Club Committee

Mon, Jul 6th 2020 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

First committee meting of the new Rotary year was held tonight via Zoom.


At tonight's committee meeting our agenda included items about a long service certificate to be awarded to a member of 45 years standing, and when we may be able to return to Broom Hall for our meetings.

Martin A reported on his initiative to 'resurrect' the Rotary rose. In 2004 a rose named 'Rotary Sunrise' was launched at a garden centre in Knutsford, to mark the garden centre owner, Frank Fryers 50th anniversary as a Rotarian. Martin has come up with the excellent idea of re-launching and promoting that rose to mark the new dawn as Rotary and the world recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. A partnership has been formed with Peter Beales roses to distribute the rose. The project is at an early stage yet, but could be a major fundraiser in the future.

Anther idea discussed was Paul C's suggestion of a grant to local clubs to help with hire of halls etc as they try to get going again post-lockdown. A budget was agreed, an application form will be developed and an advert placed in Wayland News.

Members were reminded that our new Template website is up and running and can be viewed.

'What We Do' Main Pages:

Winners of our 2020 Young Photographer competition

Watton & District Rotary Club are committed to the development of our young people.

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Norfolk farmland

Supporting the environment is a major area of focus for Rotary Clubs in the UK and worldwide.

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An important aspect of Rotary is friendship, whereby we look to enjoy the projects we are involved in, as well as organise social events and outings throughout the year

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Inaugural charter dinner - November 1954

The Rotary Club of Watton & District (to give it's full title) came in to existence on 8th September 1954.

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Clean water for isolated communities is a priority for the Rotary Foundation

Foundation is Rotary's own charity. It is the vehicle through which much of Rotary's international good work is carried out.

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Our stall at Watton Christmas market

Fundraising is an important part of our work each year, as without funds we cannot undertake our many charitable activities.

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Entries in our Umbrella festival 2018

We seek ways to serve our local community wherever we can, whether this is giving of our time or in making monetary donations.

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Little Gary's Plaice - First recipient of the award

From Jan 2023 we have started a Business of the Month Award, for businesses who have been nominated for outstanding service or assistance.

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Charlie Houlder-Moat walked from Hunstanton to Watton carrying a Shelterbox to raise funds for the Shelterbox charity

Besides being rooted in our own local community, our club supports Rotary International in its quest to promote peace and understanding throughout the world.

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