Barry Williams
President 2020/21 |
Thornbury Rotary Club has contributed to the life of the town and surrounding district since 1971,
and has raised over £500,000 on behalf of many charities and local, national and |
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international projects, charities and appeals. Its high-visibility yellow jackets are a familiar sight
at street events, the Carnival and many other local activities. |
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The Rotary Walkathon |
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May 24 - June 6th 2021 |
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A Major Charity Fundraising Event to celebrate Thornbury Rotary's 50th Year |
The Club's annual major fundraising events such as the Swimarathon have raised
over £500,000 to benefit many charities and good causes.
In this its 50th year is is launching the Thornbury Walkathon Challenge
with the generous support of
the Europa Group insurance company |
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Sign up for free!. You can enter as an individual, a couple,
a family, or a group of friends (up to six people.) |
Complete your challenge at any time between
Monday 24th May and Sunday 6th June |
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It's Time to Walk, Thornbury! |
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Supporting Local, National and World-Wide Charities |
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During these unprecedented pandemic times and lock-downs, President Barry Williams has ensured that the Club has focused
on helping the local community during his year in office. |
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The Club’s COVID-19 Appeal raised over £3,500 and distributed it to a manyf local charities and voluntary organisations who were in
urgent need of support. Funds raised from the forthcoming Walkathon "socially distanced" community event, will continue to support many charities, JIGSAW Thornbury being the principal beneficiary. |
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Rotary's Iron Lung Exhibit |
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Over 30 future event days already reserved! |
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A Rotary-funded project managed by the Thornbury Club |
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Thornbury's Annual Charity Swim Event |
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In aid of local charities Above and Beyond
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Thank You Thornbury Swimmers for the support and the fantastic weekend. We have had an amazing response £9700 was pledged at this year's Swimarathon and 5740 lengths swum. |
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Read the daily Walkathon Blog |
The Walkathon was officially launched with great excitement on Tuesday 24th May. Just before it rained again!
Organiser Mark Wikinson's blog can be read here |
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Final COVID-19 Appeal award made |
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The final Thornbury Rotary Club COVID-19 Appeal grant has been awarded to Thornbury’s Haven Memory Cafe. |
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The latest COVID-19 Grant awarded to the Thornbury Volunteer Centre |
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They will shortly be re-starting the services they provide and opening in a new location facing additional Covid-related costs. |
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2021 Kids Out Good News! |
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Kids Out will take place on the 9th of June 2021. Last year the activity didn't take place, so here is an update and information on this enduring National charity supported by Rotary. |
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Thornbury Rotary Club supports the planting of trees. |
Thornbury Rotary Club supports the planting of trees in developing countries for
humanitarian, environmental, economic and community benefits. |
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Alveston Parish magazine gains boost from COVID-19 Appeal Fund |
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This community publication, run by volunteers, has received help from the Thornbury Rotary COVID-19 Appeal Fund |
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Thornbury Rotary Festive KIDS OUT |
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Our Rotary Club was due to take the students of New Siblands School on a Festive KIDS OUT. Pandemic regulations postponed that... |
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Significant Help Needed in Thornbury area |
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The Thornbury branch of the North Bristol Food Bank accepted a £500 donation from Rotary. |
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New Rotary Walkathon gains sponsorship |
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Europa Group, the large local Insurance Services company, have agreed to be the main sponsor for this year’s Thornbury Rotary Walkathon 2021. |
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Avon Young Musicians Competition 2021 |
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It has been decided to proceed with the prestigous Young Musicians competion for 2021.The invitations to enter will be available in June with planned dates to be advertised. The heats will be in the latter parts of November and final at Redmaids High School in January 2022 |
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Thornbury Rotary Club COVID-19 Appeal Award that brought relief and hope to local schools and organisations. HAS NOW CLOSED |
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Pandemic online Learning at C.S.E.T. |
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Like many in lockdown online learning has become a Teaching tool for local students. |
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Thornbury Rotary Continues to Collect Redundant Tools |
Do you have any redundant or broken garage tools or garden implements? Would
you like them to be taken away?
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Thornbury Rotary continues to support Lend with Care |
Thornbury Rotary Club is an active investor in the provision of loans for small business
entrepreneurs in developing countries. |
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APOPO is a charity that trains African Giant Pouched rats |
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In 2018, Thornbury Rotary Club began sponsoring the Charity APOPO which trains giant rats to locate land mines and unexplored ordnance around the world. |
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Africa region declared wild polio-free by World Health Organisation |
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Thornbury Rotary Club has played a role in a significant global public health achievement, as the World Health Organization’s Africa region has been officially certified wild polio-free. |
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