The Southwold United Reformed Church hosts an annual Christmas Tree Festival featuring community-made decorations.

The Southwold United Reformed Church on High Street, Southwold hosts an annual Christmas Tree Festival featuring community-made decorations. Blyth Valley Rotary will be taking part in this community display of trees

Rotarian Pauline Archer will be decorating the Christmas Tree on behalf of the Blyth Valley Rotary

The Halesworth Christmas Tree Festival is held annually at St Mary's Church in Halesworth, Suffolk

Over 80 Christmas trees decorated by local charities, businesses, schools, and community organizations.Activities: Homemade cakes, tea, and coffee are typically available for visitors while viewing the trees.Timing: Usually runs from mid-December through early January (for example, the most recent event ran from December 13th, 2025, to January 6, 2026, with a "Christmas Carols" theme) Rotarian Elaine Bennett to do this on behalf of Blyth Valley Rotary before Saturday 12 December 2026

Lend With Care

Blyth Valley Rotary have supported this incredible organisation since 2013. Lendwithcare is a wonderful non-profit crowdfunding platform by CARE International UK, launched in 2010. It connects people who want to lend small amounts (starting as little as £15) to low-income entrepreneurs and farmers in developing countries. By 2026, over 100,000 lenders have contributed more than £60 million, supporting over 230,000 small business owners across 17 countries!> Browse the Lendwithcare homepage to find profiles and business plans of inspiring entrepreneurs to support, like farmers or market stall owners.> 100% of your loan goes directly to the entrepreneur, and while you don’t earn interest, you’ll make a meaningful impact. Entrepreneurs repay the loan over 6 to 12 months. Once you receive repayments, you can withdraw your funds via PayPal or reinvest them to help another entrepreneur! https://lendwithcare.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBp71VDFO0o

Covehithe Plough Day on Sunday, October 4th 2026 - Blyth Rotary Members will be busy supporting this event Sunday 4th October 2026

Our next exciting event is the Covehithe Plough Day on Sunday, October 4th 2026. Last week (and in the weeks leading up to it), we were busy behind the scenes at the Henham Steam and Country Show, working to raise as much as possible for the East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity and YANA. We love our community, and we seriously want to make a positive difference to the people who live here. Making a difference is what we do since April 1960! Doing good is not only fulfilling, also creates a positive ripple in the world around us. Together, we can transform lives, uplift our community, and find fun in helping others. Let’s unite to inspire and protect one another! We are Blyth Valley Rotary. We believe in making a positive difference in our community Pop along and say hello!! Open air event Location Covehite near Southwold Suffolk NR34 7JP Charity Stalls £10 Craft Stalls or similar £25 Trade Stands £50 All food and Refreshments stalls are filled #EastAnglianAirAmbulance Charity #YANA ‹Charity #Blythvalleyrotary #nonprofit #charity

Looking for help on the Refreshments Stall and also Car Parking Stalls 2 Hour Shifts, Sunday 4th October 2026, 10 am- 4 pm NR34 7JP

Looking for help on the Refreshments Stall and also Car Parking Stalls 2 Hour Shifts, Sunday 4th October 2026, 10 am- 4 pm. NR34 7JP info@blythvalleyrotary.co.uk Our group is passionate about helping communities be part of the day! www.blythvalleyrotary.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/groups/1535908853639428/user/100071135409263 #community #makingapositivedifference East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity YANA @followers

Covehithe Plough Day volunteers looking for donations for their Cake and Tombola stall Sunday 4th October 2026 10-4 pm NR34 7JP (

We are helping The Covehithe Plough Day volunteers looking for donations for their Cake and Tombola stall Fundraising for the outstanding East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity that provides 24/7 critical care and helicopter emergency Medical Services and the charity called YANA ( you are not alone), a charity that provides vital mental health support and suicide prevention for people working in agriculture and rural businesses NR34 7JP ( Please help these incredible, selfless charities run by Volunteers Email info@blythvalleyrotary.co.uk www.blythvalleyrotary.co.uk