Weekly meeting

Thu, Feb 4th 2021 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Brandon Exchange


This evening we were due to have our annual 'Brandon Exchange' meetings, which involves members from Watton Rotary Club attending a meeting of Brandon Rotary Club, and vice versa, so that each meeting has a mixture of members of either club. It is also traditional that the President of each club chairs the meeting of the other club. Over the years this 'exchange' has fostered fellowship and understanding between the clubs, and enabled an insight into how another Rotary Club goes about its business.

Due to the pandemic, the Brandon Exchange could not take place in its usual format, so this evening we all got together in a joint Zoom meeting. Everybody had a chance to introduce themselves to those they hadn't met, and talk about how Lockdown has affected them.

We also had a talk from Ivan about Nature, and a talk from Paul W about his Shelterboat project. Martin's attempt to give us an update on the Rose project was scuppered by technology!

Keith shared a couple of amusing videos with us, and at the end of the meeting he held an online poll, in which 100% of those responding said they enjoyed the meeting. You can't get better than that.

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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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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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