#PEOPLEOFACTION

ROTARY CONNECTS THE WORLD is the new and inspiring international theme for 2019-20.  District 1040 Governor Manoj Joshi says: "Not only does Rotary connect with world but we also need to Connect and Unite better with each other as Rotarians and Clubs in sharing best practice and Take Action as a result.

Carrying out these activities develops both friendship, understanding and a sense of community, as well as beng fun.

We meet on Monday evenings (except Bank Holidays) for a meal, discuss ongoing and upcoming activities as well as listen to a speaker.

We look forward to hearing from you.

 Second Lady President of the Club & youngest yet!

The Rotary Club of Sowerby Bridge welcomed Anne Sutcliffe as the second female President for the year 2019/20 nd youngest at 39 in the 65 year history of the Club at its recent handover meeting.

Hazel who was inducted as President on 1st July will bring a wealth of experience from her professional career in law. As well as Rotary, Anne gives her time to environment causes having started in Environmental Chemistry, and is a Director of the Leeds Community Clothes Exchange.

WHAT DO WE DO

Meanwhile, you may be wondering...What exactly do we do at the Rotary Club of Sowerby Bridge?

We organise events such as a Classic Bike Show, we marshall at local community events such as the Rushbearing Festival and the Navigation Walk, we raise funds to contribute to the global eradication of polio programme, we support the local Rotakids group in Luddenden, as well as help Ryburn Valley High with their Falcoln project.

There are plenty of opportunities to find out more. Either telephone or e-mail our President- Anne Sutcliffe (annesutcliffe13@gmail.com") or the Secretary, Jeffrey Fisher or come to one of our meetings or talk to us at one of the events we either organise or support.

By meeting the members in our club who are responsible for international projects, community and youth projects, you will be surprised how effective a small but enthusiastic group of people can be.

Membership Booms

We have built on the bumper years of 2014 to 2015, and following on from inducting David Fawcett of Happy Days, we have 2 new members - Melanie Parojcic as well as Dipin Sood.

Rotary in Sowerby Bridge for those who don't just want to talk about making a difference ? We're for Communities !! (click image on left to run video)  We're for CommuniteeWW(