Carnforth Pennant goes to Arusha, Tanzania

Yesterday evening, Caroline Blowes, daughter of President John, gave a lively and interesting presentation on her life as a midwife in Arusha.
What a contrast to life in the UK. The ladies may have to share a bed, there are three beds to the 'delivery suite'  with only curtains for privacy. One midwife can often be looking after 10 patients at a time, there are no painkillers and the babies are recognised by the cloth they are wrapped in, to name just a few. However, they are now the proud owners of several new, wipe clean, mattress covers which were bought with money donated by Carnforth Rotary.

President John giving Associate Member, Caroline, a Carnforth Rotary Pennant to take to the Rotary Club in Arusha

Giving Back to the Local Communities

President John Blowes (centre) presenting cheques from Santa's Sleigh Collections to Sgt Phil Spencer (of the Police Cadets) for help received from them, and to Anne Oliver from Age UK Lancaster to pay for the Christmas tree in Warton Christmas Tree Festival. 

We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Carnforth Rotary would like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone at TESCO for allowing us to collect the presents for HomeStart and funds for our International Projects, and to all the customers who were extremely generous with their donations. We are truly amazed by the generosity and kindness of everyone. Thank you to Natwest Bank for delivery of a further 60 presents.

We would also like to thank Norjac, Speights, The Station Hotel, The Greyhound, all helpers and everyone who donated on Sleigh nights.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

Party Time

What a jolly time was had by all at the Christmas Party, organised by Carnforth Rotary, on Monday 5th December, in the Civic Hall Carnforth.

John Barnett, the High Sheriff of Lancaster, his lovely wife Danielle and Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, attended along with approximately 60 lively pensioners from Carnforth and the surrounding area.

Entertainment was provided by pupils (and teachers) from Carnforth North Road and Christ Church Primary Schools, with a special visit from Santa Claus.

Many thanks go to the ladies of Carnforth Inner Wheel who put on a fabulous assortment of food including sandwiches, trifle, cakes and mince pies, as well as providing the beautiful table decorations. Also to Rick and his wife for all of their help on the day.

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.