July 2024 a wet summer but nothing dampens AK spirits

DDay Commemorations, Langdale Gala and AK starts its 22nd Year!


AK members, guests, and friends enjoyed a delightful evening at the home of President Colin and Davina as we celebrated another successful year filled with friendship and fun, culminating in an additional £10,000 raised for good causes.

Colin has kindly agreed to lead us into the next Rotary year as we explore ways to thrive despite our reduced numbers. Sadly, we are saying goodbye to Alec and Margaret Burford, who have been wonderful members over the years. Always cheerful and energetic, they are moving South to be closer to family, where they will undoubtedly continue to share their friendship with new groups and organisations.

As the Nation commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a moving tribute to Freedom, Reconciliation, and Peace was held at St Mary’s, featuring readings from various representatives, including Rotary members. The following Sunday, we helped with the D-Day Afternoon Teas at the Parish Centre, where locals and visitors enjoyed a happy social time and a singalong.

We were delighted to be asked to help again at the Langdale Gala, where we manned a busy gate and sold raffle tickets. The event took place against a stunning backdrop and featured traditional activities with various stalls, fell racing for both adults and children, Cumberland wrestling, a dog show, and the ever-popular ‘carry your wife race’ and egg throwing competition!

Despite being a small club, we are determined to continue supporting local, national, and global projects while having fun. We happily respond to the needs of others, often coming up with inventive fundraising ideas.

Gone are the days of formal meetings, chains of office, mandatory weekly attendance, and strict membership rules and regulations – an approach we have always embraced!

Thank you one and all.

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Harry stars in the Finals!

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Pink5K cheque presentation to Richard Cogger, Area Fundraiser for St Mary’s Hospice. We were delighted that representatives Daryl Hardy & Chris Moore of our main sponsor The Inn Collection were also present.

Over £6000 donated to good causes!

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Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!

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This years Silver Sunday get together and Afternoon Tea

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Ambleside Primary School's DDay Commemorative Display

DDay Commemorations, Langdale Gala and AK starts its 22nd Year!

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From Titanic to Orrest Head

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A sunny day, daffodils in bloom and AK members have a 'Spring' in their step with lots to look forward to!

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2024 Winners Freshers 
The BEST cafe in town!

Another successful quiz raising £640 for Charity!

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Wet weather never deters AK and its supporters!

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AK member Alec Burford clocked up his 100th parkrun Marshalling duty today! And he's 90 years young!

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Sir Ben Helfgott MBE, a young holocaust survivor and one of the Windermere Boys was the inspiration behind the Lakes School
Strength & Fitness Gym. Our club is honoured to have played a part in helping to establish the facility.

Local History, School Initiatives and our Quiz Fundraiser

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A new President, AG Linda and a Dame Grand and that's just in July!

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Over £285,000 raised to date and more added to the coffers at the Big Easy Quiz!

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Silver Sunday

Another very enjoyable Silver Sunday Afternoon Tea for elder folk in our community who would otherwise be alone on a Sunday Afternoon

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Christmas Get Togethers

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Another happy Pink5k Walk & Afternoon Tea this year in aid of Bowel Cancer UK

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Environmental Awareness

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An astonishing amount raised in just 4 weeks!

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Good things happen when you have fun £645 raised for P.I.E.S

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A glorious evening for learning more about Galava Roman Fort

Enjoying fun & friendship in glorious weather

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A great afternoon walk followed by delicious scones and a cuppa all in aid of St Mary's Hospice

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Martin Clark takes a very early dip to raise more donations for our Pink 5K Appeal for St Mary's Hospice!

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Presentation to Becky Brown Area Fundraiser for St Mary's Hospice

From Pink 5K celebration to Crocus planting & Poppy Remembrance

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More Zoom, a 1374 Mile Walk & a virtual Pint at Lands End!

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Let's go for a walk someone said!

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Poppies to parkruns a busy month with lots of community involvement

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Latest update & information from this local Charity

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An Unforgettable Month

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Happy activities as the club meets in person again!

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A Month of Storms, Fraud, Bridge and Caring for others

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Over £2400 raised for Alzheimer's Research UK at this years DUCK RACE!

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An amazing afternoon of Pink Fun raising vital funds for Target Ovarian Cancer

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Community Visits and Events

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69 large poppies, inscribed with the name of a local man who gave his life in WW1 have been erected on lamp -posts around the town.

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