Club of CHEPSTOW & DISTRICT
BURNS NIGHT IS CELEBRATED BY THE
CHEPSTOW & DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB
33 Rotarians and guests enjoyed a traditional Scottish meal of Haggis with neaps and tatties at the Millers Arms, Mathern.
Guests were welcomed by the rousing music of the talented Welsh piper Matthew Bartlett who also piped in the Haggis.
The flamboyant address to the Haggis, and the Immortal memory was given by Mrs Fiona Gardiner, in true Scottish style.
A most enjoyable and entertaining was had by all, which we hope will be repeated next year.
See Photographs.
This year is the 60th Anniversary of the founding of Chepstow & District Rotary Club.
You may have donated to us, seen us at various events, or read about us in the local press or online. But how has Chepstow Rotary helped people over the past year?
Through our fundraising initiatives like the Tintern Torchlight Carol Service, Wye Classic Car Run and music events including one featuring Italian tenor Yuri Sabatini, we have been able to help local and international causes.
Here are some of the things we have achieved over the past year thanks to your generosity:
- Donation for the repairs of St Mary’s Church clock.
- Given a sizeable donation to help Chepstow Rugby Club rebuild their men’s toilets.
- Supplied a local school music department with new drums.
- Donations to Chepstow Foodbank and Chepstow Mencap
- Distributed Crocus corms to local groups including Undy Primary School, Chepstow Library and Chepstow Brownies.
- Donated to the Tintern Playground appeal for new equipment.
- Supported young people including enabling a local woman to help with nursing in Kenya.
- Purchased and supplied generators for Ukraine thanks to a crowdfunding appeal.
- Two donations to the Red Cross for Libyan and Morrocco Appeals
- Supported the St Briavel’s Ukraine Community Hub financially and with clothing.
- Purchased several Shelter Boxes to help people affected by disasters around the world.
If you would like further information on what we do or possibly are interested in becoming a member of Chepstow Rotary or then please look at:
https://chepstowrotary.co.uk/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.chepstowrotary.co.uk
New members are always welcome and greatly needed!
CHEPSTOW & DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT IN 2023
CHEPSTOW & DISTRICT ROTARY CLUB HELPS UKRAINE
The Chepstow & District Rotary Club has purchased 16 solar mobile banks, which have been delivered to Ukraine by a local Chepstow couple.
Solar mobile banks allow mobiles to be charged in areas without an adequate electrical supply, since Russia’s bombing of Ukraine much of the infrastructure has been destroyed., electrical supply is sporadic or non-existent.
The photograph shows Rotary’s President, (right}, handing over the 16 solar banks to Mike Scott(left), who delivered these to Ukraine in mid February 2024.
