Introducing our Direct Member Hub
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A June get together at the Crooklands Hotel near Kendal was enjoyed by nine of our fifteen Direct Rotary Members in Cumbria & Lancashire. What followed was some great networking and ideas of projects.
Several Hub members supported World Polio Day in October. A press release appeared in the the Keswick Reminder and a display was provided at Keswick Library. Other members supported their local Rotary Club or took part in the Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland 1240 Challenge. The border between the last two polio endemic countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan, is more than 1,240 miles so Rotarians are encouraged to carry out something to do with the numbers 1240 whilst raising funds at the same time. The decimal point around 1240 being placed where appropriate!
Two of our latest recruits joined the hub from one of the clubs in the Furness area. Both experienced Rotarians Rob and Zo have busy lives supporting their grandsons, making attending weekly meetings difficult. Direct Membership was well timed and is offering them the opportunity to remain active Rotarians in an informal way.
To date, they have been able to join their former club Furness Peninsula supporting marshalling at the Flookburgh Steam Gathering and are involved in the organisation of their September coffee and craft morning. They also helped Ulverston Rotary with their Human Fruit Machine at Ulverston festival.
Two other members in the Furness area Gil & Angela were seen out delivering poppies on behalf of Furness Pensinsula Rotary for the Rememberance anniversary.
Another member is John who transferred to the Hub when his club closed. He has been able to continue with their Dictionaries for Life project with 200 dictionaries donated to seven local schools during the 2024-2025 year.
As a Direct Member John has also continued helping with the Wrap Up Project collecting coats at Supermarkets and Churches in the local district, donating them to the local area collection point. He has provided help in sorting and distribution.
Kelvin is a former member of Keswick Rotary. He is undertaking several projects at present including involvement with Fairtrade. Another project is to fundraise, among family and friends, for a Literacy Box. The contents will give 25 children the resources they need to learn and to exercise. Currently it costs £395 to create and send a box to Zambia.
At the end of October Wendy & Kevin attended the Bill Huntley Memorial Rotary Peace Seminar, titled 'Culture, Conflict and the Possibilities of Peace'. This was held at Bradford University and organised by the current Rotary Peace Scholars studying there.
Whilst many of our members have transferred from existing Rotary Clubs looking for something more flexible whilst still being a Rotarian a small number of new to Rotary members have also tried Direct Membership attracted by its informality with a focus on projects and getting involved.
Direct members can undertake their own projects but are also available to help out with activities organised by clubs in the district and beyond. Further details about Direct Membership can be found here or by contacting Pam Holgate using the form below.
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‘Safe Futures: Supporting Women and Girls in West Cumbria’ Every woman and girl deserves to live free from fear, violence and abuse. The funds will aid help for those at risk.
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President Andy Carter and fellow club members in 2024 completed repainting of the ornate gateway into the town's Harris Park.
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It's back! The Club has once again produced the glossy calendar with fresh pictures of our gem Georgian town for each month of the year.
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Working together to bring help
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The Club organised the first of what are hoped to be annual conferences on important topics in the community.
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We normally meet on the first Monday of the month to consider any grant applications. Please ensure you read page 3 to check if you may be eligible for a grant.
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Exactly 80 years ago the Rotary Club of Cockermouth started on its journey to give Service above Self .
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The Club made its initial donation of £3,000 towards furnishings and essentials for the Henderson Suite at West Cumberland Hospital. President Andy Carter here presents the initial donation to Dr Jonathan Nicoll and Sister Dawn Sanderson.
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To help boost the Georgian town of Cockermouth the Rotary Club has once again produced a glossy calendar for the town for 2022
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Over 60 senior citizens enjoyed the January 2017 event. In the spirit of partnership working the Christmas Party for senior citizens in Cockermouth was this year invaded by the town's University of the Third Age Latin Dancing troupe!
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Crocus planting around Cockermouth to mark Rotary work in helping eradicate polio across the world.
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Twenty plus Club members ensured the carnival was a success by directing traffic and stewarding the event.
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Cockermouth Rotary Club fielded a team for the 2017 Dragon Boat Race on Derwentwater, Keswick. And they plan to race again in 2018..
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A slap up Christmas meal followed by entertainment by Billy Bowman was enjoyed by 65 senior citizens.
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Thanks to organising by Alastair Sharp and the team a DEWODE charity film night was held on the 8th June 2018
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Outgoing President Jimmy Wood gets a rousing vote of Thanks as he hands over to the Club's new President Andy Carter.
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In 2019 again some 70 enjoyed a very successful Senior Citizens Party with Rotarians providing a Christmas feast for many who might otherwise have missed out on festive fare.
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Over 25,000 enjoy Taste Cumbria weekends and Club members were out in force in 2019 selling the Rotary calendar for cockermouth and helping with the park and ride service
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