Various Rotary activities during 2008/2009
Life Box Packing
We have a team of trained Life Box Packers, who under the watchful eye of Rotarian Stan Fielding, have met on a regular basis to pack the contents into Life Boxes which are then sent out when needed.
Delivery of Christmas Parcels in December 2008
This year the Community Service Committee, under the command of Mike Tomkinson and David Acton, prepared 50 parcels for members to deliver.
The bags of goodies looked very impressive this year as they were in brightly coloured reuseable bags - so we also did our bit for the environment.
The main purpose of taking these presents to those on our list is to show them that they are not forgotten and that even if they are old, sick or lonley this Christmas, we know that they are there and that Rotary cares for them.
We hope that when they enjoy some of the fine food in our bags, they will remember this and will smile a little.
Merry Christmas to everyone who reads this message
Music and Laughter Evening Thursday 19th March 2009
The International Committee under the leadership of Rotarian Joan Elbourn organised a Music and Laughter Night on Thursday 19th Match 2009 which was attended by over 60 Rotarians and guests.
The purpose of the evening was to raise funds for our participation in the National Charity "Send a Cow". These animals are given to poor families in several countries around the world, who are trained to look after them. More livestock is bred and given to other families, the milk and manure are also used, and the money raised by selling some livestock pays for the children's education.
The entertainment started after an excellent meal. Comedian Barry York acted as Master of Ceremonies and introduced five members of "That's all Folk" from the Rochdale Music Service who played for about half an house and were very well received.
There followed a very grand raffle with several hampers of goodies on offer as well as a generous supply no Wine. The profit from this will go towards the £750 needed to sent the Cow
Barry York then entertained the gathering. His web site describes his show as "Cheeky" and it was certainly that if not perhaps "Cheeky Blue" but it was taken in good part and none of our members fell asleep.
At the end of the evening President John Kay thanked all who had been involved and in particular Rtn John Whitley and Rtn Derek Heywood who had worked "like Trojans" and Rtn Joan Elbourn and her International Service Committee.
A good idea, a good evening and all for a good cause.