Hoddesdon Rotary Club

19/03/2026

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18/03/2026

Primary School Essay Competition 2026 :
Broxbourne, Cranbourne, Forres, Roselands, St Augustine's, St Catherine's, St Cross, Sheredes and Wormley schools. These are the winners from each school - Corey Luchmun, Emmy Turner, Darcey Holbard, Aiyla Aversano-tadfine, Daniel Carjan, Kaiden Subasinghe, Izabella-Szofia Barrow, Sebastian Jader, Aleksy Jakusz-Gostomski. each receiving a token. Other finalists are seen with certificates. Congratulations to you all.

18/03/2026

Our 31st Primary School Essay Competition was completed this evening and from nine local schools the winner came from Forres School. Darcey Holbard received a token and certificate from Broxbourne Mayor, Councillor Patsy Spears.

Darcey wrote her essay on her future career choice -a musical actress, with her inspiration coming from shows seen in the West End. Darcey will be taken to London to experience theatre life in coming months. Well done Darcey!

17/03/2026

The story behind Hertfordshire Zoo and The Big Cat Sanctuary! 🦁

Join our founder Peter Sampson on the zoo’s anniversary for a special evening hosted by our CEO and Trustee Lynn Whitnall. Hear powerful stories from the early days of the zoo and sanctuary, the challenges faced along the way, and how Peter’s passion for animal welfare helped grow two organisations dedicated to protecting wildlife. 🌟

You will also hear from the next generation Tyler, Aaron and Cam as they reflect on Peter’s journey and share how his vision continues today through conservation work across Hertfordshire Zoo and The Big Cat Sanctuary, from species protection to education and global partnerships. 🙌

This is a rare opportunity to hear the story behind how one dream grew into two world leading conservation organisations. 🐯

📅 1st April 2026
🕡 18:30 to 21:00
📍 Hertfordshire Zoo
🎟️ Click the link to book your tickets now 👉 https://hertfordshirezoo.com/events/an-evening-with-the-peter-sampson-the-story-of-hertfordshire-zoo/

17/01/2026

17/01/2026

Our ‘Bikes for Africa’ going well with bikes arriving between 10 and 2,00 today - if you want to donate an unused bike pleased to see you here at Duffield Harrison car park Hoddesdon. All bikes received will be checked and repaired where needed and shipped to Africa and put to good use.

10/01/2026

We are giving out leaflets this morning raising awareness for our Bikes for Africa appeal. Collection date is next Saturday at the car park of Duffield Harrison Solicitors Hoddesdon. Any old bikes!!! We can recycle you!!!

06/01/2026

A quick reminder of our Bikes to Africa Appeal! 17th January. Car Park Behind Duffield Harrison Solicitors in Hoddesdon EN11 8 EX. Bring your old bikes.

05/01/2026

Now that Christmas is over here is a date for your diary. Our brilliant Valentine’s Day Disco. Tickets are on sale now for a wonderful night at Brickendon Grange Golf Club. Just follow the QR code link on the poster below for tickets. We hope to see you there ♥️♥️♥️♥️

25/12/2025

A very Happy Christmas from all at Hoddesdon Rotary. 🎄🎄🎄

14/12/2025

Tonight’s Santa sleigh route.

Tonight, Santa will be back out with his Elves on Lord Street, Langton Road, Winterscroft Road, Norris Rise, Westfield Road and surrounding areas (see our map attached)! ⬇️

Don't forget to look out for us between 5pm and 7pm this evening 🎅

The tracking link will be shared in the comments as we set off 📍