A Shropshire Rotary Club has recruited two new members simultaneously – as its parent organisation announces the imminent launch of an ambitious initiative to grow membership nationwide. Officers and members of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club have warmly welcomed Marcus Watkin and Johnathan Callwood who will both be inducted at its next meeting. Marcus, who was
RISK OF FIRE CAUSED BY COST OF LIVING CRISIS ROTARIANS TOLD
The cost of living crisis is resulting in people buying cheaper chargers for their phones and increasing the risk of a fire hazard in the home, Rotarians have been told. Rob Smith, a prevention officer for Shropshire Fire Service, also warned of overloading electrical single sockets and the danger of batteries missing from smoke alarms
ROTARY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN’S CHARITY APPEAL
A Rotary club which was so impressed with the work of a Shropshire/Mid Wales based charity working with overseas children struggling to live with cerebral palsy has agreed to make the organisation a £1,000 donation. Members of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club were inspired by the presentation they were recently given by the Potter’s House Community
MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE ‘ROLLED OVER’ FOR SECOND TREE OF LIGHT FUNDING
A regional charity has been selected for a second year and two local charities which also serve the community will benefit from the 2023 Rotary Tree of Light in Shrewsbury. Midlands Air Ambulance will be joined by Barnabas Foodbank PLUS and The Ark in sharing the total funds which Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club will generate
ROTARY SUPPORT FOR DISASTER VICTIMS
A Shropshire Rotary club is supporting relief efforts following the Morocco and Libya disasters. Members of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club have agreed to purchase a £600 ShelterBox. The ShelterBox will provide urgently needed equipment, including a tent, to support a family who have lost everything.