Rotary News – UK & Ireland

As part of our third annual State of the Nation report, Rotary is urging people to continue their kindness and get involved with volunteering as the “new normal” begins to emerge. The post Rotary urges that “Volunteering is not just for lockdown” in third State of the Nation report appeared first on Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland.

The Champions Awards recognise outstanding humanitarian and community service conducted by volunteers from across Great Britain and Ireland. The post Champions Awards – Valerie Leivers and Eileen Harrington appeared first on Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland.

The demand for foodbanks shows no signs of abating as families continue to feel the pinch during the Covid-19 lockdown. Rotary clubs across Great Britain & Ireland have continued their support for the foodbanks – financially, as well as providing goods, and volunteering The post Foodbanks overwhelmed by Rotary support appeared first on Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland.

MPs in the House of Commons have signed an early day motion indicating their support for a Rotary-backed project in Scotland during the coronavirus pandemic. The post Rotary efforts receive support from MPs appeared first on Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland.

As the world is facing up to the pandemic that is COVID-19, Rotarians are being warned not to ignore the need to support the campaign to eradicate polio globally. The post How polio resources are helping fight COVID-19 appeared first on Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland.

Rotary clubs managed to distribute almost 18,000 packets of spare crisps to food banks and needy causes on the outskirts of North London. The post A crisp ending to a Rotary dilemma appeared first on Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland.

Rotary’s work in the community during the coronavirus pandemic will be featured in a BBC1 programme this Thursday. The post From Albert Square to Rotary in Maidenhead for EastEnders’ star Ross Kemp appeared first on Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland.