On Saturday members Steve Ford, James Kingston and Simon Colgan were invited to Camborne RFC’s final home game of the season to make a presentation of £250 to their Mini and Junior Section. At half time the members of the section paraded around the pitch to demonstrate the togetherness of a community focused club from the minis to the senior team. The cheque was received by Matt Tagg, Mini and Junior Chair.

At our last two meetings we welcomed two new members to our club. Chris Andrews was proposed by Rotarian Steve Ford. Chris is a returning member and we are pleased to welcome him back. Simon Colgan was proposed by Rotarian Hjalmar Wara. Simon is a lecturer in photography and lives with his partner Gillian near Breage. Both new members were inducted by President Henry Dunstan.

Members have started our annual refurbishment of our towns White Wash Walls. We have undertaken this work since 2013 and it is done in the early spring in readiness for Helston's Flora Day. Large sections of the walls are built of traditional materials and are lime washed to maintain their integrity.

At our meeting on 28th January we welcomed new member Andy Riddel to our club. Andy was born in Porthleven, is 48 and lives in Helston with his partner Haley. He has recently left the Royal Navy after 27 years service. Andy was introduced by our President Nominee Nick Wills and inducted by President Henry Dunstan.

At last evening’s meeting we welcomed new member Matt Stillwell to our club. Matt was brought up in Mullion, is 44 and lives just outside Helston with wife Charlotte and their 3 children. He works as a Project Manager. He is no stranger to Rotary as his late father, Roger, was a member of Helston Rotary Club. Matt was introduced by President Nominee Nick Wills and inducted by President Henry Dunstan.

 

At a recent meeting we welcomed our latest member, Alan Pickersgill. Al is 49 and lives in Helston with wife Carla and their 2 children and dog. He has served 30 years in the Royal Navy. He leaves the Navy in January to work for HM Coastguard. Al was introduced by Rotarian Stu McDougall and inducted by President Henry Dunstan. 

At this week's meeting we welcomed John Spence, Treasurer and Launch Authority, and Andy Branwell, Community Manager, of the Lizard RNLI Station. John and Andy were invited as our guests to receive a donation of £1000 for their station. The donation was presented by Immediate Past President Peter Mueller. Pete had decided to nominate the Lizard RNLI as the recipients of his President's Charity donation from his year in office.

 

At a recent meeting President Henry had the pleasure of inducting our newest member, Jason King, into our club.

New in July 2024:

President Pete Mueller (2023) handing over to President Henry Dunstan

 President Elect Henry Dunstan (2023) hand-over to Rtn. Neil Cottingham

What we are currently doing:

We held our third community breakfast at the Inn & Still in Helston. Our objective is to entertain members of our local community who are new to the area or are alone and wish to meet new people. We would also welcome the homeless. Our aim is to provide this in a relaxed and informal environment.

We will hold the breakfast on the first Saturday of the month, the next being planned for the 3rd of August - 10am.

Helping Hands for Charity:
(download poster)

Club Calendar & Events in 2024/25 

RCHL Meetings are on Tuesday at 19:30 for 20:00 dining, Inn & Still, Coinagehall Street, Helston. Details may change during the year so please check back at regular intervals.

Please contact the Secretary via the Contact Page if you wish to visit us. Thanks 

Future dates 2024:

·      No meetings on the 24th and 31st of December

Future dates 2025:

·      15th February – Johnny Cowling & Pasty, Epworth Centre, Coinagehall Street, Helston
.       29th April - Ladies evening - visit to Lizard RNLI and meal
·          15th to 19th May: Twinning - The Rotary Club of Saint-Brieuc Grand Large
·      13th June – Johnny Cowling, Elvis & Pasty, Central Methodist Chapel, Coinagehall Street, Helston




The Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard founded ShelterBox as its Millennium Project in 2000

RI Club ID: 24369