Rotary Club of Aberdeen Balgownie serving the Bridge of Don Community in Aberdeen WELCOMES YOU!
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OUTSIDE VISIT, Bristow Heliport, Dyce
We visited the training facilities, received a briefing on the principles of flight and took a turn at operating a simulator.
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SHELTERBOX PURCHASE
Members of the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Balgownie agreed to donate money from the Community Service fund for the purchase of a Shelterbox.
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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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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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OUTSIDE VISIT, Fire Heritage Trust
Organised by Alec Bowes, a tour of the Fire Heritage facilities on Anderson Drive, followed by a meal at the Toby Inn The Cocket Hat next door.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL QUIZ 2023
Again we were pleased to welcome team entries from all seven of the primary schools within the Bridge of Don Community.
After a close and hard-fought competition, the Danestone side enjoyed a well-earned victory.
About 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, May 8th 2025 7:00 pm
NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Wed, May 14th 2025 6:30 pm
Primary School Public Speaking
Local schools will enter pupils from primary 6 classes to compete with brief speeches.
Thu, May 15th 2025 7:00 pm
Fortnightly meeting
VENUE - Bridge of Don Mens Shed premises
Business meeting, council meeting to follow.
Thu, May 22nd 2025 7:00 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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