The most popular Purple4Polio activity is the planting of purple crocus corms, and in 2018, around 2.5 million were planted and more are planted each year! If you see a display of purple crocuses in public areas in your community there is a good chance they were planted by a local Rotary Club.
Why do we do this? To raise awareness of the Polio Plus programme which has almost eradicated polio worldwide. Children under 5 are vaccinated and their little finger nail is painted purple to show they have been vaccicnated. Rotarians have the opporunity to volunteer to help with this programme and a visit to India, and to understand the chanllenges this programme has overcome, is an unforgettable experience for everyone who participates.
back When help and support is needed in our communities, Rotarians are quick to volunteer.
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The club will again organise the Lacock fair to be held on the August bank holiday. There will be;- About 60 stalls Street entertainment Music Children's activities. Monies raised by the club will be used to support charities.
moreThe club actively raises funds for local, national and international charities by staging events such as dragon boat racing, street fairs,and collections at supermarkets.
moreThe club will again organise the Lacock fair to be held on the August bank holiday. There will be;- About 50 stalls Street entertainment Music Children's activities Monies raised by the club will be used to support charities.
moreThe club organise a dragon boat event held on the river Avon ,Chippenham for many years raisin money for local causes.
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