Report by John Thomson (organiser):-
On 10 May a small but select band enjoyed a presentation and tour of the
Esso (strictly ExxonMobil) Refinery at Fawley, after having imbibed at a
local hostelry on the way. The Fawley site was initially established
in 1923 and was greatly extended after WWII. It is the largest refining
and petrochemical plant in the UK, covering some five square miles,
processing 270,000 barrels of crude oil every day, and producing 20% of
the fuel used on our country's roads. We were given a presentation of
the history and layout of the site, together with the myriad products
and by-products, and their manner of production, followed by a very
interesting coach tour of the Refinery. The lasting memory of the
latter was miles and miles of steel piping, storage tanks, and (to the
layman) strange complex metal towers. In summary, a fascinating visit
to a major contributor to the UK economy on our New Forest doorstep.
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Some of the many businesses PROUD TO SUPPORT New Forest Rotary. We hope you will support them. We will be displaying more.Click 'details' for larger pics. These are either in Totton or Ashurst.
moreWe assisted the Totton Spiritualist Church in their project to give an Easter Egg to all children being supported through the Churches food bank. Also additional food and clothing for the Food Bank itself.
moreJoint event organised by New Forest & Hythe Clubs in April '24
moreBusiness supporters of our will appear here.
more'Treasure gathered by our Rotary Club from Rotarians, schools and scouts for children who are carers for their loved ones.
moreAnnual Gateway Sports at Brockenhurst College, Sports Hall. Volunteers welcome. Sponsored by New Forest Rotary. Break for lunch at local hostelry.
moreBusinesses supporting us will appear here-more to come.
moreSponsored by New Forest Rotary & Wessex Heartbeat with Meon Valley Heart Start. FREE although you may wish to donate on the day. Maximum places 30. Visit www.heartbeat.co.uk to book & for information. Starts 9:45am.
moreBand of The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and rising stars from the Performing Arts & Music Academy at Brockenhurst College. Concert held Oct '24.
moreThe following document by Laura Luff, the Senior Development Manager, sets out the LifeLab initiative.
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