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Rotary helps to expand Foodbank

Not only has The Brick moved to new premises, but it has been able to extend its services thanks in part to a donation from Wigan Rotary Club, which has helped to expand their foodbank. Trish Green Manager of the centre explained ‘ With the end of crisis loans from... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Everyone loves a good story. So are you sitting comfortably? Then I will begin. The Rotary Shoebox Scheme came into being round about 1996 when Rotarians in District 1280 began collecting toys to put into shoe boxes of all sizes and shapes to send to Iasi in North East Romania.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 23, 2013 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Rotary Fights to End Polio Now (EN) from Rotary...

Rotary Fights to End Polio Now (EN) from Rotary International on Vimeo. Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2013 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Harvesting Rainwater for Schools in Tanga, Tanzania

On behalf of the International Committee of the Rotary Club of Douglas, Isle of Man, Rotarian Peter Wood recently handed over a cheque for the sum of £740 to the Rotary Club of Loughborough in support of the Schools Rainwater Harvesting Project in Tanga, Tanzania. The Project aims to collect... Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2013 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Rotary in Action on the Isle of Man

As Secretary and Webmaster for the Rotary Club of Douglas I recently received a plea for help through our Club Website. It came from a German Rotarian who has been desperately trying for several months to secure accommodation for himself and 3 friends (1 Rotarian, 2 Round Tablers) on the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2013 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Paul Harris Fellowship for Ken Tonge

The Paul Harris Fellowship is an opportunity for Rotary Clubs to honour members and others for their outstanding service to Rotary and society. It is not an honour that is bestowed lightly being the highest award in Rotary and we are very proud of our members who have received this... Continue reading

Posted Jan 6, 2013 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Christmas Day Lunch in Eccles

The Eccles Rotary club once again held its traditional Christmas Day lunch for elderly people who would otherwise be on their own at Alexandra House in Eccles. I think we’re entitled to call it “traditional”; it is now in its 22nd year! This year there were 50 guests for lunch... Continue reading

Posted Dec 29, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Find where Rotary Santa Sleighs are this Christmas

Below you will find a list of Rotary Club Santa Sleighs and where & when they are visiting the local area - Please click the club name link for more details ASHTON in MAKERFIELD with HAYDOCK Rotary Club of Ashton in Makerfield with Haydock ASTLEY - Nr Leigh Rotary Club... Continue reading

Posted Dec 13, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Astley Rotary Christmas Float Timetable

The Rotary Club of Astley will be out in force in the week leading up to Christmas with the ever popular Christmas Float. Members of the club have carried out extensive renovations this year, so as to ensure that the residents of Astley are not disappointed by the float's absence.... Continue reading

Posted Dec 11, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Horwich Youth Club support Children in Need

The Horwich Youth Club at Fox Street arranged a Bike Race in aid of Children in Need. After weeks of preparation the event took place on 10th November in Rivington starting near the school and involving a grueling 7 mile circuit including the lower slopes of Rivington Pike. The weather... Continue reading

Posted Dec 9, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Norman Wellens - Rochdale Man of the Year

Left Norman Wellens - Centre Toastmaster Alan Catlow Right Steve Butterworth outgoing 'Man of Rochdale' Norman Wellens has worked tirelessly for the people of the borough through his services and support to the bereaved. He founded and runs the Middleton & Heywood Bereavement Support Group. Norman is a committed Rotarian,... Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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The start of Christmas in Eccles

Members of the Eccles Club have assisted and organised the switch on of the Christmas lights in the Eccles Shopping Centre for a number of years. This year in addition to the club’s bookswap, the Christmas Farmers Market and a Craft Fayre, we had a Victorian theme with members of... Continue reading

Posted Nov 24, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Rotary Club of Wigan –SANTA’S COMING DOWN YOUR WAY

Members of Wigan Rotary Club will again be accompanying ‘Santa’ around the streets of Wigan throughout December, as well as visiting the major supermarkets. SEE TIMES & PLACES Venk Mani, Wigan Rotary Club’s President said ‘ We are increasing the number of house to house collections again this year to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Rotary District Conference - Southport

View over 50 photographs of Conference Over 570 delegates enjoyed their Rotary District Conference at the Conference Centre in Southport 26-28th October 2012. Simulating and entertaining speakers with light entertainment both evenings, ensured everyone enjoyed themselves. Continue reading

Posted Nov 3, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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The Baby Clothes project - a Rotary Story

Santa Maria Romania ( founded by Rotarian Elizabeth Tatman) has been sending clothes and shoes for children to Iasi in North East Romania for the last ten years , starting with the pyjama project for the children’s hospital. So when an email arrived to Drew Hughes Chairman of RIBI International... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Caroline enjoys a RYLA Camp in Istanbul

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) Istanbul April 26-29th 2012 I was delighted to be given a place on this RYLA. The weekend started with a bang we went to a very liv ely, swish bar for drinks and presentations. There were over 35 countries represented; Rotaractors from Mexico and Indonesia... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Creating a new Eccles Wakes Mural

In October 2010, Eccles shoppers were amazed to find that the Eccles Wakes Mural, painted by Ed Povey in 1980, had been painted over. In spite of efforts to fund the restoration of the Mural the wall had been found to be in such a bad state of damp and... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Peter flys the Jubilee Flag

Radcliffe Rotary Club President Peter celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee at the Radcliffe Carnival. Peter James-Robinson is also an incoming Assistant Governor, and has just been awarded an MBE for his work with various charities Continue reading

Posted Jun 17, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Irlam Rotary Newsletter

Read the latest edition of the Irlam Rotary Club Newsletter Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Lunch for Bolton North White Watch

FIREFIGHTERS were treated to a tasty lunch at their local church recently, thanks to a Watch Manager and Rotary Club volunteer. A crew from White Watch at Bolton North Fire Station visited St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Tonge Moor to enjoy a home-cooked Shepard’s Pie with around 40 members of... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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North West Young Speakers Set Highest Standard in National Competition

On Saturday April 28th a team of young people from Tower College, St Helens (sponsored by the Rotary Club of St Helens) represented our region in the prestigious Youth Speaks senior competition in Wrexham. The team composed of Mark Antony Taylor (chair), Charlotte Rozenbroek-Nelson (speaker) and Victoria Nicole Looby (vote... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Eccles Primary Student wins National Rotary Young Writer Award

Charlotte Rushworth is celebrating after winning the Junior Category in the final of the Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland (RIBI) Young Writer competition. 11 year old Charlotte, a pupil of Beech Street County Primary School in Eccles and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Eccles, wrote her piece... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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Leigh teen scoops national Rotary prize for work with disabled youngsters

Cameron Foster will be carrying the Olynpic Torch through Hindley on Thursday 31st May 2012 See details below Cameron Foster from Leigh was rewarded for his tremendous efforts with disabled youngsters after being nominated for a Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland (RIBI) Young Citizens Award by the Rotary... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2012 at Rotary in North West England & Isle of Man

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