Rotary Club of Aberdeen Balgownie serving the Bridge of Don Community in Aberdeen WELCOMES YOU!
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Bob's Books
Bob and Alison held a book sale in their garden. The proceeds enabled them to donate the sum of £320 to Orchard Brae School, a special education facility.
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Shoeboxes 2023
Together with other Rotary clubs nationwide we support the appeal to provide treats for less fortunate communities. Over115 boxes were donated by schools and Rotary members from Bridge of Don.
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DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED
The Defibrillator unit provided by our club has been installed beside the Scotmid Co-Op on Jesmond Drive.
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Grampian Forest Rally 2022
Balgownie Rotarians and other volunteers again assisted to marshall the spectator car parking at the annual car rally.
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GUEST SPEAKER, Captain Walt Wilson, US Navy
Walter E. Wilson, a retired Navy Captain and former head of U.S. Naval Intelligence operations in Europe, has authored numerous articles and reviews. He will speak to the club about Confederate blockade runners in the American Civil War.
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TYREBAGGER FOREST 2022
Together with other groups, we marshalled the customer car parking for the Christmas tree sales at the forest and collected a generous amount for local charities.
DetailsAbout us
The club was formed in 1993 and currently has about 18 members, many living and working within the Aberdeen suburb of Bridge of Don
Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Club Donations to Charity and Community Service Activities
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Cyrenians |
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Samaritans |
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Friends of Special Nursery (Archie) |
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Bridge of Don/Danestone First Responders |
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KIDS OUT |
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Myasthenia Gravis Appeal |
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Instant Neighbour |
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Afghanistan Rural Green Environment Organisation |
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Rotary Foundation |
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TOTAL FOR YEAR £3850 |
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2022 |
Doric books for primary school |
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We Too! |
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Shelter Box |
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Rotary Foundation |
Ukraine Appeal |
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Eradicate Polio |
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Charity |
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Gathimba Edwards Foundation |
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Danestone CC, plants |
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KIDS OUT |
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Instant Neighbour |
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RIBI End Polio Now, crocus bulbs |
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TOTAL FOR YEAR £2095 |
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2023 |
Bridge of Don Community Crocus Bulbs |
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Bridge of Don Community Council Community Garden |
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We Too! |
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Friends of Anchor Together Appeal |
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Rotary Foundation |
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KIDS OUT ABERDEEN |
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Rotary Kids Out Toy Box Initiative |
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Rotary Shoe Box Scheme |
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Rotary Foundation Ukraine Appeal |
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TOTAL FOR YEAR £3405 |
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Happening soon...
Thu, Jun 19th 2025 6:00 pm
NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Meetings & Venue
Where and when:
We meet on Thursdays at 19.00
(We meet fortnightly at the Bridge of Don & District Men's Shed premises on Jesmond Drive.) Bridge of Don & District Mens ShedJesmond Drive
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB22 8UR
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