Club News

This year was very different from previous years: fewer street collections with no door knocking, lots more static collections at supermarkets and at the Town Hall, more social media, the support of our Friends and dealing with covid.

It was heart-warming to see so many people of all ages waiting outside their doors for the float to arrive on their streets. The smiling faces of the children said it all as they spotted the penguins, reindeer and of course Father Christmas. Many said that it was great to see the Rotary Carol Tour again after missing a year in 2020. Seeing the float marks the arrival of Christmas for lots of families.

Rotarians and Friends enjoyed seeing all the colourful Christmas lights and the creative ways that houses and gardens were decorated. Some must have taken a very long time to do!

There were more collections at supermarkets this year and the Club would like to thank them all for their help. Morrisons and Tesco let us set up our music outside their front doors for a total of five days. Macknade Food Hall found space for the float, just outside their door, for two very busy days. They all have some very generous customers!

The street and store collections raised an amazing total of more than £3200. 

A huge “Thank You” to everyone who made a donation. The money will be used mainly on the many local projects that the Club supports, with a small proportion being spent overseas.

Martyn Reeves, one of our Club members, has recently been recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow and is pictured receiving his award from Club President Dave Darby.

Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary and the award in his name is the highest award in Rotary. It is given to a Rotarian or non-Rotarian who has made an outstanding contribution to the community.

Martyn has been a Rotarian for 30 years and during that time he has been Club President twice, in 1998/99 and again in 2012/13. He has served on various committees and is currently a Trustee and a member of Club Council.

He is an enthusiastic supporter of Rotary and all that it stands for, and his 30 years of experience are invaluable to the Club and its members.

You all know the phrase “if you want something done, ask a busy person to do it” - it could have been written for Martyn!

Martyn also received a certificate to mark his 30 years as a Rotarian.

Doug Rogers (35 years) and Alan Hopkins (30 years) received their certificates too in recognition of their long-standing membership and commitment to Rotary.

Thank you and well done!

The Carol Tour is back!

One again we are collecting donations in support of local and international causes. This year it is a little different, due to covid we will not be knocking on doors but our float will stop for a few minutes at key locations as we tour the streets of Faversham.

Come and join us as we bring Christmas cheer to your neighbourhood...

Please note, timings are approximate.

We are also collecting donations at...

Sat 11th Dec
Town Hall - 9am to 1pm

Fri 17th Dec
Morrisons - 9am to 5pm

Sat 18th Dec
Morrisons - 9am to 7.30pm
Tesco - 9am to 7.30pm
Macknade Food Hall - 7.30am to 6pm
Town Hall - 9am to 1pm

Sun 19th Dec
Morrisons - 10am to 4pm
Tesco - 10am to 4pm
Macknade Food Hall - 7.30am to 4pm

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