A gentle reminder of our guide, written by one of members, to support Clubs in connecting with your local press in areas of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Writing a great press article to catch and the Editors eye - Rotary District 1040 (ylrotary.org.uk) Here are recent examples of Settle, Northallerton, Knaresborough and Halifax Rotary Clubs catching […]
Stories of support for Ukraine from Knaresborough, Northallerton, York, Barton Upon-Humber, Howden, Louth, Scunthorpe, Normanton, Pontefract, Calverley, Halifax Calder and Keighley. Knaresborough Rotary report on Facebook: As of Monday 21 March 2022, the total raised from our bucket collection plus member's donations is £1,574. This is being added to the over £36,000 raised by Rotary […]
As spring arrives, we celebrate how our Rotary Clubs have been actively tree planting in partnership with other each other and wider community organisations. Harrogate Rotary report: The last couple of weeks has seen a considerable amount of activity by ‘Trees for Nidderdale’, the charitable group run by Rotary Club of Harrogate organising tree planting […]
Starting to prepare for the next Rotary year We are at that time of year when as leaders, within our clubs and districts, we will be going through preparation for the next Rotary year. It is a vital part of your role to ensure that you have a successor to carry on your work. If you are […]
It is a tragic and sad time for the people of Ukraine and the world. At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship there. Continued military action against Ukraine will not only devastate the region, but also risk spreading tragic consequences across […]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family’s income. After launching in 1995, the program grew quickly. First books were only distributed to children living in Sevier County, Tennessee where Dolly grew up. It became such a […]
A fine example of partnership working in our Rotary District of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Enthusiastic children and parents from Harden Primary School came along on Saturday 12th February to plant 500 trees in a field in Harden. Caroline Hall, Assistant Head Teacher at Harden Primary was delighted with the turnout and said "Thank you all so […]
The Micro Loan Scheme in Sri Lanka in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kandy, District 3220 and the Centre for the Handicapped. In Sri Lanka the micro loan scheme has made a big difference to these Sri Lankans quality of life both financially and mentally as well as improving life for all of their […]
Following the devastating explosion in Beirut on the 4 August 2020 37 Rotary clubs across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire responded positively. Thanks to their generosity and quick response we were able to release District designated funding and support Beirut. Cosmopolitan to meet their target and submit a Global Grant bid in February 2021. The aim was […]
Harrogate, within the Rotary Yorkshire and Lincolnshire District, is a beautiful town, and not only the happiest town in the UK, but also now one of the most artistic towns in the UK. The Rotary Club of Harrogate have been supporting schools in the Harrogate area for 100 years, and to celebrate this commitment, they […]