KIDS OUT AT MARWELL ZOO. JUNE 2022

A splendid day out for children organised by Rotary

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Every June, the Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland, together with KidsOut, take thousands of disadvantaged children on a fun day out. The children visit the seaside, theme parks, adventure playgrounds and zoos, giving them all wonderful memories to cherish for a lifetime. After a 2 year break due to Covid, this year George and Anne Stephens accompanied 14 children, the deputy head and 2 support staff from Abbotswood Junior School to Marwell Zoo.

The children were very excited to have a fun day out of school.

We listened to a talk about the Marwell Humboldt penguins and the adults were impressed with the way the children listened and asked appropriate questions.

Our visit included the Tropical House, which gave us the opportunity to encounter a diversity of wildlife and exotic plants in a tropical climate. It was interesting to have birds flying free within the exhibit.

The children generally struggle to decide on a favourite experience. Rolling down the hill after lunch was great fun and surprise ice creams always go down well, but the new adventure playground was particularly popular, even in a shower of rain!

After the visit, Fiona, the deputy head, sent George and Anne this message:

Thank you for today - it was very successful all round. It was lovely to see the children in a different environment and playing happily together. They were so excited to get back and tell their friends about their day!

And thank you both for your kindness and generosity - I really enjoyed spending the day with you both.

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TREASURE FOR THE HONEYPOT

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.

A splendid day out for children organised by Rotary

25 Years of help to young carers

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

Extra funds from the Dan Snow and Hugo Vickers Evenings, added to the Club Charity funds enabled us to give extra funds to those in need

The Club was delighted to donate £200 so the young people from Minstead Trust could take part in the recent Totton and Eling Carnival. Their theme was ‘Alice in Wonderland’ they made a great job of decorating their minibus and creating marvellous costumes

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.

We have made donations to many local charitable groups during the Covid pandemic.

WHAT IS ROTARY?

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

Sam gets a present from Tina on behalf of Heartbeat.

One of our great pleasures is handing over cheques or items to our choosen charities and special people. Just a few of dozens each year are shown here.