Awards for Courage 2025

Pictured above are award recipients along with invited guests and dignitaries. (All photographs courtesy of the Newark Advertiser)

The Rotary Clubs of Newark and Newark Castle held their annual Awards for Courage event at Newark Showground on Monday 17th March 2025. As in previous years local schools were asked to nominate young people to receive the award and this year there was a tremendous response from the schools.

The awards were presented by Rotary District Governor Philip Wilbourn, the ceremony led by Rotarian Jim Wishart with closing words from Jayne Mason, Newark Castle Rotary Club President.  Also in attendance were Newark Town Mayor, Diane Ledger; Newark and Sherwood District Council Chairman Jean Hall; Balderton Parish Council Chair, Jane Buxton; Rotary Assistant District Governor, Gordon Marsh and President of Newark Rotary Club, Ivor Walker.

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Newark Castle Business Meeting Tuesday 11th February 2025

Our most recent Business Meeting was held on Tuesday 11^th February 2025 at the Newark Showground as usual however, the evening commenced with the induction of our two newest members to the Club.  Louise and Simon Clark, who some of you may know from “Tea at lil Maggies & The Secret Barn” in North Muskham, were given a warm welcome by the members followed by their formal induction to the Club which was delivered by President Elect, Mac Mallard, followed by the presentation or their Rotary Lapel pins by President Jayne Mason. 

President Jayne Mason making the presentation to Simon and Louise

Pictured above (from L to R) Simon Clark, President Jayne Mason, Sarah Clark and Mac Mallard

Newark Castle supporting the 4As Kayaking Club

Newark Castle Rotary Club recently linked up with the 4As Kayaking Club who are based in Newark in order to provide funding allowing them to purchase a new specialised treadmill to facilitate their winter training programmes. Our members were invited along to a 4As training session on Saturday 30th November to see the treadmill in action. For the full story click here

Pictured above members of Newark Castle Rotary and 4As Kayaking Clubs

Pictured above (from L to R) Rotarians Mac Mallard, Gill Lee, President Jayne Mason & Andy Fereday

Rotary Club of Newark Castle SGM - Tuesday 26th November 2024

Tuesday 26^th November saw the Club hosting our annual SGM where the selection of Officers for the Rotary year 2025/26 was undertaken. However, prior to this we had the pleasure of inducting our three newest members to the Club; Ken Strettle, Viv Strettle and Keith Williamson.  Pictured below is Club Secretary, Celia Smallwood, introducing our three new members to Rotary followed by Club President, Jayne Mason, officially welcoming them to the Club.

Pictured above (from L to R) Ken and Viv Strettle, President Jayne Mason and Keith Williamson 

Castle Rotary Club forging links with Newark Town Titans

Newark Town under-8s Titans football team were sporting brand new kit tops thanks to a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Newark Castle.

Rotary club member Mac Mallard and incoming president Jayne Mason presented a cheque for £300 to Newark Town vice chairman Sarah Robinson. For the full story click here.

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All our Club meetings are held "face to face" at the Cedric Ford Pavilion Suite at the Newark Showground - please see side panel for venue details and dates of future meetings or click on the following link -  Future Meetings.

Newark Castle is part of Rotary International a service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together like minded people in order to provide humanitarian services. 

We get involved in local Community and International projects and are always looking for new members who are prepared to give service to others less fortunate than ourselves and who want to give something back to society. The Community is at the heart of the club's service and our projects help to improve the lives of people in the local area.

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