Rotary Wickford Photo Galleries
![Santa's Sleigh donations go to Spotlight Appeal](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20240313_204959.jpg)
Santa's Sleigh donations go to Spotlight Appeal
When you were donating to the Santa's Sleigh appeal at Christmas the donations you made were destined for the Spotlight Appeal at Southend Hospital
Details![Shelterbox Showcase!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20240501_204016.jpg)
Shelterbox Showcase!
Members of Rotary Wickford were invited to Central London to visit a showcase on the work of Shelterbox
Details![Wickford Rotary, 65 years on!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE1123.jpg)
Wickford Rotary, 65 years on!
Wickford Rotary was pleased to celebrate 65 years since it’s Charter was presented recently.
Details![Wickford supports Young Lives vs Cancer](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG-20240103-WA0000.jpg)
Wickford supports Young Lives vs Cancer
Young Lives vs Cancer is a charity which supports young cancer patients and their families in order to get through the difficult times while they are being treated
Details![Welcome to our newest Friend](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE1157a.jpg)
Welcome to our newest Friend
Wickford Rotary welcomed Jane Bassom as our newest Friend during our recent Charter Night
Details![Santa says thank you!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/sleigh_55.jpg)
Santa says thank you!
Santa really enjoyed meeting the children of Wickford again this year and hope you had fun meeting him.
Details![Rotary at the Wilderness Foundation](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20240315_145917.jpg)
Rotary at the Wilderness Foundation
A contingent of members from Wickford joined other Rotarians from around the Conty to help at The Wilderness Foundation
Details![More than £78,000 raised!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG-20240321-WA0004.jpg)
More than £78,000 raised!
Members of Rotary Wickford visited St Luke's Hospice recently to receive an award for their support of the Hospice
Details![The bench is in!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20240320_104527(0).jpg)
The bench is in!
Wickford Rotary recently sponsored a new park bench in Beauchamps field in the Memorial Park
Details![Conkers away!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE0447.jpg)
Conkers away!
Wickford Rotary found a slightly different way to raise some funds for Foundation this year!
Details![Planet Abba took us on an ABBA Voyage!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE9635a.jpg)
Planet Abba took us on an ABBA Voyage!
Who needs to go to Voyage when we had Planet Abba just outside Wickford!
Details![Wickford Rotary celebrates 64 years!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE0076.jpg)
Wickford Rotary celebrates 64 years!
The Club got together recently to celebrate 64 years since its charter in 1958
Details![Santa's flying rescue!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/PXL_20220504_211023188.MP.jpg)
Santa's flying rescue!
Your donations at Christmas when you met Santa makes a big impact at the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance!
Details![The Foundation of a Builder's tea party!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20210522_145253.jpg)
The Foundation of a Builder's tea party!
Wickford Rotary get together and raise a bit for Foundation
Details![Lets go back to the 70s!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE7554.jpg)
Lets go back to the 70s!
Lord Toffingham took us back a few decades to a time when music was loud!!
Details![Santa says thank you!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE6858.jpg)
Santa says thank you!
Santa is coming to Wickford again this year, and he's really keen to see all his friends!
Details![The Bluejays bring the 50s to Hyde Hall!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE7435.jpg)
The Bluejays bring the 50s to Hyde Hall!
RHS Hyde Hall hosted a fantastic evening of 50s music from the brilliant band
Details![Rotary Supports the NHS!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20201219_082311.jpg)
Rotary Supports the NHS!
This week Wickford Rotary leapt at the chance to support the NHS and the local community to protect our over 80s from COVID-19
Details![Santa says Thank you Wickford, you lovely people! The numbers are in!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20191206_185338_1.jpg)
Santa says Thank you Wickford, you lovely people! The numbers are in!
Santa says thank you for making his visit to Wickford so successful!
Details![Thanks to Santa's Sponsors!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/PC191048.jpg)
Thanks to Santa's Sponsors!
Thanks to the local businesses sponsoring our Sleigh Collections this year; Thanks to you all!
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Nosso Bosque
Details![Wickford Fireworks were spectacular!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20191102_191356.jpg)
Wickford Fireworks were spectacular!
After a worrying start, the fireworks display really lived up to its name!
Details![Santa says thanks to Wickford!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20191206_185338.jpg)
Santa says thanks to Wickford!
Santa really loved coming to Wickford this year and would like to say thank you to all the lovely people he met. Sorry he couldn't get to see you all, but hopes to see more of you again next year!
Details![It's not just about fundraising you know!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0815.jpg)
It's not just about fundraising you know!
14 go mad in Danbury! A group of Rotarians and partners enjoyed the countryside around Essex recently when they went for a ramble around Danbury
Details![Wickford Rotary celebrates 61 years!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE5052_1.jpg)
Wickford Rotary celebrates 61 years!
Wickford Rotary celebrated its Charter Night, recently, 61 years after before formed
Details![Wickford on Crouch!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P8081516.jpg)
Wickford on Crouch!
Wickford Rotary gets on board on the River Crouch; although they had to go to Burnham to actually get on the water!
Details![Wickford Goes Planting!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/purple_crocus_flowers-end_polio_now-400x250.jpg)
Wickford Goes Planting!
When you walk through the Memorial Park in the Spring, and you see loads of purple crocuses, think of the Rotary Club of Wickford!
Details![Wickford wins the Soap Box Derby!!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/59574399_446520532784466_740346551016095744_n.jpg)
Wickford wins the Soap Box Derby!!
Well, that got your attention! No we didn't win the race, but we won lots of hearts!
Details![Rotary Afloat!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P6210662.jpg)
Rotary Afloat!
It's not all fundraising you know! Some of our members went for a cruise on the River Crouch
Details![Santa says thanks!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20181205_194844.jpg)
Santa says thanks!
Santa's visit to Wickford was a lot of fun again this year, and he thanks everyone who came to visit
Details![November 3rd - Wickford Fireworks Spectacular!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_5781.jpg)
November 3rd - Wickford Fireworks Spectacular!
A brilliant night at the Wickford Fireworks Spectacular in the Memorial Park!
Details![Vic Copping is recognised for his work for Wickford Rotary](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE8438.jpg)
Vic Copping is recognised for his work for Wickford Rotary
It is not often that a Rotary Club presents its highest award to a non-Rotarian, so it is very special when it happens...
Details![Wickford Rotary qualifies for her Bus Pass!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_STE8430a.jpg)
Wickford Rotary qualifies for her Bus Pass!
2018 saw the 60th anniversary of the inauguration of the Rotary Club of Wickford and the Club came out to Celebrate
Details![The President has gone - welcome the President!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0099_1.jpg)
The President has gone - welcome the President!
The Rotary Year finishes on July 1; a new order commences!
Details![Jazz on a Summer Evening - a brilliant night!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0031_1.jpg)
Jazz on a Summer Evening - a brilliant night!
Wickford Rotary recently welcomed many visitors to Hyde Hall for the annual Jazz on a Summer Evening
Details![Happy Feet at the Soapbox Derby!!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P5070449.jpg)
Happy Feet at the Soapbox Derby!!
For the first time Wickford Rotary entered a soapbox in the Billericay Rotary Soapbox Derby; and this was the result!!
Details![Rotary donates to St Luke's Hospice](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_4517b.jpg)
Rotary donates to St Luke's Hospice
Members of the Rotary Club of Wickford visit St Luke's Hospice to see how the proceeds of a donation has been used
Details![Santa's visit to Wickford in 2017](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC05739_1.jpg)
Santa's visit to Wickford in 2017
Santa visited Wickford again this year and he was overjoyed to see so many children welcome him
Details![Wickford Fireworks - boom!!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_3735.jpg)
Wickford Fireworks - boom!!
In anticipation of this years event on Nov 4, have a look at some photos from last year's display - brilliant!
Details![President's Night 2012](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0374.jpg)
President's Night 2012
Wickford Rotary celebrates its President The Rotary Club of Wickford got together to celebrate the achievements the Club has made this year, by getting together in the convivial atmosphere.
Details![Rotary Wickford funds a schools project in Uganda](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/photo4_2.jpg)
Rotary Wickford funds a schools project in Uganda
When past member John Bolton's grandson Ben went to Uganda to help at a school, he didn't reckon on digging latrines.....
Details![Rotary Club of Wickford gives £10,000 to the J](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0220_1.jpg)
Rotary Club of Wickford gives £10,000 to the J
At their weekly club meeting on the 19th January 2017 the Rotary Club of Wickford presented £10,000.00 to J's Hospice, which improves the lives of those living in Essex aged 16-40 with life limiting and life threatening conditions
Details![Wickford Rotary supports Send a Cow](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/cows_face.jpg)
Wickford Rotary supports Send a Cow
Send a Cow is a charity with an innovative approach to supporting families in Africa; instead of sending Food Aid, Send a Cow!
Details![Wickford Rotary Club - Jazz on a summer evening 2015 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/sunshine_kings001011_1.jpg)
Wickford Rotary Club - Jazz on a summer evening 2015 Report
Wickford Rotary Club held the annual Jazz on a summer evening charity event to raise funds for St. Luke's Hospice on Saturday 4th July 2015 7pm -10pm at RHS Hyde Hall.
Details![Young Speakers Competition 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_2341.jpg)
Young Speakers Competition 2015
The Schools Public Speaking Competition Monday, 16th March 2015
Details![Wickford Rotary help Southend Hospital Breast unit](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Mica%20Day.jpg)
Wickford Rotary help Southend Hospital Breast unit
Wickford Rotary recently heard about the great work being done by Southend Hospital Breast unit, and contribute to the cost of new equipment
Details![Young Writers Competition 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0416.jpg)
Young Writers Competition 2015
Rotary Club of Wickford celebrates the Young Writers of the town!
Details![Christmas in Wickford](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20141217_193923.jpg)
Christmas in Wickford
Rotary Wickford has been quite busy in the run up to Christmas; see some photos of what we've been up to
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Christmas Tree sponsors
We are grateful to the various local businesses who have been good enough to sponsor the Christmas Tree in The Willows this year
Details![Rotary Club of Wickford Attend Memorial parade 2014](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC05694_resized.jpg)
Rotary Club of Wickford Attend Memorial parade 2014
Members of the Rotary club of Wickford attend Remberance day Parade 2014
Details![Wickford Rotary Club Firework Display 2014](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_1952.jpg)
Wickford Rotary Club Firework Display 2014
Pictures from the dazzling firework display at the Memorial Park November 2014. The event was a huge success and the weather behaved for a change. Photo's courtesy Rotarian Derek Wragg
Details![Wickford Infant School Centenary Presentation](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-07-21%2011.38.42%20(600x800).jpg)
Wickford Infant School Centenary Presentation
Former pupil of the Wickford Infant School returns to help celebrate their Centenary Year by planting a tree
Details![Schools Public Speaking Competition March 2014](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Winning%20school%20March%202014.jpg)
Schools Public Speaking Competition March 2014
President Chris Bushell and the winning team from William de Ferrers School holding the cup
Details![Wickford Rotary 2013 Firework Display Update](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/SAM_0313%20(800x600)%20(2).jpg)
Wickford Rotary 2013 Firework Display Update
Preparing the bonfire Saturday Morning. Receiving the material and transporting to the display area and the clean up afterwards
Details![Wickford Town Sign](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0016_7.jpg)
Wickford Town Sign
The Rotary Club of Wickford has refurbished the town sign, which was originally installed on the roundabout on the bypass to celebrate the Millennium.
Details![Fireworks 2011](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0021_1.jpg)
Fireworks 2011
Details![Jazz on a Summer Evening 2011](../assetsextras/img/new-no-main-pic-blue300.jpg)
Jazz on a Summer Evening 2011
Details![Wickford Fireworks Night Nov 6 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0022.jpg)
Wickford Fireworks Night Nov 6 2010
Wickford's fantastic fireworks display on Nov 6th had perfect weather!
Details![The Sleigh](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Bob.jpg)
The Sleigh
Wickford Rotary took the Sleigh to various places around the town, collecting on Wickford High Street, outside supermarkets and on the streets of Wickford in the run up to Christmas
Details![Coast to Coast Run - Cheque Presentation](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Cimg2208.jpg)
Coast to Coast Run - Cheque Presentation
Mick Kemp presents a cheque to the sum of £25,000 to the lady McAdden's Appeal, raised as a result of crossng USA in a 1925 Model T Ford
Details![Kosovo October 2009](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dscf0031.jpg)
Kosovo October 2009
This Photo Gallery shows photographs from the humanitarian aid trip which left UK on October 7th 2009. More photos will be added as the trip progresses.
Details![President's Night](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF0268.jpg)
President's Night
Details![Wickford visit Maidstone](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/maidstone2.jpg)
Wickford visit Maidstone
Details![Young Musician 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF2545_1.jpg)
Young Musician 2007
Details![Remember, Remember, the 5th of November](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF2001.jpg)
Remember, Remember, the 5th of November
Details![October Saturdays in Wickford](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF1919.jpg)
October Saturdays in Wickford
Details![Caroline Drops In](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_1817_1.jpg)
Caroline Drops In
Details![Wickford Club at Conference](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF1509.jpg)
Wickford Club at Conference
Details![Wickford Photographs 2006-07](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/R&J.jpg)
Wickford Photographs 2006-07
Details![Hyde Hall, The Last Club Meeting of 2005-06](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF0948.jpg)
Hyde Hall, The Last Club Meeting of 2005-06
Details![Club Changeover 2006](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF0990.jpg)
Club Changeover 2006
Details![Christmas with Wickford](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Blue.jpg)
Christmas with Wickford
Details![Bury St. Edmund's 2005](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF9756.jpg)
Bury St. Edmund's 2005
Details![Chelmer Boat Trip](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF9340.jpg)
Chelmer Boat Trip
Details![Out and about with GSE](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF8885.jpg)