A record 37 teams of four entered this year’s Rotary Technology Tournament. All secondary schools in St Albans and Harpenden are invited to come along and face the challenge of building a working model in four hours. Students then demonstrate their products to a panel of expert judges.
Demonstrating creative technology talent
WHEN DISASTERS STRIKE…
When disasters such as the horrific earthquakes in Turkey and Syria occur Rotary in Harpenden is at the ready to respond.
CALLING ALL QUIZAHOLICS
The 26th annual and ever-popular Quiz of Quizzes will be held at 7.30pm on Friday 17 March at St George’s School.
Find out more details and details of how to book your ticket below:
Junior Schools’ Carol Concert – a welcome return
After a four-year Covid-induced gap, High Street Methodist Church again resonated to the sound of a massed choir, leading the singing at the Harpenden and District Junior Schools’ Carol Concert.
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.
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.