Bulb Planting in York
Rotary York Ainsty Rotarians embark on a massive purple crocus planting campaign to mark World Polio Day on October 24 at the Folk Hall, New Earswick, York.
Rotary York Ainsty members planted thousands of purple crocus bulbs at the Folk Hall, New Earswick, York to mark World Polio Day on Monday, October 24. Seen here and below (with members of the Folk Hall team) are Richard Orr (RYA secretary), Dick Powell, Charlotte Milligan, Chris Willey and Steve Cludery. This formed part of the National Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland and Rotary International initiative to mark this special day. Bulbs were also planted at other locations in New Earswick.
Photo source: Stewart Gilbert - RYA. All participants have given explicit permission to utilise these photographs on this web site.
SG / October 2022 (updated November 2022)
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