Top Rotarian praises Aycliffe's vibrant club

Sat, Aug 20th 2016 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Terry is pictured (left) during the presentation of a Past President"™s medallion to Denese (centre) by current President, Rtn Nora Scott.

Top Rotarian praises Aycliffe's vibrant club

Rotarians in Newton Aycliffe have been given a big pat on the back for the work they do and the service they give to improve the lives of others both in their community and abroad.

One of the most senior Rotarians in North East England, Rtn Terry Long, Immediate Past District Governor, told them this week: “You are members of an absolutely fabulous and vibrant club”. And he added: “If Rotary gave an award for the best club in this part of the world, you would be a leading contender.”

The comments came when Terry re-visited Newton Aycliffe to talk about the highlights of his year in office and review some of the activities organized by Newton Aycliffe members during the past year.

He was introduced by Newton Aycliffe’s Immediate Past President, Rtn Denese Cartwright, and thanked by Rtn Barry Knevitt.

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FUND A FENCE PROJECT AT FIVE ACRES

ay, our President David Hogg visited Five Acres Community Garden and presented Manager, Charlote Iceton with a cheque towards their 'Fund a Fence' project.

Rotary was able to assist Great Aycliffe Cancer Care Group with the provision of a card reader for their newly opened hub.

Rotary Newton Aycliffe recently hosted a visit from volunteers of ManHealth.

At last, Rotary Newton Aycliffe’s very own group of Rotakids have been able to meet and discuss their plans for the future

During 2022, with the help of our County Councillors and funding from the Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership - GAMP, Rotary Newton Aycliffe bought a trailer, and it was a natural progression to then make the decision to have a new Santa Sleigh.

A couple of months ago, Bernard Borsberry visited Rotary Newton Aycliffe to speak about his recent trip away and how he became interested in supporting youth football in a distant land.