Coventryisacathedralcityandmetropolitan borough in the West Midlands County in England.Coventryhasbeenalargesettlementofpeoplefor centuries.Itisanhistoriccity,foundedintheearly MiddleAges.Itscitystatuswasformallyrecognised in a charter of 1345.Itnowhasapopulationofsome365,000,makingit thesixthlargestcityinEngland.Itisfamousworld-wideforitscathedralandthemessageof reconciliationthatitbrings.TheCityisproudtobea CityofSanctuary.ForalotmoreaboutCoventryand its history, see here.
Prior to the start of each Rotary year, a new theme is set by the international President. For 2024/25 the theme is ‘The Magic of Rotary”.
Our President for 2024/25 is Mr Allan Jones. He writes:“At first glance this may seem rather an odd theme with which embrace our Rotary activities for the year. However, when one comes to think about this “magic” occurs in many different ways. Some examples illustrate this. First, there is the obvious magic we provide for our local children as our Santa Sleigh is drawn through the streets of our city at Christmas time – seeing the delight on their faces is a truly uplifting experience. Second there is the magic of providing good quality footwear for children who previously had none, in South Sudan, one of the poorest countries in the world. Third there is the magic of supporting our local schools in so many ways, including some magical young speakers in the “Youth Speaks” competition. Just three examples of Rotary providing magical experiences for many and diverse people. And of course, there is the magical friendship that we experience in our regular luncheon meetings and the fun we have together. We shall continue with these magical experiences this year when it is my privilege to be President and I shall try to wave my magical wand over all our activities!”Why not join us in our magical journey?Allan
What is Rotary?
Rotaryisaninternationalorganisationofserviceclubs.Thereare34,000RotaryClubsand1.2million members worldwide. Rotarymembersarevolunteerswhogivetheirtimeandtalentstoservecommunitiesbothathomeand overseas.Theyaremenandwomenfrombusinessandtheprofessions,whoshareacommoninterest in helping others.InGreatBritainandIrelandRotaryhasover33,000membersinallpartsofthecountry. ItisanintegralpartofRotaryInternational.Eachmemberenjoysbusinessandsocial networkingopportunitieswhilstgivingsomethingbacktothoselessfortunate.They also learn new skills and have fun!RotaryInternationalrunscountlesshumanitarianprojectsbothlocally,nationallyand internationally,andpartnerswithmanycharitiesworldwide.Oneofthegreat achievementshasbeenthatRotaryhasbeenamajorforceinthevirtualeliminationof Polio worldwide.You can find out more about Rotary International here.
What does this club do?
Oneofourmostrecognisableactivities isatChristmastimewhen,in conjunctionwiththeotherClubsinthe city,wetakeSantaClausonjourneys throughtheCitystreetsonseveral nights,tothedelightofourlocal children. Theproceedsfromthisaredonatedto several local charities.
ArecentClubprojecthasbeensupportingthe developmentofTheCharterhouse,oneofCoventry’s mosthistoricsites.Thisresultedintheappropriate namingoftheapproachwalkwaytothebuilding,under thepreviouspresidencyofRotarianPruPorretta.Find out more about the Coventry Charterhouse here.
InJulyeachyearthePresidencyoftheClubchanges andnewofficersareinstalled.ThisyearPruPorretta wasreplacedby AllanJonesatalunchmeetingatThe Four Seasons Function room, where we meet.
Aswellasourcharitableactivities, thereareseveralsocialevents throughouttheyear,includingan annualtreasurehunt,achallenge bowlsmatchagainsttheRotary ClubofNuneaton,barbeques,and several fundraisng lunches.
Where do we meet?
We normally meet for lunch on the first and third Mondays of the month at:The Four Seasons Function Room, Kings Hill Nurseries,Kings Hill Lane, Coventry, CV3 6PS.We meet from 12.30 until 2.00pm.Thereisusuallyaspeakerandwe havevarietyoftopics,ranging fromthedrugproblemsofinner citiestothedelightsof beekeeping!
Contact us
To contact us, for any reason, the email address of the Secretary is tim.sawdon@sky.com
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Recently……onSaturdaylast,14thJune,asplendidafternoonTea Partywasheld,celebratingtheKing’sofficialbirthday. Therewasexcellentpartyfood,aneclecticmixofmusic (marchingbands,flamencodancing,andoperaticaria) andverygoodcompany.Over£500wasraisedfor Rotary international projects. Pictures on FacebookComing up……onMonday7thJulyweholdourformalhandover meeting,whenPresidentAllanhandsoverthe PresidencytoVice-PresidentDavid,atthe commencementofthenewRotaryyear.Alwaysavery special occasion.
Interested in joining Rotary? Contact our Secretary by email: tim.sawdon@sky.com
Coventryisacathedralcityandmetropolitan borough in the West Midlands County in England.Coventryhasbeenalargesettlementofpeoplefor centuries.Itisanhistoriccity,foundedintheearly MiddleAges.Itscitystatuswasformallyrecognised in a charter of 1345.Itnowhasapopulationofsome365,000,makingit thesixthlargestcityinEngland.Itisfamousworld-wideforitscathedralandthemessageof reconciliationthatitbrings.TheCityisproudtobea CityofSanctuary.ForalotmoreaboutCoventryand its history, see here.
TherearethreeRotaryclubsinCoventry:Coventry Phoenix,CoventryJubilee,andtheRotaryClubof Coventry(thissite),whichistheoldestofthethree, havingbeenfoundedin1921.Thethreeclubsact togetheronmanyoccasionstoachievetheiraimsin the City and elsewhere.
What is Rotary?
Rotaryisaninternationalorganisationofservice clubs.Thereare34,000RotaryClubsand1.2million members worldwide. Rotarymembersarevolunteerswhogivetheirtime andtalentstoservecommunitiesbothathomeand overseas.Theyaremenandwomenfrombusiness andtheprofessions,whoshareacommoninterestin helping others.InGreatBritainandIrelandRotary hasover33,000membersinall partsofthecountry.Itisanintegral partofRotaryInternational.Each memberenjoysbusinessandsocial networkingopportunitieswhilst givingsomethingbacktothoseless fortunate.Theyalsolearnnewskills and have fun!RotaryInternationalrunscountlesshumanitarian projectsbothlocally,nationallyandinternationally, andpartnerswithmanycharitiesworldwide.Oneof thegreatachievementshasbeenthatRotaryhas beenamajorforceinthevirtualeliminationofPolio worldwide.You can find out more about Rotary International here.
We regularly meet for lunch on the first and third Mondays of the month at:The Four Seasons Function Room, Kings Hill Nurseries,Kings Hill Lane, Coventry, CV3 6PS.We meet from 12.30 until 2.00pm.Thereisusuallyaspeakerandwehavevarietyof topics,rangingfromthedrugproblemsofinner cities to the delights of beekeeping!
Contact us
To contact us, for any reason, the email address of the Secretary is tim.sawdon@sky.com
Find us on facebook:
Recently…
Interested in joining Rotary? Contact our Secretary by email: tim.sawdon@sky.com
Coventry
…on Saturday last, 14th June, a splendid afternoon Tea Party was held, celebrating the King’s official birthday. There was excellent party food, an eclectic mix of music (marching bands, flamenco dancing, and operatic aria) and very good company. Over £500 was raised for Rotary international projects.
…on Monday 7th July we hold our formal handover meeting, when President Allan hands over the Presidency to Vice-President David, at the commencement of the new Rotary year. Always a very special occasion.