The Rotary Club of Leicester recently hosted a Tea Party for 80 people at the Leicestershire County Cricket Club, which raised £2,600 for charity. Organised by Diana Esho and Tara Pankhania, the tea party raised funds for two fantastic causes, End Polio and the Ectodermal Dysplasia Society. The event was also used to recognise and […]
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Having been deprived by 18 months of lockdown of the opportunity to fundraise, Past President Richard Power has decided to walk the fantastic 250km Hebridean Way for charity with his partner Trish. Starting from Vatersay in the south, crossing ten islands via six causeways and two ferries, this fantastic walk will take them 12 days
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Whether it’s reading a book or a newspaper, checking the sports results, following a recipe, or using Social Media, reading is an essential skill. It\’s also something that most of us enjoy doing. However, your reading ability can also be a key determinate of your future. Various studies have found poor literacy linked to unemployment,
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We would like to ask the generous people of Leicester and Leicestershire to help others have a Merry Christmas this year by donating prepared Christmas Hampers. Suggested items for the hamper contents include: Hampers do not have to be in a wicket basket, a sturdy cardboard box will suffice, and we will be very grateful
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Food banks in Leicester are expected to come under increased pressure as many more families turn to them for assistance as the Covid-19 crisis leads to job losses and reduced incomes. In response, the Rotary Club of Leicester President Parmdeep Vadesha is pleased to announce that we have introduced the Rotary4foodbanks scheme to the city.
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I am looking forward to my year as President of the Rotary Club of Leicester but first of all must thank our immediate Past President Colin Derrick for serving us so well. Colin had a superb year and although he is taking some time away he knows he is always welcome back whenever he feels
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Colin Derrick has raised £20,000 for local charity, Charity Link, during his year as President of The Rotary Club of Leicester which comes to an end this month. Colin set the ambitious target last July and he has since been busy organising a variety of fundraising activities and events, including an online auction of promises,
An event took place in 1925 which secured for all time the gratitude of the people of Leicester and Leicestershire – the decision by the Rotary Club of Leicester to purchase the Swithland Wood and safeguard for ever 137 acres of beautiful Charnwood Forest for the benefit of the public. The bluebell is amongst the
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Mark Woodland of Leicester de Montfort Rotary Club presented a cheque for £5000 toward our Gondar project. We are most grateful for their contribution towards this ambitious plan Past President Richard Power giving a cheque to Tim Beacon of Medical Aid International for £155,950 for the operating theatre equipment for our project in Gondar, Ethiopia.
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The Leicester Rotary club newsletter is a great source of information for members and non-members alike. It provides up-to-date information on the organisation’s activities, fundraising efforts, and public events.
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