Flora Chan, trainer and assessor won a Pride of Workmanship Award from Wahroonga Rotary Club. A qualified accountant, lawyer and language teacher, Flora works tirelessly for her students (up to 93 yrs!) ensuring their integration into the local community. A worthy and inspirational winner.

Two fine examples of Rotary at work. Sydney Cove's annual corporate regatta to save lives at sea and their initiatives to provide relief and support for besieged Ukrainians and Ukrainians who have made it to Australia. Past President Guy Glenny explains.

With 150 stalls, two entertainment stages and much fanfare the Wahroonga Village Fair has something for everyone in the community. Councillor Sallianne McLelland and Janelle Speight from Wahroonga Rotary Club explain what its all about. www.wahroongavillagefair.com

Rotary Nomads meet online and gather at organised musters where they provide essential services enabling rural communities to enjoy festivals and events. Geoff St Clair explains what its all about and why this form of Rotarianism is becoming so popular. We also caught incoming President of Rotary International Gordon McInally on his brief visit to Sydney. 

With proceeds devoted to the Rotary Foundation, author and historian Trevor McAlister introduces his fascinating book Exploring Hidden Sydney which uncovers the secret histories behind over 700 sites and buildings. www.woodslanepress.com.au In this episode we also meet Mark Anderson on the train during the hugely successful End Polio Train Ride.

Foreshadowing the next webinar in the Climate and Peace series, Rotarian Jeremy Wright AM explains why we need to rethink waste and the perspective to be taken by his expert faculty. Webinar is on 8 November. See www.climateandpeace.com.au

The beating heart of Walcha in northern New South Wales is undoubtedly the Rotary Club. Only 24 members but punching well above its weight. Andrew Corlette describes the initiative to provide children going into foster care with a back pack of familiar, comforting items. We learn about a program to introduce school students to the realities of sheep farming. Another great example of Rotary in the community. www.walcharotary.org.au

Can you help plant the first Rotary Peace Pole in the Democratic Republic of Congo? Lucy Hobgood-Brown and Dr Grace Maano explain the background, the purpose and the process to ensure their Peace Pole will join the 250,000 already in place around the world. Yet another Rotary initiative demonstrating service above self. Donate via www.rawcs.org.au and nominate Peace Pole as the beneficiary.

The St Ives Food and Wine Festival is back following two covid cancelled years. Di Barnes tells us what to expect including wines to taste, a variety of food to sample, choirs, singers, jazz band, pony rides, farm animals and activities for everyone. Sunday 25 September

Patrick Price, a Rotarian from Sydney was shocked at the authoritarian and violent approach to teaching he found in Nepalese schools. Determined to do something about it he founded the Centre for Learning and Children's Rights a non profit organisation delivering educational and humanitarian projects in Nepal regardless of age, gender, religion or caste, including the successful Heartland Academy. www.forchildsrights.org and www.heartlandacademy.edu.np