The BUSOGA TRUST who are a trusted partner in the building, rehabilitating and maintenance of wells in UGANDA along with local villagers, and they are now working up a programme of work to refurbish 8 wells a month starting in July.
The cost of refubishing a well and so providing clear water for the community is just £1,000 per well.
District 1200 is inviting clubs to help raise fudns for the this project and you can find out more about this project and how you can help them by visiting their web site. 100 wells refurbishment project
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What a great thing to do: collecting around 120 trees and raising funds for St. Margaret’s Hospice.
moreEach week a team of listeners goes to St Cuthbert’s Primary School to listen to children read. It is so rewarding to see the positive impact on the children’s reading skills.
moreAt Wells Rotary Club we are involved with various activities within the community, from working with young people through Kids Out, Young Chef and Public speaking, to organising the Santa Fun Run and Christmas Tree Collection.
moreRotary District 1200 comprises Wells Rotary along with the other rotary clubs of Somerset, West Wilts and West Dorset. Circa 1200 is our district news sheet. Follow the link below to Circa 1200 to see what is going on across Somerset
moreConscious of the need for rapid access to defibrillators following a coronary event, Wells Rotary has been working to make these life-saving machines available to the public at all times. It is an ongoing project.
moreRotary in Wells is part of the global Rotary International, working with other clubs to eradicate polio, to help with other natural disasters, and to help those less fortunate than ourselves elsewhere in the world
moreHeld annually in the Bishop's Palace gardens in the centre of Wells, the Wells Charity Boules Tournament is a fun event for all of the family.
moreWells Rotary has stewarding the Festival for over 35 years: not only have we raised over £100,000 for humanitarian projects but also have seen a lot of amazing artists. We all have personal memories and highlights from the experience.
moreIn commemoration of the Queens Platinum Jubilee the West and East Mendip Ways were re-launched as a single 50-mile walk branded as "The Mendip Way".
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