Rotary In Action - Community Service
Serving our local community
A wide range of community activities are undertaken by our members, some of which are detailed on the pages of this site.
New members are always sought, because with new members come new ideas for new projects to run alongside our existing ones.
When the Rotary Club of Penzance heard about the proposal to plant trees at a site near Sainsbury’s, the Club decided that it would like to be involved. Rotary International has been encouraging Rotary Clubs throughout the world to plant trees so this was an ideal opportunity for the Penzance Club to become involved.
Eight of our members assisted with the planting of 100 trees which we hope will grow to form a barrier between Sainsbury’s and Gulval Churchtown. The planting out of this site is long overdue. Our Club has also agreed to provide a pedestrian gate to the site to allow easy access.
The Club’s thanks go to John Moreland - Landscape Architect, for coordinating this project’.
Notes: The site between Sainsbury’s and Jelbert Way is owned by Cornwall County Council. Penzance Town Council had access to a supply of sapling trees but nowhere to plant them. Landscape Architect John Moreland, a resident of Penzance, drew this project together and, two years after the idea had first emerged, received a boost in the form of support and assistance from both the Causewayhead Traders Association and The Rotary Club of Penzance.
Rotary International has around 1.2 million members worldwide. - The R.I. President, concerned by the problems of environmental degradation and climate change, had challenged every Rotary Club to plant a tree for each of its members – this would provide a total environmental benefit to the planet of 1.2 million new trees
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Our membership is made up of men and women many of whom are already involved in local community work in one form or another but who, through Rotary, are able pool skills and resources to achieve even more.
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The Rotary Shop raises essential funds to support Penzance Rotary’s work in the community—providing grants to local groups, welfare organisations, and helping to relieve hardship for those in need. Charity Commission Number 1194977.
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The club fundraises in a variety of ways including through the Rotary Community Shop at the top of Market Jew Street. Funds are then donated or issued as Grants to a wide range of community groups & charities. Read on to apply for a grant . . .
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Thousands of young people get involved with Rotary’s competitions, programmes and activities, all designed to unlock their potential.
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Rotary Business Associates support the work of Penzance Rotary which in turn works to deliver events and initiatives that improve the lives of people in the local community.
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The club meets each Friday lunchtime and up to twice each month members and guests enjoy a talk by a speaker. Talks cover a wide range of subjects with most being community focussed. Others may cover a speaker's special interests.
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The club enjoys quarterly social evenings like Pub Quizes, Ten Pin Bowling, Barbeques, Fish & Chip Suppers or other activities with a focus on socialising.
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Well known local auctioneer, Barbara Kirk, was presented with her Penzance Rotary membership certificate and lapel pin, by President Nigel Clark, when members gathered for a social lunch in February (2025).
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Privacy and Accessibility Policy of the Rotary Club of Penzance.
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