Our Club History

This is the third update for the project which was started some 3 years ago. More information can be found by going to the website www.friendsofmonze.org

In December President Enid, together with Youth Services Committee members Bob and Kate, attended a school assembly at the William Amory School in Blythe Bridge. They had great pleasure in presenting over 220 books to the school.

Past President Sue receiving her Past President award from current President Bruce.

2020 - Christmas Fundraising

Croquet Semi Final

A night to be remembered ! Following dinner at the Upper House guests were entertained by international star Elinor Jane Moran. Elinor tours with Andre Rieu. The party continued into the small hours with a disco.

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.

Message from President Peter.

A typical club night.

President Enid and club member Kate presenting books to children at Springcroft Primary school.

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.

On the 13th November, President Jan and club members Enid and Kate visited the school to present the book trolley and 250 books donated by the club through the books 4 home scheme.

Memories of members visits to other clubs around the world

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

In June was the start of the new Rotary Year

President Bruce with club member Lynne with a selection of books the club is donating to the Rotary Project 'Books 4 Home'.

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

We are very proud of our new electric Santa sleigh. The only electric Santa sleigh in the U.K.

On the 18th May the club supported national blood pressure day at Tesco Meir Park. The cub arranged for doctors and qualified nurses to take people's blood pressure.

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.

Pictures from Zambia

Joining the world's largest service organisation.

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

President Bruce presenting a cheque to the Donna Louise Hospice

President Elect Jan presenting a cheque for £200 to Newcastle 435 squadron in recognition of their support with our Christmas collection.

More new members joining the club.

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

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

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

The club's support to the village of Monze in Kenya continues.

President Enid presenting her chosen charity 'Prostate Cancer with a cheque for £2350.

Rotary stall on armed force day at Longton park on 30th June.

Historic documents which have recently been located.

On Thursday 7th February 2019 President Enid Hayes and the members of Blythe Bridge and District Rotary attended The Donna Louise Hospice to officially hand over the music equipment funded by the club.