LUNCH MEETING

Tue, Oct 17th 2023 at 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Venue: HPGC.
Speaker: ANGELA EDWARDS, Deafness Resource Centre.
Fellowship Stewards: JOHN MURRAY + STEVE OWEN

At lunch today our speaker was Angela Edwards from the St Helen's Deafness and Resource Centre. She outlined the history and the role of the centre and the services it provides. She also demonstrated some of the equipment that is available for people with hearing issues.

At The Deafness Resource Centre (DRC), the team is dedicated to providing support, resources, and services to individuals who are D/deaf*, as well as their families and friends. The centre is a hub of information, assistance, & community for the D/deaf population in St. Helens, Halton, Knowsley and the surrounding areas.
The mission is to empower individuals with hearing loss to live fulfilling and independent lives and understands the unique challenges faced by the D/deaf community, The DRC strives to break down barriers and promote inclusivity in all aspects of life.

For further details of this charity go to their website at:

https://deafnessresourcecentre.org/

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'What We Do' Main Pages:

OUR MAJOR INTERNATIONAL PROJECT

Our major club project is supporting Newclare Primary School, Johannesburg, Use the links to see the story so far.

WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY -24/25

The following plan was put to our club assembly for working with the community.

MEMBERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT GROUP

This is a new group formed during the last Rotary year.23/24 Its remit is to look at how we move the club forward and recruit a more diverse membership

PRESIDENT'S MONTHLY BLOG

An update from President Ray on things Rotary and things that are happening within the club.

WHAT WE DO AROUND THE WORLD - INTERNATIONAL 24/25

The following plan was presented at Club assembly for our support to International projects this Rotary year

Our club has set up a new service team for this coming year and we shall shortly be announcing our first project.

ROTARY MONTHLY THEMES 24/25

Each month Rotary will have a monthly theme and our club will try to get involved in projects that embrace these themes.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: YOUTH SERVICES 24/25

The Youth Service Team will be involved in the following initiatives as agreed at our club assembly.

WHAT WE DO AROUND THE WORLD: INTERNATIONAL 23/24

Providing Rotary Service to International Communities. The following programme has been agreed at club assembly.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

The Executive Committee has presented its plans for the coming year. The role of the executive is to oversee the service functions of the club.

WHERE DID OUR FUNDS GO IN 23/24

In the Rotary year 23/24 we have supported the following organisations.