We're always looking for assistance to support with our many projects.
Cambridge Garden Festival:
Planning is already under way for 2026. - we will have some fresh gardens, some of the gardens that you want to see again and a couple of new surprises for you! In fact so many great garden the Festival is being held over two days with different gardens on each day. We will update you during the year, and tickets will begin selling around August. Don't miss out- there is a limit to number of tickets sold.
Put it in your diary…. Saturday 14th November and Sunday 15th November,
Marshalling:
Every August we help out the Cambridge Harriers by providing marshals for their ½ marathon, 10km and 5km events. This is not big time consumer and the harriers make a nice donation to Rotary. We also marshal for the annual Christmas parade in December
Bookarama 2026
This is a WIN-WIN-WIN opportunity for all:
Some WIN by donating surplus books.
Others WIN buying books at bargain process.
The Community WIN by proceeds going to support local Charities.
| Books donated should be: | We do not want: |
In good order – as you would like to receive as a gift or buy for yourself.
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All funds raised are donated to Cambridge Community Charitable Organisations.
Thank you for your support.
RYLA:
Each year we nominate young adults to attend this course. 2026 Rotary Cambridge supported 5 great candidates. They must be between 20 and 26 years of age and have potential to be future leaders in our community. We look for these people around February for them to attend the course in April at Epworth Camp on Lake Karapiro.
RANZE:
This is a youth exchange with Australia. NZ student aged 13 to 16 years are matched with an Australian and spend 12 weeks in each other’s homes and their country.
Speech Contest:
Each year Rotary runs its annual speech contest. This is open to students from Year 5 to Year 8 from surrounding schools. They pick their own topic and speak for 3 to 5 minutes. Not to be missed
International Youth Exchange is a year long exchange for 16-18 years. Rotary Cambridge most years either sends a student overseas or, conversely, hosts one.
Apprenticeship Awards- a project where Rotary Cambridge supports young people learning a variety of trades.
And many more
In recent years, Rotary has carried out about 150 different projects.