Ian Donaghy Xmas Presence, Jane Albon President Elect, Keith Hayton York Rotary On Monday 16rh March the Community Services Team hosted the annual Charity Coffee morning at the Novotel Hotel. Twenty-two charities, who had been supported by York Rotary, accept the invitation to attend. They were hosted by ten members of York Rotary. Maureen, Hearing Dogs. Emma Poole, IDAS President Paul Roberts welcomed the participants thanking them for their service during the past year an

In 2024 York Samaritans were the York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge nominated charity and as a result we were able to donate £16,000 to York Samaritans for refurbishment of their premises. In the same year York Inner Wheel also raised funds for York Samaritans. With the refurbishment complete four representatives of York Rotary visited York Samaritans on 20 th March as part of a small group to see their refurbished premises. From the visit we were very impressed to see how

It was time to set the competition for the 1st York Rotary Fashion Award. Jane had been aware of the growing K-POP music and fashion trends over the last 4 years and knew if she had still been working in fashion, the demand in the teenage market for these clothes and accessories would be huge. Aimed at 8 to 18 year old girls the Boy Band BTS lead the global Market. The release in 2025 of the animated Film, K-POP Demon Hunters, became No1 in 42 countries and top 10 in 93 count