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Christmas Collections: Market Bosworth Rotary Smashes Records!

We are thrilled to announce that after Santa officially parked his sleigh for the season, the final tally is in—and it’s a staggering £9914 nett plus HMRC boosted this by a further £2000 via gift aid.

This wasn't just a walk in the park. Our dedicated volunteers embarked on a whirlwind tour of the region, spreading festive cheer across nine villages, spending four bustling days in Hinckley Town, and setting up camp at Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, and Gates Garden Centre.

To every single person who dropped a coin in a bucket or tapped their card, your generosity has ensured that we have been able to support many local Charities plus Community and Youth groups.

The charities include LOROS, The Dorothy Goodman School, Hinckley Homeless, Rainbows Children's Hospice, Hope Against Cancer, Parkinsons Hinckley, Mencap Hinckley, just to name a few.

Donations also went to those who keep us safe: First Responders and Leicestershire Search & Rescue plus Warning Zone an organisation that gives practical advice and demonstrations to school children on the hazards encountered in every day living. We pay towards St Peter's pupils' attendance.

Youth groups benefiting from your donations included Market Bosworth Girls' Rugby Football Club, Market Bosworth Football Club. Small community groups in Sheepy Magna, Nailstone, Barlestone and Market Bosworth also received donations.

Over the last five years, our fundraising total has reached a staggering £87,819, distributed among 79 vital organisations.This achievement isn't just a number—it’s a testament to what we can achieve when we look out for one another.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone involved in this spectacular journey.

Rotary Club of Market Bosworth - Hello!

Our Club

We are a small, friendly, club with members from Market Bosworth and surrounding towns and villages. Our members are men and women of all ages and backgrounds who are keen to offer their experience and expertise for the benefit of the community and, at the same time, to enjoy fun and fellowship in so doing.

We recently celebrated two exceptional individuals, presenting them with the prestigious Paul Harris Award in recognition of their outstanding service. Past Rotary President Bill Sharp was honoured for his unwavering dedication and significant work within the club. Mr. Sharp has been a cornerstone of the organisation helping to guide its charitable and community efforts, And community member Harry Whitehead also received the award for his extensive contributions to Market Bosworth. Mr. Whitehead has been a tireless volunteer, undertaking a vast amount of work that has greatly benefited the local area and its residents. The Paul Harris Award is one of the highest honours in Rotary and is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to putting "Service Above Self." congratulations to both.

We have also had an wonderful day out at to RAF Cosford, where some members experienced flight simulators, and I think all were surprised at how small some cockpits were on some of the planes, this was followed by an excellent lunch at a local pub, then onto Austin Roses centre, for a walk around the vast rose selection, and of course a couple of obligatory purchases were made!

August 3rd was our annual Presidents party at the Rugby Club, where 93 people enjoyed an array of salads and BBQ meats, followed by fabulous puddings all done by Tania Sharp, a big thank you also goes to Pauline for all her help, we could not have done it without you both.

And lastly, in honor of Past President Bill's commitment to local service, we've been helping St. Peter's Primary School with a new community project. Our team recently spent time painting the fencing to prepare the space for a new sensory garden. This future garden will provide students with a hands-on learning environment, fostering a deeper connection to nature and a calming space for all.

Our Area

The Market Bosworth area is steeped in history. The Battlefield of Bosworth on which King Richard III was killed by the forces of King Henry VII in 1485 is just down the road from our meeting place.

Our Activities

We are a part of Rotary International, which is the world's largest service organisation for business and professional people. We are for Action In The Community - activities and projects that improve the lives of others at home and abroad.

For more information about our own events either click in a picture as it appears at the top of this page or use the What we do and then Rotarians In Action - Details. Select events to view from the list at the right-hand side. Slideshows can then be seen for most events.

Click the button in the picture below, check Rotary News at the foot of this page, or click on the "Not many people know this" page to see the wider range of Rotary's activities on the Rotary GB national website. As a suggestion, please take a look at this link to the winners of the 2025 Rotary Young Citizen Awards.

Please also take a look at the current edition of our local District 1070 magazine to see what's going on in our area..

For the Rotary GBI magazine click Rotary Magazine to get an alternative view of Rotary's activities.

If you are a Rotarian visiting the area, you will be made most welcome at one of our meetings - check the programme page for further details. Click the 'meeting information' tab at the foot of this page to get detailed directions on how to find our meeting place.

If you're interested in joining the Rotary Club of Market Bosworth, please make contact, using the Join Us link at the top of this page, and we will arrange for you to visit.

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