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.
Rotary Shoeboxes Score Another Double
High Standards in Schools’ Debates
Against stiff competition Beechwood Park School and Katherine Warington School came out winners in the Harpenden heat of the Rotary Youth Debate Competition. Beechwood Park lifted the Intermediate Cup and the Katherine Warington team the Senior Cup.
Christmas Day Virtual Balloon Race
NO REAL balloons are used so it’s a 100% eco-friendly event.
Buy your balloon for £3 before Christmas Day and follow its progress on-line.
To enter race, visit ecoracing.co/cause/rotary-in-harpenden-2349/
WORLD POLIO DAY – SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE
Working together, the medical authorities in Pakistan and Afghanistan are making great strides in vaccinating children against polio. Only in those two countries does wild poliovirus remain endemic but because the cases of polio are largely concentrated on the countries’ shared border the medics and their partners in polio eradication
Youth Debate, formerly Youth Speaks
Learning to debate on different subjects has so many benefits that can carry over into further education and work life.
Find out how you can join in!
Money for Mencap
By tradition, a share of the funds raised by Rotary in Harpenden each year is allocated to the ‘President’s charity.’ Harpenden Mencap was Richard Young’s choice during his presidential year.
Classics – ‘a fabulous day’
Back to our normal slot at the end of July, the 28th Classics on the Common, organised by Rotary in Harpenden, drew crowds in their thousands to see a spectacular array of more than 1000 classic cars, scooters and motorbikes, including the largest vehicle we’ve ever had.
‘Classics’ on Video
Treat yourself to a fascinating 13 minutes watching hundreds of yesteryear’s classic vehicles – cars, motorbikes, and scooters – assemble on Harpenden Common for the annual Classics on the Common show.
SHOPPERS’ BOOST FOR FOOD BANK
Harpenden resident Fran Hocken adds her donation to the many items given by shoppers at Sainsbury’s and destined for the food bank covering Harpenden and St Albans.
Balloon Race Results are In!
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s balloon race – the results are now in!