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The Rotary Club of Maidenhead has regular weekly meetings and organises many events and activities. The club meeting venue is now Desborough Bowling Club, 10 Green Lane, Maidenhead SL6 1XZ.
Please check the calendar for up to date information on meetings and events. For further information please contact the club (see bottom of page). |
Boundary Walk fundraising record brokenThe Maidenhead Boundary Walk 2024 was a day full of memories for all those who took part, and a resounding success, bringing together 549 walkers who raised an impressive £22,538 for over 58 different charities.
The Rotary Clubs of Maidenhead and Maidenhead Bridge (with volunteer support from Maidenhead Rotaract, the Civic Society and GoodGym), organised the event which drew participants from across the community to take part in this historic 13-mile tradition of 'Beating the Bounds'. |
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Centenary planning starts nowRain didn't stop Vice President Maria Scavetta and Cathie Lodge from having a preliminary meeting with Councillor Jack Douglas, who is the Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Volunteering from 2023 until 2027.
The meeting was lively and very positive, discussing how Rotary, the community and the council can work together to celebrate Maidenhead Rotary Club's centenary in 2026. The initial meeting was mainly trying to find a site for our Rotary Centenary Rondel, but also to discuss how we can help and work together with what is required in our town and gardens. The club have to wait for approval of a suitable site before the task of researching, costing and planning begins. Watch this space! |
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Golf Day funds Rotary charitiesMaidenhead Rotary Club held their annual Charity Golf Day at Maidenhead Golf Club on 11th September, which was followed by a dinner for competitors and guests.
Eddie Clarke, Chair of the organising committee said “Despite weather varying from lovely sunshine to hail, everyone had a great day, which was reflected in the many compliments we received. We raised an amazing £5,700 for our charities. I would like to thank our volunteers, sponsors, particularly Shanly Foundation and of course all the golfers who took part on the day”. |
Shelterbox charity award for club
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This message has been received from Shelterbox:
'As a celebration of all your activities in the past Rotary year, I wanted to offer my thanks on behalf of ShelterBox for the amazing fundraising that you have carried out with your community and as a club. According to our records, the Rotary Club of Maidenhead raised a total of £2,180 in Rotary year 2023/2024. Congratulations on becoming a Bronze Partner Club! To say thank you and to acknowledge the efforts of clubs, we award Partner Clubs certificates each year. There are four Partner Club levels, linked to how much you donate: Bronze - £2,000; Silver - £4,000; Gold - £6,000, and Platinum - £10,000. Thank you again for your continued support of our vital work to ensure that no-one is left without shelter after disaster. It’s only thanks to generous individuals and clubs such as yourselves that we can make the necessary commitment to supporting communities as they recover and rebuild their lives.' |
Download the file below to see how communities are being helped:
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Support for school in ZimbabweThe Henderson Primary School project in Zimbabwe, which is being supported by the Rotary Club of Maidenhead, aims to improve the school facilities and build a much-needed toilet block for the pupils.
The school held a Project Launch event last Thursday 22 August, which Past President John Hudson attended. This was a very impressive, and very well organised event, put together by the Headmistress Joan Nyabango and her School Development Committee. |
Nick Winton talks to club
On Monday 19 August Nick Winton came to the club and gave an extremely interesting talk about his father's early life and experiences, which played a huge part in shaping the man he was to become in later life.
Nick travels widely and gives talks (he calls himself a storyteller) in schools, encouraging students to work together to solve problems and find a way around challenging situations. |
The magic of Rotary
At a recent club meeting the members were shown a positive and inspiring video presentation by Rotary International president-elect Stephanie Urchick.
The theme for the presidential year 2024-2025 is 'The magic of Rotary', and Stephanie is urging members to adapt, recruit, encourage and be proud of being part of the Rotary family. |
About Rotary
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members in more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves the lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.
Our weekly meetings are a great way to keep in touch with what's happening in our local area and further afield and also catch up with friends and contacts. We welcome visitors and new members to our meetings - as a Rotarian you are welcome at any Rotary meeting anywhere in the world.
Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self” and it inspires members to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and promote good will and peace in the world.
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members in more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves the lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.
Our weekly meetings are a great way to keep in touch with what's happening in our local area and further afield and also catch up with friends and contacts. We welcome visitors and new members to our meetings - as a Rotarian you are welcome at any Rotary meeting anywhere in the world.
Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self” and it inspires members to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and promote good will and peace in the world.
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Helping the local community is one of the primary roles of Rotary and you may have seen Rotarians at work supporting communities without even realising it.
At the Rotary Club of Maidenhead, we take our community service seriously. We always strive to give back to the area in which we work and live. |
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Contact UsIf you're interested in joining our club, want to find out more information or are looking for support for your charity or event please do get in touch.
Tweet us on: @MHeadRotary |
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