Our first two District Interact Days were shining examples of why Interact is one of Rotary's fastest growing phenomena. They were a great opportunity for all our wonderful young Interactors throughout the District to meet up with each other, exchange ideas, have fun and hear about projects like Alan's Africa, how Princes Risborough Interactors care in their community, how we are within the final inch of ending polio, discovering ShelterBox and planning some projects of their own. They were also where Rotarians, thinking about starting an Interact Club in their area, discovered why Interact is such a lively and engaging way of working with young people.
At the start of our inaugural Interact Day in November 2014, Paralympian rowing gold medalist, Naomi Riches MBE, the keynote speaker (and ace server of pizzas at lunch time!) tweeted to her followers "Today is all about the young people from the @Rotary1090 #Interact Clubs...a chance to mingle & meet other Interactors. #inspire #grow"
Take a look too at the video of the Second Thames Valley Interact Day to see how full of energy and enthusiasm these wonderful young people are, with great ideas for making the world a better place.
Come and join them this year!
Programme Outline for 2018:
Please download the attached Registration Form and complete participants' details and the name of the accompanying driver(s). It is very important we receive each participant's consent to be photographed on the day. We would like to suggest that the sponsoring Rotary clubs pick up the £5pp participation charge.
Send your completed form to Astrid Nielsen-Schuurmans of Abingdon Vesper
Thames Valley District has the most Interact clubs in Rotary in Britain and Ireland (Rotary GB&I) and last year we again won the Vernon Schwarz Interact Development Trophy - awarded to the district chartering the most new Interact clubs in a calendar year. Lets make it a third win with even more clubs!
Please share this with everyone you know who is interested in starting one of these amazing clubs.
"Because they are worth it"
Astrid, Karen, Lisa and the planning team
'What We Do' Main Pages:
We work in and around the Community in many ways - to help others with their projects and fund raising - some are featured here. We were recently presented with an Award from the Beeches Community Board in recognition of our work in the community.
moreIf you want to use your talents and energy to improve the lives of others in the local community while making new friends, come along to one of our meetings or events to find out more.
moreDetails of some of the events organised by Club members.
moreWe will be holding the 33rd Donkey Derby - a great family day out- at Burnham Park on Saturday May 25th 2024 the weekend of the May Bank Holiday
moreOur annual Burnham Beeches Rotary Charity Run is a VIRTUAL event and entrants took part during July to September 2022. The funds raised were donated to Shelterbox to help those affected by the Ukraine crisis.
moreOne of the seven areas of focus for Rotary is Supporting the Environment. We take part in Rotary District organised events and work with schools and others in the community to promote awareness of environmental issues
moreOur Club's international activities
moreAfter two years of restrictions we held a Donkey Derby with a difference on Saturday 28th May 2022. There was great arena entertainment, lots of stalls, food offerings, funfair, plus of course - DONKEY RIDES.
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