Charity – Rotary in Harpenden

Charities share £34,000 from Classics on the Common

Three charities nominated to share in the £34,000 raised by last July’s Classics on the Common show, organised by Rotary in Harpenden, were presented with cheques at a dinner at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club.

Quiz for Ukraine

Enter a team of 6 persons and help Rotary in Harpenden raise money for the reconstruction of Moshchun Village, Kyiv.

Fit for Purpose

A wooden bench halfway up Harpenden’s Sun Lane has for decades allowed residents toiling up that steep hill a chance to rest. As the bench had fallen into disrepair, Rotary in Harpenden have met the cost and installation expenses of a new bench.

Classics on the Common – another great show

Once again Classics on the Common, Rotary in Harpenden’s flagship event, drew crowds in their thousands to Harpenden Common to roam about a splendid collection of classic cars, motorbikes and scooters. This year we also introduced a novelty.

Hearing dogs get a Rotary boost

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People was the ‘President’s Choice’ of charity this year. Here, Rotary in Harpenden President Claire Wright is pictured with Denise Newman and Liz Arendt from the charity, after handing them a cheque for £1,650.

Not to be outdone, Liz’s hearing dog, Rufus, makes sure he’s in the picture.

Could you cycle for charity?

Why not enjoy a fun ride through the Hertfordshire countryside, get sponsored and raise much-needed funds for local charities?

Registrations are now open for the 2023 Rotary Clubs of St Albans Charity Cycle Ride.

EYES DOWN, EARS OPEN

Twenty-eight teams competed for the trophy in the 26th Quiz of Quizzes, held at St George’s School. By a six-point margin the Harpenden Lions Club triumphed, chalking up an 11th victory.

WHEN DISASTERS STRIKE…

When disasters such as the horrific earthquakes in Turkey and Syria occur Rotary in Harpenden is at the ready to respond.

Rotary Shoeboxes Score Another Double

For the second year running our Rotary shoeboxes not only carried toys, games, writing materials and toiletries to disadvantaged youngsters and elderly people in central and eastern Europe; they also gave a massive boost to the funds needed by a women’s hospital in Uganda.