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Supper raises funds for Spinal Injuries
On Tuesday (19th September) after enjoying our fish and chip supper raising funds for the Spinal Injuries Association, we learned more of the Association through videos telling of their work. HRH The Princess Royal Speech - SIA Charity Polo Day 7 July 2023 Harry...
Fund recipients tell of Jamboree trip
Yesterday evening (12 September) the club were informed and entertained by four scouts, of Weald Scout District, who had received financial support from the Mike Collingwood Memorial Fund to attend the World Scout Jamboree. William, Isa, Isabelle and Caitlin...
Behind the scenes at The King’s Coronation
A fascinating talk last night by James Marchant (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stridejames), who was Senior Production Manager for the coronation of Charles III. James gave us an insight into the planning and preparation of Westminster Abbey for the big event including...
Meal raises £1250 for earthquake victims
On Tuesday (15 August) we raised over £1,250 in response to the Turkish Earthquake appeal. More than sixty Rotarians and friends met at the Krishna Restaurant in Headcorn for a delicious meal. The Club's thanks to Liz Chandnani for her generosity in providing the meal...
New Rotary Year – New President
Tonight we celebrated a new Rotary year. Part of this process is the transition to a new president and president elect. Duncan Payne has handed the helm to president-elect and former Treasurer Geoff Haffenden. At hand over Duncan gave thanks to all those members and...
2023 North Downs Walk
We held our annual North Downs Walk on Sunday 11th June. We enjoyed great weather and one of the best results in recent years. The event is a sponsored walk in aid of Cancer Research UK and the walkers’ own choice of good causes. With a choice of routes from 1 mile...
Visit to Royal British Legion Industries
"May I just say that if it wasn't for this place, I'd probably be dead" Whilst waiting to enter the Royal British Legion Industries tour this is what one of the men working outside said to our group. It was the start to an amazing tour and what the Royal British...
The Big Help Out volunteering for the Kings Coronation.
This weekend Rotary were out as part of the Big Help Out for the volunteering day of the King's Coronation. In Headcorn 18 people came for our Rotary litter pick, including Petra from Germany who was passing through Headcorn and staying at a B&B. As anticipated we...
Headcorn May Fair
Despite the odd short shower the Headcorn May Fair was very well attended and everyone had a great time. Rotary were there with our tombola wheel and with the public support we raised £458. The funds will be held within the club to redistribute to other good causes...
Lenham Race Night
Our race night at Lenham Social Club raised £557 to be shared between Rotary Club of the Weald of Kent and Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI). Thank you to all those that came and to our sponsors Eden Fuel Polishing , Animal Magic Kent Dog Grooming Ltd, OG Plants...
A sense of direction
We don't want walkers getting lost on the North Downs Walk, or while they are trying to find Harrietsham Village Hall and the car park first thing in the morning. We also need to warn traffic at the points where the route crosses roads and give other advice to...
The Air Pilot’s Tale
One of our best-attended Tuesday evenings of the year, and also one of our best speakers. "The Air Pilot's Tale" was presented by Flt.Lt. Charlie Brown RAF. Charlie gave us a fascinating and entertaining story of a life in aviation, in the RAF (flying Tornados),...
Welcome to Peter Wilford
Weald of Kent welcomes our newest member, Peter Wilford, a GP doctor recently retired. Peter, already well-known to many members, was formally introduced by Chris Jesson with whom he has shared some community volunteering, and welcomed into Rotary by our president...
North Downs Walk – presentations
It has been a busy week for the NDW committee. With the 2022 results all in, we have been presenting the annual trophies and the main sponsorship cheque. We met Laura Megatli of Cancer Research UK to inspect part of the walk route and presented a cheque for the...
Rotary responds to Turkey/Syria earthquake
We are part of a global organisation, Rotary International, with some 1.4 million members and represented in almost every country. Rotary and the organisations it supports are already responding to the massive earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria on...
Presentation of story-boxes to Aspire Federation schools
Members of the Rotary Club of the Weald of Kent have presented five ‘Tonies’ musical storyboxes and talking books to Aspire Federation, a group of four small rural primary schools: Kingswood, Leeds & Broomfield, Platts Heath and Ulcombe. The Tonies come with...
Further support to Ukraine
In addition to the £1000 from our Fish and Chip Supper we have raised a further £700 to support Ukraine. This money has been applied, via Rotarians living in Ukraine, to the priority issues of medical supplies, rebuilding and electrical generators. (Image by Freepik...
A year in The Rotary Club of the Weald of Kent
As we start a New Year, it is nice to reflect on what The Rotary Club of Weald of Kent has achieved in 2022. Our main fund raising event is the North Downs Walk which is held in June. Not only did we raise £13,200 this year for our own charity Cancer Research, but...
A Winter Concert with a Christmas Theme
Weald's Christmas concert with the Ashford Invicta Singers had some stiff competition from the England-France World Cup match (and a very cold night) but made over £300 for our charity trust fund, to be used to support local good causes. Thank you to the Singers and...
Family Funeral Service will be sponsoring the 2023 North Downs Walk
Good news. We are pleased to announce that Family Funeral Service will be sponsoring the 2023 North Downs Walk. This will be the sixth year that FFS will underwrite the full cost of the walk organisation and catering. That means that every penny raised by walkers for...