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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
July 2019
Thursday 18th July: ‘Friends of Norwich Museums’ - Felicity Devonshire & Peter King
Thursday 25th: Informal Lunchtime Meeting
August 2019
Thursday 1st: David Fullman. "My year as Mayor of Norwich - a look back".
Saturday10th: Rotary Craft Fair - Chapelfield Gardens. Charity fund raiser for the NNUH Boudicca Breast Cancer Appeal
Thursday 15th August: t.b.c
Thursday 29th August: 'Helen of Norwich. A fun evening of comedy!
Sept 2019
Thursday 5th: Speaker - John Garside 'NNUH Future Plans'
Thursday 19th: Steve Munns, Assistant District Secretary will talk about Rotary Foundation
Friday 20th: Rotary Charity Golf Day at Eaton Golf Club
Friday 27th - Sunday 29th: Twin Club Visit by Rotary Club of Nice
Oct 2019
Thursday 3rd: Speaker - Dan Skipper will talk about the Norwich Dementia Alliance
Thursday 17th October: t.b.c
Thursday 31st October: Postponed until 7th November
Nov 2019
Thursday 7th: Speaker: Andrew Sinclair, Political Correspondent for Anglia TV
Thursday 21st: Aliona Derrett will talk about hearing loss and deafness.
Dec 2019
Sunday 1st: Octagon Chapel Christmas Concert
Thursday 18th July: ‘Friends of Norwich Museums’ - Felicity Devonshire & Peter King
Thursday 25th: Informal Lunchtime Meeting
August 2019
Thursday 1st: David Fullman. "My year as Mayor of Norwich - a look back".
Saturday10th: Rotary Craft Fair - Chapelfield Gardens. Charity fund raiser for the NNUH Boudicca Breast Cancer Appeal
Thursday 15th August: t.b.c
Thursday 29th August: 'Helen of Norwich. A fun evening of comedy!
Sept 2019
Thursday 5th: Speaker - John Garside 'NNUH Future Plans'
Thursday 19th: Steve Munns, Assistant District Secretary will talk about Rotary Foundation
Friday 20th: Rotary Charity Golf Day at Eaton Golf Club
Friday 27th - Sunday 29th: Twin Club Visit by Rotary Club of Nice
Oct 2019
Thursday 3rd: Speaker - Dan Skipper will talk about the Norwich Dementia Alliance
Thursday 17th October: t.b.c
Thursday 31st October: Postponed until 7th November
Nov 2019
Thursday 7th: Speaker: Andrew Sinclair, Political Correspondent for Anglia TV
Thursday 21st: Aliona Derrett will talk about hearing loss and deafness.
Dec 2019
Sunday 1st: Octagon Chapel Christmas Concert
LATEST NEWS
New President for 2019/2020
Immediate Past President, Mark Templeman, hands over the President’s Chains of Office to Trevor Mitchel. Trevor will be club President until July 2020. We wish him good luck in his new role!
Immediate Past President, Mark Templeman, hands over the President’s Chains of Office to Trevor Mitchel. Trevor will be club President until July 2020. We wish him good luck in his new role!
Visitors from District 2500 - Japan
At our club meeting on the 2nd May, we were visited by four Rotarians from District 2500 in Japan. They were Yoshio Sasaya - Foundation Chair of the Nakashibetsu Rotary Club, Masami Yoshimoto - District Training Assembly Leader from Kushiro Bay Rotary Club, Yoshihiro Hosokawa - District 2500 Governor 2018/2019 and Go Arai - Club Management Chairmen from the Rotary Club of Kushiro. Also welcoming our visitors were David Simpson - District Governor, Jonathan King - District Governor Elect and Foundation Chair Derek Rothwell
At our club meeting on the 2nd May, we were visited by four Rotarians from District 2500 in Japan. They were Yoshio Sasaya - Foundation Chair of the Nakashibetsu Rotary Club, Masami Yoshimoto - District Training Assembly Leader from Kushiro Bay Rotary Club, Yoshihiro Hosokawa - District 2500 Governor 2018/2019 and Go Arai - Club Management Chairmen from the Rotary Club of Kushiro. Also welcoming our visitors were David Simpson - District Governor, Jonathan King - District Governor Elect and Foundation Chair Derek Rothwell
Our visitors were hosted over the weekend by our Rotary Scholar, Saori, plus Rotarians Keith Tovey and Colin Rymill. A visit was made to the Sainsbury Institute for the study of Japanese Arts and Culture. The Japanese delegation has subsequently pledged a substantial donation towards the centre.
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.