The Good Work Done by Other Rotary Clubs Based in the UK and Ireland
This section is dedicated to the efforts made by other Rotary Clubs in the UK and Ireland. It is with their support that this project has become the success it is today.
Night and day, Rotarians young and old, men and woman and also our children are working hard to raise money in an effort to provide funding for this project. Giving has no boundaries; it brings us together in fellowship and demonstrates without a doubt that this is ‘Humanity in Motion’.
Latest News in the UK and Ireland
This is what is currently happening on the LifeStraw scene within the UK and Ireland. Here are stories written by fellow Rotarians or other journalists that promote the LifeStraw project in a positive humanitarian role. Enjoy the stories and photographs that will touch the hearts of many.
If you would like your story attached to this site please send in your text and photographs and we will prepare them for others to enjoy worldwide.
Andy Rouse Wildlife Photographer Supports the LifeStraw Project
The Rotary Club of Brynmawr Water Projects is proud to announce that world renowned international and charismatic wildlife photographer Andy Rouse has added his support to the LifeStraw Charity. read more…
We are now a Registered Charity - Number 1118064
Yes, after 12 months of hard work and countless too-ing and fro-ing of paper we have now been awarded Charity Status. This is a tremendous boost for our club and for our water project LifeStraw. read more…
Rotary Club of Sidcup and their Donation
Have you ever had one of those days that just tick by with nothing special or memorable happening during the course of that day? You finally get home and carry out your normal routine of feeding the pets and then opening your mail for the day to see what bills are awaiting you? read more…
An Evening in Frome
Over 100 Rotarians from 21 clubs throughout the UK met in Frome last Thursday night to support the Rotary Club of Brynmawr’s (District 1150) project called LifeStraw.
This was to be a special night, a night of fellowship and a night of great benefit to those people around the world who suffer through drinking unsafe water. This night was made even more special as ITV Wales wanted to film us as well. We were also privileged to have District Governor Peter Hardwill (District 1200) and his wife Janet present. read more…
Latest News from Around the World
This is what is happening on the LifeStraw scene abroad. These are stories written by fellow Rotarians or other jouranlists that promote the LifeStraw project in a positive humanitarian role. Enjoy the stories and photographs that will touch the hearts of many.
If you would like your story attached to this site please send in your text and photographs and we will prepare them for others to enjoy worldwide.
Kenya September 2006 and the Abergavenny Camera Club
On the 16th of September 8 members of the Abergavenny Camera Club set off to Kenya for the trip of a lifetime. Their destination was the Masai Mara, an area of considerable natural beauty and abundant wildlife. read more…
Nigeria, August 2006
Ngpoku is a small village on the outskirts of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. It has a small population and is made up of a mixture of young and old. On the day I visited there, there were just a handful of people going about their everyday routine. read more…
Another LifeStraw® Journey
My name is Stuart Leyland and I am a member of the Barton-upon-Humber Rotary Club located in district 1270. I am spearheading our District’s LifeStraw® Project.
I was introduced to the LifeStraw® Project by Rotarian Paul Ringdahl of the Rotary Club of Brynmawr in early 2006. I was taken there and then with the simplicity, immediacy and value for money of the LifeStraw®, Paul’s own enthusiasm was also very infectious. read more…