Brave New World
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A FRESH APPROACH
We believe helping others to help themselves should be an enjoyable activity.
We therefore arrange plenty of social events as well as fund raising and hands-on projects.
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GLOBAL REACH
1.2 million members in 31,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide achieve enormous benefits for mankind.
We have collectively organised medical teams to perform a million free cataract eye operations in the developing world. We are also on track to eradicate Polio worldwide,
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New Rotarian Member Pete Green
has raised £1,600 for NHS
A midnight brainwave to hand-draw and colour 2 X 1/2 metre vinyl banners by Rotarian Pete Green, instantly prompted orders for over £1,000 .
They sell for £35 each with all proceeds to NHS staff charities.
A brilliant idea.
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Rotary helping in the community
For Key Workers
Southampton is awash with tributes to
NHS and Key Workers
Thanks to Rotary and Pete Green
2 out of 3 Polio Viruses
WIPED OUT - worldwide
Join us for our ' 70s Club' Quiz and Social Event
Only £14-50 for supper and entertainment
March 31st 2020 - THE CONCORDE Eastleigh
S050 9HQ
All Welcome - call John Tel 023 80 908434
Proceeds to The Southampton Dementia Festival
POSTPONED until 21st July 2020.
Rotary Funds raised over Christmas went to the following local causes
Salvation Army
Communicare Southampton
Countess Mountbatten Hospice,
Abby's Heroes,
Cedar School and
Piam Brown Ward
£1,400
Raised
£1560
collected
£3,252
Raised
WELCOME -NEW YEAR - NEW FULL MEMBERS - WELCOME
Debbie King Is no stranger to helping in the community, she has a background in the care sector, and her skills will be of help to Rotary as and when her work allows.
John Evett who's background was in Health and Safety, also became a member in January, Welcome to John.
Peter Green and Ruth LeLion have been staunch Associate Members of the Rotary Club of Southampton West for many years. They have now become full members.
Rotary also has Associate Membership
We currently have six associates, who help when they can.
PURPLE for POLIO PLUS
5,000 crocus corms have been planted in local schools in recognition of Rotary's Purple4Polio campaign to eradicate Polio worldwide.
Purple is the colour of the dye put onto children's fingers who have been vaccinated
When the campaign started there were 350,000 cases detected annually: that has now been reduced to just 50 cases in two countries
PURPLE for POLIO PLUS
It pays to have fun
Speakers Wow Audience
The guest speakers at the recent lunch meeting were Bic & Simone from the Lindy Hop Dance Club.
They gave a fascinating talk on the development of the dance, with music and a spectacular display of the energetic dance.
Honorary President Alex Hughes thanked the couple and added that he would join them if he could find half their energy.
It pays to have fun
All Work No Play...
One of the many attractions of being a Rotary member, is that of fun-raising and fundraising- they feature in equal amounts.
A programme of social activities ranging from theatre visits and pub boules, to evenings of International cuisine and quiz nights, all of which are regular events. Click here for MORE...
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The Rotary Club of Southampton West
a small, friendly,
mixed-gender group of 29 members.
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Weekly ZOOM Meetings
TUESDAYS
2:00 pm
For details call John
Tel 023 80 908 434