Purple for Polio
Plant a PURPLE4POLIO Crocus & help
ROTARY END POLIO NOW
PURPLE FOR POLIO
Your club can take part in the Rotary in Britain and Ireland crocus planting programme - help paint District 1200 Purple 4 Polio
Crocus Corm Planting
The most popular Purple4Polio activity is the planting of purple crocus corms, and in 2018, around 2.5 million were planted and more are planted each year! If you see a display of purple crocuses in public areas in your community there is a good chance they were planted by a local Rotary Club.
Why do we do this? To raise awareness of the Polio Plus programme which has almost eradicated polio worldwide. Children under 5 are vaccinated and their little finger nail is painted purple to show they have been vaccicnated. Rotarians have the opporunity to volunteer to help with this programme and a visit to India, and to understand the chanllenges this programme has overcome, is an unforgettable experience for everyone who participates.
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Together we Save Lives
back When help and support is needed in our communities, Rotarians are quick to volunteer.
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Every year we put on an Easter Party for Weston's super Seniors. Afternoon Tea, entertainment, a glass of sherry and an Easter Egg
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We are Volunteers - Like minded men & women meet weekly to socialise, have fun and help our community. Do you want to Volunteer? Come and Volunteer with us.
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Every year there is a total of about £2000 in grants available to Rotary Clubs in District 1200. Hundreds of deserving children have enjoyed holidays supported by this Rotary Trust
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Our chosen charities for 2023/24 are: Children's Hospice South West - Alzheimer's Society and Cancer Research UK.
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As well as our support to the local community we are involved in International Projects, The Eradication of Polio, Clean Water in Uganda, Funding small business enterprises through loans via KIVA See details in the Related Pages
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