Asda and Morrisons Christmas Collections and Carols at Asda

Fri, Dec 13th 2013 at 12:00 am - 2:00 am

Asda and Morrisons Supermarkets welcomed us into their foyers to collect for local charities.


We had four days in December collecting at first Asda and then Morrisons. We chose local charities and many members, and a number of partners, wore the tabards and Christmas hats and carried the sealed buckets. With strict instructions not to break the rules and shake the buckets loudly we all found them rewarding sessions, not only from the money which tumbled in but the faces of young children meeting the real Father Christmas. A rare few were rather frightened and clung to parent's legs (maybe they realised it was really Fred). 

We were able to play a CD of Christmas carols, recorded by our very own choir. This intrepid group of volunteers had rehearsed in a Brockenhurst hall on four occasions, under the tutelage of  the delightful Delphine and Fred's coercion and were then recorded by Phillip Dinn. Well worth all the effort, not least of all to avoid the prospect of haveing to pay recording artists fees. 

On the Friday 13th and Saturday 14th  at Asda we raised nearly

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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.

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Gateway Annual Games-press article attached

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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.

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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.

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A splendid day out for children organised by Rotary

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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.

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

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

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Flyer shows some charities supported recently.

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

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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!)

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

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Annual Rotary Kids Out Day

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