Crocus planting at Cleadon Academy

Fri, Oct 14th 2016 at 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Our Rotary club provided 4500 crocus bulbs for children to plant at Cleadon C of E Academy

Crocus planting at Cleadon Academy - Children receiving and planting

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Half a dozen Rotarians, with the help of some willing parents, prepared the ground for children to plant crocuses in front of the memorial garden and along the bank.

The children had been told about the disease of polio and the reason for the planting of purple crocuses, at an assembly earlier in the week. We were able to explain how children abroad who have been immunised, dip their finger in a purple dye, to confirm that they have been treated.

Each class throughout the school came out in turn during the whole day and enjoyed putting about 10 bulbs each in the trenches. They also scattered seeds for wild flowers in the memorial garden.

When the children see the crocuses in bloom next February and March, they will think again about other children who have been saved from catching the terrible disease of polio. We hope that there will be a beautiful display in Spring for all to enjoy.

We are grateful to Mel Adams and other members of staff who made the arrangements and assisted on the day.

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Death of H M Queen Elizabeth II

Members of Seaburn Rotary wish to express their condolences to members of The Royal Family upon the death of Her Majesty.

World Community/Internat'l Service

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End Polio Now

Rotary International's big effort to rid the world of this crippling disease started in 1985. We are so close to completing the job. Just one last push!

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A collage of the seven cards we have on offer for sale in 2020.

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MEMORY CAFE

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Redby Rotakids with their charter and Rotarians

Redby Academy Rotakids were excited to received the charter on 17th May 2016

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The Rotary Club of Seaburn received a banner award in recognition of its generous support of Rotary Foundation, being the 3rd highest donor in Rotary North East. It demonstrates the club's commitment to Doing Good in the World.