Community Tree Planting

Working with the Council, other Clubs , local schools and the community to "Green" the Borough

Community Tree Planting - Some planting Plenty of chat!

Community Tree Planting - President Howard having a rest!

Community Tree Planting - More Activity under Tom Taylor's supervision

Community Tree Planting - You can feel the back ache coming!

Community Tree Planting - Getting ready for Action

Community Tree Planting - Let Digging commence!

Community Tree Planting - One Tree Planted

Community Tree Planting - Teamwork needed to plant a Tree

Community Tree Planting - Ready for Action

Community Tree Planting - Some real effort needed!

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Community Tree Planting

Friday 4th and Saturday 5th March saw a major tree planting event at St Catherine's Park on the eastern side of Todd Lane South, in Lostock Hall. Just under 800 trees were planted, by Preston South Rotarians ably abetted by Rotarians from both the South Ribble and Leyland Rotary Clubs. However what was really pleasing to see was the involvement of 2 primary schools - Walton-le-Dale and Longton by their respective Preston South Rota Kids clubs. Such energy and ethusiasm.

The majority of the planting was of whips (really just a "twig" with a few roots) with a few standard trees and holly bushes. So despite appearances not that much digging, but still complaints from members of back ache!

All in in all the weather stayed fine and despite some squelching in the mud in some more boggy areas the trees were planted with time to spare.

We just have to wait for a few years to measure our sucess.

We know that the Borough Council has ambitious plans to plant thousands of trees and we are looking forward to helping out again in the next planting season later in 2022.

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Rota Kids

Preston South sponsors 3 local Primary Schools - Walton-le-Dale , Broad Oak and Longton, as Rota Kids Clubs.

District -wide Tournament

The Cost of Living Crisis has placed increased demands on the Salvation Army Food Crisis Centre in Preston and the Club continues to make a £100 monthly contribution.

At Penwortham Golf Club

Club support for Partners in Education Eswatini/Swaziland which helps street and vulnerable children.

Supporting The Lancashire Wildlife Trust to improve and maintain Mere Sands Wood

The Club has taken the lead role in managing the Wrap Up Central Lancashire Initiative to collect warm winter coats since 2021. This continues into 2024 with the aim of organising the collection of coats from 14th Oct to 10th Nov.

It's the 30th year of holding the Club's Charity Golf Day. This year's competition was held on Sunday 13th August at the usual venue at Penwortham Golf Course. Yet again a successful day raising over £4,500.