Charities
Crickhowell Rotary Club Annual Duck Race
Welcome to Crickhowell’s most quackery fundraising tradition – the Annual Duck Race. Since 1990 our bright yellow plastic ducks have been bravely battling the currents of the river Usk to help raise funds for Rotary charities. What started as a fun community event has grown into a beloved local institution – complete with stalls, BBQs,…
Read MoreRotary World Polio Day 24 October 2025
Crickhowell residents may have recently noticed the purple lighting at the front of the Bear Hotel. This has been kindly arranged by Samantha and Stephen Hindmarsh in cooperation with Crickhowell Rotary Club to highlight World Polio Day on 24 October. World Polio Day is a time for Rotarians, public health advocates and all interested parties…
Read MoreLisa’s school, Samburu District Kenya
Lisa’s School is situated in the Samburu District of Kenya, close to the small town of Archers Post and the Samburu Nature Reserve. The area suffers from extreme poverty with very high levels of unemployment and very severe drought conditions, which have resulted in the total collapse of visitors to the Samburu Reserve, thus exacerbating…
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