the year.
HO SCHOOL, GHANA UPDATES
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 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?
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.