Rotary International 2018-19 Theme – Be the Inspiration

Barry Rassin, Rotary International President for the 2018-2019 year has chosen as his theme for the Rotary year as "Be the Inspiration". Barry encourages all Rotarians around the globe to behave in this manner as they go about their lives and Rotary activities. In the words of Rotary's founder, Paul Harris, “Rotary is a microcosm of a world at peace, a model which nations will do well to follow.” To Barry Rassin, Rotary is not only a model but an inspiration. It shows us what is possible, inspi...
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Garden Benches for Cresset House

With financial sponsorship and organisation by the Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon, supplemented by a matching corporate donation, a number sturdy garden benches have been built and installed in the gardens at Cresset House for the use of the residents. Cresset House in Glen Austin, Midrand, is a community providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating home for adults with intellectual disabilities. To learn more about Cresset House please visit their website  
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Glendower Charity Golf Day Well Supported

  The Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon charity golf day was held on 23th May 2018 in excellent weather at the spectacular Glendower Golf Course, with much fun being had by all that participated. Knights Pendragon expresses its gratitude to all the sponsors and participants who supported this over subscribed event the proceeds from which will assist the club in making progress with the following key projects: Chris Hani Baragwanath Paediatric Burns and Intensive Care Unit Upgrade Project ...
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Knights Plant an Orchard for Legae la Nnete

The Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon have taken on supporting role at Legae la Nnete, located in the Muldersdrift area. The centre currently houses 26 residents who are committed to learning to manage their various addictions and gain income earning skills in order to put their lives on a sustainable path to their returning to mainstream community life as positive, contributing citizens. On 12th May 2018, the club members, friends and family congregated at the Legae la Nnete farm to plan...
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Keeping Burns Patients Warm and Entertained

Many hours of compassionate effort from Rotarian’s wives and friends of the Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon, went into the creation of 12 of brightly coloured knitted and crocheted blankets for the Chris Hani Baragwaneth Paediatric and Intensive Care Burns Unit. In addition, the Edenvale Lionesses sewed 13 polar fleece blankets, which, together with of story books, colouring books, crayons, pens and other of items essential to improving the lives of young burns patients in recovery, has bee...
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Knights Recognised by Retina SA

The Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon was recently recognised by Retina SA with a Retina SA Chairman's Award in recognition of the 25 years of providing marshals for theirannual Ride for Sight fundraising event, as well as the "Best Marshaling" floating trophy for their efforts in the 2018 event. DIS-CHEM RIDE FOR SIGHT 2018 Sponsored by DisChem Pharmacies and hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni, the 30th edition of the Ride for Sight was held on Sunday, 18th February 2018. The tremendous...
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Sat 12th May – Legae La Nnete Orchard Planting

This a Service Project and Club fellowship event - families and friends are welcome. The agenda includes: The planting of a fruit orchard Showcasing Rotary International The Potjikos cook out Fellowship with Rotarians , guests, friends and Legae La Nnete residents. Please advise Ron Smit of numbers at the Club Meeting of 9th May.
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Rotary April Monthly Theme: Maternal & Child Health

An estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation — all of which can be prevented. Rotary works on making high-quality health care available to vulnerable mothers and children so they can live longer and grow stronger. We focus on expanding access to quality care, so mothers and children everywhere can have the same opportunities for a healthy future. In particular, Rotary provides education, immunizat...
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