Completed events in Rotary in Southern Wales

future events This page shows events from around the district in the last 3 years where additional information is available.

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more   Sat 23/03/2024 - Festival of Youth Multi-competitions

Rotary Festival of Youth - Cardiff

more   Fri 22/03/2024 - Cardiff County and Vale of Glamorgan Youth Orchestra Concert in the Dutch Barn, Whitchurch High School

Cardiff Breakfast - Cardiff County and Vale of Glamorgan Youth Orchestra Concert in the Dutch Barn, Whitchurch High School

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more   Thu 21/03/2024 - An evening with rugby legends

Cowbridge - A review of the Six Nations with Gareth Anscombe and Robert Jones.

Art display in churches
more   Fri 15/03/2024 - Art competition with four local schools - presentations

Knighton & District - We were delighted with the response to this competition with over 120 entries from the four schools.

more   Tue 05/03/2024 - Rotary Bipolar eClub and Bipolar UK

Cardiff Bay - Steve Boyce and Peter McLoughlin of the Rotary Bipolar eClub and Guy Paisner, Chair of Bipolar UK. Guests welcome on Zoom, see details for link.

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more   Fri 01/03/2024 - St David's Day Concert/Cyngerdd Dydd Gŵyl Dewi

Cowbridge - To be held in United Free Church (Ramoth)

Whitchurch Primary School Choir
more   Thu 29/02/2024 - St David's Day Eve Big Welsh Breakfast at Whitchurch Golf Club.

Cardiff Breakfast - St David's Day Eve Big Welsh Breakfast at Whitchurch Golf Club. 7.30 for 8.00 am

more   Sat 17/02/2024 - Random Acts Of Kindness Day

Knighton & District - We were in Knighton at the Co-op, and elsewhere, doing Random Acts Of Kindness, so people kept an eye out for us! With the support of the Co-op and the Flower Box in Knighton

more   Tue 06/02/2024 - Do you like to eat? Operation Pollination

Cardiff Bay - Chris Stein, National Park Ranger. Guests welcome on Zoom.

more   Tue 06/02/2024 - Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness

Knighton & District - This was the sixth of our monthly events for those alone in our communities and was held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton.....

more   Sun 24/12/2023 - MIN Y MOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Aberaeron A'r Cylch - Gifts were delivered to all the Residents and Staff at Min y Mor Residential Care Home, Aberaeron by Presdient Ian Lamperts

more   Thu 14/12/2023 - We donate £250 to the Pensioners Christmas lunch in Presteigne

Knighton & District - The East Radnorshire Day Centre were delighted to receive this donation!

Christmas collection collage
more   Tue 12/12/2023 - Christmas collection at the Knighton CO-OP

Knighton & District - This was our annual Christmas collection.

more   Thu 07/12/2023 - Our Rotary Christmas tree on display in St Edwards Church, Knighton

Knighton & District - We are proud of the charities and good causes displayed on our Christmas tree....

more   Tue 05/12/2023 - Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness

Knighton & District - This event is held in St Edwards Church Hall for those single lonely people in our community

more   Sun 03/12/2023 - Family of Rotary Christmas Service

Brynmawr - Join us in a service to celebrate 'Advent' and enjoy the beginning of the season of goodwill

more   Fri 24/11/2023 - Murder Mystery evening at Leintwardine Community Centre

Knighton & District - We enjoyed this event with script written by our very own Dorothy Scott. This evening included light refreshments and a bar. The cost was £10 with profits going to our charitable efforts in the community.

more   Sun 19/11/2023 - Abergavenny Swimathon November 2023

Abergavenny - Abergavenny Rotary Club organises another well supported Swimathon in Abergavenny this November

Quiz collage
more   Fri 17/11/2023 - Quiz to support Hope House Children's hospice

Knighton & District - This quiz was held this evening, for Hope House Children's hospice at the Leintwardine Village Hall.

more   Tue 14/11/2023 - Pens Against Polio

Cardiff Bay - In Conversation with Lorraine Stevens publisher of An Unnecessary Assassin On Zoom - see details

more   Tue 07/11/2023 - Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness

Knighton & District - This was the third of our monthly events for those alone in our communities and was held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton.....

more   Sat 28/10/2023 - Polio Awareness stall for World Polio Day

Knighton & District - With World polio day on October 24th, we had a stall at the Knighton farmers market on Saturday the 28th.

more   Sun 22/10/2023 - WALK A MILE TO END POLIO

Porthcawl - Please join Porthcawl Rotary in walking a mile to help vaccinate children against Polio

Previous guest enjoying their tea, whilst supporting a good cause
more   Sat 21/10/2023 - Afternoon Tea 'Purple for Polio'

Brynmawr - Support our Interact Clubs to help those in need of vaccinations against Polio, please purchase your afternoon tea ticket, then enjoy a delicious array of sandwiches, cakes and scones with tea or coffee whilst helping such a worthy cause.

more   Sat 21/10/2023 - Walk a Mile to End Polio

Haverfordwest - Meet at the Haverfordwest Cricket Club for a ramble around the Racecourse

more   Sat 21/10/2023 - Litter Out Of Llanelli - first litter blitz

Llanelli - Possibly the biggest litter pick ever in Llanelli?

more   Sun 15/10/2023 - Car rally parking stewarding VSCC hill climb

Knighton & District - We enjoyed stewarding for this exciting event and raised over £1600 for the Air Ambulances and local charities.

more   Tue 10/10/2023 - Litter Out Of Llanelli launch meeting at EJ's

Llanelli - Bringing together litter pickers from around Llanelli to coordinate our efforts.

more   Thu 05/10/2023 - We sponsor the Knighton Junior Football Club

Knighton & District - You can see our Rotary logo in these photos - we donated £300 to support the Juniors....

more   Sun 01/10/2023 - Greener Abergavenny Fair - Sunday 1 October 2023

Abergavenny - The first Greener Abergavenny Fair Opened its doors to the public. Abergavenny Rotary Club was one of seven sponsors for this event and had a stall in the Market Hall.

more   Sat 30/09/2023 - Paint Run for Jacob's Garden

Knighton & District - Members of our Rotary Club stewarded this event at Knighton Primary School

more   Thu 28/09/2023 - We meet up with Leominster Rotarians at the Grove

Knighton & District - Our meeting was to discuss how Knighton and Leominster might cooperate on mental health projects

more   Sat 23/09/2023 - Presentation of Cheque to Blood Bikes Wales - 23 September 2023

Abergavenny - We attended a presentation of a cheque to Blood Bikes Wales for the money raised at the collaborative Walk the Canal Event on Sunday 14 May 2023

Cardiff Male Choir
more   Fri 22/09/2023 - Evening of Song

Cardiff St. David's - An Evening of Song with Cardiff Male Choir

All lined up!
more   Mon 18/09/2023 - Visit to St. Michael's Hospice, Hereford

Knighton & District - We visited this excellent hospice and beautiful garden, after donating £1000 to them last Rotary year.

more   Wed 13/09/2023 - We visit the Knighton Men's Shed

Knighton & District - As part of our "Combatting Loneliness" project we visit this excellent group in Knighton

more   Thu 07/09/2023 - Rugby World Cup Sweepstake

Haverfordwest - Application for the sweepstake are now closed but updates will be posted here.

more   Tue 05/09/2023 - WE HELD THE FIRST OF A MONTHLY EVENT TO COMBAT LONELINESS

Knighton & District - This was held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton and was a qualified success.

more   Sat 26/08/2023 - Knighton show and carnival

Knighton & District - We Had a stall at this local show which gave us a presence here....

more   Sat 12/08/2023 - Narberth Outdoor Rock 2023

Narberth & Whitland - Live Rock Music Event at Narberth RFC Stadium

Advertisement of Brynmawr classic car show
more   Sun 30/07/2023 - Brynmawr Classic Car Show

Brynmawr - In Brynmawr Town Centre and Brynmwwr Square

more   Sat 29/07/2023 - Treorchy Male Choir - Saturday 29 July 2023 in St Mary's Priory Church Abergavenny

Abergavenny - We had a very memorable evening at St Mary's Priory Church with Treorchy Male Choir performing in front of a capacity audience of 300 people raising £3,000 for our Ukraine Appeal. A truly magnificent achievement!

Some of the Prize winners on the community garden bank
more   Thu 27/07/2023 - WE SPONSOR PRIZES FOR KNIGHTON CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB

Knighton & District - We attended the prize giving ceremony of the Knighton Children’s Gardening Club on Thursday July 27th 2023.

more   Sun 23/07/2023 - 'BUBBLES AND BERRIES'

Aberaeron A'r Cylch - A fundraising event for local charities, groups and deserving causes.

Interactors Fundraising for their Charity Skydive
more   Sat 22/07/2023 - Rotary and Interact Stalls on Brynmawr Square

Brynmawr - Come and find out about The family of Rotary and support the Interactors Skydiving Charity fundraising efforts.

more   Fri 21/07/2023 - UKRAINE AID

Aberaeron A'r Cylch - Visit and delivery of aid, for Ukraine, to Penparcau Community Hub

more   Mon 17/07/2023 - Young Chef Heats King Henry VIII School 17 July 2023

Abergavenny - Two finalists, Daniel Casa and Ruby Whalley are selected from 12 pupils in the School Heats of Young Chef to go forward to the Club Final at the Food Festival on Sunday 17 September 2023

Knighton Rotary President Angela Ellis and Secretary Paul Barrett
more   Sun 16/07/2023 - We join Ukrainian refugees on the Severn Valley Railway outing

Knighton & District - We were invited to join the North Herefordshire and South Shropshire Ukrainian Support Group with 80 Ukrainian refugees, their hosts and teachers on a cultural and educational trip on the Severn Valley Heritage Railway.

more   Fri 07/07/2023 - Cheque presentations at the Offa's Dyke Centre in Knighton

Knighton & District - We are delighted to be able to support very worthwhile charities that serve our communities

Rotakids raise money for guide dogs at Whitchurch Primary School
more   Fri 30/06/2023 - Rotakids raise money for guide dogs

Cardiff Breakfast - Rotakids raise money for guide dogs

President Kim presenting Samden with CITC cheque
more   Tue 27/06/2023 - We meet up with teachers from Nepal in Much Wenlock

Knighton & District - These teachers are supported by one of our favourite charities, Classrooms in the Clouds based in the Everest region on Nepal

more   Tue 13/06/2023 - District Quiz semi final against Cowbridge Rotary in Brecon

Knighton & District - We met the Cowbridge Rotary Club at the Brecon Castle hotel for a battle royale....

more   Sat 10/06/2023 - Colours Fashion Show raising money for local charities

Knighton & District - This was our third "Colours" Fashion Show event, always a favourite fundraiser for us and a great attraction for the community.

Bumatofu classroom with solar powered lights
more   Wed 31/05/2023 - Rotary District Grant - Bumatofu School, Uganda and Whitchurch Primary School Cardiff

Cardiff Breakfast - Rotary District Grant - Bumatofu School, Uganda and Whitchurch Primary School CardiffRotary District Grant - Bumatofu School, Uganda and Whitchurch Primary School Cardiff

more   Sun 28/05/2023 - Abergavenny Steam Rally 28/29 May 2023

Abergavenny - The Abergavenny Steam Rally returned for the second year running following lockdown. We were blessed with some wonderful weather which brought out the crowds and we had a record year in all respects.

Guide dogs and Whitchurch Primary School Rotakids
more   Thu 25/05/2023 - Guide dogs at Whitchurch Primary School

Cardiff Breakfast - Guide dogs at Whitchurch Primary School

more   Tue 16/05/2023 - Creating Hope for Rotary in Belarus

Cardiff Bay - ....In conversation with Konstantin Skuratovich. We get a chance to consider that the person in the street is not always acting or thinking the same way as their country leadership. Guests welcome on Zoom, see link for joining details.

more   Sun 14/05/2023 - Walk the Canal Sunday 14 May 2023

Abergavenny - Walk along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal to raise funds for Blood Bikes Wales. Enter via web site by clicking on "Details" below

more   Thu 11/05/2023 - Final of the Area district quiz

Knighton & District - We met Aberystwyth Rotary Club at the Crown in Rhayader - it was a battle Royale!

more   Sun 07/05/2023 - Knighton Town Coronation fun day - we help out....

Knighton & District - This was enjoyable afternoon when we served teas and coffees to the grateful crowds.

more   Tue 04/04/2023 - Jane Walker - Founder & CEO

Cardiff Bay - of the Purple Community Fund, which is breaking the cycle of poverty in the Philippines. Online via Zoom, guests welcome. See details for link

Music
more   Fri 31/03/2023 - Cardiff County and Vale Youth Orchestra Concert at the Barn, Whitchurch High School, Lower School.

Cardiff Breakfast - Cardiff County and Vale Youth Orchestra Concert at the Dutch Barn, Whitchurch High School, Lower School.

more   Tue 28/03/2023 - Madu Bishnu

Cardiff Bay - International Travel Hosting Fellowship. Online via Zoom, guests welcome. Link available in details page.

more   Tue 21/03/2023 - Street Collection to Help Ukraine Refugees in Poland - 21 March 2023

Abergavenny - The Club raised £275 at its Street Collection in Red Square in Abergavenny for humanitarian support for 50 Ukrainian refugees housed in a historical Abbey in Jaroslaw, Poland near to the Ukraine border

more   Tue 07/03/2023 - Rubbish is a Resource

Cardiff Bay - In conversation with Connor Bryant. Co-Founder of Rubbish Ideas and CEO of the Rubbish Project. Guests welcome via Zoom. Please see details for registration

more   Thu 02/03/2023 - Date for your Diary - St David's Day Celebration

Cardiff St. David's - Joining us for the evening with our guest speak Dean Powell 'Hold the Front Page', the life of a Journalist before Internet

Angela in Brockley Meadow on
more   Wed 01/03/2023 - Sponsored walk for Rotary Earthquake Appeal

Knighton & District - Incoming President Angela Ellis will be walking/running at least 2 miles a day in March to raise money for the Turkey and Syria earthquake appeal through Rotary.

Whitchurch Primary School Choir
more   Wed 01/03/2023 - The Saint David's Day Big Breakfast

Cardiff Breakfast - The Saint David's Day Big Breakfast at Whitchurch Golf Club

more   Wed 22/02/2023 - Visit to the Spaceguard Centre

Knighton & District - This was an enjoyable afternoon event. The Centre is committed to tracking Near Earth Objects that could potentially hit the Earth....

more   Wed 15/02/2023 - Young Photographer Competition 2023

Knighton & District - Winners have been decided!

more   Thu 26/01/2023 - Thursday 26 January 2023 at 7:00 pm

Abergavenny - At the Station Hotel, Brecon Road, Abergavenny. The third of these innovative Rotary meeting events open to all members of the public and the club to attend and advertised on Abergavenny Voice

Jeetendra Sharma, Director of the Rotary Global History Fellowship
more   Tue 24/01/2023 - In conversation with Jeetendra Sharma

Cardiff Bay - A continuation of our online "Cardiff Bay in conversation with.." series of events. All welcome

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Area Final - Young Musicians 2023
more   Mon 23/01/2023 - Young Musicians Area Final

Cardiff Breakfast - Young Musicians Area Final at the Dutch Barn, Whitchurch High School

more   Sun 15/01/2023 - Rotary Scarf in aid of End Polio Now

Narberth & Whitland - Rotary Scarf in aid of End Polio Now now available

Santa
more   Sun 04/12/2022 - Santa starts his journey around Cowbridge

Cowbridge - Full details can be found from the link on this page.

more   Thu 24/11/2022 - Young Musician/Vocalist Competition

Haverfordwest - Venue: New Hall at Haverfordwest High School. Club heat for this National Competition

Teams compete to see how many lengths they can swim in one  hour.
more   Sun 20/11/2022 - Swimathon - 20th November 2022

Abergavenny - The Swimathon returned to the Abergavenny Leisure Centre after a gap of three years due to Covid.

more   Fri 18/11/2022 - Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for local charities

Knighton & District - Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for local charities at the Leintwardine Village Hall

more   Thu 17/11/2022 - We'll Keep A Welcome

Narberth & Whitland - Whitland Male Choir and Special Guests LIVE IN CONCERT

more   Sat 22/10/2022 - Polio Awareness stall for World Polio Day TBC

Knighton & District - With World polio day on October 24th, we will be having a stall at the Knighton farmers market on this Saturday.

more   Tue 04/10/2022 - In conversation with Sylvia Whitlock.

Cardiff Bay - In 1987 the Rotary Club of Duarte won the legal right for women to become Rotarians. Sylvia became their President that year and was the first woman to hold that role in the world. Guests welcome.

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Runner up Amber Jones congratulates our winner Ruby Paton
more   Sun 18/09/2022 - Rotary Young Chef at the Food Festival

Abergavenny - The two finalists from the School Competition in July, Amber Jones and Ruby Paton faced each other in the Market Hall at the Food Festival on Sunday 18th September with Ruby Paton declared the winner to go through to the next stage of the competition.

more   Sat 27/08/2022 - Knighton show and carnival

Knighton & District - We had a stall at this local show which gave us a presence there.

more   Fri 19/08/2022 - Return Visit by Jaroslaw Rotary Club to Abergavenny

Abergavenny - Pictured are five members of Jaroslaw Rotary Club and four from Abergavenny Rotary Club having a farewell drink together in Wetherspoons Abergavenny at the end of a very memorable trip.

more   Fri 12/08/2022 - Duck Race & Pig Roast 2022

Narberth & Whitland - It's Back LIVE ! Charity Duck Race & Pig Roast at the Cresselly Arms, Cresswell Quay

Bracken Trust outreach nurse Janice Vincett, Reg Cawthorne, Rotary President Kim Smith, outreach nurse Sylvia Wilkinson
more   Mon 01/08/2022 - We donate to the Bracken Trust

Knighton & District - Our cheque for £500 was gratefully received by Reg Cawthorne

more   Fri 29/07/2022 - We donate to Mid Powys MIND and Blood Bikes Wales

Knighton & District - We presented £500 to each of these community based charities

Meeting up with CITC in Ludlow. From left Hazel, Shaun and Sherpa Dawa plus Rotary members
more   Mon 04/07/2022 - We meet Sherpa Dawa from CITC at the Queens in Ludlow

Knighton & District - We meet Sherpa Dawa from Classrooms in the Clouds at the Queens in Ludlow

Swansea Urban wildlife - plantlife or scenes where the environment is a feature.
more   Sun 03/07/2022 - ‘Rotary Swansea Photographic Competition - Our Swansea Urban Environment

Swansea - Theme "Our Swansea Urban Environment" Entry fee £3. Open to over 16's.

more   Mon 27/06/2022 - We meet Sherpa Dawa from CITC at the Queens in Ludlow

Knighton & District - Today we met with representatives of Classrooms in the Clouds and heard more about the progress the charity is making in the Everest region of Nepal.

more   Sun 26/06/2022 - VIVA LA DIVA 2022

Narberth & Whitland - Musical Extravaganza At Narberth RFC Ground On SUNDAY the 26th JUNE, 2022 All TICKETS NOW JUST £15 each, Online & in local outlets!

more   Sat 25/06/2022 - Community Dog Show

Henllys - Family Dog Show at Thornhill Community Centre.

Pizza time in Jaroslaw
more   Fri 17/06/2022 - Visit to Jaroslaw Rotary Club June 2022

Abergavenny - Three members of the Rotary Club of Abergavenny visited Jaroslaw Rotary Club from 17th June to 20th June 2022.

more   Fri 03/06/2022 - We celebrate the Jubilee in style!

Knighton & District - We celebrate the Queen's 70 years on the throne with a garden party......

more   Fri 03/06/2022 - Abergavenny Steam Rally

Abergavenny - The Abergavenny Steam Rally took place in Bailey Park, Abergavenny.

Presentation to Air Ambulances by the clock tower in Knighton
more   Fri 22/04/2022 - We present £1000 to each of the Air Ambulances

Knighton & District - We were proud to donate £1000 to each of the Midlands and Wales Air Ambulances

Winners with their photos
more   Tue 19/04/2022 - We display the photos from the Young Photographer competition

Knighton & District - This exhibition will be open during the library opening times which are Tues 10.30am-1pm, 2-5pm Thurs 10.30am-1pm 2-6pm and Friday 8am -12.30pm

more   Fri 31/12/2021 - Young Photographer Competition 2021-22

Knighton & District - Our Young Photography Competition is back! Read how your youngster can get involved here.....

more   Sun 12/12/2021 - Santa Fun Run

Narberth & Whitland - Narberth Santa Fun 3k Run or Stroll is back. Sunday 12th December 2021 Charity event in aid of Narberth and Whitland Food Banks and other Rotary Charities.

more   Sat 20/11/2021 - Murder Mystery evening at the Leintwardine community centre

Knighton & District - Murder Mystery evening at the Leintwardine community centre. A social evening with a raffle for charity

more   Fri 12/11/2021 - Family Quiz for charity at the Baron in Bucknell

Knighton & District - We resumed our regular twice yearly quizzes tonight with Quizmaster extraordinaire Paul Barrett at the helm.

more   Sat 06/11/2021 - 24 Hours for Our Planet

Newport Uskmouth - On the 6th of November, we will be doing a 24-hour livestream event to raise money and awareness for the Rainforest Trust UK.

more   Sun 10/10/2021 - We steward at the VSCC hill climb in Cwm Whitton

Knighton & District - We steward at the VSCC hill climb raising money for the Air Ambulances

more   Sat 09/10/2021 - Grand Charity Concert 2021

Narberth & Whitland - We are delighted that the Grand Charity Concert starring Richard and Adam and Special Guests Whitland Male Choir and Rotary Young Musicians will take place on SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER , 2021. TICKETS NOW ON SALE

more   Sun 19/09/2021 - Sounds Fantastic 2021

Narberth & Whitland - A fantastic two hour concert starring local Young Musicians at Rhos Y Gilwen Mansion, Cilgerran, North Pembrokeshire. Sunday 9th September. 2021. 3pm -5pm

The start of the event last year at the Morgan's home....
more   Sat 07/08/2021 - Car Treasure Hunt

Knighton & District - This was a very enjoyable event with £100 raised for our charitable efforts in the community.

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more   Sun 25/07/2021 - Sunday Night Fever

Narberth & Whitland - Exciting Outdoor Music event at Narberth RFC Ground.

more   Wed 23/06/2021 - Charity Cycle Ride

Bridgend - Sponsored Cycle Ride Mumbles to Bridgend 50km

more   Tue 30/03/2021 - Rotaplast International

Cardiff Bay - Rotarian Angelo Capozzi MD, Founder of Rotaplast Inc. joins us live from San Francisco. Guests are welcome - Please see details below

'What We Do' Main Pages:

Rotary in Southern Wales has over many years and continues to help with dementia in our communities.

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Rotary GB&I now have a two-year partnership with Bipolar UK to help reach and support more people affected by Bipolar. Rotary International President Gordon McInally visits the Bipolar UK stand at the Rotary Volunteer Expo.

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Rotary's own Charity

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Contains content from various District Leadership and Training Seminars

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Community and International Projects Linked to Rotary in Southern Wales

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Some of the Brilliant Projects on in District 1150

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Compliance Main Page

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This page has links to the 2021 Conference Showcase and to a list of available speakers from the showcase organisations.

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Under the current circumstances school pupils have to do much of their learning online, but there are many who are disadvantaged by having no access or shared access to their essential learning. These Rotary projects are trying to help.

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The District Continuity and Operations Teams are taking this outbreak very seriously and your safety and well being and our duty of care is of paramount importance to us.

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