Santa's Sleigh is Coming to Town (and surrounding Villages)

Santa's Sleigh is Coming to Town (and surrounding Villages) thanks to Santa and our many elves.
Here is the Programme for Carnforth Rotary Santa's Sleigh. All of the money collected from the door to door and Lights Switch on will go back into the local communities. The collection on Tesco's Car Park will be divided equally between our 3 overseas charities, more information about these will be displayed on the day. We look forward to seeing you all.

       

Welly Walk 29.10.16

 It was rather damp and dreary weather on Saturday 29th October when several members of Carnforth Rotary helped raise funds for Galloways, by marshalling the Welly Walk along the Bay Gateway.  However, this did not affect the enthusiasm of the 4,600 plus people, many in fantastic costumes, who took part in the walk. The Bay radio kept everyone entertained at the beginning and end, a band played lively music at the half way mark and everyone was in good spirits.  The official opening of the road will take place on Monday 31st October.

World Polio Day

Members of Carnforth Rotary held a bucket collection at Booths in Carnforth yesterday to raise awareness of World polio Day. 
The total amount raised was £411.15, which will go to the End Polio Now Campaign.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped to make this a success, especially Booths' Manager, Steve Allan and staff. 

ROTARY SUPPORT TO FLOOD VICTIMS

Contributions to the Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland Flood Fund, and local money from the Santa Sleigh collection in December 2015, has assisted the Red Door Café that re-opened mid October - with a very warm welcome from members of the local community.

The cheque presentation to owner Bob Bauld, is by Carnforth Rotary President John Blowes and Community Chairman Malcolm Watkins.
These RIBI funds have also assisted six owners of the riverside lodges in Halton and ten homes in Gardener Road Warton that were all seriously damaged during the December 2015 floods.

Last Night of the Autumn Proms

Several members of Carnforth Rotary and their friends spent a wonderful evening, on Saturday 15th October, at The Bridgewater Hall for Last Night of the Autumn Proms. The Manchester Concert Orchestra played a variety pieces, including Puccini's Nessun dorma, accompanied by Tenor, David Butt Philip and Gounod's "Je veux vivre" from Romeo and Juliette, beautifully sang by soloist Sky Ingram. The conductor, John Pryce-Jones, a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, was extremely amusing and encouraged the audience to take part in a number of the pieces, including Greig's In the Hall of the Mountain King and Pomp and Circumstance.

Slyne with Hest Rotakids

On Thursday 13th October, Rotarians Anthony Chick and Pete Lambson attended Slyne with Hest, St Luke's Primary School's,  first Rotakids meeting of the year. This was for the investiture of the new President, Thomas, Treasurer Naomi; Secretary, Hannah, who  were elected prior to the meeting, followed by badges being given to all members.
After making the Rotakids promise, they decided to support the following three charities:
Neuro Dropin, St John's Hospice and Lifeboats.


Their pre-Christmas activities are:

1. Bingo afternoon last week in November
2. Christmas Jumper Day
3. Snowballs in a Jar
4. Making Fiddle blankets for people suffering from Dementia

Their post Christmas activities are:

1. Events: Tea Party, cake sale
2. Other ideas: Sponsored run (in colours); family quiz, mufti day.

 Rotarians presented Rotakids Club with two bags of crocuses, and a box of plastic crocuses for sale.  It was suggested that some bulbs could be planted in decorated pots for sale as well. Mrs Gregory will advise of the next meeting date, expected at end of November, and there will be interim Rotakids meetings in school at regular intervals.

Seventy Years and Looking Forward to Many More

On Thursday 6th October, Carnforth Rotary celebrated their 70th Charter. President John welcomed the 70 attendees including, District Governor, Malcolm Baldwin, Carnforth Deputy Mayor, Pat Wooff, Rotarians from Accrington, Bolton Daybreak, Irlam, Kendal, Lancaster, Lancaster Loyne, Lunesdale and Ulverston Rotary clubs, ladies from Carnforth Inner Wheel and friends. 

The President spoke about Carnforth Rotary activities in the UK and abroad, membership and our Associate members overseas, who find it easier to have direct links with Clubs in their areas, particularly Sierra Leone and Tanzania. John thanked several, including those representatives who provide the links between Rotary International, Rotary International in the UK and Ireland, and within our own District 1190. 

It was a truly enjoyable evening with a very informative and amusing talk by Paul Durham on Bowland & Pennine Mountain Rescue. After the talk, President John gave a cheque to Paul, who thanked the club and informed us that the money would be used to purchase new rucksacks for Rescue equipment.