Promoting Learning by Having Fun

Carnforth Rotary were pleased to be able to provide supplemental funding to further progress the excellent work done by Over Kellet Playgroup, in providing a natural garden area with raised beds, stepping stones, sand and water trays etc. Funded so far, by hard work of parents with raffles, baking cakes and attending coffee mornings.  

Photographed here are Malcolm Watkins, Chair of the Rotary Community Committee; Jackie Bassinder, Playgroup Manager and Rotary President John Blowes.

Carnforth Rotary Associate Rotarians, Heather Baker and Ian Morris accompany HRH the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, on a school tour at a Sierra Leone home for primary and secondary children with a range of disabilities.  

One aspect of the tour included unveiling the Carnforth Rotary recognition plaque, at the entrance to the newly constructed safe play area, which was made possible by our generous support.

Another new member

President, John Blowes and sponsor, Linda Lambson welcomed Amanda O'Garrow, as Carnforth's fourth new member this year. Amanda is looking forward to being on the Community Committee and  is also planning on helping with Polio vaccinations in India. 

Helping Others.

Carnforth Rotary Club presented cheques to representatives from several local charities. These included The Carnforth Community Choir, Silverdale Guides, Silverdale Brownies, The Air Training Corps, HomeStart and Cancer Research North West.

Fiona, a guider has been raising money to support her trip to the Maldives, where she will be teaching leadership skills to the Brownie packs over there and Georgina is a truly inspirational Brownie Leader. The Carnforth Community Choir meets every Monday evening (except Bank Holidays) for a social evening and songs. Dorothy baffled us with some of the information on Cancer Research North West, but we all know the work is vital. The Air Training Corps told us how they take part in a wide range of activities including archery and kayaking, whilst HomeStart take less privileged children and families on interesting visits.

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.