Services Committee

Chairman:  John Butler 

Fundraising: Rob Taylor

This committee represents the main thrust of the work of the Rotary Club of Chelwood Bridge. It is responsible for pulling together a wide range of projects both locally and abroad which are in line with the stated emphases of Rotary International, namely Health, Hunger, Water, Literacy. It also has a specific emphasis on youth opportunities. 

The way the committee is structured allows all our members to participate in a wide range of events.  We have a stated aim to get close to our local community through funding and using our vocational skills. 

Recent and current projects include:

• Marshalling at Camerton Court for gardens "open weekend" - raising funds for Children's Hospice South West. Inner wheel organised cakes and teas. 
• Presentation of Illustrated Dictionaries to children at Pensford and Camerton schools.
• Helping with Stanton Drew Flower Festival on Saturday 18th July and hosting "The Big Breakfast" on Sunday 19th.
• Donation to Indonesian Water project - Tandes Lor.
• Marquee at Chew Valley Harvest Home 5th Sept
• Presentation at Cameley Lodge on Sept 1st of donation to Childrens' Hospice South West, consisting of proceeds from Camerton Court 'open weekend' and Choir Night at Downside School earlier in the year.
• Annual golf event at Farrington G&CC which raised £1155 for DEBRA and other charities.
• Participation in Bikes for Africa which collected 500 bicycles for sending to Africa.
• Cabaret night – great entertainment and raised funds to support St Peter's Hospice and other local needs.