Rotary is one of the world’s leading membership and humanitarian service organisations, with 1.2 million members in over 35,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries. There are 66 clubs comprising over 1600 members in our District which covers covers Cumbria and most of Lancashire.
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Through membership of their local club, individuals volunteer on community and humanitarian projects and activities which make a difference locally, nationally and globally.
Rotary members are People of Action, ready to turn their ideas and vision into lasting change, by creating opportunities, supporting those who need it most and transforming their lives.
Where others see problems, Rotary members see solutions: tapping into their professional skills, expertise and knowledge to make a difference. People of Action use their time, energy and passion to mobilise their communities to get the job done.
In Great Britain and Ireland, there are around 45,000 members in 1,700 clubs.
Rotary members are determined to tackle some of the world’s biggest humanitarian challenges through Rotary’s Six Areas of Focus:
These areas underpin all of Rotary’s projects, activities and initiatives.
The greatest example of this is Rotary’s campaign to eradicate the world of polio, a paralysing disease affecting children. In 1985, Rotary pledged to rid the world of the disease, at a time when there were 1,000 cases per day in 125 countries. In 2024, Polio remains endemic in only 2 countries - Afghamistan and Pakistan.
Over three decades later, with the tireless volunteering and fundraising efforts from Rotary members, in collaboration with international partners, the number of cases worldwide has reduced by 99.9%, with over 2.5 billion children receiving a potentially life-saving vaccination.
Other international projects include supporting victims of environmental disasters with shelter, facilitating the building of sand dams to give communities access to safe drinking water or building schools to educate communities out of poverty.
Closer to home, one of Rotary’s other leading commitments is to offer young people the platforms and opportunities for them to unlock their potential, develop their skills and broaden their horizons.
Through RotaKids, Interact and Rotaract, the junior branches of Rotary for young people aged 8 – 30, enthusiastic young people have the chance to engage in social action and volunteering in safe and supportive environments.
Thousands of young people also take part each year in Rotary’s Youth Competitions. Hosted in a range of creative and academic subjects, the competitions provide young people with an opportunity to develop their skills and showcase their talents.
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The club got out their buckets and mops and removed moss and lichen from signs around Cockermouth. One of our activities during Covid-19 restrictions.
moreWorking together to bring help
moreIt's back! The Club has once again produced the glossy calendar with fresh pictures of our gem Georgian town for each month of the year.
moreWe normally meet on the first Monday of the month to consider any grant applications. Please ensure you read page 3 to check if you may be eligible for a grant.
moreFrom 12 teams competing, Fairfield came out top beating Broughton in the finals of this year's Rotary Club Junior Soccer tourament on a sunny Sunday May 12.. President Joe Fagan handed out the trophies to both winners and runners up.
moreThe Club organised the first of what are hoped to be annual conferences on important topics in the community.
moreExactly 80 years ago the Rotary Club of Cockermouth started on its journey to give Service above Self .
moreOur family gala show returns in 2023 on Sunday, September 17th. Find out more at Touch a Truck Show
moreTo help boost the Georgian town of Cockermouth the Rotary Club has once again produced a glossy calendar for the town for 2022
moreIn February 2017 Rotarian Sally Scales and her team organised a charity evening that attracted over 70 guests.
moreThe Club made its initial donation of £3,000 towards furnishings and essentials for the Henderson Suite at West Cumberland Hospital. President Andy Carter here presents the initial donation to Dr Jonathan Nicoll and Sister Dawn Sanderson.
morePresident of the Rotary Club of Cockermouth, Andy Carter welcomed Malcolm Baldwin, District Governor 2016-17.
moreOver 60 senior citizens enjoyed the January 2017 event. In the spirit of partnership working the Christmas Party for senior citizens in Cockermouth was this year invaded by the town's University of the Third Age Latin Dancing troupe!
moreCrocus planting around Cockermouth to mark Rotary work in helping eradicate polio across the world.
moreTwenty plus Club members ensured the carnival was a success by directing traffic and stewarding the event.
moreCockermouth Rotary Club fielded a team for the 2017 Dragon Boat Race on Derwentwater, Keswick. And they plan to race again in 2018..
moreA slap up Christmas meal followed by entertainment by Billy Bowman was enjoyed by 65 senior citizens.
moreWe consider applications from individuals or groups, particularly in the Cockermouth area, subject to certain criteria. Contact our Secretary:-secretary@cockermouth.rotary1190.org for an application form to complete and return by email.
moreThanks to organising by Alastair Sharp and the team a DEWODE charity film night was held on the 8th June 2018
moreOutgoing President Jimmy Wood gets a rousing vote of Thanks as he hands over to the Club's new President Andy Carter.
moreIn 2019 again some 70 enjoyed a very successful Senior Citizens Party with Rotarians providing a Christmas feast for many who might otherwise have missed out on festive fare.
moreOver 25,000 enjoy Taste Cumbria weekends and Club members were out in force in 2019 selling the Rotary calendar for cockermouth and helping with the park and ride service
moreWe support our local League of Friends group with one of our members on their committee.
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