LUNCH MEETING
Tue, Apr 8th 2025 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
VENUE: HPGC.
SPEAKER: Sheila Yorke, Kathryn Green, Newton Gardener’s Association.
FELLOWSHIP STEWARDS: Phil Round + John Shaw.
At lunchtime today our guest speakers were from Newton Gardener's Association. Sheila and Kathyrn told members all about the club which is based in Rob Lane Newton and is now in its 101st year. They explained the services they provide to their members which number in excess of 300. They also told us about the annual vegetable and flower show which is held in September at Crownway Community Centre.
Sheila presented the club with a cheque for End Polio Now -the proceeds from the crocus corms they planted last October.
Rotarian Alan Pomfret presented the Association with a cheque in memory of his late father who was a keen gardener.
Visit their website at: newton gardeners. or follow them on facebook: Gardeners Facebook
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'What We Do' Main Pages:
This is a new group formed during the last Rotary year.23/24 Its remit is to look at how we move the club forward and recruit a more diverse membership
moreAn update from President Ray on things Rotary and things that are happening within the club.
moreThe following plan was presented at Club assembly for our support to International projects this Rotary year
moreIf you require funding to support a project your organisation is involved in we might be able to help.
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Our club has set up a new service team for this coming year and we shall shortly be announcing our first project.
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The dates for the next beer festival are now confirmed and we are looking for sponsors and help on the day. Please use our contact sites to get in touch.
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Our major club project is supporting Newclare Primary School, Johannesburg, Use the links to see the story so far.
moreThe following plan was put to our club assembly for working with the community.
moreEach month Rotary will have a monthly theme and our club will try to get involved in projects that embrace these themes.
moreThe Youth Service Team will be involved in the following initiatives as agreed at our club assembly.
moreProviding Rotary Service to International Communities. The following programme has been agreed at club assembly.
moreThe Executive Committee has presented its plans for the coming year. The role of the executive is to oversee the service functions of the club.
moreIn the Rotary year 23/24 we have supported the following organisations.
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