The new Crocuses will appear in February/March in the grass area by the flowerbed at the junction of Tower Hill and Welch Way. The 2017 planting brings the total numer of corms planted in Witney to 20,000.
Why so many Purple Crocuses? It's part of a national planting scheme raising awareness of efforts to rid the world of Polio. A campaign led by Rotarians across the world..
The purple crocus is the symbol of Rotary’s worldwide campaign, the colour representing the indelible purple dye used to mark the little finger of every child as they are immunised. It’s a vital tool to ensure no-one is missed.more took place on a warm sunny day which encouraged large crowds to spill out onto the streets to watch the 'Heroes and Villains' pass by in the Carnival Procession.
more Witney Senior Citizens join the audience as the Rotary Club launch the Christmas Festivities with the aid of local performers
more Around 800,000 people in the UK suffer with dementia. One in three people over 65 will develop the illness, two-thirds women, and the number of people affected is increasing as we all live longer.
more Yellow Submarine, the local Charity operating the Café at Witney"™s Windrush Leisure Centre, benefits from over £3000 worth of new Catering Equipment.
more Local fund raisers bring hope for heart attack victims.
more Caring for the local community
more Electric Blankets require regular safety checks as they age.
more Some 'Hands-on' Rotary comes to the assistance of a local Charity
back Rotarians make an important contribution to many aspects of life in Witney.