Rotary Club of Aberdeen Balgownie serving the Bridge of Don Community in Aberdeen WELCOMES YOU!
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Cattle Drove
Balgownie Rotarian Alex Bowes took part in a sponsored walk in company with a small herd of highland cattle.
The event was organised by members of the Rotary Club of Aberdeen St. Fittick and followed a portion of the route known as the Fungle Road.
Charity Raffle
Rotarians from our club participated with fellow members from approximately 20 clubs to sell tickets for a raffle in support of Charlie House. To see videos of the proceedings, go to https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/101GfjireS2bXNLmig9at0TP6EAArUYpA
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Grampian Forest Rally 2021
Rotary members assisted with traffic, performing the unwelcome task of informing potential visitors that spectators were not permitted at this year's event.
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ROTAKIDS CHARTER
Elected office-bearers from the Primary 5 class at Forehill Primary were handed the charter from RIBI to form their ROTAKIDS Club.
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GUEST SPEAKER, Gordon Christie
Invited by Ray Grant, Gordon talked about the Grampian Forest Rally and our help to marshal the spectator car parking.
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.
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.
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2019 |
North East Scotland Fire Heritage Trust |
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Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre |
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Gathimba Edwards Foundation |
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Grampian Youth Orchestra |
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Butterfly Trust |
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Aberdeen Action on Disability |
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Music In Hospitals Scotland |
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Bridge of Don/Danestone First Responders |
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Oor Wullie Big Bucket Trail |
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North East Riders Volunteers Scotland (Blood Bikers) |
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Orchard Brae School |
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Rotary Foundation |
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TOTAL FOR YEAR |
£5,068 |
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2020 |
End Polio Now Campaign |
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Parkinson's Disease UK |
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Danestone Community Centre |
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Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust (AFCCT) |
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Social Bite Fund |
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Salvation |Army |
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Rotary Foundation |
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TOTAL FOR YEAR |
£3,750 |
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2021 |
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 |
£3,850 |
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Happening soon...
Thu, Sep 29th 2022 6:00 pm
WEEKLY MEETING
• Raffle tickets to be returned to Graham
• Club participation in the raffle at BAC from November to Xmas
• Shoeboxes to be distributed to members
MENU - choice of;
Mince and tatties
OR
Ham salad
RECEPTION - Graham Donaldson
Meetings & Venue
Where and when:
We meet on Thursdays at 18.00 for 18.30
Mains of Scotstown InnJesmond Square East
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB22 8WT 01224 825222
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