Press items
written by Rtn Phil Roser PHF
LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE FOR TEENAGERS
An accomplished presentation from Becca Herod and Abbie Hodgkinson, who in July completed a challenging week of leadership and character-building activities, was warmly received by their audience of Rotary members and their guests. The two students from...
Charity Autumn Fair
THE KING’S MEN CAPTIVATE NORTHALLERTON AUDIENCE
The ancient setting of All Saints Parish Church in Northallerton echoed recently to the sound of sublime choral music. An evening performance by the King’s Men of King’s College Cambridge featured a variety of pieces sung a capella – voices in close harmony without...
CANOES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
Four new canoes and equipment have been donated to a special needs charity, Chopsticks in Northallerton, enabling the further development of outdoor education provision and supporting many young people with special educational needs to access the outdoors for many...
NEW PRESIDENT FOR NORTHALLERTON ROTARY CLUB
From today, the Rotary Club of Northallerton will have a new President for the Rotary year beginning on 1 July. After a successful year, David Ison hands over today to John Prest. During his year in office, David has led the Club in several fund-raising...
TOP AWARD FOR CHARITY WORKER
A local charity worker has received a top award for her commitment to hosting children from Belarus and helping Ukrainian families seeking sanctuary from the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. For many years, Alison Shepherd has arranged annual month-long visits to the...
MAGICAL BURNS SUPPER
Back by popular demand, a Magical Burns Supper will be held in the Yorkshire Suite of the Golden Lion Hotel in Northallerton, on Saturday 25 January 2025, at 6.30 for 7.00 pm. Northallerton Rotary Club will host the event, to which all members of the public are...
CELEBRATING 77 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
Guests from across Yorkshire, including the District Governor of Rotary in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire and the Mayor of Northallerton, gathered in the Yorkshire Suite of the Golden Lion Hotel in Northallerton for a black tie dinner to celebrate the 77th Charter...
LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS DEBATE MOBILE PHONES
Six local primary schools held a debating competition in the impressive surroundings of the Council Chamber at County Hall, North Yorkshire Council's headquarters in Northallerton on 17 October. Chair of the Council, Roberta Swiers, was in the chair, and she...







