2020 10 Public Relations

ROTARY CLUB OF MIDHURST & PETWORTH

Although you have not seen Rotarians out and about in their yellow tabards recently we want to assure you that we are still working hard to help the community.

Collections to boost our charity account have been hit hard due to cancellation of fund raising events so innovative ideas have been required.  The daughter of one Rotarian raised funds by baking and selling cakes during  her time at home from university and a Rotarian made and sold face masks.

Work has continued with both the Midhurst and the Petworth Food Banks, help has been given to the Petworth Markets, flower tubs in Church Square were planted and kept looking cheerful, drivers and assistance has been given to the Yellow Bus and Tandem to name a few initiatives.

The annual Rotary Golf Day has had to be postponed as has the Schools Music Festival which we are hoping may be able to go ahead in some form over zoom.. Work is now ongoing to assist vulnerable families during the Christmas Period.

President Rangesh Nallan has worked very hard to ensure our weekly zoom meetings are interesting, arranging various speakers to join us . A local headmaster told how computers donated by Rotary were aiding children’s learning. A member of St John's Ambulance who we sponsored for an International Cadet Camp in Cape Town, South Africa told us about her experience. We have been joined by Rotarians from Washington DC, Cambridge MA, South Africa and next month from Cincinnati. One week we had a quiz over zoom which was great fun

At the moment we are unsure whether we will be able to come on to the streets with our collecting buckets over the Christmas period. If you do see us please give generously in this very difficult period, especially for the most vulnerable in our society.

If you would like to get in touch or to know more about what we do take a look at our website www.midhurstandpetworthrotary.org.uk