Events Archives - Shaftesbury Rotary Club

January

Jan 24, 2021 by Shaftesbury RC

Since lockdown was back in force, we started 2021 with another quiet month. We held 2 zoom meetings this month and the highlight was welcoming a new member to our ranks.

With the current 2 week format, usual Christmas break and how the dates fell, we met just once (via Zoom) this December. We also received a lovely letter from KidsOut. We wish you a Merry and Safe Christmas.

November

Dec 6, 2020 by Shaftesbury RC

With Lockdown back in effect, November was a quiet month. However, vaccines were the big news and we spent time discussing how we can assist with the upcoming programme. We also pay our respects for the passing of a good friend.

October

Oct 28, 2020 by Shaftesbury RC

With the new rule of 6, it seems our Zoom meetings are here indefinitely. This month we heard about the completion of the Agritoilets in Malawi, a project we donated to in 2018. Rotary also made it as a mention in the Common’s for our work on eradicating Polio.

September

Oct 3, 2020 by Shaftesbury RC

After months of virtual meetings, we finally held an event in-person, venturing to Shaftesbury football club for a game of boules. Unfortunately, the freedom was short lived so are back to meeting on-line. We had 2 zoom meetings this month discussing plans for the future.

August

Aug 29, 2020 by Shaftesbury RC

This month had two very interesting zoom meetings. Firstly, we welcome speakers from the Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital for a presentation. We also heard from Gwyneth Millard who discussed Global Sight Solutions and their work.

July

Aug 3, 2020 by Shaftesbury RC

This month, we sadly saw the date for Gold Hill Fair come and go. However, we still met online to keep in touch, as has become the new normal. With such a quiet month, we also look back to last July, hearing from one of our longest serving Rotarians.

June

Jun 30, 2020 by Shaftesbury RC

It was another month of successfully keeping things going by meeting on Zoom however, it was with great disappointment that we had to cancel the kids out day to Longleat for Yewstock school. June is the time for the annual change of command, with incoming President Steve outlining his plans for the year and a surprise for outgoing President Win. We also welcomed two speakers this month.

May

Jun 2, 2020 by Shaftesbury RC

Another month under lockdown and we are still continuing to meet via Zoom. This month saw our first online speaker evening, hearing from Brie Logan on how the council are supporting residents with Covid related problems. We also have an amusing piece on our new medium for meeting, Zoom.

April

May 1, 2020 by Shaftesbury RC

Well it’s been a month like no other. With everyone settling in to the lock-down routine, we looked to technology to continue working. We held our first Virtual meeting for the whole of Shaftesbury Rotary Club. We also held a Virtual AGM meeting. Stay safe and Thank You essential workers!

March

May 1, 2020 by Shaftesbury RC

March began with a talk on the Charity Horatio’s Garden as well as Mock interviews at Shaftesbury School. Mid-month, as the Covid-19 pandemic progressed, the tough decision to cancel Monday meetings and events was made so as to protect our members and the community. Shortly after this, the government announced the lock down rules we are all now familiar with. We held our Club Council by Zoom on 23rd Mar and at the meeting made the decision to have Rotary Club meetings by Zoom every two weeks for all members. Stay Safe.

February

Feb 25, 2020 by Shaftesbury RC

It may be the shortest month but February had some very interesting events. We learnt about code breaking in WW2 and there were a lot of developments for our cycle event. We heard new ways to reach more people through social media and found a new sponsor for the Ride. February was rounded off as we learnt more about the HOPE projects.