Members and partners enjoyed dinner together at the Whately Hall Hotel on the evening of Weds 9 April.
James Ottley, from the Charity “Children Heard and Seen” (CHAS) gave us a talk about the organisation he works for.
He related how it had been set up Established in 2014, to fill the gap in support for children impacted by parental imprisonment.
With over 1,200 children and their families already supported, they remain the only charity in England dedicated to serving children within their communities by lending an ear to their concerns, and acting as an advocate for their voices to be heard and extending support to those who care for the child as may seem appropriate.
Okay - the concerts aren't until November 10-13 inc but local schools can sign up now.
These are, without doubt, amongst the most uplifting events in Banbury.
There are spaces for up to 24 school choirs over the 4 nights.
Schools have until the end of April to sign-up but 14 of these spaces have already been grabbed in the first 6 days since registration commenced - so the sooner you sign up - the better your chance of being included.
Your school will have received a link to the registration form. We won't repeat the link it here as it will attract spammers but if you need a copy contact info@banburyrotaryclub.org.uk
Only 6 of the 24 places left - please register ASAP
For many years Banbury Rotary Club has supported the work of Katharine House Hospice.
We are therefore pleased to announce that part of the monies raised at our a Rotary concert will continue this tradition with a cheque for £830.17
The Club is donating £250 from monies raised by the Community and Vocational Working Group to a charity called “Reducing the Risk.”
Reducing the Risk is an Oxfordshire-based charity that works locally, regionally and nationally to empower professionals, volunteers and communities who support victim-survivors of domestic abuse.
You can read more about their work here. https://reducingtherisk.org.uk/
Over the Christmas Period the club engaged in several fund-raising activities at local supermarkets.
Sainsburys were keen that monies raised were directed towards lessening the challenges of local people experiencing food poverty.
Our speaker today was Simon Lawton, who visited us 18 months ago to talk about bee keeping. This time the subject was rodent control, a problem which most householders will have need for at some time or another.
The 25 January each year is Burns Night, an annual celebration of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns, which is celebrated the world over.
Banbury Rotary Club Welcome two new Corporate MembersBanbury Rotary Club had the pleasure to induct two new corporate members into Rotary on Friday 24 January 2025. The two new members are:
The Rotary Young Chef Competition is organised and promoted by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. It is one of several competitions for young people organised by Rotary GB&I, which include Young Artist; Young Musician; Youth Speaks; Young Photographer; and Young Writer.
Members can download duty Rotas from here but you'll need to be logged in.
A tradition has evolved of club members not giving Christmas Cards to each other but - instead - making a payment into The Rotary Foundation Fund.This year members who participated contributed a total of £735.
The last club meeting at the Freemasons' Hall took place at the Christmas Lunch on13th December 2024. If you feel so inclined, members can make a donation to Foundation instead of sending cards to fellow members
For members only - the 2025 internal lottery offers you a year of regular (weakly!) excitement for a mere £10/annum.All proceeds to Rotary Foundation.
These events are all in the list of upcoming events but mixed up with a large number of Service Activities such as supermarket collections and other fund-raising or community service events.
Visit planned by John Bennett to the Bugatti museum located at Prescott Hillclimb on Wednesday 16th October followed by optional pub lunch.It will consist of a guided tour and look around.
Nigel R has emailed members alerting them to the likelihood of the Clubrunner app becoming the main vehicle of club communicationand has asked for members who are not yet able to use the app to get in touch with him.
The proposed visit to Sulgrave Manor had been cancelled but there was a meeting for members and partners / friends at Banbury Cricket Club at 6:30pm on Wed 2nd Oct 2024.
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A "Banbury History Refresher" via a guided tour around the town
JOIN A PROJECT
Change your community with us by volunteering on a local project.
We offer many projects for local children and young people. We also raise money and hold collections for local food charities.
Additionally we engage with numerous international projects including: End Polio Now, Lend with Care, AquaBox, Shelterbox Alan's Africa etc.etc.
PARTNER WITH US
We work with groups and organizations of all sizes to accomplish even more.
Currently we have strong links with Katharine House Hospice, RVS Dementia and Social Eyes,
Via our events we have also recently supported Dogs for Good, Helen & Douglas House, Children Heard and Seen and the Sunshine Centre.
DISCOVER NEW CULTURES
Discover and celebrate diverse perspectives with a global organization.
We have strong links and annual exchanges with European Rotary Clubs as well as projects operating in Sierra Leone, Kenya and India.
We also contribute directly to the previously listed internationasl projects.
