Derby Rotary Satellite

Rotary Satellites are a way that busy people, who find it difficult to attend regular weekly meetings, could become part of Rotary with a lot more flexibility. Our Satellite, although fairly small, with only eight members, has done some amazing work, not only with their own projects but also helping our events and projects and supporting other clubs too. It really is about supporting what you can, with no pressure to join in with everything. 

We now meet online for our business meetings but we have introduced regular social meetings where we can get together as a team and a group of friends. We welcome guests so please do get in touch, their is no obligation to be a member.

Here is an example of what we get up to:

• We have a community allotment to grow produce for local food banks
• Help Hilton Party In The Park with their fundraising by running the BBQ
• Marshalling at The Knife Angel Sculpture
• We've performed our own Murder Mystery evening both live and online
• Successful Race Nights and Quiz and Chips fundraisers
• Supported local park events
• Helped the Rotary Club of Etwall and Hilton Christmas Tree Sale at the Royal Derby Hospital
• Promoted and supported a local Secret Santa scheme benefitting children in Chaddesden
• Elfing with the Santa collections
• Charles Hanson Antiques Evaluation Evening with Woodland's School Interact Club

and much more.

In 2018/2019 we raised £2800 for our chosen charities with £100 each going to Annabel's Angels and Dogs For Good and £800 for Rotary Foundation.

This year's chosen charities are Safe & Sound and the Storehouse Project at Ozzy Road Church, due to the Covid-19 pandemic many of our fundraisers had to be postponed. We have therefore decided that we will continue to support these charities for a further year.