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
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Thurs 21st May - Club AGM. A look back at the last Rotary Year
Thurs 4th June - Talk by Tony Colman on the role of Rotary in the creating of the UN
Thurs 18th June - Club Assembly. A look at the new Rotary Year
Thurs 2nd July - Presidential handover
Thurs 4th June - Talk by Tony Colman on the role of Rotary in the creating of the UN
Thurs 18th June - Club Assembly. A look at the new Rotary Year
Thurs 2nd July - Presidential handover
LATEST NEWS
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
£688.00 to Norwich Food Bank
£2,200.00 Friends in Deed
£350.00 International Project. Kids For Kids To be donated to 'SOAP FOR DARFUR'
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 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
£688.00 to Norwich Food Bank
£2,200.00 Friends in Deed
£350.00 International Project. Kids For Kids To be donated to 'SOAP FOR DARFUR'
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.
Click here to see other news and events for the Rotary Club of Norwich
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.