John Thirlwell Producer / Director John trained as a journalist working on national newspapers. He moved to Leeds (1980) and trained as a TV reporter with BBC 'Look North'. He went on to cover stories for BBC News, ITV and Channel 4 nationally and internationally. Currently he runs independent production company Trading Pictures and is a long-term supporter of Save the Children (StC).
John told us that he has been supporting StC for over 12 years. It started when his wife (Pat) saw the effects of the wars in Africa on the children there and decided that she wanted to raise some money to help them. Pat and John organised a Garden Party at their house and raised £700 which was donated to StC. 5 months later Pat died of cancer and John decided that he would keep the party going in her memory. Today the event known as Pat's Party is held in Ben Rhydding, Ilkley and raises £10,000p.a.He now works voluntarily for the charity as a Save the Children Community Champion.
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This committee is responsible for finding new members and retaining existing members.
moreThis committee deals with all local projects in our community.
moreComing under Community this part of the group exists to undertake environmental projects on behalf of the club.
moreThis committee deals with international projects and disaster relief work.
moreThis committee provides the link with Rotary Internationals main charitable trust which primarily deals with projects having a global nature.
moreRotary is not just about doing good deeds but also about enjoying yourself and this committee organises social activities. This page contains an archive of some of our activities.
moreThis committee works with the other committees to help them raise funds for their individual projects to support charities locally, nationally and internationally.
moreThis is the vehicle that donates the money that we have raised to the various good causes that we support. Its official name is The Rotary Club Of Bradford Blaize Trust Fund and its registered number with the Charity Commission is 514621.
moreThis committee organises social events and deals with the day to day running of the club.
moreThis committee exists to provide PR and communications between the members and also to provide links to non members through the web site and Facebook.
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