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Rotary International Citation for Durham Elvet

Rotary International Citation for Durham Elvet

President Tom Sharples receives the award on behalf of the club for 2021-22

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RYLA Presentation Evening

RYLA Presentation Evening

The District RYLA Presentation evening at 'The Fed' in Dunston, Gateshead

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Collection for 'Sanctuary 21'

Collection for 'Sanctuary 21'

Collecting funds in support of the work of The Salvation Army at Sanctuary 21 in Durham

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District Conference 2022

District Conference 2022

Rotary North East District Conference at The Hilton Newcastle-Gateshead

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'Keeping the Beat'

'Keeping the Beat'

Rotary and Durham Constabulary join to deliver familiarisation sessions to youngsters on CPR and AEDs

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World Polio Day 2022

World Polio Day 2022

One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio - Sunderland landmarks lit in purple

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About us


Durham Elvet Rotary is one of 46 Rotary Clubs that are in Rotary District 1030 which covers the North East of England. We are a small, friendly group that is focused on projects to help improve the lives of others in communities - locally, nationally, and internationally, whilst at the same time enjoying the social and fun aspect of what membership of Rotary can offer.
 

So Where is and What is 'Elvet'

Elvet is part of the City of Durham and is one of the oldest settlements in the Durham City locality.  It is first mentioned in the Anglo Saxon Chronicles in 762 AD as Aelfet ee (trans: Elvet or Swan Island).  The 'island' is believed to be the site of what became the City of Durham on the hill in the large 'swan neck' loop in the River Wear.

It was within this 'swan neck' meander, in 995 AD, that St Aldhun settled with his monks and the relics of the Christian Saint Cuthbert.  The construction of the famous cathedral that dominates and characterises the city was begun in 1092 AD.

The original Elvet Bridge on this site was built by Bishop Hugh Pudsey in about 1160 AD.  It was added to in 1228 and later by Bishop Fox in 1495.  There were  originally 14 arches, of which only 10 now remain, two of which are overbuilt.  In 1771 the bridge was severely damaged by floods.  In 1804-5 the width of the bridge was doubled.  The bridge is now closed to vehicular traffic.

In 1986 the Cathedral and Castle, high on this famous river site, was designated a World Heritage Site.
 

 

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February - March 2023 'Rotary Magazine'

 

 

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Thu, Apr 6th 2023 7:00 pm

Club Business Meeting

Our monthly business meeting on Zoom

Club Meeting

Thu, Apr 20th 2023 7:00 pm

Club Meeting

Meeting at The Honest Lawyer, Croxdale Bridge, Durham, DH1 3SP

Meetings & Venue

Where and when:

We meet on Thursdays at 19:00

(Our Business meeting is held on ZOOM on the 1st Thursday of the month. On the 3rd Thursday we meet at The Honest Lawyer.) The Honest Lawyer
Croxdale Bridge
Croxdale
Durham
DH1 3SP  0191 378 3780
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