Rotary Monmouth in the Community
Rotary Monmouth is active in many areas of our community see more details below
Rotary Monmouth not only runs events it also assists in the community at many events and in other ways
Organise Youth activities
- Rotary Youth Speaks - a national debating competition with a a first round involving all three senior schools in Monmouth with the winners going on to compete with schools from around the district.
- Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - sponsoring attendence at a four day residential course to develop confidence and team building skills for 16-18 year olds
- International Youth Exchange - supporting candidates who apply and selected to attend an international convention with others of their generation
- End Polio -raising money and publicising the need to eradicate this terrible disease
Rotary Monmouth Community Champions
Many projects in town including
- Water Fountain project
- Green wall on Blestium St. toilet block
- Outings for senior citizens
- Trying to smarten up the town by clearing overgrown vegetation, tree planting and litter picking
Support local organisations
By donations and organising an annual Community Draw This is the fifth year that the Draw has been held, and this year is being run in conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of Abergavenny and Chestow and District.
We also assist at:
- St David's Hospice "Tour de Gwent" providing marshals and assisting with refreshments in late April
- The Monmouth Show - manning the road crossing in early July
- Monmouth Carnival - assisting with marshalling the parade
- Town Lantern festival - kicking off the Christmas festivities