First Carnforth Health Mela, Great Success!

Carnforth’s well on the way to becoming one of the healthiest town in Lancashire due to the awareness raising event held on Saturday, June 25^th, when the town hosted its first ever ‘Health Mela’. This unique festival, modelled on the South Asian tradition of community fairs was dedicated to the celebration and promotion of community health and wellbeing.

The initiative was sparked by the former Rotary Cumbria and Lancashire District Governor, Kevin Walsh, who worked in partnership with the NHS Lancashire North Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Better Care Together and the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing. This dedicated team received enthusiastic support from the Head-teacher, staff and students of Carnforth High School and Carnforth Rotary Club. We give special thanks to Lyn Summers, Rotary Club of Lancaster Loyne, for the Risk Assessment, the ladies from Carnforth Inner Wheel who brewed Teas and coffees in the rather warm Gallery and the Carnforth Rotarians who did a splendid job directing cars for parking.

The First Health Mela in Carnforth

First Carnforth Health Mela a community health fair is to be held on Saturday, June 25^th at Carnforth High School, 11.00 am – 4.00 pm.

Carnforth is right on track for a fun filled family festival of health and wellbeing as it holds its first ever Health Mela on Saturday, June 25^th. If you are in North Lancashire on the day, head for Carnforth High School, Kellet Road, LA5 9LS. Bring all the family and take advantage of everything on offer at this unique event. Admission parking and health checks are all free.

In addition to the health checks visitors to the Mela will find:  
·      Dozens of colourful stalls packed with information and advice on healthy living.
·      Opportunities for makeovers and gym induction
·      Advice about services for older people, hearing, eyesight and oral health and children’s     mental health 

·      The chance to experience complementary medicine eg a Reiki taster session.

·      Fun games and competitions for children including a smoothie bike and Teddy Bears’ clinic, and much, much more!

Cheques to Schools

Linda and Anthony presented a trophy to Faye and a cheque to Moorside Primary School Music Department in their Celebration Assembly on Thursday. The pupils were amazed by the trophy and the cheque. We look forward to more entering the competition next year.

On Wednesday, Ken and Anthony presented trophies to Young Musician Winners Alyson, Iona and Jocelyn at Lancaster Girls' Grammar School, along with 2 cheques for their music department which will help to pay for a much needed digital piano.

ROLL UP! ROLL UP!

These cheeky chaps look like they are up to no good. 

I just hope they had lots of people winning coconuts, and keeping them busy, at The Carnforth Sports Day.

 Remember to look out for them at Carnforth Carnival and the Health Mela. Both events are going to be great fun.

Young Musician Competition Certificates and Prizes

Rotarians Ken McGrath and Anthony Chick attended Queen Elizabeth School, Kirby Lonsdale, to give certificates to Faye Bowness and Rebecca Chandler, and a cheque to the value of £100 to the Music department. 

What a Difference a Goal Net (or two) Makes.

Carnforth Rotary Club donated money to Warton Warrior Football Club, for new goal nets. 

" A big Thankyou to Carnfoth Rotary for their kind donation to our club Warton Warriors. This will enable ourselves to host 2 matches next season when we have our under 7's starting competitive matches along with the older teams.  We are only a small club with a big heart and community spirit and this donation really will help. Thankyou."
Phil Spencer ( Parent and committee Member)

Carnforth Rotary Club Supports the Police Cadets.

John Blowes, Treasurer of Carnforth Rotary Club donating a cheque to Phil Spencer for the Police Cadets.

" The difference this will make to our cadets is incredible. The cadets have to fund themselves and to receive such a significant amount will enable us to take the cadets to places they may never have been and have experiences that they won't forget. We have a fantastic relationship with Carnforth Rotary and we are really grateful for the support."
Phil Spencer ( Cadet Commander Lancaster and Morecambe Unit)