Rotary Crofton

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We have supported Leukaemia UK (formerly ELF ) since the start in the Change of Horses pub Farnborough, Kent nearly 40 years ago and are proud to continue.
On Monday we had a update talk on the latest developments in the fight against Leukaemia.

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Demelza children's hospice in south London joined us last Monday evening and gave an update on their wonderful vital service to our community. Their care is an example to all.

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Last Saturday we had the pleasure helping @MaypoleProject at their Easter Fair. Maypole are a local charity who support children with complex medical needs. A wonderful time was had by all. Part of our work in the local community

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Kate Watkins, an Educator from Life Education Bromley gave an illustrated talk about age appropriate courses "helping children make healthy choices ". We have supported this wonderful charity for many years, but it is good to learn modern teaching methods.
Many

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Our Clubs annual marshalling of Browns School, Chelsfield sponsored "Walking for Water". At least 50 laps of the circuit was run/walked by students and staff in about an hour. Thankfully our members did no have to compete !
Part of our local community commitment

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Lasagne for dinner followed by a wonderful illustrated talk from our own adventurer Keith Hickey on his two week walk/climb around the Gokyo Lakes and on to the base of Everest. We were worn out by the time he finished

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Saturday evening our team cooked dinner for the Bromley Homeless Shelter. Our next one is our last for the winter season. It is very enjoyable helping where we can.

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One of the best meetings of the year, agreeing a schedule of local charity donations. What an honour to be able to support others

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Although it is very cold, together with Orpington Club we have been evening Santa sleighing and collecting at our local shopping centres to support local charities. Another successful year helping others.

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District Governor Brenda and many others slept amongst the graves in Bromley Parish Church on a wet night to raise funds for Bromley Night Shelter.

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We joined Orpington Club for a talk by Age Concern the Saxon Centre in Orpington who gave us a concise outline of their work to help local people with different degrees of dementia and their carers

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We had a full house for a talk by Nichola Fishman from Bromley Dementia Support Hub, about the condition and how to make life easier. Another part of our life long learning

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Three events in Orpington today to raise funds for Polio Eradication. Lunch at BR6, crocus selling in the High Street and cash collection in Tesco. A busy, busy ,busy day for all !

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We are sponsoring our DG Brenda on her heroic climb over the O2 dome roof. This is her second time so she must enjoy it !

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This evening we had a very interesting talk on life in Uzbeskistan by our own Frances McGarry. What little do we know about other countries
All this with beef and mushroom pie, chips and gravy for dinner

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At our 36th Charter dinner last night we were joined by President of Orpington, Terry Wilson- Hooper and our Global Scholar Amy Elkin.
A good time was had by all