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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!
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 On a 5th Thursday, partners and guests are welcome*
(*subject to advance notice)
Times as follows:
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month: 6.30 for 7.00.pm On a 5th Thursday, partners and guests are welcome*
(*subject to advance notice)
OUR MONTHLY PROGRAMME FOR 2019
Oct 2019
Thursday 31st October: Postponed until 7th November
Nov 2019
Thursday 7th: Speaker: Andrew Sinclair - BBC Look East Political presenter. Partners and guests welcome for this special evening.
Thursday 21st: t.b.c
Dec 2019
Sunday 1st: Octagon Chapel Christmas Concert
Thursday 31st October: Postponed until 7th November
Nov 2019
Thursday 7th: Speaker: Andrew Sinclair - BBC Look East Political presenter. Partners and guests welcome for this special evening.
Thursday 21st: t.b.c
Dec 2019
Sunday 1st: Octagon Chapel Christmas Concert
LATEST NEWS
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President Trevor Mitchel presents Rajesh Shinde - past President of he Bavdhan Elite Rotary Club (Pune) India, with a Norwich pennant. Rajesh, his wife Shilpa and daughter Srushti visited our club on Thursday 19th September
WIN A CAR!
Please support the Boudicca Beast Cancer Appeal by entering a prize draw for a new car donated by Desira Group and East Bilney Coachworks.
Go to www.bit.ly/win-this-car and follow the instructions. £5 donation to Boudicca/entry and only 3,999 entries will be available. All proceeds to the NNUH Charity Boudicca Breast Cancer Appeal.
Please support the Boudicca Beast Cancer Appeal by entering a prize draw for a new car donated by Desira Group and East Bilney Coachworks.
Go to www.bit.ly/win-this-car and follow the instructions. £5 donation to Boudicca/entry and only 3,999 entries will be available. All proceeds to the NNUH Charity Boudicca Breast Cancer Appeal.
NORWICH CRAFTS IN THE GARDEN
What a great day we had in Chapelfield Gardens yesterday! The sun was out and nearly 70 stalls filled the park, selling an amazing range of goods. The five Rotary Clubs in Norwich got together to put on this event to raise money for the Boudicca Breast Cancer Appeal.
What a great day we had in Chapelfield Gardens yesterday! The sun was out and nearly 70 stalls filled the park, selling an amazing range of goods. The five Rotary Clubs in Norwich got together to put on this event to raise money for the Boudicca Breast Cancer Appeal.
Big thanks to all of the performers during the day - Simon Gordon, Nathaniel Laker, Breeze Redwine, The Broadland Ukes, Anna Carter and the Busybodies Dance School.
Special thanks must go to our sponsors, especially Taylor Wimpey, Gordon Barber and to Desira Motor Company for providing a brand new Suzuki Swift to raffle.
Special thanks must go to our sponsors, especially Taylor Wimpey, Gordon Barber and to Desira Motor Company for providing a brand new Suzuki Swift to raffle.
Taylor Wimpey donate £5,000 to Boudicca Appeal
Taylor Wimpey East Anglia have sponsored Norwich Rotary Clubs with £5,000 donation towards this year’s Craft Fair which is raising money for the Boudicca Breast Cancer Appeal at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. Members of Norwich Rotary were on hand to help Mark Chapman of Taylor Wimpey to present the cheque to Sheila Glenn at the hospital. The visitors also looked round the area where the new Breast Unit will be.
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.
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.