Completed events in Rotary in the Thames Valley

future events This page shows events from around the district in the last 3 years where additional information is available.

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Film matinee
more   Sat 22/03/2025 - Chinnor Rotary Family Film Matinee – The Super Mario Bros. - Saturday 22 March 2025

Chinnor - Chinnor Rotary is delighted to organise a family film matinee at Chinnor Village Hall. The tickets are free thanks to kind sponsorship from two generous local companies: RedHill Construction of Chinnor and Park Street Dental Clinic of Thame.

more   Sat 22/03/2025 - CPR Awareness session with Thames Valley Air ambulance

Henley-on-Thames - This is a free event for those booked via the link. The maximum number of participants is 18. If it gets fully booked, you will be put on a reserve list. This event is planned to take place on more occasions over the year.

more   Fri 21/03/2025 - Spring Raffle

Haddenham and District - Fantastic Prizes. Tickets £5 for book of 5. For Thames Valley Air Ambulance

Andrew Nix
more   Sun 16/03/2025 - Henley Organ trusts Presents Andrew Nix The popular Yorkshire entertainer

Henley-on-Thames - All concerts start at 3pm, doors open 2:30pm Entry £10, including tea and biscuits in the interval

more   Fri 07/03/2025 - Fantastic Egyptian Evening

Banbury Cherwell - At: Croughton Village Hall, Wheelers Drive NN13 5ND 2 course meal and Egyptian entertainment for £25 per person For more information please call Jennette 07774140370

more   Sat 14/12/2024 - Christmas Concert - Ascot Brass and Taplow Choirs

Maidenhead Thames - Celebrate the Season with an Enchanting Christmas Concert!

more   Sat 14/12/2024 - Carol Singing at Sainsbury's Providence Place, Maidenhead - All welcome

Maidenhead Thames - Carol Singing at Sainsbury’s Providence Place store at Maidenhead Town Centre, accompanied by White Waltham Silver Band. All welcome. Carol books provided. This is a Community joyous event, raising money through bucket collections for charities.

more   Fri 13/12/2024 - A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

Crowthorne, Sandhurst & Bracknell - A traditional service held in the Chapel at Wellington College, Crowthorne.

IT WAS DIFFERENT!.  We had to change the route but the weather did not deter most of the runners and they came and made it a great enjoyable event. A BIG THANK YOU TO YOU ALL.
more   Sun 08/12/2024 - Santa Fun Run 8th Dec 2024

Thatcham & District - This years Christmas family fun event was certainly different. In spite of the weather and a change of route the people of Thatcham, and beyond, joined us to the "Run Up" to Christmas (boom boom!!)

more   Sat 07/12/2024 - Santa Grotto at the Square in the Nicholsons Centre, Maidenhead - Volunteers sought

Maidenhead Thames - Volunteer Santa and 4 Elves sought to do 2 hour sessions. All costumes & props are provided. Free books giveaway to visiting children! This is a community service fun event with fundraising through bucket donations.

more   Sat 07/12/2024 - Santa Grotto at the Square in the Nicholsons Centre, Maidenhead - Volunteers sought

Maidenhead Thames - Volunteer Santa and 4 Elves sought to do 2 hour sessions. All costumes & props are provided. Free books giveaway to visiting children! This is a community service fun event with fundraising through bucket donations.

And they're off....
more   Sun 01/12/2024 - Newbury Rotary Santa Fun Run 2024

Newbury - Super fun run raising funds for local charities (and best dressed Santa Pet competition!)

more   Sat 30/11/2024 - Santa Grotto at the Square in the Nicholsons Centre, Maidenhead - Volunteers soght

Maidenhead Thames - Volunteer Santa and 4 Elves sought to do 2 hour sessions. All costumes & props are provided. Free books giveaway to visiting children! This is a community service fun event with fundraising through bucket donations.

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more   Mon 25/11/2024 - Prelude to Christmas

Loddon Vale - In conjunction with the Maidenhead Salvation Army Band and Waingels College Choir. Thank-you to everyone who attended and helped to raise money for the Salvation Army and Sue Ryder.

more   Sat 09/11/2024 - Charity Indian Cultural Night

Maidenhead Bridge - Holyport Memorial Hall, Moneyrow Green, Holyport, SL6 2NA. A celebration of the vibrant and diverse traditions of India. Guests will enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner and a Bhangra demonstration with the chance to learn the lively dance!

Crocus planting
more   Sun 03/11/2024 - 4,000 Purple4Polio crocus corms in Chinnor (3 Nov)

Chinnor - We planted crocus corms on Estover Way on Sunday 3rd November 2024 from 10:30 am. This is was the first ever such event in Chinnor.

more   Sun 27/10/2024 - Planting Crocus & Narcissi in Elms Field

Wokingham - Planting crocus & narcissi in Elms Field Wokingham

more   Sat 26/10/2024 - Crocus corns & Narcissi bulbs for sale in return for donation to End Polio Now

Wokingham - Selling Crocus & Narcissi bulbs, and talking about End Polio Now in Market Place, Wokingham

Poster for Quiz night
more   Sat 19/10/2024 - Fundraising Quiz Night

Eynsham and District - An evening of fun and testing those little grey cells. Come and join in - teams of 4-6 people

more   Sun 06/10/2024 - Maidenhead Boundary Walk

Maidenhead Bridge - YOU can... ...raise funds for your own charity ...have fun and keep fit ...make a difference

more   Sun 08/09/2024 - Sponsored Walk for Prostate cancer UK

Henley-on-Thames - This is a fundraising walk for https://prostatecanceruk.org/ Everyone welcome to join or sponsor please follow link or contact for further enquiries

more   Mon 26/08/2024 - Cowley Classic Car Show 2024

Oxford Isis - The Cowley Classic Car show & Family Fun Day

Help set up and clear up
more   Sat 24/08/2024 - Volunteers required for Chinnor Beer Festival

Chinnor - Chinnor Rotary Club is looking for volunteers in support of the Chinnor Beer Festival Committee with the set up in the morning and clearing up in the afternoon at the Whites' Field, Mill Lane in Chinnor on Saturday 24 August 2024.

more   Sat 20/07/2024 - ShelterBoat 24

Sailing the Thames in a home-made dinghy: Henley to Shepperton Lock. Follow the voyage with the Information for Supporters.

more   Sun 07/07/2024 - Broughton Castle Sportive 2024

Banbury Cherwell - The Broughton Castle Sportive starts and finishes in the picturesque grounds of Broughton Castle. All routes take riders through the stunning Cotswolds which is one of Britain’s largest areas of outstanding beauty.

more   Sat 06/07/2024 - Centennial Dinner

Celebrating 100 years of District 1090 in the Thames Valley at Sindlesham Court, Wokingham RG41 5EA

Join the fun and help raise money for a good cause - go to details and enter online using Buy Tickets Button.
more   Fri 14/06/2024 - Quiz Night and Ploughman's Supper

Thatcham & District - Quiz Night with Ploughman's Supper in aid of Time To Talk (West Berks)

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more   Sat 08/06/2024 - Murder Mystery

Eynsham and District - Come and join us for an evening of sleuthing! Come and join a team or bring a team of friends. 2 course ploughman's supper. Prizes for the winners.

more   Mon 03/06/2024 - Charity Golf day 2024

Oxford Isis - The Rotary Club of Oxford Isis 2nd Annual Charity Golf Day.

more   Mon 27/05/2024 - World Poohsticks Championships

Abingdon - Held at Sandford Lock. A popular event for the public. This year Abingdon Bridge Charity are our co-charity, Visit https://poohsticks.uk for more details and to buy tickets

Rotary Plastic Blitz in Chinnor
more   Sun 19/05/2024 - Rotary PlasticBlitz in Chinnor

Chinnor - Join Rotary Plastic Blitz - Litter Pick in Chinnor Help raise awareness about the plastic pollution!

more   Sat 27/04/2024 - District 1090 Assembly

To be held at the Christchurch Centre Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AG. All Rotarians and Rotaractors are welcome to attend our District Assembly; particularly those who are taking on an office in their Club and District in 2024-25.

more   Thu 18/04/2024 - Rotary Unplugged

Meet Marius Hopley, IPDG, District 1090. A fantastic opportunity to learn about Rotary, how we give back to the community and how you can join our team today.

District members please log in for more information.

more   Tue 16/04/2024 - Rotary Unplugged

Meet Marius Hopley, IPDG, District 1090. A fantastic opportunity to learn about Rotary, how we give back to the community and how you can join our team today.

District members please log in for more information.

more   Sat 16/03/2024 - PETS: President Elect Training Session

A Session for all incoming Club Presidents to help them plan for their year in office and to build the District team with DGE Kate. It will be held at the Christchurch Centre, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AG

more   Sat 02/03/2024 - The South Wales Male Choir

Newbury - St. Nicolas Church, Newbury

more   Sun 25/02/2024 - Thame Swimathon 2024

Thame and District - Our annual fun day at Thame Leisure Centre to raise money for local charities. We're returning in February 2024 for another fun-filled day!

Rotary Village Showcase
more   Sat 10/02/2024 - Rotary Village Showcase

This is a showcase of what the District does and will be an opportunity for Clubs to get tips and ideas for fundraising and projects. There will be awards presented on the day for Champions of Change.

more   Wed 20/12/2023 - Free Zoom Xmas DNAPQuiz for the community

Abingdon - A free DNAPQ, on zoom, 6 rounds of 6 questions. Register your team before Wed13 Dec, at dnapquiz@gmail.com

more   Sun 17/12/2023 - Carol Singing with Waltham St Lawrence Silver Band at Sainsbury’s Providence Place, Maidenhead

Maidenhead Thames - Rotarians, Partners, friends & interested individuals welcomed.

more   Sat 16/12/2023 - District Carol Concert

At Eton College in conjunction with Windsor St. George Rotary Club. It is a Charity event.

more   Sat 16/12/2023 - Santa Grotto at the Square, Nicholsons Centre, Maidenhead

Maidenhead Thames - Santa and his Elf helpers will be at the Santa Grotto. Rotarians, Partners, friends & interested individuals welcomed.

more   Sat 16/12/2023 - Carol Singing with Waltham St Lawrence Silver Band at Sainsbury’s Providence Place, Maidenhead

Maidenhead Thames - Rotarians, Partners, friends & interested individuals welcomed.

more   Fri 15/12/2023 - A Service of Nine Lessons & Carols

Crowthorne, Sandhurst & Bracknell - A traditional Service of 9 Lessons and Carols in the historic Wellington College Chapel, Crowthorne.

Santa in Chinnor
more   Fri 15/12/2023 - Chinnor Santa Sleigh Fun

Chinnor - Do you want to volunteer as an elf for Chinnor Village Centre’s Santa Sleigh fundraiser? If yes, read below.

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more   Sun 10/12/2023 - The Rotary Club of Reading’s 10th Santa Run

Reading - 5k and 2k Santa Runs and a 2k Santa Walk, within the grounds of The University of Reading, with all participants dressed in Santa Suits. Money raised to be shared between two local charities (TBC) and the Rotary Club of Reading Benevolent Fund.

more   Sat 09/12/2023 - Santa Grotto at the Square, Nicholsons Centre, Maidenhead (11 am - 3 pm)

Maidenhead Thames - Rotarians, Partners, friends & interested individuals welcomed.

more   Sun 03/12/2023 - Seer Green Santa Dash

Jordans & District - Come run with us

And they're off!
more   Sun 26/11/2023 - Newbury Rotary Santa Fun Run 2023

Newbury - Super fun run raising funds for local charities (and best Santa Pet competition!)

more   Sat 04/11/2023 - Puzzling for Mindfulness

DG Kate is inviting you all to a Zoom talk on puzzling for mindfulness when Rtn. Catherine Eagleson will run an interactive puzzle solving session to demonstrate that the enjoyment of solving puzzles can alleviate anxiety and improve mental health.

more   Sun 29/10/2023 - Planting Purple Crocuses for End Polio Now

Wokingham - On October 29, 2023, the Rotary Club of Wokingham, a dynamic club within Rotary International, joined hands with the Holt Copse Conservation Volunteers to plant an impressive 2,500 purple crocuses despite the rainy weather.

more   Sat 28/10/2023 - Rotary Foundation Seminar

Building on the success of our first Rotary Foundation conference

more   Sat 21/10/2023 - Walk a Mile for Polio

Winnersh and Binfield - A Guided Walk through the Historic And Fascinating Village of Sonning. All profits go to Rotary’s Fight Against Polio

more   Sat 21/10/2023 - Windsor Repair Cafe Launch

Windsor St. George - https://www.windsorrepaircafe.org.uk/ Windsor Baptist Church, Victoria Street, Windsor. SL4 1EH

more   Sat 07/10/2023 - 6 of the Best - Choral Concert

Banbury - Six of the best singing groups in Banburyshire come together for The RVS Dementia Service, My Vision and Katharine House Hospice. This Concert is staged with the support of Norbar and Banbury Charities

Big Ed Quiz Poster
more   Fri 06/10/2023 - BIG Ed Quiz Friday 6th October. Ickenham Village Hall

Elthorne-Hillingdon - Ickenham Village Hall, in aid of London's Air Ambulance. Please contact janetuxb@gmail.com for details and tickets at £10.00 per head

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more   Sat 30/09/2023 - Workshop on promoting Rotary

Join the District Public Image Team at this interactive session to learn how to sell the sizzle, from public speaking tips, to creating an eye catching publicity stand.

more   Fri 29/09/2023 - Quiz Night

Reading Matins - Join us for a entertaining and competitive quiz night, funds raised to go to Reading Matins Charities

more   Sat 16/09/2023 - Murder Mystery Evening

Windsor St. George - Location, Eton Wick Village Hall. @ 7pm

District members please log in for more information.

more   Sat 09/09/2023 - Reading Duck Race

Reading Abbey - Fundraising for local Reading charities

Winners
more   Sun 27/08/2023 - Chinnor Rotary Art Competition - Whites Field, Chinnor. 1.30pm – 5pm, Sunday 27th August 2023

Chinnor - Chinnor Rotary received lots of support for the Art competition celebrating one of Chinnor's well-loved landmarks, the Windmill in Whites Field.

more   Mon 21/08/2023 - Vocational Training Team

This is the District Executive meeting

more   Thu 06/07/2023 - The Rotary Foundation: Developing Ideas for Grants (1)

sharing ideas and best practice on grant-funded projects

more   Sun 25/06/2023 - Rotary Boules in the Square 2023

Newbury - Join us for a sporting extravaganza, as 16 teams go head-to-head in this fun and 'competitive' event

more   Fri 16/06/2023 - Quiz Night.

Crowthorne, Sandhurst & Bracknell - Quiz Night in support of Sebastian's Action Trust.

more   Fri 16/06/2023 - The Rotary Foundation: Applying for Grants (Grants Management Seminar) (2)

part of a club's qualification for applying for Foundation grants

more   Sun 28/05/2023 - 40th World Pooh Sticks Championships 2023

Abingdon - The 40th Championships will take place at Sandford Lock on the 28th May. A fun-filled family day out! Entry Tickets available at https://poohsticks.uk, or visit the Registration Tent on the day.

more   Sun 21/05/2023 - My Cancer My Choices Annual Bike Ride

Reading Matins - Join us for our annual bike ride supporting this wonderful local charity!

more   Fri 28/04/2023 - Charity Quiz Night - 28 April 2023

Maidenhead Thames - St Edmund Campion School Hall, 40A Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PX. Doors open at 7 pm. There will be a bar selling rebellion beer (draft and bottled), wine and soft drinks but please bring your own nibbles.

more   Sun 16/04/2023 - Traffic Management Courses

A one-day Traffic Management for Community Events Course being held on Sunday 16th, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April for Rotarians.

District members please log in for more information.

Our Next Event - Join us on the 15th April 23 - See Details
more   Sat 15/04/2023 - Cor Meibion Morlais Male Voice Choir

Thatcham & District - Join us for an evening with the Cor Meibion Morlais Male Voice Choir.

more   Sat 25/03/2023 - Rotary Foundation Conference

at St Anne's College, Woodstock Road, Oxford

more   Fri 24/03/2023 - Fire Walk 2023

Witney - New event for 2023 - 24 March from 6pm - 10pm. See details for entry and also to donate for participants

An orchestra playing music, showing the string section.
more   Sun 19/03/2023 - WASMA - Happy and Glorious

Wokingham - The Rotary Club of Wokingham proudly supported this event showcasing the incredible talents of our local schools. WASMA (Wokingham Area School Music Association) returned to The Hexagon on Sunday 12 March and Sunday 19 March 2023.

Inspire
more   Sun 26/02/2023 - Thame Swimathon 2023

Thame and District - An annual fun day which takes place at Thame Leisure Centre to raise money for local charities. We're returning in February 2023 for another fun-filled day at Thame Leisure Centre

more   Wed 01/02/2023 - Information meeting - potential members

Burnham Beeches - Introduction to Rotary - a Zoom meeting for potential members Contact Jas for a meeting link or email: contact@rcbb.co.uk

Chinnor Panto painting
more   Sun 29/01/2023 - Volunteering for Chinnor Panto

Chinnor - Can you spare 2 hours in support of “Treasure Island” Chinnor Panto by Chinnor Players during the last 10 days in January?

more   Sun 01/01/2023 - New Year's Day Walk at Wellington College Crowthorne

Crowthorne, Sandhurst & Bracknell - An enjoyable walk around the lovely grounds of Wellington College, Crowthorne. Often known as the "bacon buttie" walk, refreshments are available including tea and coffee as well as bacon butties and vegetarian options.

more   Sun 01/01/2023 - New Year's Day Walk 2023

Crowthorne, Sandhurst & Bracknell - New Year's Day Walk around Wellington College woods, Crowthorne. Funds raised for Alexander Devine Children's Hospice and other local Rotary charities.

more   Sat 17/12/2022 - Rotary Charity Carol Service - postponed

Windsor St. George - Charity Carol Service at the unique Eton College Chapel in aid of the London & Slough Run homeless charity, Guide Dogs, Family Friends and Thames Valley Adventure Playground. Will now take place in December 2023

more   Fri 16/12/2022 - A traditional Service of 9 Lessons and Carols in the beautiful Wellington College Chapel

Crowthorne, Sandhurst & Bracknell - A traditional Service of 9 Lessons and Carols in the beautiful Chapel at Wellington College. The service is accompanied by a choir who perform solo pieces, as well as supporting the carols, and an organist.

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more   Mon 12/12/2022 - Chinnor Santa Sleigh Fun

Chinnor - Do you want to volunteer as an elf for Chinnor Village Centre’s Santa Sleigh fundraiser? If yes, read below.

View of Douai Abbey
more   Sun 11/12/2022 - Advent Carol Service

Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, RG7 5TQ 4pm, 11th December 2022

more   Sat 10/12/2022 - Farnhams Carols

Burnham Beeches - Annual Carols plus mulled wine, mince pies and other entertainment.

Here are some of the group at this year’s Briefing in Oxford
more   Mon 07/11/2022 - Meet The 2022/23 Scholars

Six zoom events to hear our Rotary Scholars speak

District members please log in for more information.

more   Sat 05/11/2022 - Wokingham Fireworks Spectacular

Wokingham - The annual Wokingham Fireworks Spectacular in Cantley Park, Wokingham

more   Thu 20/10/2022 - Club support of Ukraine using Rotary Foundation grants

On Zoom. All clubs are invited to send representatives

Tiggywinkles volunteering
more   Tue 13/09/2022 - Business in the Community - Tiggywinkles Animal Hospital

Thame and District - A group of almost 20 volunteers from Field Sales Solutions, Lightfoots Solicitors, Lucy Electric and Richardsons Accountants painted fences, seats and benches throughout the Visitor Centre.

more   Sat 03/09/2022 - Race your duck for Ukraine

Marlow Thames - Duck Race at Cookham Regatta in aid of Ukrainian refugees in the Marlow area. Fantastic prizes to be won.

more   Sun 21/08/2022 - Buscot Park Charity Run

Faringdon and District - At Buscot Park, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU

Some Arial views of this Classic Event
more   Wed 10/08/2022 - 14th Gerrads Cross Classic Car Show

Gerrards Cross & Chalfont St. Peter - Enter your Classic Car or just come and enjoy the day, remembering the golden years of motoring, meeting and catching up with friends from previous events plus making new friends.

Grow Rotary
more   Thu 28/07/2022 - Grow Rotary Workshop

The purpose of this session is for you to have the opportunity to hear: How to do successful Membership Stands, How to use social media to increase membership, Membership equipment, Share Best Practices - open discussion.

District members please log in for more information.

more   Fri 22/07/2022 - Pizzas at Truck Festival

Faringdon and District - At Hill Farm, Steventon, Oxfordshire

more   Sat 16/07/2022 - Rotary Tools Collection

Thame and District - The popular tools collection by Rotary Phoenix Thame and District on behalf of Tools for Self Reliance – TFSR which took place in Thame on Saturday 16 July was a great success.

Badgemore Park map
more   Sun 26/06/2022 - District Handover

The evening, at Badgemore Park, Henley-on-Thames RG9 4NR, when DG Karen hands over the District regalia to DGE Marius.

Reading 100 years
more   Wed 22/06/2022 - The Rotary Club of Reading’s Centenary Anniversary Charter Dinner

Celebrating 100 years since Charter at Sindlesham Court Masonic Hall

Thame Swimathon 2022 Barley Hill teams
more   Sun 12/06/2022 - Thame Swimathon 2022

Thame and District - Many thanks to the teams who raised £3,140 (£3,835 including gift aid) towards charity!

more   Sun 12/06/2022 - Annual Bike Ride - 12th June

Reading Matins - Reading Matins Annual Bike Ride raising funds for My Cancer My Choices

Save there Date
more   Sat 11/06/2022 - Alexander Devine 15th Birthday Party

Save the Date

Chilworth House School sensory garden volunteers
more   Tue 17/05/2022 - Redeveloped garden at Chilworth School

Thame and District - Rotary Phoenix volunteers redeveloped the sensory garden at Chilworth House School

Thames cleanup
more   Sun 08/05/2022 - River Thame clean up

Thame and District - 20 volunteers have managed to clear the Oxfordshire bank of the Scotgrove Stream, a tributary of the river Thame

more   Fri 06/05/2022 - Volunteer Expo

at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

more   Sat 30/04/2022 - The South Wales Male Choir Concert

Newbury - The South Wales Male Choir - Côr Meibion De Cymru<br> 7pm Saturday 30th April 2022 at St Nicolas Church, Newbury. Tickets now on sale at the Corn Exchange.

An Audience with Gordon McInally
more   Fri 29/04/2022 - An Audience with Gordon McInally - speaking and taking questions on the Rotary Foundation

Four districts working together to share experiences, understanding and to encourage greater support

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more   Sat 02/04/2022 - Incoming Presidents Training - PETS

Training Session for next year's Club Presidents is being held on ZOOM

'What We Do' Main Pages:

March Newsletter & Jigsaw Showcase

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Join Rotary!

Wanting to 'do your bit' for the community? This is the opportunity you've been searching for!

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Rotary works with young people in a variety of ways to develop their skills and provide opportunities for them to enjoy a greater awareness of the world about them.

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TRF - Providing Clean Drinking Water

The Rotary Foundation enables Rotarians and their partners to achieve sustainable solutions to global problems. Widely recognised as being in the top 5 for Best Value Charity Giving, it celebrated its 1st 100 years in 2017

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People of action in Uganda

Our partnerships with communities and organisations overseas, providing safe water, promoting maternal and child health, responding to natural disasters and supporting those in conflict zones

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Rotary in the Thames Valley protecting the Environment

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Synopsis of the International activities of Clubs with contact details.

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The countries in which Clubs have international projects

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This presentation by Rtn Catherine Eagleson (Glenferrie, District 9800) describes how a love of puzzles and living with bipolar disorder led her to create the Clue Detective Puzzle Agency and highlights how puzzles can be beneficial for mental health.

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Rotary Delivers Two Large Generators to Ukrainian Hospitals. More will follow. Please donate here.

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Inside  a converted Ambulance

A report on the project run by Prof David Brodie Of Jordans & District Rotary Club

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District Specialist Officers

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How District 1090 is managed

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