Browse   Home News District Diary Sign Up Contact Us   Facts   About the District District 1050 consists of 44 clubs, ranging from Manchester in the north to Biddulph in the south, from Tarporley in the west to Buxton in the east. District Governor Ken Boylett Rotary Club of Buxton   Rotary in District 1050 District 1050 is one of the most active Rotary Districts in Britain, stretching across the Cheshire Plain north to the Manchester metropolis, east to the Peak District National Park and south to the Staffordshire Moorlands. Within its boundaries there are 44 local clubs with a total membership of 1,209 Rotarians. At their weekly meetings they plan a wide range of charitable activities designed to not only support disadvantaged members of their own local community but, on a much broader field, providing aid to areas of the world where it is most needed. This newsletter aims to reflect the wide variety of events taking place in District 1050 throughout the year. To make it as complete as possible clubs are asked to keep the editor fully informed of what they are planning, especially those novel and imaginative ideas that show the uniqueness of Rotary in promoting fellowship among its members and helping to make the world a better place for all. In the first instance, brief details should be emailed to editor@meakin.net together with any appropriate photographs. Please don’t forget to include the name of the club, and a telephone number of the sender – Derek Meakin, District Editor Latest stories Nantwich schools give top marks for Rotary art contest So many high quality entries were received in an art competition for local primary schools, organised by Nantwich Rotary Club, that it could become an annual event. They are now on display in a... Read more 'Without you, millions would be suffering', RIBI President tells Rotarians It was the largest get-together ever organised by Hazel Grove Rotary club. Twenty-five club members were joined by more than 60 guests, including Rotarians from four neighbouring clubs. The occasion... Read more A double honour for Mike and Beryl Payne In a unique ceremony during Manchester Breakfast club's 16th Charter anniversary, both Past District Governor Mike Payne and his wife Beryl were presented with Paul Harris Fellowship awards. In... Read more For more stories about Rotary in District 1050, click here. Video: The fight against polio Now for the final push Newsletter   To sign up for our free email newsletter, click here.