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10/10/2026

We were pleased to be able to help.

05/10/2026

Our speakers on 5th October were Diana Mountain and Liz Feather who are both members of Paddlers for Life, Windermere. The charity supports mainly breast cancer survivors and thrivers to relieve sickness and preserve good health (others affected by any cancer are equally welcomed).

They talked about the many positives that paddling a dragon boat offers and brought with them a beautiful scale model of one of their boats, the Artemis Phyllis, which was bought thanks to the fundraising of Sylvia Emmott when she was Kendal’s Mayor.

During COVID the group paddled the equivalent of a circumnavigation of the world - their original target had been Hawaii.

The group is based at Low Wood where there is a floating pontoon which is level with the boats for ease of access. Each dragon boat accommodates 16 paddlers, who can do as much or as little as they are able, plus a helmsman - Rtn David Oates can often be seen filling this role - and a drummer who keeps the rhythm of the stroke.
They are a cake and recreation type of group, though do take part in dragon boat festivals far and wide.

21/09/2026

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Kendal Big Band and ?? Acapella Group join forces in a concert at Kendal Methodist Church

16/09/2026

Wrap Up is back. Please share. Kendal area collection points are Booth's Kendal & Milnthorpe, Station House Surgery and Kendal Leisure Centre.

11/09/2026

Louise Phillips from Bendrigg Lodge was our very welcome speaker on 7th September at Stonecross Manor.
Bendrigg was a grateful recipient of £1,000 from our golf day in July.
Louise took us through details of their offer to children and young people with disabilities and their family and carers. So far this year they have catered for 1,900 participants accompanied by 906 leaders or carers. Participants experience a variety of challenging outdoor and on site activities during their stay in the fully serviced and accessible facilities.
Bendrigg pride themselves in using local suppliers for all the food which is prepared in their own kitchen.
Louise highlighted their dependence on a skilled and willing team of volunteers who look after the site as well as supporting the professional instructors. Bendrigg also offers training and work experience and prisoner rehabilitation opportunities.
The whole team at Bendrigg have an emotional time watching the participants succeed.
Bendrigg has an ambitious wish list, valued at £953,531 for a new minibus, a playground and a nature trail.

05/09/2026

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Thank to everyone that has said yes to helping out with the County Show and thank you to everyone who came along to the Peace Seminar earlier in the year. Both events are so important to Kendal Rotary Club.

04/09/2026

We’re collecting for Shelterbox for Nepal

03/09/2026

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Swing, Sing & Support St Mary’s Hospice An unforgettable evening of music, laughter and community spirit Get ready to step back into the golden...

08/08/2026

On 3rd August Jonny Cormack of Blackwell Sailing was our very welcome guest.
The charity is one of the beneficiaries of our golf day last month. Jonny updated Rotarians on the recent activities at Blackwell Sailing, which offers adventurous opportunities to local people with a disability. Many of their clientele have learning difficulties and they cater for those with physical disabilities and limited or no sight.
New volunteers are always welcome: find them at Cockshott Point, Bowness. President Paul Harkness is currently undergoing training for duties on the lake.
A tribute was paid to the late Rtn Ken Thwaites who shared his extensive sailing skills on a weekly basis throughout the season.
Jonny also works with the gold medal winning world championship GB team of visually impaired sailors and gets huge satisfaction from seeing confidence grow through sailing.

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