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Welcome to the website of Rotary International, District
1220. Throughout the world, in over 200 countries, more than 32,000 local Rotary clubs are
arranged in Districts. This District, 1220, is proud to cover
Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and parts of Staffordshire &
Leicestershire in the East Midlands of the UK.
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Headlines from Rotary International Website below.
 Up for a Duck at the Riverside Festival
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 Trent Bridge and Carlton Rotary clubs will hold their 6th annual Charity Duck race at this years Riverside Festival (1st – 3rd August) The funds raised will be used to support the Nottingham branch of Marie Curie Cancer and help to provide a minibus for Carlton Digby school. This spectacular event takes place on the Sunday afternoon when over 7,000 plastic ducks are launched form the Suspension bridge. For additional details visit the duck race page. |
Keith Doyle
 22/06/2008 (68) |
Ashbourne Ball |
| The Rotary Club of Ashbourne are pleased to invite you to their Summer Ball to be held on Friday 1st August at the Elms, Snelston. The event is in aid of the Rotary Polio Plus campaign supporting the worldwide eradication of Polio. Full details of Ashbourne Summer Ball here. |
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James Hollingsworth
15/06/2008 (68) |
Carlton takes youngsters Outward Bound |
 A group of 24 students aged between 14 & 15, sponsored by the Rotary of Carlton, attended an Outward Bound Course at the Ullswater Outward Bound Centre in the Lake District from April 14th to 18th. The students were selected from the 3 local secondary schools of Carlton Le Willows, The Gedling School & Frank Wheldon School.The students found the course tough but rewarding, experiencing fell walking, canoeing, raft building, abseiling and rock climbing. They also undertook an overnight expedition where they camped, cooked outdoors and learned field crafts. Photos via the photo archive pages |
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David Styles
03/06/2008 (68) |
Dovedale Dipper |
 The 6th Dovedale Dipper will be held on the 3rd August 2008. The Matlock Club are again organising the 26 mile Charity Challenge and the 15 mile Dovedale Dipper Ramble for either runners or walkers. Details and Entry Forms are available on the Club Website:- www.matlockrotary.com. This year's event is in aid of The Ashgate Hospice in Chesterfield. |
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Cliff Cartwright
03/06/2008 (68) |
District Council Reports |
| The next District Council will be held on 26th June at Mansfield Civic Centre. Circulated reports are available on-line at APAC. These may be read by any member in posession of the 2007-2008 directory, and by using the password on page 8. |
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Mark Snape
03/06/2008 (68) |
That Joke |
 Pictured is the youngest attendee of Drone Valley Charter. While Master Lukas counted sheep, we all counted sheep jokes - courtesy of our DG Roger. If anyone could please tell him a new joke it would be appreciated!
You can see a larger version of this picture here. Don't forget that this site can hold an unlimited number of photographs for any type of club or District event. Please forward pictures with notes to the Webmaster. |
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Mark Snape
17/05/2008 (68) |
Newark Castle Golf Day |
 The Rotary Club of Newark Castle are holding a charity golf competition on 17th June at Rufford Park Golf and Country Club. Poster and booking form available on-line. |
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Ken Sutton
17/05/2008 (68) |
Young Musicians |
We would like to thank all who attended the outstanding Young Musicians Concert at the Darwin Suite Derby last sunday, the retiring collection amounted to £165.29 for polio plus.
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Mike Herbert
17/05/2008 (68) |
Rotary End of Year Church Service |
| DG Roger and Inner Wheel President Gloria invite all to attend the Rotary and Inner Wheel end-of-year church service at St Wilfrid's Church, Kirkby in Ashfield on Friday 27th June at 7pm. A buffet supper (at a cost of £5.00) and bar will be available in the Church Hall after the Service. Full details are available in the attached PDF. Please contact David Turner to confirm numbers by 20th June so that adequate loaves and fishes may be prepared. |
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David Turner
16/05/2008 (68) |
Newark make it back to back wins |
On Monday 12 May the final of the 2008 District Quiz was won in a unique way. It was a back to back victory for the 2007 winners, The Rotary Club of Newark. A first in the history of the District Quiz. Team Captain, Rtn John Marshall led his President, Rtn Paul Smith; Club Treasurer, David Pattinson and Rtn Ron Woolmer to a lead of some 3 points over the second place team.
DG Roger presented the trophies to winners in the first three places and it was heartwarming to see that in the true spirit of Rotary that warm congratulations were offered by all the particpants to the winners. Warm thanks were given to the Quizmaster and all who helped arrange the evening. |
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Mark Snape
13/05/2008 (68) |
Vintage and Classic Transport Extravaganza |
Hope Valley’s incredibly popular Vintage and Classic Transport Extravaganza will be staged this year on the Recreation Ground at Bamford from mid-day on Sunday, July 27. Proceeds will be used to further the work of Edale Mountain Rescue Service and Macmillan Cancer Support.
As well as four classes of vehicle, there will be awards for the best working classic (over 25 years old) used as everyday transport, the best car in show, and best car entered by a member of the Rotarian Retro Automobile Fellowship or Rotary District 1220. There will also be classes for classic motor-cycles, motor scooters and light commercial or military vehicles. A 30-mile scenic fun run for vehicles will start from Carriages Restaurant at Newhaven, at 10.30am. Breakfast will be available from 9.30am. Further information and entry forms for both the show and the scenic run are available from Entries Secretary Chris Kraushaar, Fairfield, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbys, DE45 1AF (tel 01629 812344). |
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Ron Eyley
07/05/2008 (68) |
Charity Sports Dinner |
| The Rotary Club of Drone Valley are holding a charity sports dinner in aid of Sheffield Childrens Hospital on Saturday June 14th. Guest speaker is Ted Hemsley, ex professional footballer and cricketer, played for Sheffield United and first class cricket for Worcestershire. For further details, please contact David Ward, Drone Valley |
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David Ward
05/05/2008 (68) |
Classic Car and Bike Show |
| The Rotary Club of Chesterfield are holding their annual Classic Car & Bike show on Wednesday 11th June 2008 at Renishaw Hall, Eckington. Admission £4.00. Proceeds in aid of Weston Park Hospital Cancer Appeal, Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice and Ashgate Hospice. Tickets available from Stuart Bradley on 01246 222777. A pdf flyer is available here. |
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Stuart Bradley
05/05/2008 (68) |
Derby Rotaract Charter |
The Rotaract Club of Derby are celebrating their 31st Charter with a barn dance on Saturday 17th May, with a live band "Speed the Plough" at -- the Irish Centre, Beckett Street, Derby -- 8:00pm. Tickets are £10 each and are available from Claire on 07891 269978 or Jonathan on 07791 346760.
The club are also hosting an RGBI Council Meeting that weekend so we should have around 40 rotaracters from across the country.
Please help support rotaract in our district. |
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Mark Snape
05/05/2008 (68) |
GSE Team to Taiwan April-May 2009 |
District 1220 are sending a Group Study Exchange team to District 3480 in Taiwan between 10th April 2009 and 10th May 2009. All costs for the four week exchange are met by Rotary apart from individuals travel Insurance and visa payments.
Applications are now requested for the members and the team leader. Please see the GSE News page for further information. |
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Terry Leivers
05/05/2008 (68) |
Buxton TWO4SIX sponsored walk |
Neighbouring Inner Wheel and Buxton Rotary Clubs are organising a Sponsored Walk on 22nd June to help orphaned children in Romania, abandoned street children in Brazil, and children world-wide who are at risk from HIV Aids and Polio. The 6-mile circular walk is around the Goyt Valley, starting at 2 p.m. from Burbage Institute and ending there. Please follow this link to the Buxton website for more information.
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Simon Brister
05/05/2008 (68) |
GSE Team Arrives in Australia |
 News a couple of days old now, the GSE team landed on time at Hervey Bay at the Southern end of District 9570 Queensland. All were in really good spirits but looking forward to a bath and sleep. Ray’s luggage did not get to Sydney and BA are trying to track it down! DG Greg bailey is fourth from the right. *** Reports from the team are now being recieved by email - click here *** |
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Roger Pursey
24/04/2008 (68) |
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