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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rupert Guinness, author, commentator and journalist, but above all a world renowned endurance cyclist is Ambassador for the Bobbin Head Cycle Classic aka The Bobbo. Rupert tells his story, how he got started, the long distance rides he has done and how he uses cycling to raise awareness of mental health issues. He provides tips for Bobbo riders, generously and with good grace. A true gentleman.

A brilliant idea to raise funds to eradicate polio. There are still a handful of cases. The Train Ride to end polio is the brainchild of local Rotarians who have so far raised $500k. Mark Anderson explains what its all about and foreshadows the 2022 event.

An integral part of the Orange Blossom Festival, the Cross Country Challenge organised by the Rotary Club of Hills Kellyville offers three distances to run, walk or to stroll. 10.2 km, 6.8 km, 3.4 km. All for a good cause. at the beautiful Bella Vista Farm. Mike Blair OAM explains.

Homeless people are at a significantly higher risk of suffering poor health outcomes, including higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Streetside medics, a mobile medical service run by volunteer doctors, nurses and supporters takes a medical clinic to the street offering free health advice and treatment to the growing number of homeless in our society.

Everyone all over the world is experiencing the effects of climate change. Be they wild fires in France, record temperatures in the UK or disastrous flooding in Australia. Jeremy Wright AM foreshadows Join the Switch, a webinar taking place at 6 pm Tuesday 2 August, the perspectives and the expert panel.

Not easy being President of a Rotary Club but Dr Bruce Farnsworth takes it in his stride as he takes office at St Ives Rotary Club in Sydney's upper north shore. We learn about the projects supported by the Club and what Bruce has in store for the next 12 months.

Sydney's biggest book fair offers 110,000 books, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws, games, vinyl records and stamp collections. It is massive undertaking relying on thousands of volunteer hours all dedicated to supporting Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury. Michael Cleary explains the history, how it all works and what visitors will experience at this exciting event. Knox Grammar School Wahroonga, 14-17 July 2022.

The Pride of Workmanship awards recognise exceptional members of the community, going about their work, professionally, calmly and seeking no reward. John Collignon from Hills Kellyville backgrounds the awards program and we meet the delightful Dirce Pinto a recent recipient who manages the catering at St Josephs Conference Centre, in Sydney's north west.

Shelterbags, sourced from S Africa, paid for and distributed by Rotary provide a warm, dry and portable shelter for Australia's homeless. Mary Crammond, Shelterbags pioneer explains the need, the logistics and the impact of this valuable resource, particularly relevant during these colder months.

Castle Hill Rotary awarded seven Excellence in Teaching Awards. We meet Clarissa Greenhalgh, Head of English at Castle Hill High School. We learn about the Foundations of English program, why her many non English speaking background students need it, the benefits it bestows and how they are measured.

Mina Howard, incoming Governor for a District with 67 Rotary Clubs tells us why she joined Rotary and outlines her goals, plans and expectations for her forthcoming year in office.

Rotary recognises women who have gone over and above the call, earning themselves a Rotary Inspirational Women's Award. We meet Lindt Cafe survivor Louisa Hope and Olivia Hunter-Young leading a team specialising in paediatric and adolescent eating disorders. Rae-Anne Medforth, Chair of RIWA sets the scene.