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Bookarama 2026

Bookarama 2026 will be bigger and better.

9.00am May 20th to Noon 24th 2026

Collecting books from 28th January 2026

ROTARY CAMBRIDGE GARDEN FESTIVAL 2024

The Cambridge Garden Festival held in November was proudly presented by the Rotary Club of Cambridge

WELCOME TO ROTARY CAMBRIDGE

SO WHY JOIN ROTARY?

Bein

g a member of a Rotary Club is not only a good way to get to know more people in your neighbourhood— it's also a great way to get involved in your community.

TELL ME MORE ABOUT ROTARY CAMBRIDGE

Rotary Cambridge currently have 55 plus members and our weekly meetings are held every Thursday evening.

ROTARY CAMBRIDGE- COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY

We're always looking for assistance to support with our many projects.

START OF NEW YEAR

Posted by Nigel Salter

Happy New Year to all as we swing into the second half of our Rotary Year.

SUCCESSFUL ROTARY YEAR WINDING UP

Cambridge Rotary members were in high spirits at the District Conference held in Hastings recently and were delighted to have won the Best Club Fancy Dress award with the theme “Mid Life Crisis – Call the Midwife”. This certainly was rewarding as a busy year of fundraising, service and fellowship draws to a close.

There have been many successes with the club achieving great outcomes with its service projects and fundraising events. Funds raised from Bookarama and the Charity Dinner exceeded previous occasions and members have delivered more service projects adding the area of community medicine by offering blood pressure checks and volunteering at the Blood Service collections. The Adventure Club is proving very successful; the e-waste recycling project “Urban Miners” recognised at the Waipa Business Awards is proving a popular and welcome community service.

OUT WITH THE OLD ... IN WITH THE NEW

At a well attended club changeover at the Don Rowlands Event Centre, outgoing president Robyn Crickett handed the presidential chain to Bev Maul- Rogers. Despite the club's activities and fundraising being severely curtailed by COVID, Robyn outlined and extensive list of the club's achievements for the year. She also took the opportunity to present past president Andrew Bateman a Paul Harris Award for his ongoing service to the club and the community. Robyn thanked the club members and her board for their efforts and support throughout the year.

Incoming president Bev Maul- Rogers outlined some of her experience in rotary, including Rotary Youth Exchange and the year when husband Keith was District Governor in 2007-8. Bev spoke of some of the challenges ahead for the coming year and wanting to make the rotary brand to be more visible and raising Rotary's public image. She asked all to come along for the journey – be engaged, energised and – enjoy. Before closing Bev introduced the Directors and officers for the 2020-2021 year.

Incoming District Governor Grant Spackman spoke of his background and gave a brief outline of this year's programme which he intends to expand on during his many club visits. After dinner, the club's resident band, The Bruised Brothers, played with their usual enthusiasm and gusto as the dance floor filled up.

TASTE WAIKATO A GREAT GIFT

Help Rotary to help your community. Rotary Cambridge has published a popular cookbook —Taste Waikato — featuring simple but innovative recipes — all stylishly photographed — showcasing the food of the region.

Cambridge Rotary Charitable Trust – Grants 2020

Regretably, the Cambridge Rotary Charitable Trust will not be calling for grant applications this financial year.

Because of the current covid-19 situation and lockdown in NZ, Rotary Cambridge have not be able to run two of our major fund-raising projects. Consequently, the funds normally raised from these projects are not available for distribution to the Cambridge Community.

This year, to date, we have distributed approximately $30,000 to Cambridge Lifeskills and Rural Support, the two main beneficiaries from the Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival held in November 2019, to various Youth Projects and further funding is committed to Achievement House.

The Rotary Club of Cambridge Board are very sorry that, at this time, when we know many people are or will be in need, we are not able to help financially.

Stay safe, Stay well.

CAMBRIDGE FINDIT 2018

In Nov 2018 Rotary Cambridge published our 27^th edition of the very popular Cambridge Community Directory. The cover this year depicts the Taste Waikato cookbook- another Rotary project. Press here for more details

SHINE FOR SHELTERBOX

A ShelterBox Fundraising Dinner ShelterBox is a cutting-edge charity that hand-delivers emergency relief aid.

Our signature ShelterBoxes and ShelterKits contain all the tools to transform lives and rebuild communities, by providing shelter for families devastated by natural disaster and conflict.

On Thursday 29th November, at 6.45 for 7.00pm the Novotel Hotel in Hamilton will host a beautiful candlelit fundraising "Shine for ShelterBox" dinner.The guest speaker will be ReliefAid CEO Mike Seawright, who will talk about his organisations partnership with ShelterBox, and his work in armed conflict zones around the world. ShelterBox Response Team members will also talk about their recent deployments to Kenya and the Philippines.Shine for ShelterBox is a wonderful campaign that will raise money to support those in urgent need in disaster zones around the world. This season it’s all about people coming together to brighten lives and help spread a little light to others when they most need it the most. As you dine, you will be raising money to provide light and emergency shelter for families in great need.Tickets are $75pp, which includes a buffet dinner with dessert, tea/coffee, and a donation to ShelterBox. For bookings, please contact your local Rotary club or Telephone 021-328-084 for further details.Individuals or Rotary clubs can also support the Shine for ShelterBox campaign by getting together with their friends and family and hosting their own fundraising candlelit supper. To find out more and to request a fundraising kit, please visit the ShelterBox website, which can be found at; www.shelterbox.org.nz/shine

FITNESS PARK GETTING WORKOUT

Rotary Cambridge is delighted with the use the Fitness Park is getting.

DAYS FOR GIRLS

A group of women in Cambridge have started sewing! Sewing for the Days for Girls organisation!

What is Days for Girls? Days for Girls is an international non profit organisation trying to create a more dignified, humane and sustainable world for girls living in poverty throughout the world.

Rotary Fellowships

Posted on Jan 31, 2016

FORM A ROTARY FELLOWSHIP

Rotary Fellowships are independent groups of Rotarians, family members, program participants and alumni who share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends from around the world.

WHAT FELLOWSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE?

Fellowship activities vary widely. Members come together around hobbies or interests such as cricket or jazz, or vocations such as writing or medicine. Some groups are purely social while others use their fellowship for service projects. View a list of Rotary Fellowships.

HOW DO I JOIN A FELLOWSHIP?

You can also contact a fellowship directly by using the information listed in the Rotary Fellowships directory. Or search our discussion groups to find Rotary and Rotaract members with similar interests.

HOW DO I START A FELLOWSHIP?

Chances are if you have a strong interest in something, there are others in the Rotary family who share it. Forming a fellowship starts with finding members for your group. Here’s how you can start:

Join a discussion group or start a new one. It's a great way to share your interest with other members.
Use Rotary’s presence on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to promote your idea.
Ask your district Rotary Fellowships chair for assistance. Reach out to district Rotary Fellowships chairs in other countries to build membership. Ask for contact information at rotaryfellowships@rotary.org.

Be sure you meet the criteria for a fellowship and apply for official recognition. See the Rotary Fellowships Handbook for details.

Interested in a particular subject? Visit the group's website or email them to learn more.