Rotary Club of Aberdeen Balgownie serving the Bridge of Don Community in Aberdeen WELCOMES YOU!
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Primary School Public Speaking, May 2025
Five local schools entered pupils from primary 6 classes to compete with brief speeches.
All the speakers were superb. President Gordon presented the winner with a trophy.
SHOEBOXES 2024
We received a large quantity of filled shoeboxes from the primary schools. Grateful thanks to all, students and staff.
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SHELTERBOX PURCHASE
Members of the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Balgownie agreed to donate money from the Community Service fund for the purchase of a Shelterbox.
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Fortnightly Meeting SPEAKER - Friends of Westfield Park
VENUE - Bridge of Don Mens Shed
RECEPTION - John Paterson
Charity Raffle
Rotarians from our club participated with fellow members from approximately 20 clubs to sell tickets for a raffle in support of Charlie House. To see videos of the proceedings, go to https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/101GfjireS2bXNLmig9at0TP6EAArUYpA
DetailsAbout us
The club was formed in 1993 and currently has about 18 members, many living and working within the Aberdeen suburb of Bridge of Don
Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Club Donations to Charity and Community Service Activities
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Doric books for primary schools |
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We Too! |
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Shelter Boxx |
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Ukraine Appeal Rotary International Foundation Eradicate Polio Charity funds |
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Gathimba Edwards Foundation |
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Danestone Community Centre, plants |
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KIDS OUT |
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Instant Neighbour |
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RIBI End Polio Now, crocus bulbs |
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TOTAL FOR YEAR £2095 |
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2023 |
Bridge of Don Community, crocus bulbs |
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Bridge of Don Community Council, community garden |
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We Too! |
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Friends of Anchor Together Appeal |
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Rotary International Foundation |
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KIDS OUT ABERDEEN |
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Rotary Kids Out Toy Box Initiative |
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Rotary Shoe Box Scheme |
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Rotary Foundation Ukraine Appeal |
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TOTAL FOR YEAR £3405 |
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2024 |
Rotary International Foundation |
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KIDS OUT ABERDEEN |
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Rotary Shoe Box Scheme |
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Bon Accord Rotary, Wheelchair Swing appeal |
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Tall Ships crew sponsorship |
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Aberdeen Cyrenians |
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We Too! |
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Aberdeen Action for Disability |
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Rotary Club of Kampala, Ssese Islands Cancer Run |
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TOTAL FOR YEAR £3405 |
Happening soon...
Thu, May 21st 2026 7:00 pm
NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Next meeting Thursday, 28th May
Thu, May 28th 2026 7:00 pm
Fortnightly Meeting
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Thu, Jun 4th 2026 7:00 pm
NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Next meeting Thursday, 11th June
Thu, Jun 11th 2026 7:00 pm
Fortnightly Meeting
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Meetings & Venue
Where and when:
We meet on Thursdays at 19.00
(We meet fortnightly at the Bridge of Don & District Men's Shed premises on Jesmond Drive.) Bridge of Don & District Mens ShedJesmond Drive
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB22 8UR
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