KIDS OUT AT MARWELL ZOO. 2022

Wed, Jun 21st 2023 at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

A splendid day out for children organised by Rotary


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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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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Members attended a workshop to help with lantern making for the Parade on Sunday 4th December at 2 pm.

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A splendid day out for children organised by Rotary

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

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The team from Minstead Trust

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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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Defib training held in Burley

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

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