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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
August 2019
Thursday 29th August: 'Helen of Norwich. A fun evening of comedy!
Saturday 31st August Rotary Craft Fair - Chapelfield Gardens. Charity fund raiser for the NNUH Boudicca Appeal. This is the re-arranged date after the original was cancelled due to high winds
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: Prof. Mathew Woodcock, UEA will be talking about Tudor and Stuart Civic Entertainments as part of the ‘Festive Norwich’
Thursday 31st October: Postponed until 7th November
Nov 2019
Thursday 7th: Speaker: Andrew Sinclair - BBC Look East Political presenter
Thursday 21st: Aliona Derrett will talk about hearing loss and deafness.
Dec 2019
Sunday 1st: Octagon Chapel Christmas Concert
Thursday 29th August: 'Helen of Norwich. A fun evening of comedy!
Saturday 31st August Rotary Craft Fair - Chapelfield Gardens. Charity fund raiser for the NNUH Boudicca Appeal. This is the re-arranged date after the original was cancelled due to high winds
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: Prof. Mathew Woodcock, UEA will be talking about Tudor and Stuart Civic Entertainments as part of the ‘Festive Norwich’
Thursday 31st October: Postponed until 7th November
Nov 2019
Thursday 7th: Speaker: Andrew Sinclair - BBC Look East Political presenter
Thursday 21st: Aliona Derrett will talk about hearing loss and deafness.
Dec 2019
Sunday 1st: Octagon Chapel Christmas Concert
LATEST NEWS
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.
Our Global Scholar obtains her MA
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The Rotary club of Norwich were delighted to hear that their Japanese Global Scholar, Suzuka Kawasaki, has obtained her MA in Education and Development at the school of International Development of UEA.
Her family live in Hiroshima and she was an undergraduate at Ehime University. She lived in Norwich all last year and returned for her graduation ceremony on July 17th. 2019. Her Rotary host, Janey Bevington attended this happy occasion. Suzuka's current work is now in the International Department of Asia Engineering Consultant Co., Ltd (International Development Consulting Company) |
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The company has formed a team for international development projects (International Department) which is in charge of ODA (Official Development Assistance by government) programs.
Suzuka is now working in a logistics team that supports project teams to implement projects in many countries.They write proposals to conduct projects, manage field work schedules, and accounts.
In the future, Suzuka would like to be assigned to West Africa and their specific projects as an expert in certain fields such as vocational training and education, working in connection to her MA degree thesis.
The Norwich Rotary club continue to host global students and currently support Saori Nishiura.
Saori is also in the school of international development.
Suzuka is now working in a logistics team that supports project teams to implement projects in many countries.They write proposals to conduct projects, manage field work schedules, and accounts.
In the future, Suzuka would like to be assigned to West Africa and their specific projects as an expert in certain fields such as vocational training and education, working in connection to her MA degree thesis.
The Norwich Rotary club continue to host global students and currently support Saori Nishiura.
Saori is also in the school of international development.
Boules Evening - Shoulder of Mutton PH, Strumpshaw. 16th July 2019
An excellent evening organised by Hilary Hammond was enjoyed by 17 members of the club with a buffet and refreshments afterwards.
An excellent evening organised by Hilary Hammond was enjoyed by 17 members of the club with a buffet and refreshments afterwards.
Click here to see other news and events for the Rotary Club of Norwich
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.