Community, Vocational and Youth Committee news

Local Collections – We had thanks from Keech Cottage Children’s Hospice Area Fund Coordinator for our donation to their event on 18th/19th December.  It seems it was oversubscribed for collection volunteers, but thanked all for their support. 

Bedford Cerebral Palsy – Luke Newman, who has visited before, will visit us in February and give us an update on their work and progress.

FANY – A “thank you” from Alex was received and she now has invitations to talk to several other clubs in our District.  (Hopefully from our Facebook posts.)

Biggleswade Swimming Club advertising board – Not the Olympic speed response we expected after donating money to repair their kit……..we live in hope that one day they will update with our new advert.

Social Media – Facebook continues with weekly updates.  Our community email contact point is still Rotary4Biggleswade@outlook.com sadly never been contacted 

YOUTH Interact Ivel Club are the lead club in supporting a club at Stratton School and are looking for volunteers to visit weekly and encourage the youngsters in their Rotary objectives.  Mary Whitehouse is the contact point. Wheelchair Challenge – 3 wheelchairs have been purchased for the Athletics Club. Photographic Competition programme – we have visited the schools and have spoken to about four class groups.  Since they are all in the 9yr group there is a suggestion we give all participants a “prize”, a bit of subliminal exposure for Rotary with parents.  Next update will be in January when all the kids have mastered their cameras on their iphone Christmas presents.  Event is open until 23rd March. Youth Speaks – scheduled for 21st/22nd February (Samuel Whitbread) details to follow. RYLA Grafham Water – venue is still open to us but alternatives in 1260 have not yet been agreed since Henlow Camp was closed to the public. Schools Fun Day – scheduled for June. Global Scholars – There are four Global Scholars in our District/area and we are trying to find a suitable time slot for one to visit and talk about their experiences. The Combined Tri Club programme progresses with the next meeting on 29th January in Ickwell.

Minor Sports has started and the first event is at The Guinea, Moggerhanger on 15th January (see Luke for details). 5th Tuesday ComVoc – reserved the January period for their “night out”.  This year, due to popular demand, we will be Dog Racing again at Henlow.  Their date programme has not been published but they race on Thur/Fri/Sat.  Provisionally 30th January, 2018 is our target date.

ComVoc Funds – The Club’s ComVoc funds are in a very healthy state.  We need more suggestions for our help and support.

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