Weekly club meeting

Thu, Dec 9th 2021 at 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

Weekly club meeting.
Speaker: Jemma Williams -"Porridge & Pens"

Jemma Williams being thanked by Michael Chapman

Porridge & Pens

Last Thursday Dunmow Rotarians were joined by Jemma Williams from the charity Porridge & Pens. Jemma explained that after seeing a TV program about the plight of some children in Africa, she decided to take a Gap year and travel to Ghana. After seeing first hand the educational difficulties experienced by children in the area she visited, she returned to her home town, Brightlingsea, and setup the charity Porridge & Pens.

The charity has established and supports the Brightlingsea academy in Ghana to educate young children and to provide a breakfast of porridge and lunch as well as providing pens to aid their education. The Rotarians were all very impressed by what Jemma has been able to achieve and wished her continued success with her charity.

In the picture Jemma is seen being thanked by current Dunmow Rotary President Michael Chapman, who is also presenting a donation from the club to Porridge and Pens.

For further information on the charity Porridge & Pens, please visit their website at https://porridgeandpens.org/

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Happy 75th Anniversary

The Rotary Club of Dunmow received it's Charter as a Club on 9th February 1949.

Further donation to local organisations, Wholesome, UCAN & Buffy Playbus Association.

Guests with Peter Watson, Rotary Club of Dunmow President.

Annual Sports Personality Dinner held on Friday 26th April 2024, with guest speaker Graham Gooch OBE, ex England and Essex Cricket Captain

Pictures of recent donations and presentations.

Recent donations to local organisations from the Collinson Legacy Fund

Dunmow Rotary Youth Competitions 2024/25 Young Artist, Young Chef, Young Environmentalist, Young Photographer and Young Writer.

Through the Rotary Club of Dunmow - Collinson Legacy Fund, we have been able to provide Helena Romanes School, Dunmow, with a number of new musical instruments.

Willie Fraser, President (2019/20) of the Rotary Club of Dunmow, presenting a donation of 1,000 face masks to the Redbond Care Home manager Sam Dearlove.

The Community Service Committee is responsible for organising events to give direct service to the community OR to raise funds for community groups and charities. Examples include: Father Christmas collections & Community Concerts.

Group picture with the Mayor of Great Dunmow Town, Cllr. Peter Childs

Annual Youth Competition Awards event took place on Friday 10th May

The Membership Service Committee looks after the welfare of members and recruitment of new members. Committee Chair: Barry Clark.

Kragero & Dunmow Rotary Club members enjoying a meal together on the visit to Kragero, Norway.

The international Service Committee is responsible for our international service, including raising funds for International Charities and Foundation. It organises member's visits and exchange programmes.

Philip Helps & Stan Keller with the Bowls Trophy.

Our club takes part in sporting competitions with other local Rotary clubs. This time featuring the Victorious Dunmow Rotary 2022 Bowls Team.

Weekly club meeting

Thu, Dec 9th 2021 at 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm