International

A King’s Lynn couple have completed an extraordinary 28,200km overland journey from Norfolk to India, crossing 20 international borders in 111 days. Speaking to Priory Rotary, Sanjukta and Dr Prabir Mitra shared stories of adventure, resilience, cultural encounters and their mission to raise diabetes awareness while travelling from King’s Lynn to Kolkata along a modern-day Silk Road route.

King’s Lynn Priory Rotary is supporting the launch of Sandringham & District Rotary Club, whose first meeting since Charter marks an exciting step in growing Rotary across West Norfolk.

Priory Rotary member Andy Roberts, District Governor Elect for East Anglia, with 2026-27 Rotary International President Yinka Babalola at International Assembly in Orlando

King’s Lynn Priory Rotary has received a ShelterBox Partner Club Bronze Award after raising £2,537.50 to support global disaster relief efforts.

Priory Rotary has supported a second distribution of dried food supplies in Sri Lanka, helping Mount Lavinia Rotary Club provide essential aid to those in need.

King’s Lynn Priory Rotary has supported a Dry Ration Drive in Sri Lanka, working with Mount Lavinia Rotary Club to provide essential food supplies to families affected by economic hardship.

Priory Rotary raised over £6,000 for Ukraine relief, supporting refugees in King’s Lynn through the Hanseatic Union and local community initiatives.

Priory Rotary members marked World Polio Day with a charity walk, raising £600—tripled to £1,800—to support global efforts to eradicate polio.

Priory Rotary donated £250 to support food aid in Sri Lanka, helping Mount Lavinia Rotary provide essential supplies to those in need.