Rotary at a Glance
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.
Rotary connects 1.4 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and International levels.
Rotary and You
Joining Rotary opens up a world of opportunity and endless possibilities to use your talents and skills to improve the lives of those in our community and across the world who need help and support whether through weather, war or hardship.
As an added bonus our online learning centre can enhance your work life skills and give you the confidence to go further than you ever imagined.
The friendships you make at home and abroad in Rotary will remain with you for life. Wherever you travel around the world you will be made welcome by like minded people.
Make a difference
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY, OR IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD?
We use our knowledge of local issues to identify areas of need, then apply our expertise and diverse perspectives to the problem. Our Rotary members are most likely at work in your community right now feeding the hungry, tutoring children, maintaining parks, and more. You can help.
Through our programs for emerging leaders, we’re also helping young people get the skills and experience they need to make a real difference in the lives of others. We offer both service clubs and programs to help students and young professionals strengthen their leadership skills, expand their world understanding, and make new friends.
With clubs in nearly every country, Rotary’s positive impact on communities around the world has never been greater. If you share our passion for creating lasting change, contact us to learn how you can join.
Please contact Dave Willis at rotarydemon@gmail.com to start your Rotary journey.
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Peter entertained us with tales from his career in the police force and his new, post-retirement, career as an author
moreKen gave a presentation that explained how Croydon airport - currently of very little importance to UK travelers - was hugely important in the early days of air transport
moreDavid provided a very interesting description of his recent visit to a number of Baltic countries
moreA fascinating talk by John Keen. John is a detectorist and gave us an insight into some of his many finds.
moreRotarian Terri Beale gave an interesting talk about a walking holiday in Southern France and Switzerland. Lovely photos!
moreRotarian Pat Beale gave us a detailed presentation on HMS Britannia after his visit earlier in the year
moreStuart informed us about the experiences of his father, Ronald Keen, during his time in Burma during WW2
moreJeremy Wingate gave us a very technical and informative talk about his Cambridge based company which is involved in ground breaking work measuring gravity for use in the exploration of mineral, oil and gas deposits.
moreJackie gave us a very interesting explanation of the aims and operation of the HomeStart organisation
moreThe President and members of the Rotary Club of Kelvedon & District have recently made a presentation of nearly £6000 to the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity. The money has been used to purchase an AccuVein device and specialist stand .
moreAn evening to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Club being granted a Charter from Rotary UK
moreJill presented the aims and achievements of the Maldon Heritage Centre, and the Club were pleased to provide a donation
moreDan gave us an explanation of a radical new treatment for arthritis, now available at his Tiptree practice
moreRoxy, a nurse in a local hospital Stroke unit, gave an excellent, interesting, thought-provoking and slightly scary talk about strokes, their manifestations, treatments and prognosis.
moreIn support of the fight against polio and the Purple Pinkie campaign, Ann and other Rotarian's have been visiting primary schools in the local area to share information and raise funds.
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