LATEST NEWS

Izzy Howser

We were delighted to meet 15 year old Izzy who has been selected to represent GB at the Under 17 World Fencing Championships in China in April.

Oundle Rotary are pleased to be able to offer some sponsorship to  support her achievements and wish Izzy every success with her sporting endeavours.

Race Night

On Saturday 1^st March Oundle Rotary Club held a successful fund raising Race Night at Grendon Hall. Many thanks to Andrea and her staff at Grendon Hall for running the evening and providing supper for all who attended.

Following our successful  fund raising we have been distributing funds to this year’s chosen charities. These include Salvation Army, Firefighters Charity, Cransley Hospice, Medical Detection dogs, Birch Tree cafe, Youth Club…..

Santa’s Sleigh

Once again Santa, supported by Oundle Fire Service, toured the town and local villages bringing Christmas cheer.  Thank you to all those who supported our fund raising efforts and the local pubs for their warm welcome.

We hope you all enjoyed seeing Santa as much as we enjoy accompanying him on his rounds.

All funds raised will shortly be distributed to our chosen charities.

Christmas Concert

On Friday 6^th December we held our Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Church, Oundle. Many thanks to Peterborough Salvation Army Band and Oundle school’s talented young musicians helped to make this an enjoyable occasion.

Thank you to all those who supported the event with the purchase of tickets and raffle tickets and to all who donated prizes.

5oth Anniversary Charter Dinner

On Friday October 18^th Oundle Rotary Club hosted a dinner at the Westgate Room, Talbot Hotel, Oundle for current and past members of Oundle Rotary to celebrate 50 years of service to the community and beyond.

Entertainment was provided by David Kendrick (a former District Governor) and daughter Emma (Laugh Out Loud Theatre Company) whose monologue style performances were well received.

Thanks to the Talbot Hotel for the good food and cheerful, efficient service.

TOMBOLA

On Saturday 13^th July, We held a successful, fund raising tombola stall at the Oundle Farmer’s Market. This gave an opportunity to both raise funds to support our work and to promote the profile of Oundle  Rotary Club within the local community. Many thanks to all those who supported us.

Medical Detection Dogs - Celebrating 15 Years

On May 28^th three members of Oundle Rotary Club attended an open day presentation to learn more about the fascinating work of medical detection dogs both in identifying disease through the power of a dog’s sense of smell, and through assistance dogs helping individuals in the community better manage their own health conditions by providing an early warning system.

        

District 1070 Ride for Rotary

 A four day motor cycle ride starting on 28^th April to promote Rotary in the East Midlands whilst raising funds to support the End Polio Campaign.

 On Tuesday 30^th April as part of their planned schedule Rotarians Ian Day, Julian Winch, David Smith, Mike Norman and Alexander Cooke arrived at the Ship Inn, Oundle where our president Jo Elwood met them. 

Sponsorship

Kate Winslet is progressing well at her new school in Nairobi. A hard working and capable girl we are pleased to continue to provide some support through the Marafiki Trust to enable Kate to continue her education.

If you would like to find out more about Oundle Rotary Club and would like to get involved in any way no matter how small, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.  

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