World Polio Day 2021

The Rotary Club of Derby undertakes a number of projects to help raise awareness of Rotary’s efforts to “End Polio Now”. Over the years we have embraced the “purple4polio” campaign and have planted purple crocuses, arranged for local landmarks to be lit up purple and sold polio crocus pins.

Purple crocuses

Each year the club plants crocuses around the City planting at the University of Derby and Arboretum Park amongst others.

This year our crocuses are being planted in new locations in the community with the aid of various community friends groups, these include:

• Darley Park Wildlife Gardeners
• Friends of Alvaston Park
• Friends of Derby River Gardens
• Friends of Normanton Park
• Friends of Spondon Parks
• Derby Arboretum Friends

Make a donation to End Polio Now through our Facebook page and every £1 will be worth £3 as your donation will receive match funding through Rotary International and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.