Rotary Leyland Photo Galleries
LEYLAND HEDGEHOG RESCUE
15-year-old son Peter and Mum Emma were welcomed by Leyland Rotary to make their 'Pitch4Pounds’' on behalf of Leyland Hedgehog Rescue. Click on 'Details' to find out how they got on and what they had to say.
DetailsCHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS
Our Christmas Collections at Morrisons and Tesco in December raised £2,882. Thank you to everyone who generously donated. These funds mean we can continue our Pitch4Pounds initiative and help more local groups achieve their aims.
DetailsPRESIDENTIAL HANDOVER
After two years as President, Jim Costello has passed the baton on to Sue Furby who plans to embrace Rotary International’s theme of ‘Unite For Good’ by continuing the Club’s work in the community.
DetailsA FUN CLUB MEETING
Whilst we do discuss business at meetings, we also make time for some fun - this time it was Leyland Rotary's version of Countdown!
DetailsPITCH4POUNDS - FRIENDS OF LEYLAND STATION
New awards made to local volunteer organisations - including FRIENDS OF LEYLAND STATION
DetailsRED ROSETTES LADIES’ CHOIR
Leyland Rotary is delighted to be able to support Leyland-based, award-winning ladies’ show choir, the Red Rosettes, as they represent the UK at a competition in Sweden in May 2025. President Jim went along to meet them and present them with a donation.
DetailsROTARY YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER & YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITIONS
Congratulations to Lostock Hall Academy for their success in the Cumbria and Lancashire Young Photographer and Young Artist competitions.
DetailsEND POLIO NOW
Thanks to AVANT GARDEN CENTRE, LEYLAND for its donation of purple crocus bulbs which. These have been planted in association with Leyland in Bloom in the Peace Garden at South Ribble Civic Centre.
DetailsYouth Speaks 2024/25
Rotary’s Youth Speaks contributes to improving young people’s oracy skills. Students competed in the final in March 2025. Click on details for more information and the results.
DetailsBooks4Kids at LEYLAND FESTIVAL
We handed out lots of free books to children at Leyland Festival, all of which had been donated by the local community. This is just a small part of Leyland Rotary’s voluntary activities.
DetailsYOUNG SPORTING HERO AWARD 2024
Leyland Rotary was delighted to nominate 18 year old EVE PEDLEY of Leyland Barracudas as a person who has made a significant contribution to the swimming community of Leyland.
DetailsSanta’s on his way!
Santa took time out of his busy schedule to visit Leyland Rotary’s Christmas party, adding to the fun and fellowship enjoyed by Rotarians and their friends and families.
DetailsPITCH4POUNDS - INFINITY DANCE AND CHEER
Leyland Rotary is delighted to have been able to provide financial support to Infinity Cheer and Dance to assist in their work with children and young people.
DetailsPITCH4POUNDS - BANNISTER BROOK HOUSE
Provision of a bingo machine, dabbers and bingo tickets to encourage greater social interaction between residents of this supported living accommodation.
DetailsROTARY QUIZZERS
After an absence of some years, Leyland Rotarians have returned to quizzing by entering the District’s 2024/25 inter-club competition.
DetailsCrazy Golf social evening
Members, friends and families enjoyed a fun social evening playing crazy golf and dining Italian style.
DetailsPITCH4POUNDS - LEYLAND IN BLOOM
Leyland Rotary was delighted to award Leyland in Bloom funds to purchase farmyard manure and mulch to enable them to enrich the soil at the entrance to Leyland Railway Station.
DetailsAND THE WINNER IS…….
THE VIRTUAL DUCK RACE HAS NOW FINISHED AND IT’S CONGRATULATIONS TO VINNIE, ALEXANDER AND CHARLOTTE who filled the prize-winning places.
DetailsWrap Up Lancashire
2,095 coats distributed to 16 charities throughout central Lancashire (a 98% increase on last year). A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED UNWANTED COATS. You’ve made a real difference to your community.
DetailsFun and Friendship
A night out with fellow Rotarians and friends from neighbouring clubs of South Ribble and Preston South to the Spitfire Museum at Blackpool Airport, followed by dining Italian-style in St Annes.
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