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New Seating for Haddenham Junior School

Haddenham Honorary Rotarian Geoffrey Rankin arranged to move 9 benches from the Natural History Museum to Haddenham Junior School

A group of Haddenham Rotarians were brave enough to attempt moving
6 seriously heavy stainless steel seats into place

We mostly remembered: 'Lift with the knees not your back'!

Jason thoughtfully brought his van for the move and saved many a torn muscle!

The new seating was placed around the school for children and staff to enjoy 

Photos: Budding Photographer Antoinette and Rotarian David Rankin

Haddenham Rotary once again delivering support for the benefit of our local community

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Prevention Efforts Intensify Against the Polio Virus in 2024

Despite significant geo-political and environmental challenges in the two remaining endemic countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan, the polio programme continues to reach greater numbers of children with polio vaccines

In both countries, efforts are increasingly focused on reaching and vaccinating the last remaining ‘zero dose’ children – children who have received no vaccines of any kind

Thanks to strong political commitment, improved collaboration with the national immunisation programs, new efforts like Pakistan’s Nomad Vaccination Initiative and focused vaccination activities at border crossings, the number of cases of Polio continues to decline

Nearly 1 billion doses of comparably safe, effective and  genetically stable oral polio vaccine have been administered across 35 countries, protecting millions of children from illness and paralysis

Photos: GPEI

Much more on the Global Polio Eradication Initiative HERE

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Rotary Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine

Shortly before the second anniversary of the Russian invasion ​of Ukraine, UK Rotarian volunteer drivers made the 1,200-mile trip across Europe to deliver two ambulances and seven 4x4's, filled with humanitarian aid

Within days of arriving, the ambulances were handed over ​to medical extraction units to transport badly injured people away from the front ​line

Five 4x4s were purchased or ​donated by individuals in the UK and Ukraine. Two will be converted for rapid patient evacuation in areas ​of dangerous or harsh terrain

Photo: Tony Preston

Organiser Tony Preston was making his 30th, 20 hour journey to Ukraine

Tony is Service Project Chair for Ukraine Unity Rotary based ​in Lviv, and an honorary member of the Whitstable Rotary in Kent who undertake the administration

Tony said:
"The Ukraine aid project has been widely supported by Rotary ​across Great Britain and Ireland since inception and is a fine example of Rotary collaboration making these journeys successful

One driver from Hereford Elgar filled his ambulance with medical supplies; Chislehurst Rotary in London funded ​several sets of thermals and a defibrillator for a children's hospital; Royal Wootton Bassett Rotary in Wiltshire provided seven in-demand 2000w portable power stations, which are not cheap

One donation which stood out this time was 60 boxed pairs of  children's footwear which will be split among several orphanages"

"Sometimes, it's the simple items that can be so rewarding”

Tony may be contacted at:  acp57@icloud.com

Original article by the Editor in Rotary Digital

Haddenham Community Library Memorial Garden 2024

The Daffodils we helped to plant autumn 2023, have bloomed
into a wonderful display

Blossoming in 2024

Photo: Rotarian Humphrey Creed

Planting in 2023

Photos: photoninja

Haddenham Pharmacy COVID Programme

Ronak Patel, owner of Vicary’s Pharmacy in Haddenham, presented Haddenham and District Rotary with a generous cheque for £300 in recognition of our volunteers help with the Autumn 2023 Covid Vaccination Programme

Photo: photoninja

Ronak made the presentation to Rotarian Martin Andrew, accompanied by
pharmacy staff Sunil and Emma who played key roles running the COVID clinics
together with six of the clinic volunteers

The donation will be used by Haddenham Rotary to support local projects and deserving causes

A Fourth Community Noticeboard for Haddenham

Haddenham and District Rotary have sponsored

the addition of a new Community Noticeboard on the Haddenham old Airfield Site

close to the recreational area and new sports pavilion

Photos: photoninja

Haddenham Rotary Volunteer Helpers

We welcome volunteer helpers

Rotary volunteers work with us to make the world a better place

You don't need to be a member. Do what you can, when you can

Come and have fun

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Haddenham and District Rotary Youth Leadership Award 2023

On the Water

Abseiling

Preparing to Sail

On the Water

Photos: Rotary District Governor Kate

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Rotary Youth Leadership Award here:

Haddenham Rotary's Human Fruit Machine Features at Haddenham Fete

Haddenham Rotary's amazing Human Fruit Machine was again a popular attraction at 2023 Haddenham Fete

Photo: Keith Milmer

An exclusive 'peek behind the scenes' at the complex working of our Human Fruit Machine

Photos: Rotarian David Robinson

Haddenham Rotarian Awarded British Empire Medal

Read about the award winning Haddenham Volunteers Vaccination Programme here:

Haddenham Junior School Forest School Project

Continues to inspire and facilitate development of practical life skills
with support from tree expert and Haddenham and District Rotarian David Rankin

New log cutting facility

Photo: Rotarian David Rankin

Read more about the HJS Forest School Project here:

Rotary Support for Ukraine

            Rotary delivers humanitarian aid and support for Ukraine:

               -  Hosting Ukrainians displaced by the conflict

               -  20,000 Tourniquets

               -  Warm clothing, toiletries, toys, furniture, household goods

               -  Modular Homes for Moshchum

               -  Magnetometers to facilitate mine clearance

               -  Power Generators for hospitals

              -  Laptops and Phone Cards for communication and translation

              -  and much much more

More about Rotary support for Ukraine here:

The Scope and Scale of Rotary Volunteering

A recent study found that Rotary volunteers contribute an estimated 47 million hours each year

That's almost 27,000 full-time paid workers, equivalent to about £650 million in avoided costs, every year!

The full report is here 

Rotary Magazine

A wide range of fascinating features exclusive interviews and inspiring human interest stories from across the world of Rotary

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Rotary Saves Lives

Haddenham Rotary saves lives by funding defibrillators at St Mary's Centre and the Coop store in Haddenham

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Haddenham Rotary saves lives by supporting 'End Polio Now', which has vaccinated 2.5 billion children

Just 1% of all children mostly in hard to reach areas, remain un-vaccinated

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Click here to see 'Why Zero Matters' in our global campaign to eradicate Polio