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Winner Anton goes through to the National Finals!
Many congratulations to Anton for his magnificent performance to win the Cluster (Regional) Final of the Young Musician Instrumental category, to go through to the National Finals in April! Anton was sponsored by Rotary Newton Abbot. We also had a number of second places from our District, despite the long journey to Wales for this stage of the competition. Anton is pictured here with our District Governor, David.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in our FESTIVAL OF YOUTH recently which hosted the District finals of Young Musician, Chef and Youth Debates Competitions, as well as showcasing the entries in the Young Artist, Writer, Photographer and Film Maker Competitions. We wish those going through to the Cluster (Regional) finals this weekend all the very best!
Supporting Shelterbox following earthquakes in Morocco and floods in Libya
Following communications seeking advice with regard to the disasters which have affected Morocco and Libya, a number of clubs held public collections.
Rotary District 1175 is working with ShelterBox to establish how we can assist in this situation.
Following communications seeking advice with regard to the disasters which have affected Morocco and Libya, a number of clubs held public collections.
Rotary District 1175 is working with ShelterBox to establish how we can assist in this situation.
Morocco earthquake
A ShelterBox emergency assessment team will arrive in Marrakesh in the next day or so to find out what support is needed following the earthquake, and if they are well placed to help. Their teams will be assessing the damage as well as speaking with local people, authorities, organisations, and the Rotary network as they try to understand how many people are without adequate shelter. ShelterBox are in contact with D9010 via their District Governor.
A ShelterBox emergency assessment team will arrive in Marrakesh in the next day or so to find out what support is needed following the earthquake, and if they are well placed to help. Their teams will be assessing the damage as well as speaking with local people, authorities, organisations, and the Rotary network as they try to understand how many people are without adequate shelter. ShelterBox are in contact with D9010 via their District Governor.
Libya floods
The flooding in eastern Libya, which has caused widespread destruction in the city of Derna, has been sudden and devastating. ShelterBox are carefully monitoring the situation as it unfolds, and the humanitarian need becomes clearer. More than 30,000 people are displaced according to the UN and we are considering whether a ShelterBox response is possible to support people affected. ShelterBox will use their response criteria to make sure they are using their time, money, and people in the most effective way.
Therefore, any immediate, planned fundraising activity from Rotary Clubs in light of the above disasters need to be aware that the money raised will be contributed to their general fund and used wisely by ShelterBox to help people made homeless by conflict or disaster – wherever the need is greatest.
Donations to ShelterBox can be made via their website at www.shelterbox.org/donate
The flooding in eastern Libya, which has caused widespread destruction in the city of Derna, has been sudden and devastating. ShelterBox are carefully monitoring the situation as it unfolds, and the humanitarian need becomes clearer. More than 30,000 people are displaced according to the UN and we are considering whether a ShelterBox response is possible to support people affected. ShelterBox will use their response criteria to make sure they are using their time, money, and people in the most effective way.
Therefore, any immediate, planned fundraising activity from Rotary Clubs in light of the above disasters need to be aware that the money raised will be contributed to their general fund and used wisely by ShelterBox to help people made homeless by conflict or disaster – wherever the need is greatest.
Donations to ShelterBox can be made via their website at www.shelterbox.org/donate
Buying Danger Signs for Ukraine
Clubs are donating funds for buy Danger signs for previously occupied land in Ukraine where land mines have been left. So far we have raised enough to buy 651 signs with more money coming in.
Rotary in South West Peninsula Responds to the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Emergency
Rotary clubs across Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly have been responding very quickly by collecting at various locations for those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. Other clubs have allocated funds to go direct. Funds are often going through ShelterBox and The Rotary Give Star Turkey & Syria Disaster Fund. Both working with people on the ground to meet local needs.
Our support will continue.
Please support your local club as they respond to this terrible crisis. Or donate online through our Shelterbox link to the right on this page or here: https://giving.give-star.com/online/rotary-disaster-recovery-trust/turkey-syria-disaster-appeal
Some photos from our recent District Conference at the Riviera Conference Centre in Torquay Rotarians Against Poverty.
Ukraine Support Update
Clubs in Devon and Cornwall have taken advantage of Foundation Grant Funding to support Ukrainian families living locally. Support has included help with English lessons, celebrations for Ukrainian Independence Day, transport, children's activities, support services and many more.
Türkiye-Syria Earthquake
Clubs everywhere have been quick off the mark collecting and donating to appeals to support the organisations working on the ground to support the millions of people affected by the earthquakes, especially Shelterbox and the Rotary Foundation's Disaster Response Fund. This, like the situation in Ukraine, will be an ongoing support need.
Clubs support World End Polio Day 2022
Clubs everywhere are planting crocus bulbs, walking a mile, collecting funds and raising awareness of how close we are to eradicating this debilitating disease from our planet. World End Polio Day I'd 24th October and we will be doing our best to give this disease, which is 99.9% gone, the final heave ho!
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Clubs in Devon and Cornwall support the rebuilding of Moshchun, north of Kiev.
Two Clubs Celebrate 100 Years of Service Each
July has seen two clubs in our District celebrate their centenaries - Newton Abbot and St Austell. Our District Governor visited both in his first month in post and enjoyed being part of the celebrations
Paul Harris Award Presentation to Sian
Congratulations to Sian Doyle, our Senior RYLA (Rotary Young Leadership Awards) Lead on being awarded the Paul Harris Award at the end of course dinner for all her hard work and enthusiasm in leading the teams to deliver our District Senior RYLA courses. Very well deserved!
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Brilliant evening with Sir Joshua Reynolds AND The Plymouth Area Police Choirs. Many thanks to the St Eustachis Church and great to work with Tavistock Rotary.
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The Memory Cafe is held at the Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane,Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7TR between 10.30am and 12pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. If you or any of your family members have memory problems please come and join us.
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The RYLA program is a life changing experience for 18-28yo sponsored by business or Roborough Rotary.If you know of someone who may benefit from such a course please contact us be they from your Business or just someone you whose future could be enhanced!
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New defib machine outside the Queens Arms, Tamerton Foliot, installed with Rotary help and a lot of community input! Seen with 1st Responder Nic Browne and Ali Merchant - probably founders of Tamerton Rotary.
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Alan is a great supporter of our Club and through his employer, Walter C Parsons Funeral Directors, he regularly provides print services which means more funds go to good causes.
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Peter Norton became President and was welcomed by his new team. He then set about increasing it by welcoming two new members Eliza and David Carver-Trotter. Sandra Dineley-Jones - was great to see you there from Yelverton Rotary
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Excellent evening supported by Tesco Roborough. Local Guides singalong. Song and Dance from SJ Productions. Dartmoor Border Morrismen got us all engaged on the floor. As well as a great draw and quiz!
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The rotary year runs from July to July - and so far this year (other than being of service) we have made donations to so many orgnaisations.
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So really great to see the 800 and 1000 box be sent with funding from our Club. This has helped and promoted the education of more than 25000 students in many places around the world. http://literacyboxtrust.org.uk/
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President Hug and Inner member Wheel Bridget attended at day at Skipton Building Society to engage with and discuss how we support via our Memory Cafe and work with 'Walk Talk n Tea' group.
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In support of Tamerton Rotary to show support for the Purple4Polio campaign to eliminate Polio worldwide.
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The members of Roborough Rotary Club will be happy to welcome anyone interested in discovering more about Rotary in Plymouth.
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Photos and details of our clubs' recent efforts in planting crocus corns as part of the Rotary End Polio awareness campaign.
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Purple4Polio - Ark Project Widewell - Crocuses Bloom Each contributing in showing support and spreading the word!
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Lisa gave a great breakdown of what they do for their local community and we hope to do more with them in the future.https://www.honicknowle-commnet-ltd.co.uk/our-projects
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After years of service to his community locally and internationally Ian was recognised by Rotary International Britain and Ireland with the 'Champion of Change' award for his work supporting education overseas.
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Even more pleased to be able to fund the 1000 box to be sent. LiaB is a great local organisation which has national support and helps support education in many parts of the world. For more information visit http://www.literacyboxtrust.org.uk/
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Rotary are working closely with other international organisations to eliminate polio - FOREVER - please help by donating here.
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Rotary has welcomed a new area of focus being "the environment" and here at Plymouth Roborough Rotary we have embraced this.
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Members of Widewell Primary School"™s Student Council Roborough Rotary Club how they are going to develop their own garden by the school"™s main door.
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