The Rotary Club of Rochdale
The Rotary Club of Rochdale, founded in 1926, is a member of Rotary International.
We meet every Thursday.
The 1st,3rd (& 5th) in the evening, 6 pm for 6:30,
and lunch time on the 2nd and 4th, 12 p.m. for 12:30.
The first meeting of the month is also for Friends of the club and visitors.
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93rd President for 2019/20 is Ravi Sharma
There are 31 Members from all walks of life, 4 Hon Members and 19 Friends who help at fundraising events. Being a service organisation, much of the activity is helping local & international charities. There is a strong social programme with day trips, crown green bowling and book group. Restaurant and musical events are held regularly.
There are links with local schools and a seniors afternoon out. A particular interest is in an UrbanFarm concept allowing growth of plants in small growbags allowing water conservation - a worldwide project is underway. A regular Cricket dinner has funded extra cricket coaching for amateur youth cricketers in the area and a Classic Car Show is organised annually.
Worldwide there are 1.2 Million Rotarians in more than 33000 Rotary Clubs in 200 countries and geographical regions. Nearby clubs include Rochdale East, Heywood, Middleton, & Bury. Oldham has 2 clubs. United by the District 1285 organisation multiclub events are held to raise funds for Polio eradication and socially there is an inter-club quiz most years.
The first Rotary Meeting was held in February 1905 in Chicago, USA. The Rotary Club of Rochdale was formed in 1926. We are a group of friends, business and professional people who enjoy fellowship and volunteer our time and talents to serve our community at home and overseas.
The overseeing body in the UK is RIBI www.ribi.org/
Our local district infomation is here www.rotary-ribi.org/districts/homepage.php
The President this Rotary year 2019/20 is Ravi Sharma, who can be contacted by e.mail at: rks121@hotmail.com
His chosen charities are Lending with Care, Buddy Bank Foundation & Jaipur Limb Project.
Secretary is Bob Chadwick email bob.chadwick@btinternet.com
The Immediate Past President is Keith Banks email:- keith.banks@parkside.myzen.co.uk