World Polio Day
Tue, Oct 24th 2023 at 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
October 24th
Bringing attention to Rotary's involvement in helping to eradicate polio
There will be a stall on Bear Lanes on Tuesday selling purple Crocus bulbs in bags and pots. Also other plants are available for sale. Rotarians will be happy to talk to you about what Rotary are involved in.
Buildings in Newtown will be lit up in purple in support of Purple4Polio the Rotary Charity supporting the eradication of polio from the world.
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