Rotary Club of Bishops Stortford

Rotarian Paul Harvey from the Rotary Club of Bishop’s Stortford and his wife Pat were in India from 21^st to the 25^th of February 2013 taking part in a Polio National Immunisation Drive (NID) as a result of which 160 million children will be protected from Polio. The NID is partly paid for by Rotary. To read about their experiences, click on the “End Polio Now” icon on the left and then click on the “Rotary and Polio in India” link when their blog appears.

Rotary Members are enthusiastic, fun loving and active volunteers, who give their time and talents to serve communities both home and abroad. They are dedicated men and women who share a common interest in helping others.

Established over 60 years ago The Rotary Club of Bishop's Stortford is an integral part of Rotary International who have clubs in almost every country in the world.

Members enjoy good business and social networking opportunities, whilst giving something back to those less fortunate. Our mission is to be effective, enthusiastic, and proactive.

The Rotary Club of Bishop's Stortford has a current membership of 50 men and women who raise money locally from a big Charity Golf day in May and from Christmas collections in the Market Square and outside local supermarkets.

Money raised allows us to make donations locally, nationally and internationally.

•                 Annual trips for senior citizens and handicapped children     
•                 Christmas parcels for local elderly and needy  
•                 Stroke awareness days in Bishop's Stortford
•                 Stortford Kickstart                                          

Local Donations

•                 Herts Air Ambulance       St Johns Ambulance        Isobel Hospice
•                 St. Elizabeth's Centre     Grove Cottage               Abbeyfield Homes

National Support

•                 Great Ormond Street Hospital         Whitechapel Mission       RNIB
•                 Flood victims in parts of England

International  Support

•                  Polio Plus          Aquaboxes            ShelterBoxes         REMIT      Mercy Ships
•                 Oaxaca Street Chidren   

The Youth of our town are very close to our hearts for whom we organise many competitions such as 'Youth Speaks', 'Young Musician', 'Young Technician', 'Young Photographer', 'Young Chef' and Young Artist

We are also very proud of the work of our three 'Interact' (Young Rotary) clubs at the Bishop's Stortford High School, Hockerill Anglo-European College, and Herts & Essex High School where students raise thousands of pounds for worthy causes of their choosing

The Rotary Club of Bishop's Stortford meets for lunch every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at Bishop's Stortford Golf Club. We arrange many social outings and activities when we simply enjoy ourselves at our own cost.

If you would like to know more about Rotary please use the links down the left hand side or click here for a local contact.

"Service above Self"