Welcome Aboard Gillian.

Carnforth Rotary Club gave Gillian Bromley a very warm welcome when she was inducted on Thursday evening, by President John Blowes. Gillian is not a newcomer to rotary as she was President of a previous club in Warwick, and has also been a member of other clubs before moving up North. She was 'discovered' by Doug Taylor, when he was collecting used medical appliances for Physionet, and persuaded to come along to our meetings. And that, as the saying goes, was that.

A surprise for Mike Willetts at Carnforth Handover

It isn't often that Rotarian Mike Willetts is lost for words. However, on Thursday 7th July he was completely taken by surprise when retiring President, Ian Bradley, awarded him the Paul Harris Fellowship.
This was in recognition of the sterling work that Mike has done in Kitale, building a school and encouraging it to become self sustained and also helping Physionet to collect and export medical aids to overseas countries.

A surprise fro Mike Willetts at Carnforth Handover

It isn't often that Rotarian Mike Willetts is lost for words. However, on Thursday 7th July he was completely taken by surprise when retiring President, Ian Bradley, awarded him the Paul Harris Fellowship.
This was in recognition of the sterling work that Mike has done in Kitale, building a school and encouraging it to become self sustained and also helping Physionet to collect and export medical aids to overseas countries.

Carnforth Rotary Club Handover Evening

Carnforth Rotary Club Handover was held at the Longlands Hotel on Thursday evening 7th July, where we were joined by members from the Rotary Clubs of Lancaster, Lancaster Loyne and Lunesdale. It was a very pleasant evening, enjoyed by all.
From the left of the photo is Past President - Ian Bradley, President - John Blowes, Vice President - Kath Bromilow (MBE) and Junior Vice President - Cliff Randall. 
We are all looking forward to another eventful and fun filled year.

Carnforth Rotary Club Handover Evening

Carnforth Rotary Club Handover was held at the Longlands Hotel on Thursday evening 7th July, where we were joined by members from the Rotary Clubs of Lancaster, Lancaster Loyne and Lunesdale. It was a very pleasant evening, enjoyed by all.
From the left of the photo is Past President - Ian Bradley, President - John Blowes, Vice President - Kath Bromilow (MBE) and Junior Vice President - Cliff Randall. 
We are all looking forward to another eventful year.

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!