Slindon Conservation Weekend – 15/03/13 – 17/03/13

On the morning of 15th March 9 of us set off bound for Slindon on the South Downs for what would turn out to be an action packed weekend full of rain showers and sunshine. Welcome to Britain! Despite the rain our spirits were not dampened (excuse the pun).

Valentine's Day Charity Quiz 16/02/2013

Club president Helena on the mic

Our main fundraising event for the year was a charity Valentine’s Day Quiz for the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity (http://www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/) and was held at St Mary and St Nicholas Church Hall in Leatherhead. The Rainbow Trust supports families with children who have life-threatening or terminal illnesses.

The Epsom Rotaract Christmas Meal 08/12/2012

Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! The Rising Sun in Epsom was once again the site of our annual Christmas meal. A full house was present for a 3 course meal, complete with Christmas music, party poppers, crackers, Secret Santa and just general mucking about with poppers and string.

Blood Donation at Bourne Hall 25/11/2012

What do you want from me, blood? Well, yes. Epsom Rotaract club members Katie and John attended a blood donation session at Bourne Hall.

The ultimate community event, John and Katie donated their plasma to help those who may need it in the future. Katie was donating for an 18th time and John for his 1st.

Epsom Motaract Does Movember 2012!

After great success last year Rotaractors are giving Movember another go this year! As its 2012 the Olympic year, club member John has decided to grow Wiggins-like side burns to with his Movember Moustache! If you want to donate to see both monstrosities in full bloom go here: http://mobro.co/johnbishop

Present wrapping for Samaritans Purse 10/11/2012

It was time once again for our annual present wrap/pub lunch! The idea is that we fill decorated shoe boxes with appropriate gifts to be sent as a Christmas present to disadvantaged children around the world. The boxes are filled with toys, games, suitable useful items for either boys or girls within a specific age bracket.

The shoe box scheme is organised by www.samaritanspurse.org  and is known as Operation Christmas Child.

The Camberley Rotaract Barn Dance 13/10/12

Grab your partner dosey doe! Camberley Rotaract held their annual charity barn dance in aid of Step by Step (www.stepbystep.org.uk ) at Collingwood College.