Rotary Technology Tournament

The Lancaster Area Technology Tournament took place at The Lancaster Boys' and Girls' Club on Friday 17th March.

A number of pupils from local secondary schools were given the task of working in teams to make a "mole' to remove debris from a tunnel. The competition had three different entry levels, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced. 

Crimebeat Award

Carnforth Rotary in partnership with Bleasdale School were awarded joint second place at the National Crimebeat Awards ceremony in London on Wednesday 15th March 2017.
The project, which was the idea of rotarian Kath Bromilow MBE, brought together  members of the community to raise awareness and help reduce crime in the area. It also involved members of Carnforth Rotary Club, staff and pupils from Bleasdale School and members of the local community planting crocus bulbs to raise awareness of the End Polio Now campaign.

From left: Carnforth President John Blowes, District 1190 Governor Malcolm Baldwin, Carnforth President Elect Kath Bromilow MBE, RIBI President Eve Conway, High Sheriff of Lancaster's wife Danielle, High Sheriff of Lancaster John Barnett MBE and Carnforth Inner Wheel President Carole Corless

The Award 

Bleasdale school pupils, staff and Carnforth Rotary members.

Purple for Polio

Members of Carnforth Rotary have been responsible, along with many helpers, for planting 5,000 crocus bulbs in the local area. We took on this task in Autumn 2016, working with the local community and pupils and staff from Bleasdale School in Silverdale. The planting area in Silverdale was in St John's Grove, where several of the crocuses are now in bloom. Hopefully there will be a better show in the second year.
Carnforth Rotary President, John Blowes, planted a number of bulbs by Halton Hydro which is is visited by many people including walkers who follow the footpath along the River Lune.
In order to promote awareness of our campaign to 'End Polio Now' a number of signs have been put with the crocuses so that the public know why they are there.

The High Sheriff Visited Bleasdale School

 The High Sheriff of Lancashire, along with his wife Danielle, visited Bleasdale School yesterday and spent over 2 hours with the children. A brilliant time was had by all, as can be seen from the pictures.

The bottom right photo shows The High Sheriff, Danielle and Rotarian Kath Bromilow MBE standing outside the entrance to Bleasdale School

Three New Members

Carnforth Rotary recently had the great pleasure to welcome three new members.

Ivor Davies, David Parker and Roger Cowling who were presented with badges, certificates and welcome packs.

Ivor Davies with President John Blowes.

David Parker (centre) with Rotarian Geoff Parker (left) and President John Blowes.

Roger Cowling (centre) with Rotarian Kath Bromilow MBE and President John Blowes.

Giving More Funds to Communities

Rotary Club of Carnforth President John Blowes, is seen handing over a cheque for £587 to Becky Townson in recognition of Carnforth’s Beaver, Cub and Scout leaders' help, to bring Santa and his Sleigh to local villages last Christmas.

This was on a night when parents were able to see the numerous activates being enjoyed, and learn about progress on the construction of the new Scout Hut and associated fund raising, to provide a high standard of facilities.