Rotary and Rugby help Refugees

Rotary and Rugby help refugees.

Among the refugees forced to leave Ukraine were 3 teenage boys now living in our local area. They had to leave behind their homes, schools, family and friends, rebuild their lives in a foreign country and learn the language. All the experiences and activities that make us who we are were left behind. An unimaginable trauma in a young life. The boys had never even heard of rugby before coming to the UK, but they were persuaded by some new classmates to watch them playing with the Chew Valley Rugby Club juniors. They soon became interested and keen to join, but money was a problem. Chelwood Bridge Rotary stepped in, paid their subscriptions and for some essential kit.  Now they are all enthusiastic members and have embedded themselves into the club. Joining has given them a wider circle of friends, a new support network and trained mentors to provide good male role models in the absence of their fathers. Also they have the camaraderie and discipline associated with team sports. Just one example of how Rotary can make a difference.

Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club are holding a Race Night on Saturday 7th January in Stanton Drew Parish Hall in support of this appeal. Tickets are £10 per person which includes a ploughman's supper and there will be a cash bar. For tickets please contact Rob on 07983720405 or email robmert72@gmail.com.

                                         

If you are unable to join us on our Race Night please consider donating to the Rotary Ukrainian Appeal via the Donate button. Rotarians are volunteers and all monies received will go directly to the appeal.