Turkey/Syria Earthquake collection

The Rotary Club of Ashford join partners to collect for earthquake victims

The Rotary Club of Ashford has again joimed with partners Rachel McNiel and Ashford designer outlet to collect aid for those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

The Rotary Club are collecting funds while Rachel's team are collecting the items listed below, but cannot accept clothing except hats scarfs gloves.

If you wish to donate funds you can tap or scan our QRCode, which links to a Sumup payment page or go to our JustGiving Appeal page

Until 5th March, we will be at Ashford Designer Outlet next to Calvin Klein, Saturday and Sunday between 11am to 3pm. The nearest car park is A (parking free for 30 minutes to drop-off items).

Rachel will be collecting:

Non-perishable food items (no meat)
Tents
Blankets
Sleeping Bags
Nappies & wipes
Baby Food and products
Cooking utensils & equipment
Toiletries
Sanitary products
NEW underwear
Baby Clothes
Medicines & First Aid Kits
Headscarves/undercaps

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Charity Tea generates Donation to Organ Fund

Bryan Gipps, Director of Music, St Mary’s Church, Ashford, is presented with a cheque by Sue Brown from London Beach Hotel Tenterden, with Rotary President, Alan Jose. This donation will go towards the Church Organ Restoration Fund.

REnate hands over to incoming President Alan and wishes him well

President Renate welcomes incoming President, Alan

Bryan, Mark, Carol Ann are congratulated by Renate at the close of the event.

Charity Concert success as 3 top musicians entertain an excited audience in Ashford's St Mary Church

We will move our meetings to The Ashford Holiday Inn North from 25th March.

The Mayor of Ashford, Cllr Callum Knowles, Ashford Rotary President, Amanda Cottrell and Leader of the Council, Cllr. Gerry Clarkson open the shelter

The Rotary Club of Ashford's Community Shelter at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park was opened today.

On Monday 10th January, following a frugal supper, PP Kitty Brook, her granddaughter, Kristina, and Kristina's partner, Akeem, gave a talk on 'Malcolm's Soup Kitchen'.

John Harris spoke of the work of the CWGC

Rtn Peter Gammon spoke on Criminal Law

On Sunday 26th June we ran a Charity Cream Tea Party for around 100 people in aid of President Liz's chosen Charities -'Canine Helpers' and 'Kent MS Therapy Centre'. Thanks to all who helped make it a memorable afternoon.

The Club learnt of the support given to the hearing impaired by HI Kent

President Liz Stuart-Smith received a cheque for £600.00 from the Ashford Muslim Association

The Rotary Club of Ashford join partners to collect for earthquake victims

The new Interact Club of Towers School is now up and running.

Paul Mott of McArthurGlen, Rotary President Renate Beerling, and the Mayor of Ashford, Larry Krause. Over £1,000 was made for Charity.

McArthurGlen Management teams up with the Rotary Club of Ashford to raffle prizes freely donated by many retailers at the Outlet Centre.

Lilia with some of her collection and President Liz Stewart-Smith.

We were delighted on Monday night with a talk by 12 year old Lilia who explained the meanings of Ichimatsu Ningyo, Hina Ningyo, Daruma Ningyo, Kokeshi Ningyo and Gosho Ningyo; various forms of Japanese Doll.