Carnforth Rotarians Enjoy The District 1190 Conference in Newcastle

A group of Carnforth Rotarians together with their partners attended the District 1190 Conference in Newcastle last weekend, arriving back home on Sunday evening after an incredible three days with Rotary in Lancashire and Cumbria.

The Conference highlights were:-

The Juniper Trust a small local charity helping the impoverished to build schools and provide clean water and solar lights in Asia,Africa,and South America.


Incredible Edible which promotes the increase of growing more of our food locally.

How the integration of new and diverse groups into our Communities can enrich the lives of everyone in our Communities. Above all the contribution of young people to our Society was demonstrated through RotaKids, Peace Scholars, Exchange Scholars and Rotary led programmes such as Youth Speaks.

30 years ago Rotary promised the youth of the World we would eradicate Polio we are so very close.

If you want to know more or help us please contact our Secretary, Cliff Randall secretary@carnforthrotary1190.org.

Carnforth Sponsors its 18th Annual Young Musician Competition

Carnforth Rotary Club held its 18th annual Young Musician competition last Saturday at North Road Primary school, Carnforth. Twenty-two entrants competed in three age groups – Group A under 12; Group B, over 11 and under 15 and Group C over 14 under 19. The judges were Sylvia Ham and Clive Walkley who provided helpful and informative comments for each of the performers. The piano accompanist was Mike Critchlow There was a good attendance from parents, friends and teachers. The top three competitors from each group will be invited to perform in Carnforth Rotary Club’s “Music for a Summer’s Evening” concert held at the Priory. Lancaster at the end of June.
Group A: 1st Lawrence Diffey, (Flookburgh Cof E Primary) – piano; 2nd Eloise Ozanne, (Allithwaite Primary) – treble recorder; 3rd Edmund Hui, (Grange CE Primary) – piano.
Group B 1st Faye Anna Bowness – (QES) – voice; 2nd Alistair Burton, (QES) – piano and 3rd Daisy Pollitt, (LGGS) – voice
Group C 1st Molly Olivia Faulkner, (Chethams) – violin; 2nd Jenifer Morphet, (Durham University) – flute; 3rd Jayne Potter, (Queen Katherine School) – voice

Carnforth Rotary Club Sponsors new RotaKids Club

Carnforth Rotary Club sponsored its second RotaKids club at Slyne with Hest C of E Primary School. At the school assembly on Friday 28th February, Mr Bill Reading, Vice President of Carnforth Rotary Club presented the Charter to the Headteacher Mr Paul Bowden. The club members recited the RotaKids promise - To be fair to all; To serve my community and To show respect for others. Pupils from Years 5 and 6 have elected a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer as their club officers. 


The chairman was presented with a Chairman's badge and a pendant which will belong to the club. All of the club members were each given a RotaKids badge.

RotaKids is a great way for youngsters aged between 7 and 12 years old to get together and enjoy working on a fun project carrying out charitable work in their community and the wider world supported by members of Carnforth Rotary Club. The RotaKids have decided to raise money to buy a defibrillator for use in their area.

Kirsty Prepares for Carnforth Rotary Club Meeting

On 20th February, Paul DeWilde, a Police Public Order Physical Training Officer gave an interesting demonstration on how police tackle police disorders. Kirsty Robson from the Longlands Hotel staff sportingly donned the riot gear!

Carnforth Inducts New Member

Carnforth Rotary Club President, Malcolm Watkins inducted Emma Robinson, our newest and youngest member at 22 years old, on Thursday 20 February. Emma is a retail manager for Tesco in Carnforth and will be joining the club's Membership and PR Committee. We look forward to her fresh approach and welcome her to the Rotary family.

18th Annual Carnforth Rotary Club Young Musician Competition

2013 Group A Competitors

2013 Group B Competitors

2013 Group C Competitors

On Saturday 1 March, the 18th Annual Carnforth RC Young Musician Competition will be held at North Road Primary School commencing at 10.15 am for Group A. 

Group A:
Competitor under age 12 on the day of the competition. Chosen piece(s) (maximum of two) may last in total up to a maximum of 5 minutes.
Programme to commence at 1015.

Group B:
Competitor aged 12 to 14 inclusive on the day of the competition. Chosen piece may last in total up to a maximum of 5 minutes.
Programme to follow on from Group A at approximately 1100.

Group C:
Competitor aged 15 to 18 inclusive on the day of the competition. Chosen piece may last in total up to a maximum of 6 minutes. Programme to commence at 1330.

Full details:
http://www.carnforthrotary1190.org/young_musician.html

Carnforth Rotary Club's Christmas Sleigh Raises £7,626

The Rotary Club of Carnforth Santa’s Sleigh collection raised £7,626 from generous public donations over 16 outings. This was up by 6.5% on last year. Carnforth Rotarians assisted by members of Carnforth Inner wheel and local police cadets were out most nights on the run up to Christmas despite the wet weather. Santa's Elves were kept busy drying Santa’s outfit ready for the next day! Thanks also to Norjac Mitsubishi in Carnforth for providing the Sleigh towing vehicle and to Speights of Lancaster for the Satsumas to hand out to children - and thus complete the magic of Santa's visits.

All money raised will be used to support projects in the local area. Some of the money has already been used for vouchers which were handed out to deserving families to purchase toys just before Christmas. If any local organisation or cause would like to be considered for a financial donation from the proceeds of the Sleigh Collection please email details of your request to secretary@carnforthrotary1190.org.