Rotary Collection of Unwanted Tools

Sat, May 24th 2014 at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Thame asked the public to check their sheds and lofts and bring their old tools in the main car park of Thame near the Market House. 2 tonnes of tools were collected.

Rotary Collection of Unwanted Tools - Beneficiaries

Rotary Collection of Unwanted Tools - Founded his own business thanks to TFSR

Rotary Collection of Unwanted Tools - Beneficiaries of tools donated by the UK public

Rotary Collection of Unwanted Tools - They are grateful to TFSR

Rotary Collection of Unwanted Tools - with tools donated by members of the public. Photo: Ross Dike.

Rotary Collection of Unwanted Tools - Photo: Ross Dike.

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Every year the Rotary Club of Thame runs a collection point for unwanted tools. These are then taken to 'Tools for Self Reliance' at Netley Marsh near Southampton. The latter are a charity which refurbishes them and sends them to NGO's in Africa. The NGO's then distributes them FREE to men and women which helps them to obtain work.

Rotarian Erroll Bateman said: "The Rotary Club of Thame would like to encourage everyone to check their garages and lofts and bring their unwanted items to us to give the craftsmen in Africa a chance to put their skills to good use for the benefit of their community as we believe it is a worthy cause."

Here are a few examples of items which were donated:

good quality Singer round-bobbin hand machines

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