The Macular Society

Mon, Aug 12th 2019 at 6:30 pm - 9:35 pm

Sam Amphlett - from the 'Macular Society'

President Robin Taylor introduce our speaker, Sam Amphlett from the Macular Society. Sam is a fundraiser for the Macular Society in the South East. In fact she is the only one in the country.

The Macular Society receives no Government Funding and relies on Lottery Grants, bequests, donations from Trusts, and donations from members, the public and charities.

The money raised is used to fund research and support for sufferers from Macular. Sam said there are some videos on Utube and the Macular website giving more information (www.macularsociety.org/what-macula).

Over 300 people per day are diagnosed with Macular. 1 in 200 sufferers are over 60. By aged 90 it is 1 in 4 people. There is no known cure for the condition but nutrition and diet can help.

The nearest support group is in Tenterden and offers counselling, a helpline, a befriending service and aids
to help cope with the condition.

Stuart McRae gave the vote of thanks and Robin gave Sam a donation from the club.

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President's Handover meeting

REnate hands over to incoming President Alan and wishes him well

President Renate welcomes incoming President, Alan

Bryan, Mark, Carol Ann are congratulated by Renate at the close of the event.

Charity Concert success as 3 top musicians entertain an excited audience in Ashford's St Mary Church

We will move our meetings to The Ashford Holiday Inn North from 25th March.

Bryan Gipps, Director of Music, St Mary’s Church, Ashford, is presented with a cheque by Sue Brown from London Beach Hotel Tenterden, with Rotary President, Alan Jose. This donation will go towards the Church Organ Restoration Fund.

The Mayor of Ashford, Cllr Callum Knowles, Ashford Rotary President, Amanda Cottrell and Leader of the Council, Cllr. Gerry Clarkson open the shelter

The Rotary Club of Ashford's Community Shelter at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park was opened today.

On Monday 10th January, following a frugal supper, PP Kitty Brook, her granddaughter, Kristina, and Kristina's partner, Akeem, gave a talk on 'Malcolm's Soup Kitchen'.

John Harris spoke of the work of the CWGC

Rtn Peter Gammon spoke on Criminal Law

On Sunday 26th June we ran a Charity Cream Tea Party for around 100 people in aid of President Liz's chosen Charities -'Canine Helpers' and 'Kent MS Therapy Centre'. Thanks to all who helped make it a memorable afternoon.

The Club learnt of the support given to the hearing impaired by HI Kent

President Liz Stuart-Smith received a cheque for £600.00 from the Ashford Muslim Association

The Rotary Club of Ashford join partners to collect for earthquake victims

The new Interact Club of Towers School is now up and running.

Paul Mott of McArthurGlen, Rotary President Renate Beerling, and the Mayor of Ashford, Larry Krause. Over £1,000 was made for Charity.

McArthurGlen Management teams up with the Rotary Club of Ashford to raffle prizes freely donated by many retailers at the Outlet Centre.

Lilia with some of her collection and President Liz Stewart-Smith.

We were delighted on Monday night with a talk by 12 year old Lilia who explained the meanings of Ichimatsu Ningyo, Hina Ningyo, Daruma Ningyo, Kokeshi Ningyo and Gosho Ningyo; various forms of Japanese Doll.