Rotary Institute

Fri, Nov 23rd 2018 at 9:00 am- Sun, Nov 25th 2018 - 5:00 pm

This November we have our own Institute for Zones 17 and 18a, which will be known as the ‘Be The Inspiration Weekend’. Register Now to be part of something special!


The event is especially for Rotarians in Great Britain & Ireland – affording us the opportunity to meet and share ideas within these islands in the beautiful historic setting of Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Link to RI institute event page - member log-in required

Where – The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon

When – 23rd – 25th November 2018

  • Foundation Day – Friday 23rd November
  • Be The Inspiration Event – Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November

[For additional information: GETS (for the DGEs) will be held prior to the event on Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd November 2018 at the same venue]

Commencing on 23rd November with a Foundation Seminar, Be The Inspiration runs through Saturday to midday Sunday 25th.

Centrally placed along the River Avon, the Crowne Plaza Hotel has excellent facilities with a good reputation for such events.

The organising team under the direction of Past Rotary International Director Keith Barnard-Jones is committed to providing information, entertainment, and education with the opportunity for everyone to partake in breakout sessions and workshops.

We really do need your thoughts, comments, and ideas. Rotary IS changing, so be part of that change.

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Winner receiving her trophy and prizes from the Mayor of Oldham

Rotary Oldham Metro runs an annual Spelling competition for Oldham Primary Schools

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Mayoral Certificate

Rotary Oldham Metro received recognition by Ginny Alexander, Mayor of Oldham for the work carried out during lockdown with vulnerable families and children

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Every year we take the children from Chernobyl for a fun packed day to Chester Zoo

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Another Food delivery for the Homeless and Vulnerable distributed by Impact Church , kindly donated by St Thomas Church and School Leesfield and delivered by Rotary Oldham Metro.

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Largest Rotary Wheel

Rotary Oldham Metro build the largest Rotary Wheel in the UK

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Rotary Tree at Oldham Parish Church

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Young Choral Speakers take Centre Stage at the Oldham Coliseum Theatre

Oldham Metro's 35th Oldham Primary Schools Choral Speaking Festival should have been held at the Coliseum Theatre, Fairbottom Street, Oldham on 19th. 21st & 22nd March 2019 but due the Covid pandemic we had to cancel this year's event.

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Collecting Shoes for Children, Homeless and Overseas

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One family receiving food aid

Helping to feed families in Uganda

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St Mary’s School performing at our annual Carol Concert

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Support from COOP Community Fund

We believe in supporting Community groups to achieve their aims. This varies from support for Homeless outreach, Dementia groups, Food banks and outreach to support for abused partners and childrens' groups.

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The Club had a sponsored walk for Rainbow Trust and Raised £1050 to help families with very sick and terminal children in Oldham

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Rotary Oldham Metro delivering their contribution!

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Pictured on their visit to the Mining Museum at Wakefield

The Club hosted the District 1280 Group Study Exchange Team from the Philippines on 13th October and took them down the mine! Afterwards the Group joined a Club Meeting for Dinner at The Golf Club.

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Our outline programme for the year ahead

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