Our Work in Zambia

The club has funded this sustainable project funding the purchase of chickens and housing for the chickens which will allow the school to sell eggs in the local market.


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You can pay your registration fee by going to http://justgiving.com/campaign/sponsoredwalk25thJune

On the 25th June as part of the Armed Forces Day we will be organising a sponsored walk, There will be a £2 registration fee. Your sponsor money can go to a charity of your choice.

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Lets have fun whenever we can.

Joining the world's largest service organisation.

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Martin raised £1,600 for Green Door and £400 for the local Royal Marines Association.  www.green-door.org.uk

Martin Kettrick from Blythe Bridge Rotary paddled 12.5 miles in Tittersworth Reservoir. It was very cold and tiring for Martin but he was supported by Rotarians, friends and 2 local charities - Royal Marines Association and Green Door.

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President Brian handing over to incoming President Peter.

On the 3rd July 2023 saw the end of the Rotary year 2022/23 and the start of the new Rotary year 2023/24.

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The club's amazing support for Ukraine being handed over by club members.

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Bone Injection Guns being delivered to the hospital in Kyiv which will be used on the front line.

Bone Injection Guns being delivered to the hospital in Kyiv.

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Street Collections Schedule

As in previous years before COVID Santa and his helpers will be visiting the roads in Blythe Bridge and Tesco on Meir Park.

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Club President and club members enjoying lunch at the conference.

Club members enjoying lunch while attending the Rotary Conference

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Generator donated by the club.

Following a request from Ukraine we have launched a Generator Appeal.

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Blythe Bridge Rotary recently heard a very moving talk from Pink Sisters and Misters in Meir. They are a local cancer support charity situated in Meir helping families with cancer diagnosis.

After hearing a talk Peter & Barbara Nixon held an afternoon tea party at their home and raised a £325 for this amazing charity. Blythe bridge Rotary donated an additional £200.

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Some of the great things we have done as a club.

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Every 2 weeks we collect food donations for Foodbank. Donations are delivered to the Foodbank distribution centre in Blurton. 
Last week we did a special run and collected 170 Eggs. A massive thank you to Tesco Meir Park, Club members and friends.

An update of food donations by the club over several years in support of the Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank.

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President Peter presenting laptops to children.

Following our annual Christmas fundraising the club is donating laptops to schools in the Blythe Bridge area.

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Club member with just a few of the donations collected for the Foodbank.

Although, the club is not meeting weekly through the current restrictions. We are making collections every 2 weeks of donations for the local foodbank. PLEASE CONTACT US VIA THE WEBSITE IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO COLLECT YOUR DONATION.

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President Peter welcoming new member Sue to the club.

More new members joining the club.

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Our Planter in Grindley Lane. Sponsored by Heath House Farm.

Our Rotary planter in Grindley Lane sponsored by Heath House Farm.

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President Jan with members, guests and friends celebrating her year of success as President.

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President Jan presenting a batch of surgical masks to a local GP practice.

250 surgical masks were purchased by the club and donated to local health centres and GP practices.

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Foundation of the Club - February, 1988.

Historic documents which have recently been located.

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Supporting the community in Kenya

The Rotary Clubs of Blythe Bridge,Stone, Wednesbury and Willenhall joined together to provide 300 Primary School Children. This is often the only meal each day. The cost of the meals is £575 a month and they now will be fed for the next four months.

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A Global grant of $40,000USD delivering phonics training to 2400 Children and 48 teachers over 2 years in 6 schools in economically poor communities in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal.

This joint venture between the Rotary Club of Blythe Bridge & District, Rotary Club Pinetown South Africa District, Bolton Daybreak Club (UK) and the Rotary Club of Salem Massachusetts USA District.

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A member of the local village with just 2 of the flock.

The village of Monze in Zambia now have a flock of 100 chickens.

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The club has funded this sustainable project funding the purchase of chickens and housing for the chickens which will allow the school to sell eggs in the local market.

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