Helping Hands Worldwide

Carnforth Rotarians collect medical and disability aids to send to countries all over the world. We are loading this container for 1step2step to send to Thailand. We also help Physionet, which is based in Yorkshire, and another area in Warrington.

Carnforth Rotary Lend a Helping Hand

Carnforth Rotary members are in Booths Carnforth, today Saturday 3rd June, helping British Red Cross to collect for the We Love Manchester Appeal.

Congratulations and Thanks

Our warmest congratulations and thanks for the energy and enthusiasm that our two new Paul Harris Fellowship members have given to their projects in Rotary.
President John Blowes presented two Paul Harris Fellowship Awards after the Club Assembly meeting 1st June 2017.

Kath Bromilow MBE, who brought together members of Carnforth Rotary Club, staff and pupils from Bleasdale School, and members of the community to raise awareness of local crime, as well as planting crocus bulbs to raise awareness of the End Polio Now campaign.
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.

Pete Lambson, National Technology Co-ordinator, for his tireless efforts to organise Rotary Technology Tournaments in 10 venues across District 1190. Thus giving numerous children, along with their teachers, the opportunity to show off their technology and problem solving skills. He is now organising trial Primary Technology Competitions in several schools in this district.

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.