Awards for Courage 2026

All photographs featured courtesy of the Newark Advertiser (David Dawson/Iliffe Media)

Pictured above are the 2026 recipients of our Courage Awards along with guests and dignitaries in attendance on the day.

This year’s awards were held at the Cedric Ford Pavilion at the Newark Showground on Monday 16th March 2026. A big thank you to the Showground staff, dignitaries, sponsor and all schools who took part and made this such a wonderful event!

The Courage Awards are a celebration of hard work and bravery in the face of adversity. This year nine young people from Newark-area schools have been recognised for their courage and resilience at our annual awards ceremony.

The awards were presented by Rotary district governor Peter Hurst, and the ceremony was led by Rotarian Bob Hattersley who was a late stand in for Ian Brownhill. Alongside nominees, their families, and representatives of the schools, also in attendance were civic dignitaries from the town and district councils, who enjoyed a welcoming address and lunch service before the presentations.

In concluding the ceremony, the Rotary Club of Newark president David Tranter said:

“There’s only one thing I can say after that, ‘wow’. What an amazing group of young people. Each of the awards were in their own special way so well deserved.  The resilience and determination shown by these young people is inspiring.  We wish them the very best as they continue their journeys in life.”

He also extended thanks to the teaching and support staff who had enabled the recipients to “show their true talents”.

Please select the following link for the full report

Annual Quiz Night Fundraiser

A great night was had by all at our annual Quiz Night fundraiser, it was great to see so many of you there, held at #newarkshowground on the 24th February. Many thanks to their staff who looked after us all evening, also to our Quizmaster  Andy Oliver for making the evening so entertaining.

It was great to see teams from Newark Town Football Club, 4As Newark Kayaking Club, Newark in Bloom and Rotary Club of Grantham Kesteven in attendance.

Pictured below are our Quizmaster preparing to spring into action, the winning team going by the catchy name of "As long as we beat Bob" - well done - and winner of Play Your Cards Right - Daniel Adams.

A total of approximately £900 was raised on the evening ALL of which will be going to good causes.

A big thank you to all who attended and hopefully see you next year!

Newark Castle supporting the 4As Kayaking Club

Newark Castle Rotary Club recently linked up with the 4As Kayaking Club who are based in Newark in order to provide funding allowing them to purchase a new specialised treadmill to facilitate their winter training programmes. Our members were invited along to a 4As training session on Saturday 30th November to see the treadmill in action. For the full story click here

Pictured above members of Newark Castle Rotary and 4As Kayaking Clubs

Pictured above (from L to R) Rotarians Mac Mallard, Gill Lee, President Jayne Mason & Andy Fereday

Rotary Club of Newark Castle SGM - Tuesday 26th November 2024

Tuesday 26^th November saw the Club hosting our annual SGM where the selection of Officers for the Rotary year 2025/26 was undertaken. However, prior to this we had the pleasure of inducting our three newest members to the Club; Ken Strettle, Viv Strettle and Keith Williamson.  Pictured below is Club Secretary, Celia Smallwood, introducing our three new members to Rotary followed by Club President, Jayne Mason, officially welcoming them to the Club.

Pictured above (from L to R) Ken and Viv Strettle, President Jayne Mason and Keith Williamson 

Castle Rotary Club forging links with Newark Town Titans

Newark Town under-8s Titans football team were sporting brand new kit tops thanks to a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Newark Castle.

Rotary club member Mac Mallard and incoming president Jayne Mason presented a cheque for £300 to Newark Town vice chairman Sarah Robinson. For the full story click here.

About Us

All our Club meetings are held "face to face" at the Cedric Ford Pavilion Suite at the Newark Showground - please see side panel for venue details and dates of future meetings or click on the following link -  Future Meetings.

Newark Castle is part of Rotary International a service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together like minded people in order to provide humanitarian services. 

We get involved in local Community and International projects and are always looking for new members who are prepared to give service to others less fortunate than ourselves and who want to give something back to society. The Community is at the heart of the club's service and our projects help to improve the lives of people in the local area.

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