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Change of Scene

The 5 Rotary Clubs of Northampton are supporting the launch of "Change of Scene".

"Change of Scene" is a project designed to help the young people of the eastern districts of Northampton to improve their access to outdoor sports and nature. This long term and ambitious project has received Lottery funding and represents a partnership of Northampton Borough Council, Northamptonshire County Council Youth Services, and Residents Associations in the eastern districts, the Police and the 5 Rotary clubs of Northampton. 

Club member, Roger Clarke, has lead and coordinated the Northampton Rotary clubs support and commitment to this project to help youngsters to acquire countryside and sporting skills. Young people who take part will be encouraged to participate in activities such as hill walks, canoeing and mountain biking as well as outdoor art and photography.

Our club members will be giving practical support to this project over the next three years. Our club has also committed to making a financial contribution during this period to the "Change of Scene" project.

RambleRide \ Run

Many members of the public and club rotarians particpated in a sponsored walk/ride/run around Pitsford reservoir. In excess of £2,000 was raised, which will be distributed to Rotary supported charities including Northampton County Youth Orchestras and Orquestra Musica Para Todos, "music for every one",  a newly formed orchestra at Madre Teresa de Calcutta School, Virreyesi, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The best presented cyclist, who is obviously a dedicated follower of fashion, was club member Mike Leno.

Spring Concert

Another success. A concert at the Spinney Hill Theatre given on Saturday 6th March by The Northamptonshire County Youth Orchestra.

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R.I.B.I. President David Fowler.

 We start the "Thanks for Life - End Polio Now" campaign week with a luncheon meeting with R.I.B.I. president David Fowler. We shall be joined by representatives from the 4 other Northampton clubs and representatives from Rotary clubs within the county.

There will be a question and answer session with President  David Fowler.

David Fowler: RIBI President 2009-2010

David retired in 2003 from the civil and structural engineering practice of which he was senior partner. He is a fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers and a past chairman of the local branch. He has also been a member of the UK based Association of Consulting Engineers and the French Society of Scientific Engineers.

David's first involvement with Rotary was as a member of a Group Study Exchange team in 1976, visiting District 7850, which includes parts of New Hampshire, Vermont and Quebec.

HAITI EMERGENCY

 The 5 Northampton Rotary clubs held a tin shake in The Grosvenor Centre, Northampton on Saturday 23rd January to collect from the public funds with which to purchase further "emergency boxes". A Shelter Box together with its contents was on display for the public to view. The Northampton public generously donated £3,300 to the tin shake which has enabled the 5 Northampton Rotary clubs to purchase a further 8 Shelter boxes for the Haiti emergency.

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Visit from the Rotary club of Mol, Belgium

ROTARY DRAGON BOAT RACE

ROTARY DRAGON BOAT RACE

CEO of Rotary International in GB & Ireland

Guest speaker, Annemarie Harte, Secretary and CEO of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland.

Brass Band Spectacular

A fantastic Brass Band Spectacular

Winning Youth Speaks team

Winning Youth Speaks team performs at club luncheon meeting

A donation of £2000 was made to Lowdown, a Northampton based charity which helps young persons,

Lowdown

Young Chef cooks up another winning performance

Regional Finals of a National Competition

In memory of Bob Dunn

Warington Court