Youth Service
Youth Service
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Each year Towcester Rotary provide in association with our Rotary District several competitons to benefit youth.
Youth Competions
Youth Competions
Please click picture opposite (Web) or above (On Phone) above to see what is on offer.
R.Y.L.A.??? -What does that mean? Well it stands for ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS and is a training programme for young adults wishing to develop their leadership skills and gain confidence within themselves. It is one of the most successful Rotary programmes run by Rotary clubs around the world.
During a RYLA programme, participants will develop leadership skills and character, have exposure to leadership issues and develop team building qualities, explore problem solving strategies as a group, learn how to organise and develop youth activities and community service projects, discuss and apply creative approaches to leadership scenarios and to appreciate what Rotary does in communities both locally and internationally.
This week, 50 sponsored young adults from Rotary Clubs in the East Midlands are attending the Grafham Water Management Centre and taking part in an intensive RYLA course. Of these, 5 are being sponsored by the Rotary Club of Towcester and come from the Towcester and District.
So if you, or you know of someone who may benefit from taking part in the 2027 RYLA course, please contact sueogrady@towcester-rotary.org.uk
A Quote from one of Towcester's entrants in 2025 -
"The best week of my life, it has given my confidence a tremendous boost."
The Rotary Stars program is a community-focused initiative run by the Rotary Club of Towcester to recognise and reward primary school children for acts of good citizenship. Rather than focusing on academic or sporting prowess, it celebrates personal accomplishments like kindness, citizenship and helping others.
Rotarian Colin Bain represented the Rotary Club at Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School’s Year 6 Levers Assembly and presented two awards to Izzy Clement-Winters and Lexie Smart
Izzy Clement-Winters
Izzy joined Nicholas Hawksmoor in September, and knew absolutely no one. Starting a new school in Year 6 is never easy, but she very quickly embraced everything that makes Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School such a special place. She threw herself into school life, joined clubs, formed wonderful friendships and approached every lesson with enthusiasm and determination.
Over the course of the year, it has been a real pleasure to watch her grow in both confidence and self-belief. She has worked incredibly hard and, perhaps most importantly, has begun to recognise just how capable she really is.
Lexie Smart
She is one of those children who quietly goes about everything with a smile. Whatever the challenge—whether it's friendship difficulties, tricky pieces of work or simply the ups and downs of everyday school life—she approaches it with kindness, resilience and a positive attitude.
This year, she has found some areas of mathematics particularly challenging, but she has never given up. Instead, she has worked incredibly hard, showing determination and perseverance every step of the way. She should be immensely proud of everything she has achieved.
She is one of those children who could easily go under the radar because she never seeks the spotlight. However, today she absolutely deserves to be in it. She is a joy to have in school, great fun to be around, and a wonderful friend to others. Her quiet determination, kindness and infectious smile make her a fantastic role model.
Who looks after the carers.
Who looks after the carers.
Towcester Rotary Club
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