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About Rotary International
What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.
One of a series of video's "What would it take to change the world" introduces Rotary in all its facets, lasts just 4 minutes, and may be viewed by following the link.
How would you like four weeks in Kentucky,
USA at our expense?
Rotary International District 1220 are looking for four employed people between 25 and 39 years of age who would like to travel to Kentucky, USA and spend four weeks on a vocational and cultural exchange. You will have time allocated there to see how they do your kind of work and share best practice, views and opinions.
Don’t worry we send a Rotarian Team leader to take care of you!
If you are interested.............................. read on
News Articles
16/06/09 Charity Golf Day
The Newark Castle Rotary Club held its 10th Charity Golf day in brilliant sunshine again at Rufford Golf and Country Club on the 16th June 2009. 23 teams competed this year on a" stableford best two scores count" competition teeing of between 11.00 am and 2.00pm. The winning team "North & South" came in with a score of 84 points to win.
A total of £2,350 was raised for charities in the local area on the day by a raffle/,a hole in one competition /donations and sponsorships.
12/06/09 Kids Out
Each year Newark Castle Rotary raised funds for local good causes. One of the annual events which is funded by them is to take a group of children from a local school on a fun day out.
This year it was the turn of the children from Lovers Lane School who were treated last week to a Boat trip on the Trent aboard the MV Sonning. 80 excited children arrived at the riverbank, accompanied by 10 staff members together with members from both Newark Castle and Newark Rotary who provided additional support. Although heavy rain had been forecast the sun shone and the children enjoyed seeing the countryside and spotting the wildlife along the riverbanks. After the two hour trip a picnic was provided in Riverside Park where the children then had time to run around and play.
Although the children come from the area, some had not been on the River boat and enjoyed the experience.
03/06/09 Clay Pigeon Shoot
After Tuesdays scorching 28 degree temperatures, the evening of Wednesday 3rd June was more seasonal. I arrived at the Orston Gun Club and met 2 people who went back to their car for their woolies. I bought a hot drink and Jack Hancock, who had just come in from shooting, warmed his hands on the hot mug.
Despite the cold and exposed wind conditions some excellent scores were achieved.
Out of a maximum score of 25 points, the best on the evening were:-
Dom Henry (a colleague of Jonathan Marris) 22 points
Ken Sutton 18 points
Sam Slack 17 points
Jonathan Marris 16 points
Dave Strange 16 points
Mr. President, 3 points, awarded himself the wooden spoon, but I believe that several of the Rotarians present who did not shoot would have been just as bad.
19/05/09 Car Treasure Hunt
With some trepidation carloads of Castlers met at varying intervals on Newark Town Wharf to be given instructions by John Lewington. After perusal, and much discussion, we were allowed to depart only be to held up by a long goods train at the level crossing and therefore closely following the competitor in front.
28/05/09 Cow Pat Competition 2009
Once again Andy Clay has spent the last few months looking after Daisy his prize cow ready for her big day at Newark Showground. This year she managed to deposit the cow pat on square F31 which had been purchased by Jake Beale who is the recipient of a cheque for £250.00. We managed to raise £1700.00 this year which I think is an excellent amount and my thanks go to all members of Newark Castle Rotary who have supported me both by selling squares and assisting me at the 4 sessions we had at Focus (and for running 2 of these in my absence) The balance of the money will be distributed to Rotary Charities including the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance. I would also like to thank Andy Clay once again for preparing Daisy ready for her star part.
23/05/09 Rotary Duck Race Result
The Duck Race organised by Newark Castle and Southwell Rotary last Saturday raised over £3,500 for PolioPlus to help finally eradicate polio in the third world. The winner of the first prize was Mr Drake from Hockerton - yes it really is his name.
Watch a video about ending child mortality. The Rotary PolioPlus shows dedication to helping children.
Les Andelys 2009
When I considered how best to get to Les Andelys, bearing in mind my advancing years I found that it was no more costly to get the ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe which has the advantage is a four hour enforced rest on the boat followed by only a 70 mile journey. Added to which we went down the day before and stopped overnight in the Travelodge at Hickstead obviating the early start and making it a relaxed journey which allowed us to fill up with diesel at 95c in Fleury, then meet up with the others in LA before continuing to our hosts, Bruno & Hiltrud near Vernon. That night the dinner was a relaxed affair with our hosts, joined by Keith, Shirley and their hosts.
