“End Polio Now” is a global awareness and fundraising campaign by Rotary International to eradicate poliomyelitis, with World Polio Day being held annually on October 24th to mark progress and encourage continued efforts. The campaign focuses on vaccinating children, as evidenced by the tradition of painting a child’s finger purple to show they’ve been vaccinated. Leighton Linslade Rotary will be planting Crocuses in two areas around […]
On Sunday, Leighton Linslade Rotary’s disability sports program, Yes We Can (YWC), recognised all of their participants at their eighth Oscars Awards event at Brooklands Residents Club. Over 150 participants, their parents, carers and guests – including the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire – came together and enjoyed a celebration of achievements over the past year. Now in its eighth year, […]
Four members of the club volunteered to help marshall Leighton fun runners annual 10 k race on 7th September. A bright sunny day saw nearly 300 runners, fastest time under 47 minutes, and significant sums raised for the running clubs charity Beat Scad, a heart disease charity
Rotarian Robin Comerford is taking on challenge this September for a cause that probably touches us all — we will let Robin explain: I’m taking on the 100 Push-Ups a Day Challenge to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. I’m representing Leighton Linslade Rotary Club in my quest, as several of my Rotary friends are living with the condition. […]
Rotary recently visited Chafor Wine Estate for a tour and tasting experience. One of our Rotarians runs ERS Video and he captured the event on video. Here is the result… Check out ersvideo.co.uk