Community Committee

Community Committee


Community Committee

Ashford Rotary Club has the local community firmly in mind when organising events and fundraising activities.

This year the newly formed Community Committee has two objectives - to respond to requests for donations and support from organisations and individuals, to organise or attend events that raise awareness of the Club while benefitting the community.

We will continue to assist the Hospice with their activities as well as events traditionally organised by Rotary such as a summer barbecue and Christmas party for underprivileged children, and entertainment for the elderly in the borough.

This year we also hope to take part in some of the fetes and fun days in the area to increase awareness of who we are and what we do for the local community.


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The Mayor of Ashford with President Renate

Mayor Larry Krause told us about his early life in Australia and how he now supports local Charities: 'The Friends of William Harvey' and 'Men in Sheds'

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Ashford Mediation Service

Sandy, Chairman of AMS, and Tessa, Mediator, introduced their work to the club

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President Renate welcomes Sally into the Club

On 22nd January, we were delighted to welcome Sally Lees as a new Associate member

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Jenny Taylor

New member. Jenny, tells the club about her life experiences

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President Renate and member (and Treasurer) Stuart McRae

Member Stuart McRae tells the Club abut his life and the lucky breaks that have helped him and his wife through a successful and happy life.

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The Mayor of Ashford, Cllr Callum Knowles, Ashford Rotary President, Amanda Cottrell and Leader of the Council, Cllr. Gerry Clarkson open the shelter

The Rotary Club of Ashford's Community Shelter at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park was opened today.

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Kristina and Akeem at Umtha Welanga

On Monday 10th January, following a frugal supper, PP Kitty Brook, her granddaughter, Kristina, and Kristina's partner, Akeem, gave a talk on 'Malcolm's Soup Kitchen'.

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Tyne Cott Cemetery, Belgium

John Harris spoke of the work of the CWGC

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Beehive and Bloomers

Participate in our auction for two local charities

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The Rotary Foundation creates channel for direct humanitarian support in Ukraine region

The Rotary Club of Ashford Ukraine Fund was launched at Wye Farmers' Market

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Megan McBride speaks to the Club

Having talked about her plans before the event in South Korea, Megan returned as promised, to tell us how it went. A very exciting trip!

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Oonagh, Renate and Kate

Oonagh and Kate spoke to our meeting about their work. Samaritans is one of President Renate's charities for her year.

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Alan Jose and James Brown reveal the source of Charity donations

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Peter Gammon

Rtn Peter Gammon spoke on Criminal Law

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On Sunday 26th June we ran a Charity Cream Tea Party for around 100 people in aid of President Liz's chosen Charities -'Canine Helpers' and 'Kent MS Therapy Centre'. Thanks to all who helped make it a memorable afternoon.

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President Liz and Past President Amanda present a cheque to the Royal British Legion Industries

Discover how we have helped so many organisations - Local, National and International.

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Alan Jose presents a cheque to President Liz

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Megan tells us all about her selection and plans for the Jamboree

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President Liz with Maxine Lucas

The Club learnt of the support given to the hearing impaired by HI Kent

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President Liz receives the cheque

President Liz Stuart-Smith received a cheque for £600.00 from the Ashford Muslim Association

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Destruction caused by earthquake

The Rotary Club of Ashford join partners to collect for earthquake victims

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The new Interact Club of Towers School is now up and running.

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Paul Mott of McArthurGlen, Rotary President Renate Beerling, and the Mayor of Ashford, Larry Krause. Over £1,000 was made for Charity.

McArthurGlen Management teams up with the Rotary Club of Ashford to raffle prizes freely donated by many retailers at the Outlet Centre.

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Mary, Paul Underdown, Greg, Paul Mott and Amanda

Outstanding Community Service awards to three people we have worked so successfully with in recent moths.

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Liz recognised for terrific year despite adversity

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Alaba Oduniyi from Lagos, Nigeria.

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Lilia with some of her collection and President Liz Stewart-Smith.

We were delighted on Monday night with a talk by 12 year old Lilia who explained the meanings of Ichimatsu Ningyo, Hina Ningyo, Daruma Ningyo, Kokeshi Ningyo and Gosho Ningyo; various forms of Japanese Doll.

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Sophie received her award from Rtn. Steve Parkin (left), also present are Rtn. Jean Shrubb and Towers School Principal Richard Billings

Sophie's entry, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ashford, took first place at National level in the Rotary Young Photographer Competition.

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Outgoing President Amanda Cottrell hands over to incoming President Liz Stuart-Smith

Roles are handed to new officers

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Old friends say 'Farewell'

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Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner spoke at our meeting 9th Oct 23

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Ashford Rotary Club recognises outstanding dedication to the Community

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The Object Of Rotary

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Modern Ashford

The Market Town of Ashford Kent

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International Committee

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Rotary Foundation

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Community Committee

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Fundraising Committee

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Club Policies & Health & Safety

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