We are ever closer to fulfilling Rotary’s promise when we started our campaign in 1985 to rid the world of polio and we all need to work together to be able to cross the finishing line. This final stage is absolutely critical in the fight against polio and makes it ever more important that all Rotarians renew and strengthen their advocacy and fundraising efforts to eradicate this disease and fulfill our promise to the world.
Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland introduced our latest campaign to support and encourage Rotarians to play a real part in the making of history; Purple4Polio.
With the chance to eradicate polio now closer than ever before thanks to the efforts of Rotarians across the world, it is important we keep fighting and finish the job. This means continuing our support now and for at least three years after the last case of polio is reported, in order for the world to officially be declared polio free.
Purple4Polio provides Rotarians with a host of ideas, resources and initiatives to help them with their activities to raise funds and awareness for polio eradication.
The Purple4Polio crocus corm planting is a huge success with approx 7 million purple corms being planted anually across Great Britain and Ireland resulting in an increasing carpet of purple in communities during spring. Many clubs within our own district reguarly ordered purple crocus corms for planting each Autumn so they will appear in on Rotary Day 23rd February, Rotary's birthday.
The purple crocus is a symbol of Rotary’s worldwide campaign to eradicate polio, with its colour representing the purple dye used to mark the finger of a child who has been immunised.
Resources can be accessed through Purple4Polio
'What We Do' Main Pages:
Thank you for taking the time to look at our website. We have prepared some information to explain a little more about who we are and what we do and attempt to answer questions you might have.
moreRichard Field and Mike Moore
moreA resumé of the rewarding activities in which we are involved supporting our community and good causes.
moreA description of what we have done to raise funds for charitable work and a list of charities supported. Sponsorship opportunities and previous recent sponsors.
moreA summary of social events which we have enjoyed in recent years, including Presidents' Weekends.
moreWe enjoy supporting local charities and organisations which promote the welfare of young persons.
moreDetails of international projects in which we have been involved.
moreHistory from the Club's inception until now
moreWhat would it take to change the world? Rotary's 1.2 million members believe it starts with a commitment to Service Above Self.
more