Rotary reef revisited

A giant artificial reef in the shape of a Rotary wheel restores marine life and protects the livelihood of several fishing villages in the Philippines


In the calm blue waters of Lamon Bay in Quezon Province, Philippines, lies a source of pride for local fishermen and a submerged salute to Rotary: an artificial reef in the shape of a Rotary wheel. The wheel has helped restore the local fishing industry, which was devastated by large-scale commercial fishing vessels that used dynamite, cyanide, and fine mesh nets from the late 1990s through the early 2000s.

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The Purley Swimathon has been running for 33 years bringing a very diverse community together. Attracting many teams & swimmers, it generates invaluable funds which is distributed to various local & international charities by Purley Rotary every year.

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Swimathon 2022

The Purley Swimathon has been running for 33 years and is a fun event that brings a very diverse community together. It attracts over 50 teams, 400+ swimmers and generates over £20,000 each year which is distributed to various local charities.

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Come and join the Rotary Club of Purley and help to make a difference..... For any enquiries, please contact - info@purleyrotary.com

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Purley Rotary Newsletters

Bi-monthly topical roundup of Purley Rotary News in a pdf friendly format - for members, Associates and interested parties.

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The Purley Swimathon has been running for 32 years bringing a very diverse community together. Attracting over 50 teams & 400+ swimmers each year, it generates circa £25,000 which is distributed to various local & international charities by Purley Rotary.

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The Purley Swimathon has been running for 31 years and is a fun event that brings a very diverse community together. It attracts over 50 teams, 400+ swimmers and generates over £20,000 each year which is distributed to various local charities.

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The Purley Swimathon 2018 attracted 52 Teams / 400+ swimmers & raised £25,000+. It is great fun and a shining example of a well run event that brings a diverse community together.

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The Purley Swimathon 2017 managed to break through the £500,000 barrier in funds raised for charities and good causes since the Swimathon began.The pictures paint the story.

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Purley Swimathon 2016

Annual fund raising event, held at our local municipal swimming pool. The Purley Swimathon continues to enable locals to make a difference in their chosen charities by their participation and efforts.

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