CAMBRIDGE BOOKARAMA IS BACK ON - AND WILL BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER.
After our COVID19 lockdown we are collecting books again in preparation for our POSTPONED annual sale. The new dates are November 11-15.
This year’s sale promises to be exceptional!!! Lockdown has meant that many people have had time to downsize their libraries and the quantity and quality of this year’s books is better than ever.
Boxes of books or magazines can be left at Achievement House, Wilson Street, 9am-3pm Mon-Fri or collection arranged by ringing Ray on 07 827 3137
All profits from the sale are returned to the community either through projects or grants to local charities who work in our community.
Projects such as the ever-popular exercise equipment on Thornton Road or through the new bus shelter about to be erected on Victoria Street opposite the Town Hall. Charities such as Cambridge Community House, Life Skills, Mana Hapori, Achievement House and others.
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 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. 
Rotary Cambridge is back up and running. While in person meetings through lockdown were cancelled owing to COVID-19, members met online each Thursday night. Using the ZOOM app, members used their various devices, laptops and computers enjoying this novel way of meeting. Weekly Thursday 5.30pm meetings are again "in-person" meetings at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Lake Karapiro, although every 4th Thursday will still be a Zoom meeting.
Two Rotarians were recently honoured for "exemplifying the humanitarian and educational objectives of the Rotary Foundation" were presented with Paul Harris Fellow Awards. Ian Rogers and Bev Heron were surprised but delighted when President Robyn Crickett made the presentation. .jpg)
This is a project centred upon collecting and recycling metals based products so they are diverted away from landfills. It is a new 
service which Rotary will be providing for our local community and follows extensive research over more than a year. The project is fully endorsed by the Waipa District Council.Our initial focus will be upon collecting e-waste (products which operate using electricity or batteries) up to the size 
Rotary Cambridge is delighted with the use the Fitness Park is getting. Opened in 2016, the equipment is being used throughout the day. Designed for all ages and levels of fitness, the park in Thornton Road is proving to be the success that project coordinator Robyn Crickett had hoped it would be.
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. Through community service and other means, Rotarians help promote peace and understanding throughout the world. Our members are our most important asset- the force that allows Rotary to carry out its many humanitarian efforts and achieve its mission. There are 1.2 million members worldwide.