We are ever closer to fulfilling Rotary’s promise when we started our campaign in 1985 to rid the world of polio and we all need to work together to be able to cross the finishing line. This final stage is absolutely critical in the fight against polio and makes it ever more important that all Rotarians renew and strengthen their advocacy […]
Here is Janette’s description of her dramatic journey for the ‘Odyssey Challenging Cancer’ charity with £15,000 raised to date: Over four and a half days, covering 100km, I trekked through the Moroccan Sahara. The terrain was constantly changing – from vast sand dunes and dried riverbeds to volcanic rock, with long uphill climbs and challenging descents. Each day we carried […]
The combined junior schools of Winslow/Swanbourne and Winslow C ofE school packed 100+ Rotary shoe boxes for distribution to needy childrenand families in Eastern Europe. They are filled with toys, toiletries, pens, pencils, gloves, household products and other small useful items.
20 Hampers were packed and delivered to families in need this Christmas. Over£700 was spent (donated) on contents and delivered to homes in Winslow,Twyford and Mursley. The picture shows hamper boxes being packed.
At our Christmas “Festival of Voices” with the Bridgend Male Choir, we included two younga solo singers from Wales, soprano, Darcey George and baritone, Liam Edwards.These talented young singers are members of LARS (Loud Applause, Rising Stars). This is an organisation which was founded in 2015 with the primary purpose to provide staging opportunities, mentoring and financial support in the form […]
A RECORD COLLECTION IN EXCESS OF £12,000 WAS DONATED ON SANTA’S DECEMBER VISITS TO WINSLOW AND THE VILLAGES. The public’s generosity this Christmas was excellent and greatly appreciated. Many local and international needs will be served as it is carefully distributed.
“Wrap Up” is a Rotary initiative run by clubs across the UK to collect warm winter coats and distribute them locally to individuals and charities supporting people experiencing homelessness and hardship. In 2025, Winslow Rotary Club participated for the second year, expanding the project from 2 to 5 collection points across Winslow, Whitchurch and Wing, with additional drop-off locations in […]