Rotary supporting Ukraine
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Purple 4 Polio Crocuses for 2022
Continuing the success of our crocus planting over the last few years, find out how your Rotary Club or RHS Group can help paint District 1090 in the Thames Valley even more Purple4Polio in the Spring of 2022.
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In the next 30 days...
30th Charter Dinner
Thursday 26th May 2022
RC Reading Matins Celebrating 30 years! Black Tie at Sonning Golf Club
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations - Windsor
Thursday 2nd June 2022 - Sunday 5th June 2022
RC Windsor St. George See Jubilee Website
Platinum Jubilee - Picnic in the Park
Saturday 4th June 2022
RC Windsor St. George Details to follow
Platinum Jubilee - Eton Street Party
Sunday 5th June 2022
RC Windsor St. George Club providing stewards
Platinum Jubilee - The Big Lunch
Sunday 5th June 2022
RC Windsor St. George Details to be confirmed
Annual Bike Ride - 12th June
Sunday 12th June 2022
RC Reading Matins Reading Matins Annual Bike Ride raising funds for My Cancer My Choices
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Thame Swimathon 2022
Sunday 12th June 2022
RC Thame and District Take on the challenge: To participate is simple as 1-2-3: Get a team of 4-6, Raise funds for your charity, Swim for 1 h
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Charity Cheese & Wine Evening Tasting at Bekonscot Model Village
Wednesday 15th June 2022
RC Beaconsfield The Rotary Club of Beaconsfield is holding a Charity Cheese & Wine Tasting evening at Bekonscot Model Village in aid of South Bucks Hospice, Butterfly House. Tickets available at £15 from Traveltime, Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield.
Murder - Mystery - & Mayhem!
Saturday 18th June 2022
RC Eynsham An evening of intrigue and sleuthing, with supper, the usual bar and raffle.
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The Rotary Club of Reading’s Centenary Anniversary Charter Dinner
Wednesday 22nd June 2022
RC Reading Celebrating 100 years since Charter
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The Rotary Club of Reading’s Centenary Anniversary Charter Dinner
Wednesday 22nd June 2022
District Event: Celebrating 100 years since Charter at Sindlesham Court Masonic Hall
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Visit to Westminster Abbey
Saturday 25th June 2022
RC Haddenham and District With partners. Arrangements TBC
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Rotary International statement on Ukraine conflict
Copied in full from the Rotary International website
It is a tragic and sad time for the people of Ukraine and the world.
At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship there. Continued military action against Ukraine will not only devastate the region, but also risk spreading tragic consequences across Europe and the world.
As one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, we have made peace the cornerstone of our global mission. We join the international community in calling for an immediate cease fire, withdrawal of Russian forces, and a restoration of diplomatic efforts to resolve this conflict through dialogue.
In the past decade, Rotary clubs in Ukraine, Russia and nearby countries have transcended national differences and have actively engaged in peace-building projects to promote goodwill and to marshal assistance for the victims of war and violence. Today, our thoughts are with our fellow Rotary members and others in Ukraine coping with these tragic events. Rotary International will do everything in its power to bring aid, support and peace to the region.
Rotary International 25-Feb-2022
To read more about Rotary’s activities under our Area of Focus Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention:
Rotary Peace Fellows website – that describes the seven Rotary peace Centres around the globe and our growing group of peace fellow alumni. https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
The Rotary Foundation pages for our Rotary district in the Thames Valley
Rotary International’s pages on Peace
Introduction to the Rotary Foundation
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: Rotary was founded over 100 years ago as a business networking club and this is still part of Rotary life. Ethical practice is encouraged and, with members drawn from all walks of life, the opportunities to network are endless.
FUN AND FRIENDSHIP: Rotary membership is a lot of fun. We arrange activities which provide a welcome distraction from busy lives and the opportunity to make new friends who share common values.
There are also Rotarian Action Groups which are involved in making a difference in their community.
