Rotary Club of Norwich UK

Rotary Club of Norwich UK Our club celebrated its centenary in 2022 & we're still going strong! Our motto for this year is 'Unite for Good'.

We usually meet on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday of each month at the George Hotel, NR2 2DA Tel: 01603 617841 These are some of our on going |& most recent projects:

*Rotary Club Of Norwich UK works with organisations in Australia, America and Ghana helping to build and maintain an all-inclusive school in Ho, Ghana

*Lend With Care: Supporting the third world lending scheme
*Exchange visits with o

ur twin clubs in Nice (France), Koblenz (Germany) & Novi Sad (Serbia)

*Provision of free taxi/transportation service annually at the Royal Norfolk Show *Providing Shelter Boxes & cash to areas affected by natural disasters (floods & earthquakes) & to man-made disasters (war, oppression & torture) e.g. in Ukraine, Gaza etc.

*Supporting the eradication of Polio (only 3 cases left in Afghanistan & 2 cases in Pakistan until 2024 when one child in Gaza, contacted the disease as a baby). Rotary has been a key global player in the eradication of Polio

*Supporting Youth Development schemes with rewards for Young Chefs, Young Environmentalists & Youth Leadership

* Completed 2014: Funding the building of a new cooking facility, using eco-friendly, safe ‘rocket’ cooking stoves at the Guardians’ Shelter, Dedza Hospital, Malawi

* Completed 2022: Raising over £100,000 to deliver the ‘Cuppa Care’ Bus Project in conjunction with others aimed at visiting local communities and addressing the problems of loneliness in Norfolk

On Thursday evening we had a fascinating underground tour of Norwich's Hidden Streets. Our guide related incredible stor...
23/05/2026

On Thursday evening we had a fascinating underground tour of Norwich's Hidden Streets. Our guide related incredible stories dating back to Norman Times, when the construction of Norwich Castle eventually led to the creation of the underground dwellings, inhabited by generations of Norwich working folk.

19/05/2026

And here's the video with young chef, Lexi Horne showing highlights of the final cook off sponsored by Italian food giant Filippo Berio & held at the Grange School In Cheshire!

We are so proud of Lexi Horne, the talented young chef from Wymondham College - after winning both our local heat & the ...
19/05/2026

We are so proud of Lexi Horne, the talented young chef from Wymondham College - after winning both our local heat & the District Heats Lexi went onto complete in the National Finals in Cheshire last month. Although Lexi didn't come first, she did an amazing job. Well done!

We had a busy & vibrant meeting last night with our annual AGM, followed by our inspirational Young Rotarian friend, Pre...
08/05/2026

We had a busy & vibrant meeting last night with our annual AGM, followed by our inspirational Young Rotarian friend, Prem Kumar - also known as 'Wizz'. Prem shared his experiences in Bangalore, where he set up a Rotaract Club of Bangalore Oasis & is now also joint secretary of Rotary Club of Bangalore Oasis! Our members were blown away by his enthusiasm, expertise & innovations. You will hear more from this young man!

Last week we welcomed Gee Cooke from 'New Routes'.Since 2004 they have been working with and supporting refugees, asylum...
08/05/2026

Last week we welcomed Gee Cooke from 'New Routes'.
Since 2004 they have been working with and supporting refugees, asylum seekers and promoting cross-cultural integration and community awareness in Norwich. They work with individuals and families from over 80 countries, speaking 60+ different languages.

Young Chef Update! We are delighted to share fantastic news - Lexi Horne, winner of our local Rotary Young Chef competit...
20/04/2026

Young Chef Update! We are delighted to share fantastic news - Lexi Horne, winner of our local Rotary Young Chef competition in November 2025 went onto win the District Heat in March. Huge Congratulations! So this week, Lexi is on her way to the National Finals in Cheshire. Lexi is only the second student ever from Rotary District 1080 to reach the National Finals. Here she is with her winning dishes & in preparation for the Big Day. We know she'll be brilliant!

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our planned fundraising Ceilid - due not enough tickets going sold.
20/04/2026

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our planned fundraising Ceilid - due not enough tickets going sold.

After a very busy week, several members of our club including Mary Beardwood, Gill Webster, Rita Susan Douglas & Nickie ...
20/04/2026

After a very busy week, several members of our club including Mary Beardwood, Gill Webster, Rita Susan Douglas & Nickie West attended the annual District 1080 Assembly. It's a great opportunity to meet & greet other Rotary club members from all over East Anglia. Its also a chance to remind ourselves of shared Rotary values & our many & varied projects both locally & globally.

Last week, President Anna Cottrell & Secretary/ President Elect Rita Susan Douglas enjoyed an evening with the Sheriff o...
20/04/2026

Last week, President Anna Cottrell & Secretary/ President Elect Rita Susan Douglas enjoyed an evening with the Sheriff of Norwich. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet & chat with other charities in the city. These included Hugo from Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity, The Magdalene Group, 'your own place' & many more. It was a great opportunity to catch up with groups we've previously supported, as well as making new connections.

Last weeks speaker was Tom Chapman, CEO of the charity 'Its on the Ball', which provides support to men with testicular...
20/04/2026

Last weeks speaker was Tom Chapman, CEO of the charity 'Its on the Ball', which provides support to men with testicular cancer. Tom was both informative and extremely funny. It is most common in men aged 18 to 30 years, who often aren’t aware of the dangers but it can attack at any age. If caught early, there is a 95% chance of cure. Despite this, out of the 2,500 men diagnosed in UK, 65 die each year because it is either not diagnosed or it is left too late.
So, Tom goes 'anywhere he is asked' to raise awareness of the issue, and, as someone who has recovered from the condition, he speaks from experience. The photos are from Tom's website with his permission. Many thanks Tom!

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