Baldock Christmas Lights

Baldock Christmas lights a major contribution from Rotary to the community since 1978

Santa's Helpers Get Ready For Christmas

Since 1978 Baldock Rotary have been lighting up Baldock at Christmas. The cold, snow, ice and wind of the last couple of winters have, taken their toll. Last Christmas around half the Rotary Christmas lights for Baldock were broken. To simply replace them would have cost over £9,000 but we have always been thrifty and able to do this for a fraction of the cost of other towns.

Clearly the Club could not find this kind of money in these difficult times. Unperturbed and after much head scratching we have worked out a plan to undertake to repair them ourselves with some willing volunteers!!

Photograph shows Santa's helpers Rotarians Rob Cusworth, Brian Doyle (lights organiser), Mike Williams and President Rob Hemmings toiling in Santa's grotto.

As you see Santa's little helpers toiled away in his factory for many days. It proved to be slow, painstaking work as each decoration has about 3,000 bulbs and there were 21 panels to repair!! With only a month to go, much hard work laid ahead but their persistence paid off and Baldock was lit up for Christmas as usual!

Our Christmas lights team have been responsible for ensuring that Christmas in Baldock has that extra special appeal to residents and visitors during the festive season. They liaise with local businesses and the Town Council to maximise their contribution to the event.

This is a huge task that has been undertaken by Rotarians with support from the 41 Club as well as friends and sometimes Rotarians from other Clubs.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

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President Handover 2023

President Thom Odd handed over the Presidents Chain to incoming President Keith Britter. President Keith also gave the Vice President jewel to Gary Blyth for 2023/24

District Governor Visit and Presentation of Paul Harris Fellowship Award

Our 5th Wednesday Meeting at Maltings Fish Restaurant Baldock. Rosie Boxall our Global Scholar, gave an interesting talk on how UK Universities are helping students in Ukraine continue to study for degrees.

Rotary Annual Jazz Concert

President Keith and Treasurer John Wilburn giving a cheque for £250 to Sue Drew

A talk on Macular Degeneration

Our 70th Anniversary Celebration

President Keith presenting a cheque to Marie Curie for £250

A talk given for Marie Curie by Charlotte Griggs accompanied by Pat and Warren Rosen.

Wednesday 29th September 2021 a group of Rotarians and their friends visited the National Arboretum Memorial It was an enjoyable and memorable trip

Rotarian Paul Redwood presenting a cheque to St Marys School for new playground equipment

Rotarian Rob receiving his PHF Sapphire at the Presidents Handover Meeting

President Paul Redwood presenting Rotarian Rob Hemmings with a Paul Harris Sapphire for all the work Rob has put into the Christmas Lights and Rotary Woods

Rotarian Paul receiving his Paul Harris award at the Presidents Handover Meeting

President Michael Muir presenting a Paul Harris Fellowship award to Past President Paul for his work in the local community over many years.

Hand over of Presidents Chain of Office to President Paul

Past President Pru Dixon presenting the chain of Office to President Paul Redwood for the year 20/2021. All the event was done with social distancing, except for the photo moment shown.

Rotary Foundation - Rotary's Own Charity

Foundation is Rotary International's own Charity Fund; the money is utilised to address major humanitarian problems around the world.

We welcome new members interested in having fun while 'giving something back' to the community. Fresh ideas and enthusiasm are the life blood of any organisation

International Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary's humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.

Community Service covers the projects and activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community area.

Youth Service recognises the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, service projects, and exchange programs

Groups that support the work of the Club

Set up to provide a home page for all the additional Committees that the Club has that support the way the Club works.

Rotary Club of Baldock Benevolent Fund

The Rotary Club of Baldock Benevolent Fund - is a registered charity that was formed as a result of a bequest made by the late Rotarian Edgar Greenwood.

Welcome - Come and join us

An opportunity to get a litle insight into why Rotary is such a great organisation to be part of.

Toftlund in Denmark have been twinned with the Baldock Club for many years, the pictures are a reminder of the Jubilee celebration

Our Christmas collection is resuming again this Christmas. We look forward to seeing you all again. If you would like to help please contact Mike Williams 0794048064

Rotary End Polio Now

How Rotary has helped to eradicate Polio in the world. Baldock Rotary Club are proud to be part of this programme

An insight into how and when Baldock Rotary started in October 1953. Letchworth Club sponsored the new Baldock Club and the rest as they say is history...... Our Club has strengthened over the years, we trust it continues to exceed the vision set in 1953

Baldock Christmas Lights