Forest School is a long term child-centred inspirational play and exploration process
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Some examples of Haddenham and District Rotary's contributions to our local community
DetailsOur energetic International team create and deliver projects that have lasting benefit for communities in Africa, and are exploring new opportunities in India
DetailsWe were fortunate to make use of metal seats in excellent condition from the Natural History Museum
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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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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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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
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
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
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
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Abseiling
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Photos: Rotary District Governor Kate
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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
Read about the award winning Haddenham Volunteers Vaccination Programme here:
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 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
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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!
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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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