The Rotary Cinque Ports Group is just what its name suggests! It’s a group of 14 Rotary clubs with links to the Cinque Ports, either one of the five original “head ports”, one of the two “ancient towns” or one of the seven “limbs”.
Group members meet from time to time for lunch or dinner, to enjoy each other’s company and to listen to a guest speaker.
The most recent meeting was held in Dover in January and was attended by two members of Faversham Rotary, Clarissa and Ruth.
Dr Helen Clayton spoke about her work in Sierra Leone with the charity Transform Salone which provides education, medical assistance and food relief.
The event raised £625, which will be directed towards the Salone lighting project which is working to provide solar lighting in villages without electricity. It will contribute to the safety of women and girls, and children will be able to study and complete their homework in the evenings.
Additionally, Helen confirmed that 728 toothbrushes were collected. This will have a positive impact as poor dental hygiene can result in long-term health issues.
For those interested in learning more about the charity Transform Salone, whose work is at the heart of these initiatives, please visit www.Transform-Salone.org