This week I have been reminded how lucky we are to have a fully equip'd health service when needed in time of crisis. When the Rotary Club of Marlow responded to the Ebola crisis in West Africa in August 2014,…
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Week 40 – Emergency homes for Cyclone Idai victims
Thank you Sherborne for supporting our event to raise funds for the cyclone victims in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Due to your generosity we raised, £376 in the "cafe" and £700 from the street collection which, together with other generous…
Week 39 – Friday 29th March 12 noon to 4pm – fundraiser for cyclone victims
We are fundraising for the people who have been made homeless by the floods in MOZAMBIQUE, ZIMBABWE, MALAWI. Join us on Friday at CHEAP STREET CHURCH HALL SHERBORNE for Light lunch or Afternoon tea and help us raise funds to purchase…
Week 38 – Youth Makes Music
What a very special event! Five choirs, 15 songs, a packed audience and the enthusiasm of the young participants at our Youth Makes Music evening. This event is not a competition, it is simply the opportunity for our local schools…
Week 37 – Aubrey Allen Award – recognises good citizens amongst young people in Sherborne
Two exceptional young students from the Gryphon School inspired us with their volunteering work with refugees. Inspired by a visit to the school by SHARES (Sherborne Area Refugee Support) Holly Taylor and Dora Sellaway set about find ways to help…
Week 36 – Explorers to experience the challenge of a lifetime
Explorer Scouts (Explorers) are a section of the Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 14 - 18 year olds. As part of a great change in the Scout movement, the aim of the section is to provide a flexible…
Week 35 – Save the Dates!
What Rotary events are you planning to support this year? Plans are well underway for this years fund raising events in Sherborne. Each of these has become a well established, fun event in the town, so why not get these…
Week 34 – Five things you might not know about Rotary
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. 1. On…
Week 33 – Celebrity Guest at our Classsic and Supercar Show
Derek Bell MBE will be our very special guest at the Sherborne Classic & Supercar Show on 21st July 2019 at Sherborne Castle. Spanning over 40 years, Derek Bell MBE has enjoyed one of the most successful, diverse and wide-ranging…
Week 32 – The Legacy continues ………
The 2012 Olympic Games was the catalyst for Rotary in Sherborne to set up a legacy project which would provide £500 each to two young athletes attending the Gryphon school in Sherborne. The intention was that this would continue for…
Week 31 – Polio eradication – so close
As every Rotarian knows, for every £1 which Rotary gives to the campaign to eradicate polio, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation adds a further £2. It was disappointing to learn this week that there are currently 8 countries where…
Week 30 – Apply now for funds from our 2019 Classic and Supercar Show
Now is your chance to apply for funding from this year's show. Donations made in 2018 ranged from £500 to £10,000 Last year we distributed £42,000 to 18 local charities within a 30 mile radius of Sherborne. This is why…
Week 29 – So many flavours of Rotary
Being a member of Rotary is more than just being a member of a club. This week i have experienced so many flavours of Rotary and have met many people for whom Rotary is an important part of their lives,…
Week 28 – Our member raising funds for children with special educational needs
The Hidden Needs Trust CHARITY Concert Monday MARCH 18th 2019 - 7:30 pm OCTAGON THEATRE, YEOVIL features Just Take That Take That Tribute Band, who have featured on BBC with Graham Norton, will take you on a journey of Take That's, Gary Barlow's…
Week 27 – RYLA Students selected for 2019
We are delighted to be sponsoring two youngsters from the Gryphon School to participate in RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards). The two successful applicants for our 2019 RYLA places are Olivia Godfrey who is in Year 12 and Kieran Bennett…
