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Community Service Club from Howrah, a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Rotary District 9830. People of Action working in and for our Community.

29/10/2026

ROTARY KITES OF HOPE SPONSORS:

The Rotary Club of Howrah would like to express our sincere gratitude to our valued sponsors for their generous support of the Rotary Kites of Hope Festival.

We are proud to acknowledge and thank:
Pizzarazzi Howrah
Pizzarazzi Glebe Hill
Darcy's Cafe - The Taste of Pakistan
OnePoint - Australia
Spice on Wheels - Authentic Indian Restaurant
Pioneer Global
Khyber Foods
TasFusion
City of HobartCouncil

Your support plays an important role in bringing our community together for a celebration of hope, peace, unity, and cultural diversity.

Community events like Kites of Hope are made possible through the generosity and commitment of organisations that believe in building a stronger, more connected, and inclusive Tasmania.

We are incredibly grateful to have you standing alongside Rotary as we work towards creating meaningful opportunities for community connection and supporting local projects that make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Thank you for believing in our vision and helping us turn hope into action!

🪁 Rotary Kites of Hope Festival
📅 Saturday, 7 November 2026
📍 Regatta Grounds, Hobart
⏰ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for a wonderful family-friendly day filled with colour, culture, connection, and community spirit!

29/10/2026

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

The Rotary Club of Howrah extends its sincere gratitude to Pizzarazzi Howrah and Pizzarazzi Glebe Hill for their generous support of our upcoming Rotary Kites of Hope Festival!

Your generosity is helping us turn a wonderful community celebration into an opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

🍕 700 vouchers generously donated!

Pizzarazzi Howrah and Pizzarazzi Glebe Hill have generously contributed 700 vouchers, each valued at $21, available for just $5 per voucher at our Kites of Hope Festival.

Every voucher purchased will help support our cause, with 100% of the money raised going towards community projects supported by the Rotary Club of Howrah.

🤝 The support of local businesses like Pizzarazzi demonstrates the incredible power of community partnerships. By standing alongside Rotary, you are helping us strengthen our community, support those in need, and create a lasting positive impact.

To the entire team at Pizzarazzi Howrah and Pizzarazzi Glebe Hill, thank you for your generosity, community spirit, and belief in what we do. Your support means so much to us and the communities we serve.

🪁 Rotary Kites of Hope Festival
📅 Saturday, 7 November 2026
📍 Regatta Grounds, Hobart
⏰ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come along, enjoy a colourful family-friendly day, grab a fantastic voucher, and help us make a difference!

Together, we can turn small acts of generosity into lasting community impact.

17/10/2026

Rotary Club of Howrah Celebrates Mental Health Hat Day – Every Hat Has a Story! 💚🎩

On Thursday, 15 October, the Rotary Club of Howrah celebrated Mental Health Hat Day, bringing members together to create handmade hats featuring meaningful messages, personal stories, and powerful reminders about mental health. Our members also sought sponsorships to support this wonderful initiative.

Behind every hat, there is a story. Behind every story, there is a person. And behind every person, there is hope.

One of the most powerful messages shared through this initiative was about a person living with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and the importance of keeping dreams alive.

Mental health challenges can sometimes take away our focus, affect our ability to plan for tomorrow, and make it difficult to see a future filled with possibilities. When someone is struggling, it can be easy to lose sight of their dreams and aspirations.

But everyone deserves a future to look forward to. Everyone deserves to dream, to hope, and to believe that something good is still waiting for them.

Sometimes, people need a gentle reminder that their story is not over, that there is still something ahead of them, and that their future matters. Keeping dreams alive can help people maintain hope, find purpose, and continue moving forward, even during their most challenging times.

🎩 We are offering these meaningful hats for $50 each, you can donate more, with all funds raised going towards Rotary mental health initiatives.

However, this initiative is about much more than the price of a hat. It is about the message it carries, the story behind it, the awareness it creates, and the people it supports.

By purchasing a hat, you are not simply buying something handmade. You are helping support mental health initiatives and contributing to a community that values compassion, understanding, inclusion, and hope.

Every hat has a message. Every message has a purpose. And every act of support can make a difference.

📩 Would you like to own one of these meaningful hats or learn more about the initiative?

Please comment below or contact us directly on 0406 905 119 for further information.

Together, let’s keep the conversation about mental health alive and remind everyone that there is always a reason to hope and a future worth dreaming about.

14/10/2026

Watch this video message from Hobart City Mission as they express their heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club of Howrah for our ongoing support.

14/10/2026

The Rotary Club of Howrah is proud to continue supporting Hobart City Mission by donating food to assist its Emergency Relief Program, which provides essential support to people experiencing homelessness and others facing hardship in our community.

We believe that everyone deserves access to food, dignity, and care, especially during challenging times. Through our ongoing support, we hope to make a positive difference in the lives of those who need it most.

09/10/2026

The Rotary Club of Howrah is proud to donate a life-saving defibrillator to Clarence PCYC, helping make this fantastic community facility a safer place for everyone.

Earlier this week, our members Bob Hardy and Reg Emmett presented the commemorative plaque to Clarence PCYC, marking this important contribution to community safety.

This initiative reflects our commitment to protecting the health and wellbeing of the families, young people, staff and wider community who use the facility. Having access to a defibrillator can make a critical difference in a cardiac emergency.

08/10/2026

The Rotary Club of Howrah is proud to support Hobart City Mission in its ongoing efforts to help people in our community who need it most.

A heartfelt thank you to Judy Paynter for generously donating hygiene products to the Rotary Club of Howrah to be passed on to Hobart City Mission. Your kindness and generosity will help support individuals and families experiencing hardship and remind them that their community cares.

At Rotary, we believe that even the smallest act of kindness can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. By working together, sharing what we can, and supporting local organisations, we can help build a stronger, more compassionate, and inclusive community.

04/10/2026

SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH WEEK WITH COMMUNITY SPIRIT

The Rotary Club of Howrah was pleased to support the Mental Health Week Walk at Rosny Farm on Saturday 3 October, after being invited by Jane Menzies from the Clarence City Council.
Our team provided a community BBQ, offering a range of options including vegetarian burgers, halal chicken and our usual BBQ favourites , making sure there was something for everyone.
A big thank you to Gayle Smith for organising the BBQ essentials, and to Anne, Sue Morris and Lou Otto for volunteering their time. Special thanks to Lou for expertly manoeuvring the BBQ trailer into position and navigating an impressive 13-point turn on the way out!
We also appreciate the wonderful support from Jane and the Clarence City Council team, who helped make the day a success. Even an unexpected gas bottle change couldn’t stop our team , with a little help from Alex, we were back up and sizzling!

It was a fantastic opportunity for Rotary Club of Howrah to support mental health awareness, connect with the local community and promote the work of Rotary through service.

Well done to the whole team led by George Toepfer and thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a great success!

Few images by Ped Duke, courtesy of City of Clarence for the Mental Health Week Walk, 2026.

04/10/2026

The Rotary Club of Howrah Bookstall was delighted to be part of the Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, and what a fantastic day it was!
Thanks to the wonderful efforts of Sally, Suzy, Bob Hardy and Terry Evans, our stall was stocked with a fantastic selection of children’s books. Every child was able to choose one free book, along with a complimentary Rotary bookmark, which also entitled them to another free book from our Rotary Bookshop at Howrah Point. 📖❤️

The idea proved incredibly popular! By 11:30am, all 100 beautifully printed bookmarks had been given away, so Sally made a quick trip home to print more emergency supplies, while Suzy headed back to the Bookshop to collect additional books and supplies. That’s what we call teamwork!

There was plenty of community spirit throughout the day. Rose enjoyed a great photo opportunity with Brendan Blomeley, Mayor of the City of Clarence and Councillor Heather Chong in front of the Rotary banner, while David Taylor made sure our wonderful volunteers stayed well fed and hydrated. 😊

As the celebrations came to a close, the remaining small selection of children’s books was generously donated to the Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre for the benefit of the local community.

It was a wonderful day of books, smiles, connection and community, and a great opportunity for Rotary Club of Howrah to strengthen our relationship with the Clarendon Vale community.

A huge thank you to Sally, Bob, Rose, Suzy and David for your passion, enthusiasm and incredible support in making the day such a success. And thank you to everyone at the Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre for welcoming Rotary Club Howrah.

Address

PO Box 227
Rosny Park, TAS
7015

Telephone

+61417391607

Website

https://www.howrahrotary.org.au/

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