The organiser of a unique conference to combat the effects of alcoholism has expressed her ‘grateful thanks’ to our Rotary club for their support. Jane Mackenzie, who is stage managing the groundbreaking ‘Alcohol – Share the Truth’ virtual conference on November 18 and 19, captivated members of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club. She gave more than 20 members of the club
CHARITY KNITATHON WEAVING ITS WAY TO A HEALTHY £2,300
A 24 hour Shrewsbury knitathon strongly supported by our Rotary club is weaving its way towards creating a healthy £2,300 for Hope House Children’s Hospices. The charity knitathon at Belle Vue Methodist Church Hall raised £900 on the day and with Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club’s donation of £250, which has the promise of being doubled,
ROTARY TREE OF LIGHT BENEFICIARIES NAMED
Beneficiaries from this year’s Rotary Tree of Light have been announced. Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club which organises the popular annual event has agreed to support, in equal shares, The Food Hub, Sundorne Youth Club and Severndale School Futures. Over the last five years the Tree of Light has supported 16 charities and the names of
POLISH IMMIGRANT TELLS ROTARIANS OF COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
A Polish immigrant who came to Shropshire 16 years ago has told a Rotary club of how she has helped to set up an organisation to integrate European countries into the British culture. Kate Fejfer, who is chair of the Shropshire European Organisation (SEO) involved in community projects, was a guest speaker at Shrewsbury Severn