Installation of a Peace Pole

On a wet Monday morning before classes, the Cowbridge School Interactors, together with a group of Rotarians, assembled in the Jack Griffiths Memorial Garden at the school to erect the first Peace Pole in Cowbridge.   A Peace Pole is an internationally recognised monument that displays a Peace message in multiple languages. Acting as a silent prayer and visual beacon of hope, they are planted in public spaces, schools and parks to unite people and promote global harmony.

Cowbridge Rotary is a Peace Builder Club recognised by the world-wide Rotary Action Group for Peace. The Cowbridge School Peace Pole has the message "Peace throughout the World" in English, Welsh, Ukrainian and Pashto, reflecting the languages spoken by pupils in the school. Click here for more photos.

Recognition for Cowbridge Rotary Club

On Monday, 18th May, District Governor Ian Hughes presented the club with a "Unite for Good" banner and certificate in recognition of the support given to Rotary's own charity, The Rotary Foundation. Cowbridge were one of only 1,520 clubs out of the 36,000 worldwide that achieved this level of support. 

Time for some environmental work

Young Photographer Competition

Hattie Osborne, a pupil from Cowbridge School, has won the Senior Southern Wales District Young Photographer Competition with her photograph of a young girl in a field. Her entry will now go forward to the national competition. The theme for the competition is "Happiness in Nature" which is reflected beautifully in Hattie's image.

The runner up in the District competition was Reuben Davis whose entry below, which was sponsored by Llantwit Major Rotary, was taken whilst on holiday in Japan.

Young Photographer is one of many competitions run by Rotary for young people. Click the link for more details.

Presentation to Monday Club

President David and his wife, Gayna, attended the Annual Party and AGM of the Monday Club on the 9th March. The new chair of the club, Adrian, was presented with a donation of £350.

 

The Cowbridge Gateway Monday Club provides a sociable monthly evening of varied activities, from 7.30pm till 9pm, for adults with learning disabilities. Run by volunteers for over 40 years and supported by Mencap, they welcome people from all around the area.

 

 

 

 

 

Charity Country & Western Evening