Thank you to Penelope Milner for sharing: At Leeds Rotaract Club, we are continuing to make a positive impact across Leeds! Our litter picking project is now picking up momentum as we have recently announced an international partnership with other Rotaract Clubs who are starting their own litter picks. These Clubs include the Clubs of […]

It’s estimated that approximately 385,000 babies are born each day, over 140.5 million babies annually. Being born into war zones, into poverty, or born with a disability are some of the many challenges that millions of babies, mothers and families face today—requiring care and support to get through pregnancies, birth and the first years of […]

There are 26 Districts in Rotary Great Britain and Ireland and the District Governors are in regular contact with each other. This allows the sharing of best practice, the discussion of issues, problems, solutions and the occasional gripe. The interaction with others makes the District Governor’s job easier. What I have noticed, though, is that […]

Thank you to Dr Chris Truman, the Environmental Lead at The Rotary Club of Scunthorpe Pentagon for sharing this smashing story. Alan, the landowner, having purchased land adjacent to Bottesford Beck, had a vision and made a plan. His dream was to provide a walk in the woods for the local people of Scunthorpe. North […]

The more I visit clubs the more I am convinced there are as many versions of Rotary as there are clubs. It’s also apparent a huge amount is achieved for communities at home and abroad. Most clubs are supremely active, which is great. Some clubs, which have been active over many years, may now be […]

From promoting peace to protecting the environment, Rotary’s seven main causes focus on improving the lives of individuals and communities throughout the world. There are many ways in which Rotary on local, national and international levels. This year’s Rotary International District 1040 Conference, taking place on the 6th and 7th October 2023 in Scarborough, will […]

When England was announced as host for the Rugby League World Cup 2021, organisers promised it would be the biggest, best and most inclusive event in rugby league history. It was the first time that the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments ran simultaneously. With all 61 matches live streamed, the tournament brought in new audiences […]