for the Community

The Community Committee is dedicated to fund-raising for and support of charitable work in the locality.


The committee organises events, some to provide a service, others to raise funds.  Monies raised are donated to charities operating in the local community.  Here are the typical 'regulars':

Kids Out

A day spent at Thorpe Park with kids and carers. An opportunity for Rotarians to spend the day at a Theme Park and join youngsters on the rides. This has been held usually in early June.

Stroke Awareness

Stroke is a serious health issue so one of the most important things we can do as an organisation is raise awareness of stroke amongst the folk of High Wycombe. We aim to raise awareness of stroke to the public by joining with St. John's Ambulance in the town centre and inviting people to have a blood pressure test carried out by trained volunteers.

Fireworks

This is great fun. We act as Caterers extraordinaire at the Firework Display at Terriers every November. This is a chance for Rotarians to use sharp objects to cut bread rolls and fill them with meat and sell to a willing public. Perhaps the most popular event in the Committees calendar.

Santa Collection

Santa is a member of the Rotary Club of Lapland and comes over to stay with one of our Members for a couple of weeks in December before his rush starts. We profit from his stay by taking him on a tour of Hazlemere. In a new sleigh, designed by Enzo Ferrari he gets towed from house to house to show off to the children and adults. A collection is made and the funds are put into the kitty.

Wine Tasting

At a wine tasting evening  Rotarians and their guests are challenged to choose the right wine. along the lines of Call My Bluff. A good evening with good food and a light-hearted look at fine wines.

 

The Committee will continue to support the club in any way it can, with enthusiasm.


 

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You Can Make A Difference Now

more Some of the things the Rotary Club of High Wycombe has done to make a difference

Stroke Awarenes 5th April 2014

more On the day town was bustling with the Lord Mayor's parade and the opening of the Ceremonial Arch, we were there with the Red Cross encouraging passers by to have their blood pressure checked. 93 shoppers were tested, 14% of which were referred to their GP

High Wycombe and Marlow members cleaning up at Longridge

Longridge - 15th March 2014

more Responding to disasters is part of our remit, so when one happens on our doorstep it's time to don the wellies and help out. Teams from many local Rotary and Rotaract clubs helped out at Longridge on Saturday 15th March.

Round Table Fireworks

more Not just Fireworks but the Celebrated Rotary Catering!

Polly selling her cakes

Polly Coleman Helps Herself!

more Polly selling her cakes at the Quiz last Friday organised by our 'Members who meet in the Evening'. Polly has been supported by the club to go on the International Girl Guide jamboree in Luxemburg and she is raising additional funds by selling cakes.

Community Service Minutes 07/04/2014

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Allotment Help (SBDSG)

more Following on from the lunchtime talk on Tuesday, there is an opportunity for evening and lunchtime members to help the South Bucks Downs Syndrome Group start their Allotment Project this Saturday

Rotary supporting Lions Club

more Rotary support The Lions to fill Hampers for the elderly

Rtn Les Hubbard

Children in Need

more Following a successful collection in 2013, some members and strange animals ambushed commuters at the train station.

Food Parcels

more Food Parcels to the elderly and those in need in the Wycombe District: a joint effort by our Rotary Club, High Wycombe Round Table and the local Police.