The Rotary Club of Thornbury
	Meeting at Eastwood Park, Falfield GL12 8DA

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 international projects, charities and appeals. Its high-visibility yellow jackets are a familiar sight at street events, the Carnival and many other local activities. Click here to contact us through our Secretary John Massie Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ThornburyRotary Thornbury Rotary Club Trust Fund Charity No: 1035557 Rotary In Thornbury What we do and where and when we meet Rotary Round The World Rotarians serve the people of over 200 countries The Inner Wheel Club of Thornbury Club members click here. Rotary is committed to promoting equality, fairness and respect. Hosted by HostingUk

The Rotary Walkathon May 24 - June 6th 2021 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 Join in this fun sponsored walk and help us to raise monies for local charities and good causes. This year’s primary charity is Jigsaw Thornbury. Click here for full information or contact us on walkathon@thornburyrotary.org.uk 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 It's Time to Walk, Thornbury! Supporting Local, National and World-Wide Charities 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. 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. Rotary's Iron Lung Exhibit This self-contained exhibit is available for hire to all Rotary Clubs to assist with educational and fund-raising project and the final elimina- tion of this life-destroying disease Over 30 future event days already reserved! A Rotary-funded project managed by the Thornbury Club Thornbury's Annual Charity Swim Event Thornbury Leisure Centre - With the generous support of Berkeley Vale Motors In aid of local charities Above and Beyond and BUST . Full Information 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. Donate The latest COVID-19 Grant awarded to the Thornbury Volunteer Centre They will shortly be re-starting the services they provide and opening in a new location facing additional Covid-related costs. 2021 Kids Out Good News! 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. 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. Alveston Parish magazine gains boost from COVID-19 Appeal Fund This community publication, run by volunteers, has received help from the Thornbury Rotary COVID-19 Appeal Fund Thornbury Rotary Festive KIDS OUT Our Rotary Club was due to take the students of New Siblands School on a Festive KIDS OUT. Pandemic regulations postponed that... Significant Help Needed in Thornbury area The Thornbury branch of the North Bristol Food Bank accepted a £500 donation from Rotary. Africa region declared wild polio-free by World Health Organisation 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. New Rotary Walkathon gains sponsorship Europa Group, the large local Insurance Services company, have agreed to be the main sponsor for this year’s Thornbury Rotary Walkathon 2021. Avon Young Musicians Competition 2021 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 Thornbury Rotary Club COVID-19 Appeal Award has brought relief and hope to local schools and organisations. Pandemic online Learning at C.S.E.T. Like many in lockdown online learning has become a Teaching tool for local students. 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? 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. APOPO is a charity that trains African Giant Pouched rats 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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