November 2019 Another 4000 crocuses planted along Rotary Way
Another 4000 crocuses were planted on Rotary Way this morning, lightening an otherwise dull morning. Thanks to Lord's Hire for the use of their brute of a turf remover, we were able to complete the planting within 2 hours.
When you see the purple crocuses next Spring, remember the millions of children who have been immunised against polio, thanks to Rotary and The Bill Gates Foundation.
Over 300,000 children per year were killed or crippled by this disease before Rotary started on it's quest to rid the planet of this vile disease. So far this year there have been 16 reported cases world wide.....so close to our aim! They will also look quite splendid!!
When you see the purple crocuses next Spring, remember the millions of children who have been immunised against polio, thanks to Rotary and The Bill Gates Foundation.
Over 300,000 children per year were killed or crippled by this disease before Rotary started on it's quest to rid the planet of this vile disease. So far this year there have been 16 reported cases world wide.....so close to our aim! They will also look quite splendid!!
November, 2018 - Ongoing work at Brambles is completed.
The Centre Manager Pauline said afterwards.........."A huge thank you to all of the gentlemen at the Rotary Club of Amble & Warkworth who have created a wonderful outdoor space, that was in much need of attention and a big thank you to the students at James Calvert Spence College for helping to paint the wendy house. As you can see the children are loving the new area".
The Centre Manager Pauline said afterwards.........."A huge thank you to all of the gentlemen at the Rotary Club of Amble & Warkworth who have created a wonderful outdoor space, that was in much need of attention and a big thank you to the students at James Calvert Spence College for helping to paint the wendy house. As you can see the children are loving the new area".
November 1st. 2018 - More crocuses for Rotary Way
Members of Rotary and Inner Wheel recently planted 5,000 crocus bulbs along Rotary Way between Amble & Warkworth. Over the past three years the clubs have planted 5,750 crocus bulbs at each end of Rotary Way, the symbol adopted by Rotary International to remind everyone of Rotary's efforts to eliminate polio from the world. There are still a small number of children who develop polio each year and to eliminate this tiny number of cases is extremely difficult, and expensive.
2.5 BILLION children have been vaccinated worldwide since Rotary started this initiative in the Phillipines in 1979. The colour purple represents the purple dye placed on the little finger to indicate those children who have been immunised.........not every country has administrative systems like our own for recordind children's medical histories.
Rotary and Inner Wheel are most grateful to Lords of Alnwick for their continued sponsorship and support.
Members of Rotary and Inner Wheel recently planted 5,000 crocus bulbs along Rotary Way between Amble & Warkworth. Over the past three years the clubs have planted 5,750 crocus bulbs at each end of Rotary Way, the symbol adopted by Rotary International to remind everyone of Rotary's efforts to eliminate polio from the world. There are still a small number of children who develop polio each year and to eliminate this tiny number of cases is extremely difficult, and expensive.
2.5 BILLION children have been vaccinated worldwide since Rotary started this initiative in the Phillipines in 1979. The colour purple represents the purple dye placed on the little finger to indicate those children who have been immunised.........not every country has administrative systems like our own for recordind children's medical histories.
Rotary and Inner Wheel are most grateful to Lords of Alnwick for their continued sponsorship and support.
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July 2018
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President John presents Rotary NE Young Writer of the Year Award to J.C.S. College student Lilly Tibbits. She received a certificate, a trophy and £50 cash prize. Lilly went on to achieve third place when her writing went into the national competition. |
JUNE 2018
President Nominee David Shoemaker presents funds to the residents of Elpha Lodge to continue work on their garden project. This represents a continuing support of Elpha Lodge on the part of our Projects Committee.
President Nominee David Shoemaker presents funds to the residents of Elpha Lodge to continue work on their garden project. This represents a continuing support of Elpha Lodge on the part of our Projects Committee.
MAY/JUNE 2018
President John Geggie presents funds to local needy causes - East Side Junior Football Team, Hippotherapy Northumberland and our Walking Football Club
President John Geggie presents funds to local needy causes - East Side Junior Football Team, Hippotherapy Northumberland and our Walking Football Club
JUNE, 2018
Rotary Amble and Warkworth embarked on a community project to plant wild flowers in two areas of Rotary Way, each about 100 metres long . The sites were cleared, harrowed, rolled and planted with wild flower seeds (collected in Northumberland) in August 2016. Last year many seeds germinated and the areas were mowed and cleared in August 2017. Some pictures show planting at the Warkworth end of the Way and others are taken at the Amble end of the way. There are lots of daisies, butterups, clover, thistles and YELLOW RATTLE. - very important (it is parasitic on grass).
This year most of the perennials have come into flower and have created two excellent wild flower areas. And just to show what planting wild flowers can do, even on a busy roadside, we found the juvenile pheasant resting in the wild flowers.
This year most of the perennials have come into flower and have created two excellent wild flower areas. And just to show what planting wild flowers can do, even on a busy roadside, we found the juvenile pheasant resting in the wild flowers.
31st October, 2017
The dull, overcast skies along Rotary Way this morning were somewhat brightened by the high-vis jackets of Rotary Amble and Warkworth members, members of Inner Wheel, representatives from Amble Church and 2 young Italian missionaries. Everyone was involved in planting 5000 crocus corms to remind us all of Rotary's 30year bid to rid the world of that insidious disease polio which targets children and young people.
When you see the flowers next Spring, think of all the children throughout the world who have had purple dye on their finger to show that they have been immunised. We are so close to making this disease extinct. Our thanks also go to Lords Plant Hire in Alnwick for their sponsorship.
The dull, overcast skies along Rotary Way this morning were somewhat brightened by the high-vis jackets of Rotary Amble and Warkworth members, members of Inner Wheel, representatives from Amble Church and 2 young Italian missionaries. Everyone was involved in planting 5000 crocus corms to remind us all of Rotary's 30year bid to rid the world of that insidious disease polio which targets children and young people.
When you see the flowers next Spring, think of all the children throughout the world who have had purple dye on their finger to show that they have been immunised. We are so close to making this disease extinct. Our thanks also go to Lords Plant Hire in Alnwick for their sponsorship.
23rd October, 2017
Pictured are Serena and Jacqui, two members of Warkworth in Bloom, assisted by members of the Rotary Club of Amble and Warkworth doing some serious pruning and creating a rockery on the Millenium Green in Warkworth. Serena is an honorary member of the Rotary Club , who two years ago was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship (a prestigious Rotary award), for her work in the community over many years.
Pictured are Serena and Jacqui, two members of Warkworth in Bloom, assisted by members of the Rotary Club of Amble and Warkworth doing some serious pruning and creating a rockery on the Millenium Green in Warkworth. Serena is an honorary member of the Rotary Club , who two years ago was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship (a prestigious Rotary award), for her work in the community over many years.
MORE WORK IN THE TOWN SQUARE - July 2016
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May, 2016 Rotary volunteers paint the fences at Elpha Lodge as part of our Community Service Programme. |
Volunteers help tidy Flower beds in Amble Town Square - May 2016
April 2016
The Warkworth in Bloom Cttee. were despondent when the first flower trough visitors see on entering the village was demolished by a passing motorist..... who failed to pass!! A group of our Rotarians appeared in Hi-Vis, with spades, and cleared the site in preparation for its rebuilding........Rotary in the Community.........Rotary in Bloom.
The Warkworth in Bloom Cttee. were despondent when the first flower trough visitors see on entering the village was demolished by a passing motorist..... who failed to pass!! A group of our Rotarians appeared in Hi-Vis, with spades, and cleared the site in preparation for its rebuilding........Rotary in the Community.........Rotary in Bloom.
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ROTARY SUPPORTING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE................. President David, DG.Terry Long and members of Rotary Amble and Warkworth are pictured taking a break from talking and coffee drinking to paint the boundary fences at Brambles Child Care Centre in Amble. This is the first stage of a planned, longer-term involvement with the centre.
Pictured (L to R): Ailsa Dellbridge, Dave Shoemaker, Stephanie and her son Dexter (Bramble Berries Friday afternoon drop in for parents and babies up to 18 months), Nicky Gemmell, Adele Younge and Pauline Donoghue (Centre Manager). In the front are 5-year old Bonnie amd 6-year old Lucy.
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President of Rotary Amble and Warkworth, Dave Shoemaker, presented a cheque for £300 to Brambles Childcare Centre in Amble. Dave said: "I was most impressed with the facilities provided by this excellent, not-for-profit community organisation which provides a much needed service for children in our community. Rotary had no hesitation in agreeing this donation from the proceeds of our annual Christmas collection. MORE SUPPORT FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE |
ROTARY SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY (Feb.2016)
The Tiny Woods Football Academy in Amble is £870 better off this week, thanks to two cheques which were presented by Rotarian Dave Shoemaker on behalf of Rotary Amble and Warkworth and Rotary North East. The local club's cheque was for £500, from the annual Christmas Sleigh Collection, and the Rotary District cheque was for £370. The Academy is the home to junior football in Amble for boys and girls of all abilities aged 4 to 13 years.
Coach Josh Rutherford is qualified and licensed by the FA. He is CRB checked and holds emergency aid and safeguarding qualifications. He works with Newcastle United's Foundation.
Pictured, with members of the Academy, is Rotarian Dave Shoemaker, President of the Rotary Club. Receiving the cheques were Ethan Sales(Right) and Liam Short (Left). Also in the photo are Rotarian Mike Frisch (Back Left), Chairman of the Community Service Committee and Academy Coach Josh Rutherford.
ROTARY WAY PROJECT - Started in 2004 when we were granted permission by N.C.C. to name that stretch of road which joins Warkworth and Amble as "Rotary Way". Since then we have carried out regular litter picks. Last year we joined in a partnership with the County Council, the Parish Council and "Warkworth in Bloom" to install two planters - one at each end of Rotary Way.
Our next project is to sow two stretches of 50 yds. on the landward side of the road at each end with with native wild flowers. A grant from the Sir James Knott Trust will enable the work to begin.
25th JUNE, 2015 - MEMBERS CARRY OUT ANOTHER LITTER PICK
This morning members of the group carried out another litter pick along Rotary Way, demonstrating their continued commitment to keeping our local environment as pleasant as possible.
ELPHA LODGE PROJECT
Elpha Lodge is a residential home for disabled adults in Broomhill. Two years ago we were able to donate £2000, which was used to create a garden of raised beds, so that residents could enjoy closer contact with the garden. This current year we will be donating a further £200.
THE ELPHA LODGE PROJECT (Phase2)
President Chris Ward and Rotarian Paul Creighton presented a cheque for £200 to Elpha Lodge. The money will be used for the garden project. Last year we gave £1,000 to help set up the garden including raised beds to allow for easy access for wheelchairs, and a polytunnel.
Betty Franciosey and Trudy Anderson accepted the cheque on behalf of Elpha Lodge. In the picture are also Elsie Dixon (Owner) and Nicky Bell (Manager)
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ROTARY INVOLVED IN "PRIDE IN AMBLE"
At our last meeting President Elect Dave Shoemaker presented Craig Weir with a cheque for £100 for "Pride in Amble" |
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Rotarians Mike Frisch and Tim Mason were pictured doing their car parking duty at the "Puffin Festival". Club members traditionally organise and supervise parking at the annual Warkworth Show |
