Some of Our Community Activities
Some examples of Haddenham and District Rotary's contributions to our local community
HADDENHAM ROTARY - People In Action
Haddenham Rotary are committed to supporting our local community by carrying out local enhancement projects and 'feel good' activities and by supporting local good causes
The events featured illustrate some of the ways we have recently contributed to benefit our local community
"We always welcome suggestions for new and innovative projects and extend a warm welcome to residents wanting to 'put something back' through our 'Volunteer with Rotary' initiative"
Haddenham Rotary President
Haddenham Junior School Forest School Project
Haddenham and District Rotary support Haddenham Junior School Forest Project
Haddenham Junior School Tree Warden David Rankin and his son Geoffrey, both Rotary Volunteers
manage the project installation and maintenance and run interactive learning sessions with pupils
Click HERE to read more about this innovative project
The Forest School Project has won Haddenham Junior School a national award for innovation
Photo: Rotarian David Rankin
Random Acts of Kindness
A BIG THANK YOU
Dear Friends and Neighbours of Haddenham and the surrounding villages
Who would have thought that a virus could have wreaked such havoc with our normal way of life and especially to our Christmas family celebrations
Something had to be done to brighten our days, and Haddenham Rotary were determined to do that “something”
As an act of kindness we decided to anonymously place bunches of flowers around the village for inhabitants to find and enjoy from late November to Christmas
Our hope was to brighten an otherwise dull, dreary and even dark day for those who found the flowers
Your response has been amazing
The kind words of appreciation that you have written on social media make all our efforts worthwhile
From Haddenham and District Rotary colleagues a big thank you, you are very kind and
we look forward to continuing our work with the village
providing support when and where it is needed
Keep well and keep safe
Best wishes from Haddenham and District Rotary
Refurbished Telephone Box at Church End
Haddenham and District Rotary refurbished the public call box at Church End on behalf of Haddenham Parish Council
Photo: photoninja
Haddenham and District Rotary Human Fruit Machine
Our famous Human Fruit Machine
a popular feature at Haddenham fete
Sometimes copied, but never bettered
Photos courtesy haddenham.net
Haddenham and District Rotary Support Haddenham Community Fair
Haddenham and District Rotary supporter of the Haddenham Community Fair
Photo: Haddenham Rotary
Haddenham and District Rotary Support Haddenham Community Library
Haddenham and District Rotary is a long time supporter of our Community Library
Rotary Treasurer Frank Readman presenting to the Library Treasurer Tim Mozley
Photo: Haddenham Rotary
Haddenham Community Noticeboards
Haddenham and District Rotary funded and maintain the Community Noticeboards around Haddenham
Village Hall, Woodways, Opposite the Post Office, and on the Old Airfield Site
Outside our Community Library
Noticeboard opposite Haddenham Post Office, At Woodways and Haddenham Old Airfield Site
Photos: Haddenham Rotary
St Mary's Christmas Tree Festival
Haddenham and District Rotary support the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Mary's Church
Photos: Haddenham Rotary
Haddenham Winterfest
Haddenham and District Rotary support Haddenham Winterfest
Photo: Rotarian Chris Behan
Environment added to Rotary Areas Of Focus
Rotary International have recently added 'Supporting the Environment' as become the seventh element of the Rotary Areas of Focus, which Rotary fund through their Rotary Foundation
Rotary Foundation run a $1 billion grant programme "to enable member Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty"
Haddenham and District Rotary participate in supporting the environment through our tree planting project
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Volunteer with Haddenham and District Rotary
"We always welcome suggestions for new and innovative projects and extend a warm welcome to residents wanting to 'put something back' by joining our 'Volunteer with Rotary' initiative"
Haddenham and District Rotary President
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Some of Our Community Activities sub-pages:
CPR Training led by Thames Valley Air Ambulance
more Saving lives with our Defibrillators
Charity Quiz and Raffle 2026
more 25 April 2026. Rotary's annual Quiz in support of our Humanitarian Aid Projects in Africa
Spring Raffle 2025
more Fantastic Prizes and only £5 for 5 Tickets. Draw takes place 7 June 2025
Tree of Memories 2025
more 21 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. Enjoy our Tree of Memories to celebrate the life of someone special by adding a memory to our Dedications Board
Santa Storytime and Crafts 2025
more SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER: Be creative with some Christmas craft activities, enjoy a story read by our Special Santa and take a gift home
St Mary's Church Christmas Tree Festival
more St Mary's Church, Haddenham. Organised by Friends of St Mary's Church
Speaker: Author Claire Mackintosh
more TUESDAY 25 November 2025 Bradmoor Farm Events Suite. Tickets Essential. Residents of Haddenham and surrounding villages cordially invited to this exciting event
Speaker M Botelle: The HS2 Project
more A talk followed by a visit to local HS2 works
Speaker Mike Payne: The History of Pinewood Studios
more Opened in 1936, Pinewood Studios has produced major films including the James Bond and Carry On film franchises. Pinewood also produces popular television programmes, commercials, and pop promos
Speaker Sarah Welford: Aylesbury Homeless Action Group
more AHAG works to reduce the impact that homelessness and insecure housing has on individuals and the wider community by supporting access to safe, affordable housing, addressing issues and motivating them towards independent living
Speaker Chris Jewel: Thailand Cave Rescue
more Hear about Chris Jewel's experience as part of the international effort to recover 12 junior footballers from the flooded Tham Luang Nang Non cave
Speaker Joe Doherty: My Ski Adventure to the South Pole,
more Joe Doherty recently gave an excellent talk on his astounding adventure to the South pole
Visit to BMW 'Mini' Plant in Oxford
more Oxford OX4 6NL. Guided tour starts 16.15 Hrs sharp
Visit to Oxfam Distribution Centre
more Industrial visit with partners
Visit to Wormsley Gardens
more Walk Starts 2pm sharp with Tea at 3.30pm. Near Stokenchurch, the private Wormsley estate is first mentioned in official records in 1106, and has been home to the Scropes/Fanes since 1547, and the Gettys since 1985
Visit Greatmore Energy From Waste
more Industrial visit by partners in February
Visit: Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
more WEDNESDAY 26 November 2025 Times TBC. To see 'Six: The Musical' featuring Henry VIII's six wives. Partners, Honorary Members and Guests
Community Noticeboards
more Haddenham and District Rotary funded 3 of the 4 Community Noticeboards in Haddenham and manage the content on behalf of Haddenham Parish Council
Another Defibrillator for Haddenham
more Haddenham and District Rotary fund another defibrillator, installed at the Co-op store on Pegasus Road
Tool Collection
more Collected to refurbish and re-use
New Seating for Haddenham Community Junior School
more We were fortunate to make use of metal seats in excellent condition from the Natural History Museum
New Raised Gardens for Haddenham Community Junior School
more Haddenham Rotary provide invaluable learning opportunity for HCJS pupils
Haddenham Library Memorial Garden
more Haddenham Community Library
Haddenham Community Junior School Forest School Project
more Forest School is a long term child-centred inspirational play and exploration process which includes supported risk taking (4 pages below this)
Haddenham Village Benches
more Rest awhile in quiet contemplation of the world around us
Refurbished Public Call Box
more A cleaned and repainted shiny red phonebox
Haddenham and District Rotary Sponsored Ride
more On the magnificent Waddesdon Estate
The Famous Human Fruit Machine
more Our newly improved Machine. Often copied, never bettered
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
more An all-expenses-paid opportunity for personal development
Young Photographer Competition
more An increasingly popular competition open in three age groups to Aylesbury Vale residents
Haddenham Rotary Art Exhibition
more Exhibition and Sale of Works by Local Artists
Rotary Stroke Awareness
more Joint event with Thame Rotary and the Stroke Association. We offer free blood pressure checks to raise awareness of the risk of Stroke
Random Acts of Kindness - A Thank You
more A THANK YOU message from Haddenham Rotary President, Tim
The Rotary Rummage and Recycle Sale
more An opportunity to recycle books, bric-a-brac, cloths, toys and useful household items in good condition
Christmas Quiz 2024 - Answers and Winners
more Thank you to our generous sponsors and congratulations to our winners
Haddenham Rotary Ukraine Appeal
more Help support people fleeing from Ukraine (4 pages below this)
Haddenham Rotary Egg Appeal at Easter
more Thank you for your phenomenal support
Winter Paralympics Flame Lighting Ceremony
more Marshalling the Torch Relay from Stoke Mandeville, the home of the Paralympics screened by ITV
Witchert Wanderers Walking Group
more Witchert Wanderers is a social walking group, second Tuesday each month, 3-4 mile circular walk and pub lunch. Double Click an image to view full screen
Corporate Youth Opportunities Programme
more Partnering with local firms to benefit the community
Rotary for Youth
more Join a thriving youth community through Interact and Rotaract