Rotary Action Groups
Using and sharing your vocational skills
Would you like to use and share your vocational skills and other expertise to support others less fortunate in our local and international communities ?
You can do this via projects and events with your local Rotary Club, by joining as a Direct Member, by becoming a Friend of Rotary or becoming involved in a Rotary Action Group.
Rotary Action Groups are independent groups that are affiliated with Rotary, where each has a specific humanitarian focus. The groups include Rotarians and friends of Rotary who have knowledge, experience, skills or an interest in the topic. Action group members participate in service activities and use their expertise and global networks to facilitate sustainable change.
Rotarians in Cumbria & Lancashire are involved with the following Rotary Action Groups :
Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) – They inspire and empower the Rotary Family with extensive expertise, networks, education and best practices to implement sustainable and impactful environmental projects. There are regular online speaker meetings as well as a local group in Great Britain & Ireland along with a website with online resources, projects and latest news. Worldwide projects include recycling, increasing the number of solar panels, pollinators and reducing items going to landfill sites. Further information can be found here.
Food Plant Solutions - A Solution that Ends Malnutrition & Food Insecurity. For over 50 years, Bruce French has dedicated himself to gathering and collating science-based information on edible plants from around the world. Bruce’s efforts culminated in the creation of the world’s most comprehensive database on edible plants, now containing over 35,000 entries.
They are keen for people to join them in transforming food security with nutrient-dense, climate-resilient plants, reshaping communities and nourishing futures worldwide. Further information can be found here.
Want to find out more about Rotary Action Groups click here.
Main image above : Rotary International / ESRAG Members speaking with community members during a river clean-up exercise along the Bhavani River. This River Bhavani project is led by Rotary in South India and involves river clean-up activities, water testing, and community assessments along the River Bhavani in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, India.
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President Lilian Barton presented a Paul Harris Fellowship and Honorary Membership to our most senior member, Stuart Slater, in recognition of his contribution to Rotary for over 50 years.
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Outgoing President Nigel Pullen inducted new President of Rotary Club of Lunesdale for 2025/2026 David Nugent at a meeting in the Highwayman, Burrow on Thursday 10th July.
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President Nigel Pullen welcomes Sheena Marsden to Lunesdale Rotary Club following her recent transfer from Lancaster Rotary Club.
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President Nigel Pullen presenting a Paul Harris Fellowship Award to member Keith Wightman for long term commitment to Rotary and a wide range of community work.
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President Nigel Pullen presents Past President Lilian Barton with a certificate of honorary membership.
morePresident Nigel Pullen presents Past President Lilian Barton with a certificate of honorary membership.
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Assistant Governor John McGill receives a donation of spectacles and hearing aids from Rotary Club of Lunesdale Secretary Richard Parsons
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At our 2023/24 handover meeting, outgoing President Dave Tuohy installed Lilian Barton as President for 2023/24. Lilian had held the role of President before but her year in office was blighted by Covid restrictions. She is going to try again!
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Booths Staff and Rotarians Left to right, Store Manager Ben Cross, Cory Donaldson, Rebecca Mason, Mel Lister, Irene England, Joe Preston, Lauren Hill, Rotarian Peter Irving, Gaynor Stephenson, with Rotarian Graham Pudsey
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