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Berkhamsted’s Zoe Doyle, Master Middle Distance Athlete, double
World Champion and two times European Champion, gives us her
impressions of the Berkhamsted Half Marathon
and 5 Mile Fun Run.
A transcript of the interview can be found HERE.
Zoe uses the Half Marathon course as part of her training routine. She shares pre-race tips for this event and
highlights the local talent that took part in 2024’s event.
Zoe will be competing in the World Masters Indoor Athletic Championships in Florida this March.
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Join Rotary and Join the Action!
Berkhamsted’s Zoe Doyle,
Master Middle Distance Athlete,
double World Champion and
two times European Champion,
gives us her impressions of the
Berkhamsted Half Marathon
and 5 Mile Fun Run.
A transcript of the interview can be found HERE.
Zoe uses the Half Marathon course as part of her training
routine. She shares pre-race tips for this event and
highlights the local talent that took part in 2024’s event.
Zoe will be competing in the World Masters Indoor
Athletic Championships in Florida this March.
NEWS
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Berkhamsted Civic Awards 2024
For more details about Shelterbox and
the Impact of our partnership in Rotary
Year 2023-2024, please click HERE
Every year Berkhamsted Rotary Club joins with the Town Council to make two
Civic Awards (one for adults and a Junior Civic Award for under 18s). They
recognise special contributions to the local community.
This year’s junior winner was 14 year old Nathan Whale who is known for his
Nate’s Bakes stall in the market - which generates enjoyment for his many
customers and regular donations to charities.
Here the Rotary President Mike Hart gives Nathan his award at the Town
Meeting.
Winning Schools: (Clockwise) Westbrook Hay (Foundation), Adeyfield (Intermediate) and John F Kennedy
(Advanced). Longdean won the Team prize.
- Gru appeared courtesy of Adeyfield School.
English Athletics Adjudicator’s Comments about the Half Marathon:
The Adjudicator mentioned the excellent organisation in general and the marshalling and first aid provision in
particular.
“This was a very popular race run by the local Rotary Club and attracted almost 1000 runners. The organising team
could be proud of themselves for putting on a flawless race which was enjoyed by the participants.."
Santa Visits Berkhamsted 2023
During the month of December Rotary start their festivities with the Elves Posting House at the Berkhamsted Festival of Light. Children write their letters to Father Christmas at the posting house. This year 370 children popped in to see Mrs Claus. All funds raised were donated to the Swan Youth Project. It’s then time for Santa to start his visits around the residential streets of the town. 19 local charities and organisations supported us this year to collect each night during December. Despite rain, frost, snow and ice and thanks to the generosity of our town we raised £13,672 which was split out to all the groups that supported us.
Student briefings on humanitarian crises.
What happens when natural and manmade disasters occur? The horrors of Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan and the ravages of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean are current examples. The short answer is that ordinary peoples’ lives and livelihoods are upended. Close to the end of their summer terms Berkhamsted Rotary Club ran Humanitarian Disaster Briefing joint sessions for some 170 Lower Sixth students from Ashlyns and Berkhamsted Schools. The purpose of the briefings was to introduce participants to the humanitarian sector and its responses and to map out career opportunities. Harriette Purchas, a local Mum and experienced Humanitarian Engineer, facilitated the sessions hosted by Ashlyns School. Fiona Tan from Save the Children described her own career in this US$ 50 billion sector where some 380 million people are impacted by humanitarian crises worldwide. Berkhamsted resident John Borton from Herts Welcomes Refugees spoke of local aspects where the charity has 140 volunteers supporting 350 resettled refugees across Hertfordshire and 500 asylum seekers living in 6 hotels and dispersed accommodation in our area. Many students said the event gave them new understanding and opened their eyes to new perspectives. A number from both schools are keen to volunteer locally. This is the third year Rotary has organized these events with the aim to promote peace and understanding through practical action and the ethos of “Service above Self”.
Seniors Out - Visit to Luton Hoo, 18th Sept 2024
The Rotary Club of Berkhamsted with help from the Happy Wanderers, which is a local group that provide help for senior citizens, organised this year’s outing for senior citizens. This year the visit was to Luton Hoo Walled Garden. Please see HERE for details.
The black-tie Local Heroes charity fund raising event sponsored
by Warner Bros Studios, Leavesden was held in November at the
Grove Hotel Watford opened by the Lord Lieutenant Robert Voss
CBE.
There were very many worthy nominees across the board in
twelve different categories. Berkhamsted resident Judith Spencer
was the winner among three nominees in the Sporting Achiever
category, each of whom was very laudable. Berkhamsted Rotary
Club sponsored her in June's 2024 Blind Match Racing World
Championships in Switzerland where she and the team won gold.
The Club proposed her for this very well deserved award.
This is an annual event organised by Nik Allen founder of 'My
Local News' (including “My Local Berkhamsted News” magazine).
Publication covers dozens of towns around Herts, Beds and
Bucks which are delivered through the door.
(Club President Jim Binyon is seen here with Judith.)
Our Local Sporting Hero - Judith wins again
Tuesday 7th January 2025, Rotary was delighted to host the 19 local charities
who came out and helped the Santa Sleigh collections throughout December.
Thanks to their support and our local community we raised an amazing
£15,402. These funds will be distributed to all the participating charities
including Dens, The Pepper Foundation, Home Start Herts, Riding for the
Disabled, Happy Days, local schools, 1st Berkhamsted Scouts and Berkhamsted
Guides.
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Winning Schools: (Clockwise) Westbrook Hay (Foundation), Adeyfield
(Intermediate) and John F Kennedy (Advanced).
Longdean won the Team prize. (Gru appeared courtesy of Adeyfield
School).
Santa Visits Berkhamsted 2023
During the month of December Rotary start their festivities with the Elves Posting House at the Berkhamsted Festival of Light. Children write their letters to Father Christmas at the posting house. This year 370 children popped in to see Mrs Claus. All funds raised were donated to the Swan Youth Project. It’s then time for Santa to start his visits around the residential streets of the town. 19 local charities and organisations supported us this year to collect each night during December. Despite rain, frost snow and ice and thanks to the generosity of our town we raised £13,672 which was split out to all the groups that supported us.
English Athletics Adjudicator’s Comments about the Half
Marathon:
The Adjudicator mentioned the excellent organisation in general and the marshalling and first aid provision in particular. “This was a very popular race run by the local Rotary Club and attracted almost 1000 runners. The organising team could be proud of themselves for putting on a flawless race which was enjoyed by the participants.."Every year Berkhamsted Rotary
Club joins with the Town Council
to make two Civic Awards (one
for adults and a Junior Civic
Award for under 18s). They
recognise special contributions
to the local community.
This year’s junior winner was 14 year old Nathan Whale who is known for his Nate’s Bakes stall in the market - which generates enjoyment for his many customers and regular donations to charities. Here Rotary President 2023/4 Mike Hart gives Nathan his award at the Town Meeting.Student briefings on humanitarian crises.
What happens when natural and manmade disasters occur? The horrors of Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan and the ravages of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean are current examples. The short answer is that ordinary peoples’ lives and livelihoods are upended. Close to the end of their summer terms Berkhamsted Rotary Club ran Humanitarian Disaster Briefing joint sessions for some 170 Lower Sixth students from Ashlyns and Berkhamsted Schools. The purpose of the briefings was to introduce participants to the humanitarian sector and its responses and to map out career opportunities. Harriette Purchas, a local Mum and experienced Humanitarian Engineer, facilitated the sessions hosted by Ashlyns School. Fiona Tan from Save the Children described her own career in this US$ 50 billion sector where some 380 million people are impacted by humanitarian crises worldwide. Berkhamsted resident John Borton from Herts Welcomes Refugees spoke of local aspects where the charity has 140 volunteers supporting 350 resettled refugees across Hertfordshire and 500 asylum seekers living in 6 hotels and dispersed accommodation in our area. Many students said the event gave them new understanding and opened their eyes to new perspectives. A number from both schools are keen to volunteer locally. This is the third year Rotary has organized these events with the aim to promote peace and understanding through practical action and the ethos of “Service above Self”.
For more details about Shelterbox and the Impact of
our partnership in Rotary Year 2023-2024, please click
HERE
Seniors Out - Visit to Luton Hoo, 18th Sept 2024
The Rotary Club of Berkhamsted with help from the Happy Wanderers, which is a local group that provide help for senior citizens, organised this year’s outing for senior citizens. This year the visit was to Luton Hoo Walled Garden. Please see HERE for details.
The black-tie Local Heroes charity fund raising event sponsored by
Warner Bros Studios, Leavesden
was held in November at the
Grove Hotel Watford opened by
the Lord Lieutenant Robert Voss
CBE.
There were very many worthy
nominees across the board in
twelve different categories.
Berkhamsted resident Judith
Spencer was the winner among
three nominees in the Sporting
Achiever category, each of whom
was very laudable. Berkhamsted
Rotary Club sponsored her in
June's 2024 Blind Match Racing
World Championships in Switzerland where she and the team won
gold. The Club proposed her for this very well deserved award.
This is an annual event organised by Nik Allen founder of 'My Local
News' (including “My Local Berkhamsted News” magazine). Publication
covers dozens of towns around Herts, Beds and Bucks which are
delivered through the door.
(Club President Jim Binyon is seen here with Judith.)
Our Local Sporting Hero - Judith wins again
Tuesday 7th January 2025, Rotary was delighted to host the 19 local
charities who came out and
helped the Santa Sleigh
collections throughout
December. Thanks to their
support and our local
community we raised an
amazing £15,402. These funds
will be distributed to all the
participating charities including
Dens, The Pepper Foundation,
Home Start Herts, Riding for the Disabled, Happy Days, local schools, 1st
Berkhamsted Scouts and Berkhamsted Guides.
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About Us
Berkhamsted Rotary is founded on 88 years of Rotary activity in the town. We are a diverse group of individuals from many walks of life and, with 60 members, we are one of the largest Rotary clubs in Beds, Bucks and Herts. Our October 2024 Charter Night programme reflected that activity and commitment. We use our time and energy to support young people and to improve the lives of the elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged both here and overseas. We organise charity events (such as our Half Marathon and Fireworks Night) to raise funds. Charitable causes are supported via the Berkhamsted Rotary Trust Fund CIO (UK Registered Charity No. 1182564). This year we are donating some £65,500 to support many worthwhile causes both at home and overseas. Please see HERE for the latest Report and Accounts. We work as a team and have a good time in the process. Friendships are developed through our club activities and also social events such as our monthly and annual walks. We normally meet for dinner each Tuesday, usually at Berkhamsted Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted, at 7:30 for 8:00 pm.
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About Us
Berkhamsted Rotary is founded on 88 years of Rotary activity in the town. We are a diverse group of individuals from many walks of life and, with 60 members, we are one of the largest Rotary clubs in Beds, Bucks and Herts. Our October 2024 Charter Night programme reflected that activity and commitment. We use our time and energy to support young people and to improve the lives of the elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged both here and overseas. We organise charity events (such as our Half Marathon and Fireworks Night) to raise funds. Charitable causes are supported via the Berkhamsted Rotary Trust Fund CIO (UK Registered Charity No. 1182564). This year we are donating some £65,500 to support many worthwhile causes both at home and overseas. Please see HERE for the latest Report and Accounts. We work as a team and have a good time in the process. Friendships are developed through our club activities and also social events such as our monthly and annual walks. We normally meet for dinner each Tuesday, usually at Berkhamsted Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted, at 7:30 for 8:00 pm.
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About Us
Berkhamsted Rotary is founded on 88 years of Rotary activity in the town. We are a group of individuals from many walks of life and, with 54 members, we are one of the largest Rotary clubs in Beds, Bucks and Herts. Our October 2024 Charter Night programme reflected that activity and commitment. We use our time and energy to support young people and to improve the lives of the elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged both here and overseas. We organise charity events (such as our Half Marathon and Fireworks Night) to raise funds. Charitable causes are supported via the Berkhamsted Rotary Trust Fund CIO which is a UK Registered Charity No. 1182564. This year we are donating some £65,500 to support many worthwhile causes both at home and overseas. Please see HERE for the latest Report and Accounts. We work as a team and have a good time in the process. Friendships are developed through our club activities and also social events such as our monthly and annual walks. We normally meet for dinner each Tuesday, usually at Berkhamsted Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted, at 7:30 for 8:00 pm.
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About Us
Berkhamsted Rotary is founded on 88 years of Rotary activity in the town. We are a group of individuals from many walks of life and, with 54 members, we are one of the largest Rotary clubs in Beds, Bucks and Herts. Our October 2024 Charter Night programme reflected that activity and commitment. We use our time and energy to support young people and to improve the lives of the elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged both here and overseas. We organise charity events (such as our Half Marathon and Fireworks Night) to raise funds. Charitable causes are supported via the Berkhamsted Rotary Trust Fund CIO which is a UK Registered Charity No. 1182564. This year we are donating some £65,500 to support many worthwhile causes both at home and overseas. Please see HERE for the latest Report and Accounts. We work as a team and have a good time in the process. Friendships are developed through our club activities and also social events such as our monthly and annual walks. We normally meet for dinner each Tuesday, usually at Berkhamsted Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted, at 7:30 for 8:00 pm.
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We have fun working together within teams on our various projects. If Rotary sounds like the organisation for you and
you feel able to get involved or volunteer some of your precious spare time, we’d like to hear from you! Simply email our
membership officer for an informal chat.
Get Involved
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Get Involved
We have fun working together within teams on our various
projects. If Rotary sounds like the organisation for you and
you feel able to get involved or volunteer some of your
precious spare time, we’d like to hear from you! Simply email
our membership officer for an informal chat.
What is Rotary?
We are part of
Rotary International,
which comprises
more than 33,000
Rotary Clubs across
the world. There are
some 50,000
members in over
1,750 Clubs in Great
Britain and Ireland.
We share a common
vision for better
communities and
work together to
achieve it.
Rotary International
supports worldwide
programmes to
reduce poverty,
disease and
inadequate living
conditions. Rotary's
global initiative to
eradicate Polio has
been very successful
with only 2 countries
left where it is still
endemic.
We actively support
some very
worthwhile
overseas projects
but the majority of
our effort and fund
raising is
nonetheless devoted
to charitable causes
within our own local
community.
Who are we?
We are a group of
individuals from
many walks of life.
We normally meet
on Tuesday
evenings in
Berkhamsted for a
meal, usually with
an interesting after
dinner speaker; one
meeting each
month is devoted
to planning and
organising our
activities.
However we
recognise that time
is at a premium for
working people
with family and
work commitments
... so our members
ensure that family
and work come first
by attending
whatever meetings
work for them.
We work with local
schools to organise
challenging
competitions for
students and
provide days out
for the elderly and
for disadvantaged
young people. We
organise events to
raise money for
local and overseas
charities.
Your skills and
experience could be
invaluable in our
drive to help
communities at
home and around
the world. Whether
you become a
member of Rotary or
volunteer your time
and abilities to your
local club, you will be
helping to make
people’s lives better.
If you'd like to make
a contribution there
are many ways to
get involved with
Rotary:
you could join
Rotary and open
up a world of
opportunities.
you could donate
to one of our
Club's initiatives
you could
volunteer to speak
at our Club about
a cause which
interests you
if you are a school
pupil, you could
take part in a
Rotary
competition
you could
volunteer to help
the Club in one of
its initiatives,
without becoming
a Rotary member
Join Us!
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Volunteering Work with Rotary Changes Lives
Fund raising is, of course, an important part of our activities but equally helping implement community projects, such as running outings for the elderly and disabled or ferrying folk to visit family members in hospital is also what we do. Each year Berkhamsted Rotary manages lots of these community projects - and although we have 60 members, we still need the help of all those lovely people who come along and help us. As an example, on the day of our Half Marathon and Fun Run we need a team of some 120 stewards and marshals to ensure the safety of competitors and the general public; we can't do this on our own! So if you feel that you'd like to help out or if you have a special skill that might be of benefit to the community, please get in touch with us and maybe we can work out how you might volunteer in a way which suits your particular circumstances. You can contact us
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Volunteering Work with Rotary
Changes Lives
Fund raising is, of course, an important part of our activities but equally helping implement community projects, such as running outings for the elderly and disabled or ferrying folk to visit family members in hospital is also what we do. Each year Berkhamsted Rotary manages lots of these community projects - and although we have 60 members, we still need the help of all those lovely people who come along and help us. As an example, on the day of our Half Marathon and Fun Run we need a team of some 120 stewards and marshals to ensure the safety of competitors and the general public; we can't do this on our own! So if you feel that you'd like to help out or if you have a special skill that might be of benefit to the community, please get in touch with us and maybe we can work out how you might volunteer in a way which suits your particular circumstances. You can contact us
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What We Do
What We Do
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Rotary in 100 words
Rotary is one of the world’s leading membership and humanitarian service organisations, with 1.2
million members globally.
Through membership of their local club, individuals volunteer on community and humanitarian
projects which make a difference locally, nationally and globally.
Rotary members are determined to tackle the world’s biggest issues, including promoting peace,
fighting disease, supporting education and so much more.
Rotary was formed as a networking organisation and this still plays a part in Rotary life today.
Rotary provides the opportunity to expand personal and professional circles, meet new people and
make lasting friendships, all while having fun in the process.
Rotary in 100 words
Rotary is one of the world’s leading
membership and humanitarian service
organisations, with 1.2 million members
globally.
Through membership of their local club,
individuals volunteer on community and
humanitarian projects which make a
difference locally, nationally and globally.
Rotary members are determined to tackle
the world’s biggest issues, including
promoting peace, fighting disease,
supporting education and so much more.
Rotary was formed as a networking
organisation and this still plays a part in
Rotary life today. Rotary provides the
opportunity to expand personal and
professional circles, meet new people and
make lasting friendships, all while having
fun in the process.
What We Do
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- THE COMMUNITY
Local Community Projects
- LOCAL SCHOOLS
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- Wider Community
Local Community Projects
- Local Schools
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Donations & Grants
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Donations & Grants
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Overseas
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Overseas
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Why sponsors and supporters are important
Nearly every community and fund raising event that we organise has associated costs; for instance the costs of putting on our Annual Fireworks display for
the town typically exceeds £10,000. Even putting on on our annual Technology Tournament for young students costs in excess of £1,000.
In recent years year our charity Trust Fund has typically managed to generate an annual net income of more than £40,000 which is then disbursed as
donations to various charitable causes. We could not, however, achieve this without the generous support of sponsors ... both those who provide financial
support and also those who support us in kind by providing essential services free of charge. Please follow link to our filings with the Charity Commission:
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5138269
Why not become a sponsor?
Could you use a higher profile in Berkhamsted and the surrounding area? Would you and your staff enjoy working with us on worthwhile, inspirational and
fun projects that benefit the local community or contribute to humanitarian initiatives around the world? Do you wish to put corporate social responsibility
and sustainability as core values of your brand? If so, would you consider supporting Berkhamsted Rotary?
By becoming a sponsor you can not only benefit really worthwhile causes, but we will ensure that your support receives the recognition it deserves on our
websites and in our social media and publicity material. We're particularly keen to establish working partnerships with sponsors and to tap in to the skills
and enthusiasm of your staff.
If youwould like more information about sponsorship possibilities then please contact Paul Franc on 07914 258788.
or download our
Support Us
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Why sponsors and supporters are important
Nearly every community and fund raising event that we organise
has associated costs; for instance the costs of putting on our
Annual Fireworks display for the town typically exceeds £10,000.
Even putting on on our annual Technology Tournament for young
students costs in excess of £1,000.
In recent years year our charity Trust Fund has typically managed
to generate an annual net income of more than £40,000 which is
then disbursed as donations to various charitable causes. We
could not, however, achieve this without the generous support of
sponsors ... both those who provide financial support and also
those who support us in kind by providing essential services free of
charge. Please follow link to our filings with the Charity
Commission: https://register-of-
charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-
details/5138269
Why not become a sponsor?
Could you use a higher profile in Berkhamsted and the
surrounding area? Would you and your staff enjoy working with us
on worthwhile, inspirational and fun projects that benefit the local
community or contribute to humanitarian initiatives around the
world? Do you wish to put corporate social responsibility and
sustainability as core values of your brand? If so, would you
consider supporting Berkhamsted Rotary?
By becoming a sponsor you can not only benefit really worthwhile
causes, but we will ensure that your support receives the
recognition it deserves on our websites and in our social media
and publicity material. We're particularly keen to establish working
partnerships with sponsors and to tap in to the skills and
enthusiasm of your staff.
If youwould like more information about sponsorship possibilities
then please contact Paul Franc on 07914 258788.
or download our
Support Us
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We normally meet on Tuesday evenings
(except after a bank holiday) at the
Town Hall in the centre of Berkhamsted
7:30 for 8:00 pm. (postcode HP4 3AP).
We will protect the information you send us in accordance
with the General Data Protection Regulations, as described
in the RIBI Privacy Policy.
Have a closer look ….
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We normally meet
on Tuesday
evenings (except
after a bank
holiday) at the
Town Hall in the
centre of
Berkhamsted 7:30
for 8:00 pm.
(postcode HP4
3AP).
We will protect the information you
send us in accordance with the
General Data Protection Regulations,
as described in the RIBI Privacy
Policy.
Have a
closer
look ….
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Committees and Club Officers
•
Club Programme
•
Members' List
•
Electing a Rotarian
•
RIBI Membership Form
•
Club Procedures
•
ByLaws
•
The Bugle
Information for Members
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Information for Friends of Berkhamsted Rotary
• Club Programme • How to book in for a meeting • Sign Up to help with an Event
Information for Members
Information for Members
•
Committees and Club Officers
•
Club Programme
•
Members' List
•
Electing a Rotarian
•
RIBI Membership Form
•
Club Procedures
•
ByLaws
•
The Bugle
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Information for Friends
of Berkhamsted Rotary
• Club Programme • How to book in for a meeting • Sign Up to help with an Event