Christmas Wreath event in Methlick

Our Clothing Bank is Two Years Old

A sunny and successful fundraising day in Ythanbank was enjoyed by Rotarians and visitors prior to our scheduled meeting in the Ythanbank Community Hall. Thanks to all for the donations and purchases.

On the 22nd February 2020 a sleepover was held in Neil Ross Square, Ellon to raise funds for the ShelterBox Charity. See the article on the website indicating ShelterBox success !

Ythan Valley Rotary hosted SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) for a presentation by Beth and Louise on "An Introduction to Suicide Prevention".

Ythanbank Ladies respond to COVID 19

Ythan Valley Rotary along with Inverurie Rotary participated in a Ukraine & Scotland Event held in Inverurie High School

A view and a flavour of the Philippines was presented by our member Maria Lim-Pittendreich. The presentation about the Philippines was followed by a meal of typical snacks and flavours of the Philippines.

On the 14th August our President Jacquiline Hill and the President of Kharkiv International Rotary Erik Avetisov signed a declaration twinning both of our clubs. Erik and other families from Ukraine have recently settled in the Ythan Valley area.

Ellon Academy and Interact

The bicycles will be distributed by YVR members to needy recipients through-out the North east with a Geographic spread from MacDuff to St Cyrus. This has been a co-ordinated effort between YVR, Ellon Cycles and Cycling UK.

Cyclists participating in BP’s Coast 2 Coast adventure will be helping provide 12,000 laptops for Ukrainian children. The challenge involves cycling more than 250 miles across Scotland from Gairloch to Aberdeen from May 25 to 28.

High Viz Vests sourced for Ythan Valley Rotary in the Community

Sunday the 12th June saw the Presidential handover take place at the Ythanbank Village hall. After a great year Hilary Gordon handed over the Presidential Role to our 2022-23 President Jacqueline Hill.

The Ythan Valley Rotary continues to grow and as attracted three new members in January 2020

Saturday 1st October 2022, from 10:00 to 12:00

Ythan Valley Easter Bunny fundrraiser

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A view and a flavour of the Philippines

Ythan Valley Rotary present past President Eleanor Macalister with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award in recognition of her continuous commitment to the community and Rotary, the award was made by fellow Rotarian Hilary Gordon

Rotarians Carol Wallace and Jacqueline Hill today received a cheque for £300 for the clothing bank from the members of the Methlick Cycle Challenge committee. Many thanks to all for this substantial donation towards the running of the clothing bank.

At the Ythan Valley Rotary meeting of the 9th October the members met with Keith from the New Arc Charity. The charity rescues , rehabilitates and releases wildlife. After his tallk Keith was presented with Blankets and £423 raised by members.

Ythan Valley donate chest freezer to the Ellon Foodbank

Aberdeens Archie Foundation receive 50 beautifully crafted dolls. A huge thank you to the dedicated knitting team of Doreen, Lil, Liz, Jacqueline and Margaret from the Cruden Craft Group for taking the time to make the dolls and then distribute them.

Ythan Valley members seek loose change for WaterAid

YVR members give the storage facility a makeover

Saturday 24th September 2022, 10:00 to 12:00 - Come and collect shoeboxes to fill and spread a little happiness. Raffle tickets are available to support Charlie House.

YVR work with other Rotary Clubs to raise funds for First Steps Himalaya

Ythan Valley raise funds for Heaters and Cookers in Kharkiv

After walking 500 miles for the National Trust for Scotland Edoardo returns home

The members of Ythan Valley succesfully held a Christmas Wreath making session in the Beaton Hall raising funds for charities supported by Rotary

Members of the Ythan Valley Rotary have been busy during April stripping, preparing and painting a local property in preparation of the arrival of a Ukrainian Family as a result of the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine.

A successful ShelterBox night in Ellon

Methlicks first conversation cafe opened to great success in the Beaton Hall, Methlick.

Ythan Valley Rotary donate to Methlick Primary School

Ythan Valley Rotary along with Inverurie Rotary participated in a Ukraine & Scotland Event held in Inverurie High School

Rotary's Global Goals in a simple format - This is us!

The Ythan Valley Rotary Clothing Bank has opened with effect from the 20th January 2020

A celebration in Methlick with our friends from Ukraine

Crocus Planting by Ellon Academy

Archie Foundation - Knitters required!

Ythan Valley Rotarian EDOARDO walks for Scotland

Gutter Cleaning at the Ythanbank Community Hall

Sunday 15th December Ythanbank Community Hall

Charter of the Ythan Valley Rotary Club

International Presidential Citation