A MORE INFORMAL MEETING NIGHT AT THE CROWN. FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Mon, May 13th 2019 at 12:00 am -

"A Conversation with Dawn Wood – Social Enterprise in Action. Dawn is Head of Development at Minstead Trust. Plus a cheque presentation for the Haematology Education Fund.


A VERY INTERESTING EVENING. AN INFORMAL CONVERSATION WITH DAWN WOOD, PRESIDENT PHILIP AND MEMBERS. IN ADDITION A CHEQUE PRESENTATION TO THE TWO WARD SISTERS FROM SOUTHAMPTON GENERAL WHO HAD LOOKED AFTER PHILIP. .

Instead of our usual speaker on this  Family and Friends evening, after dinner we had two armchairs with Philip and Dawn Wood seated and an enthusiastic audience. Everybody was encouraged to ask questions of Dawn during the session - and they did. Philip led the discussion and questions. 

Dawn  is head of development at the Minstead Trust.  Trust incorporates Training and Support Services, Furzey Gardens, Hanger Farm Arts Centre and the Minstead Lodge Hospitality Centre (where we will be going for President's Night on 31 May)

The purpose of the Special Enterprise Scheme is to provide training and support for people with learning disabilities to enable them to develop new skills, lead fufilled lives and greater independence. More information is available on the website at www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/who-we-are.

The format of the evening was an experiment and proved a great success.

In addition Philip had invited as guests Senior Sister Glessi Cervantes  and Sister Patricia Silva from Ward C6 at Southampton General.  C6 is the transplant ward where Philip was in isolation twice for several weeks and he presented them with a cheque from the Club for £1,000 for the Haematology Education Fund, the designated fund for continuous professional development of the staff there.

 An article in the Lymington Times followed.  Click on  Scan0047.pdf


'What We Do' Main Pages:

Presentation by Tina Richardson of Wessex Heartbeat to President Ian Frame of Certificate of Support on completion of pledge to raise £1,500.

more  

We look after the plant 'creche' and raise money too.

more  

Flyer shows some charities supported recently.

more  
Clive Rutland handing over eggs.

We assisted the Totton Spiritualist Church in their project to give an Easter Egg to all children being supported through the Churches food bank. Also additional food and clothing for the Food Bank itself.

more  

Gateway Annual Games-press article attached

more  

Supported by New Forest Rotary the Annual Gateway Games at Brockenhurst College attracted over 40 competitors with learning difficulties. Eastleigh won with New Milton 'M Chicks' winning the annual Rotary trophy for team spirit.

more  
Some of the treasure with Viv from Honeypot and our George.

'Treasure gathered by our Rotary Club from Rotarians, schools and scouts for children who are carers for their loved ones.

more  

A splendid day out for children organised by Rotary

more  

Our Christmas Collections at Asda & Morrisons 18-22 December supporting Totton Foodbanks and other Rotary local charities, raised £2,849 (with Gift Aid) up on last year. You can still contribute-scroll to 'DONATE' button.

more  

What is Rotary? Who are we? What on earth do we do? Do we enjoy ourselves? (definitely yes!!)

more  

Outgoing President Tina hands over the chain of office to new President for 2023/24 Ian Frame of Lyndhurst & Brittany after rip-roaring year as our FIRST Lady President (but not last!)

more  

Annual Rotary Kids Out Day

more  

The following document by Laura Luff, the Senior Development Manager, sets out the LifeLab initiative.

more