Within fourteen days of launching the team application process York Rotary are delighted that we have a full compliment of 36 teams with reserves. Some of the teams have already started fundraising so we are off to a great start and we are looking forward to the event on Sunday 12th July. We are very grateful to our three corporate sponsors, this year Portakabin, Ramsay Health Care and Simpson. The corporate sponsorship enables 100% of the funds raised by teams going to cha

On Wednesday 18 th  February we enjoyed a Fun Antiques Quiz evening organised by the Fundraising team led by Sheila Weatherburn.  This was our annual fundraiser gifted by the Novotel who provided a fantastic buffet supper. After the supper we started with an introduction from Angus Ashworth The Yorkshire Auctioneer.  Angus told us about his very interesting life and how he came to set up Ryedale Auctioneers in Kirkbymoorside and how more recently he has also has a very intere

Major Andrew Vertigan, Commanding Officer, at York Salvation Army, spoke to York Rotary on the 6th February informing the club of the First Christmas Annual Toy Appeal, under his leadership. He was involved at Christmas 2024 before officially being appointed in January. He made a number of changes for Christmas 2025, to streamline much of the process leading up to a record amount of families and children, having gifts at Christmas. In total, The Salvation Army provided record