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Welcome to The Rotary Club of Normanton.

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The Rotary Club of Normanton received it's charter in 1942. 

 

 

 

The Rotary Club Of Normanton Trust Fund, Number 1113692, is registered with the Charity Commission. The proceeds from all fund raising activities involving the Public are held in this trust fund prior to being distributed to worthy causes.

 

 

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Normanton Rotarians assist the Royal British Legion 

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Rotary District 1040 Joint 10 Quiz 2025

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History of Polio - Presentation by Rotarian Malcolm Tagg

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Valuation  of Antiques.- Presentation by David Oddy

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The Rotary Club of Normanton assist the Ackworth RDA

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Maggie Poppa's Visit To The Marigold Hotel

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The Rotary Club of Normanton's participation in the Normanton Gala 2025.

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Heath Common Classic Car Show 2025

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How I Got My Wife - Presentation by Rotarian John Lockwood

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My  Mito Mission Charity - Presentation by Christine Beal

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My Life as a Volunteer - Presentation by Rotarian Stephen Goodhead

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DEBRA Charity - Presentation by Ruth Woodwiss

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Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge 2025

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Neil Hanson - Ghost Writing

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Presentation of the Bob Abson Community Service Award 2025

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Three Men Three Charities And A Long Drive

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Rotary Club of Normanton's Handover Event

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Visit to the Riding for the Disabled Centre in Snydale

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Normanton Rotarians help the Wakefield Community Foundation Charity

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Normanton Rotarians view the largest preserved dragline excavator

in Western Europe at St. Aidans Nature Reserve near Allerton Bywater

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Rotary "On Yer Bike" Charity Fundraising Event

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Improving Physical Health and Wellbeing

Presentation by Hannah Burton

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Presentation by Peace Scholars from Bradford University

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Ghana Sewing Academy. Presentation by Rotarian Mark Jefferies

 

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Humber Maritime Rotary Disability Games 2025

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Our "President's Evening" event 2025

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Rotary Disability Games Event in Hull

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Litter Picking with equipment provided by the Rotary Club of Normanton.

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"Our Heritage. Our Stories"- presentation by Dr. Tegwen Roberts

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Donation to the Prince of Wales Hospice by the Rotary Club of Normanton

 

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Heath Classics Transport Rally, Talk by Colin Aylward.

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The LIFELITES charity - Presentation by Lucy Waring

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The Wakefield Community Foundation Charity

Presentation by Lisa Milburn and Natalie Glover

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The Rotary Schools Technology Tournament 2025

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Pre -Technology Tournament Evaluation

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Another pleasant visit to the SHURMA restaurant.

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Castleford Sea Cadets. Presentation by P.O. Will Lockwood

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"Victorian Bakers". Talk by John Foster MBE DL

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World War II Veteran, Harry Birdsall, has become a Paul Harris Fellow 

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The Rotary Club of Normanton's Crazy Golf Event 2025

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Presentation by Andrew Painten TV Producer and Director

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The National Coal Mining Museum. Presentation by Lynn Dunning.

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The MBEDZA Charity. A presentation by Dave and Diane Collett

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Normanton Rotarians assist the Alice Bacon Memorial Trust.

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Normanton Rotary Club Members Christmas Party 2024.

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Normanton Rotarians present Robotic Cats to the Prince of Wales Hospice.

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Rotarian Peter Boulton's visit to Peru.

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MY Hospitals Charity -  Presentation by Louise Caldwell

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John o'Groats to Land's End bicycle ride in aid of Brain Tumour Research

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Remembrance Sunday 2024

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Talk by Harry Birdsall WW2 Veteran 

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Normanton Rotarians assist The Royal British Legion 

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"Open Country". Presentation by Ella Dixon

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Normanton Rotarians assist The Royal British Legion

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Rotary District 1040. Joint 10 Quiz 2024

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Rotary Foundation - Presentation by Rotarian Strephen Ellis

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Presentation by Excellent Illusionist Ray Roberts

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Presentation by Beer Sommelier Annabel Smith

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Normanton Rotarians Participation in District 1040 Conference 2024

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The Royal British Legion - Presentation by Ron Moffatt MBE

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End Polio Now. Fundraising Walk

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Pieces of History. Part 2. Presentation by Chris Schofield

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The Rotary Club Participation in Normanton Gala 2024 

 

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Rethink Mental Illness - Presentation by Sarah Jones

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Kayaking the Mississippi River by Ken Robertshaw

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The Alzheimer's Society - Presentation by Sara Holbrook and Pat O'Halloran

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Kate Woodhead - Presentation on the Friends of African Nursing Charity

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Sand Dams - Presentation by Gordon McGlone

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Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge 2024

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Behind the Curtains - Presentation by Irene Cooper

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Cherry Crane - Presentation on the Children's Air Ambulance

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Chrissy Sykes - Presentation on the "My Body is My Body Foundation"

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Rotary Club of Normanton's Handover Event 2024

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Sir Charles Waterton - Presentation by Barbara Phipps

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Normanton Rotarians Visit York Gate Garden 

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Normanton Rotary Club Responds to Shelterbox Gazza Appeal

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My Life As An Engineer - Presentation by Stephen Goodhead

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Presentation by Martin James - "Dodgy Tickers"

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My Walk Around Britain by Jim Morton

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Rotary Club of Normanton's President's Evening 2024

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Forget Me Not Children's Hospice - Presentation by Alex Chanteleau

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Women in Farming - Presentation by Laura Forbes

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Majestic Equine - Presentation by Faye O'Hara

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Talk By Hypnotherapist Debbie Waller

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Presentation by Sheila Knox - The Complexities of Inheritance Law. 

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The Rotary Schools Technology Tournament 2024

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Rotarians Pre-Event Capsule Launcher evaluation.

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Rotary Club Of Normanton Fundraising For Local Hospices

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Presentation by Greta Holmes -

Community and Engagement Officer Wakefield MDC

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Ray Roberts - My Life In Magic

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Wakefield. City of Sanctuary - Presentation by Dick Davies

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My Career. Presentation by Rotarian Daniella Lyons

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The Rotary Crazy Golf Event 2024

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The Royal British Legion.- Presentation by Rotarian John Lockwood.

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The S.U.R.F Charity.

Presentation by Wayne Cunningham and Lauren Pritchard

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The History and Brewing of Beer. Presentation by Sommelier Annabel Smith 

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Presentation to the Prince of Wales Hospice 

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A Christmas Charity Fundraising Event.

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Rotary Club Member's Christmas Party 2023

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"Paralympic Tales" - Presentation by Kevan Baker OBE

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Pieces of History - Presentation by Chris Schofield

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Woodhead Mountain Resue - Presentation by Lynne Harness

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Remembrance Sunday 2023

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Day One Trauma Support - Presentation by Kirsty Christmas

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Normanton Rotarians assist the Royal British Legion

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Bookmark - Presentation by Sue Housley

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Normanton Rotarians assist the Royal British Legion

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The Samaritans - Presentation by Ann Tosta

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Rotary World Polio Day 

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The Rotary Joint 10 Quiz.

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The Knights of The Holy Sepulchre by Fr. Mark Naughton

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Our Rotary District Conference 2023 

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The Regeneration of Wakefield - Presentation by Jane Brown.

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Normanton Rotarians Provide Assistance At Mass Influenza Vaccination Event

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Assisting the Homeless - Presentation by Rotarian Kelly Blankley 

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We welcome new member Daniella Lyons

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Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge- Pugneys 2023

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Sharlston Gardening and Ecology Group. Presentation by Julie Nicholson 

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Visit to Knife Axe & Tomahawk Throwing Association

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Our Experiences in India by the Mayor and Mayoress of Wakefield

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Alheimer's Research UK - Presentation by Sarah Hoxhaj

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The Turkey/Syria Earthquake Disaster

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Recent Donations To Three Hospices 

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The Rotary Joint 10 Quiz

 

 

 

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Donations to Local Hospices by the Rotary Club of Normanton

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ROTARY - Click on the link below to see what we do. 

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The Rotary Club of Normanton received its Charter in 1942. Our club is a group of friends from a wide range of different backgrounds, who follow the Rotary "motto of "Service Above Self" and derive pleasure from assisting like-minded people to improve the lives of many, less fortunate than ourselves.

We're looking for more members of all ages and backgrounds to join our Rotary club and allocate some of their time, talents,professional skills and energy to improving the lives of people in our community and other communities around the world.

By becoming a Rotarian, you can enjoy the benefits of business networking, making new friends, hearing interesting speakers and experiencing that special sense of satisfaction from achieving something worthwhile.

Normanton Rotary

 

   

 Would you like to experience that pleasurable feeling by helping others?.If so, consider becoming a Rotarian. Potential members are requested to contact our Membership Committee Chairman, Rtn Daniella Lyons by clicking on the "Contact Us" tab at the top of this page. Your enquiry will be dealt with promptly.

 

Normanton Rotary

The Rotary Club Of Normanton Trust Fund, Number 1113692, is registered with the Charity Commission .The proceeds from all fund raising activities involving the Public are held in this trust fund prior to being distributed to worthy causes.

Explore the activities of Rotarians, helping those in need, locally, nationally and throughout the world, whilst enjoying the friendship of like-minded individuals. There are numerous sources of information on our activities, here is just one of the many. Turn on your computer's speakers and view this video :- "Rotary Make a World of Difference":

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Club meeting

Wed, Nov 12th 2025 7:30 pm

Club meeting

Club meeting.

Club meeting

Wed, Nov 19th 2025 7:30 pm

Club meeting

Club meeting. Speaker Gavin Budby

Club meeting

Wed, Nov 26th 2025 7:30 pm

Club meeting

Club meeting. Speaker Katie Williamson from "Support Dogs"

Meetings & Venue

Where and when:

We meet on Wednesdays at 19.30

(Except following a Bank Holiday) 49 West Lane, Old Sharlston

Wakefield
WF4 1EP  01924 862327

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