A small group of Rotarians and their wives visited our twin Club in France in September. As usual our French hosts were most welcoming and hospitable. The weekend coincided with Alencon’s celebration of their liberation by General Leclerc towards the end of the Second World War and those visiting were privileged to share in that celebration. The other highlight of the weekend was a visit to the beautiful Chateau of Les Carrouges - a short distance from Alencon.
Whilst on a business visit to Dubai, member Colin Craig took time out to visit the Rotary Club of Dubai and talked to them about Rotary in Basingstoke. Here seen exchanging banners with their President.
Following the hurricane damage this Autumn in the Caribbean we have funded two boxes to be shipped out to the affected area. These contain equipment, tents and utensils to assist those who lost everything in the devastation that was caused.
SHOEBOXES
We have been assisting the other Rotary Clubs in Basingstoke with checking and packing shoeboxes which have been donated by local school children and the public. These are destined for disadvantaged children in Romania, Albania and Tanzania.
more The Rotary Club of Basingstoke regularly supports the supply of Shelterboxes to areas where there is huge need for protection from the elements. Wars, storms, famines, floods volcanoes and tsunamis along with many other causes requires a constant supply.
more Providing safe drinking water
more Details about our Project in South Africa where we helped to build up a local community centre and support for those affected by AIDS.
more French Rotarians and their guests visited the weekend of 16 – 18 September 2011. A tour of Oxford and evening out
more A report on the Rotary International phenomenal and effective efforts to eliminate Polio from the world.