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03/07/2009 - Bushfire donations handed to Australia
Money raised for the Australia Bush Fire appeal fund, set up by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland to support victims of the devastating bushfires in Australia, has been handed over to Australian Rotarians. More than £34,000 was raised by Rotary clubs across Great Britain and Ir... -
02/07/2009 - Dr Who joins Rotary's fight to end polio
Dr Who is joining the fight against polio thanks to a partnership between The Royal National Institute for Blind People and Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland.RNIB, a recent addition to the Rotary library of approved charities, will be offering its Dr Who fans the chance to buy or hir... -
01/07/2009 - First ever Scotsman takes on leadership of Rotary
A Scotsman is getting ready to take the helm as leader of Rotary, one of the world’s largest and most successful humanitarian organisations. John Kenny, a retired judge and notary from Grangemouth, Scotland, will take office as president of Rotary International on 1 July, becoming the fi... -
01/07/2009 - RIBI president starts the ride of his life
Photo - outgoing president Ian Thomson hands over the chain to David Fowler, pictured her on a bike at the National Motorcyle Museum. (photo by Ian Tennant Photo). The new President of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland has stressed the importance of community spirit du...
