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South Yorkshire and East Midlands ‘Hear’ from Rotary Hearing Ambassadors

Posted by on March 4, 2020

Rotary Hearing Ambassadors are on a mission to help meeting and event organisers communicate better with those who have hearing loss.

Hearing Ambassadors recently held their first session to promote good practises across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire, as the hard of hearing are often disadvantaged when in formal groups, meetings and events.

Fifteen volunteers, mainly Rotarians, from across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire from Doncaster in the North to Burton in the south attended. The venue just off M1 Junction 28 South In Derbyshire was fairly central. and the group included one non Rotarian, an audiologist from Sheffield.

Burton Rotarian and Hearing Ambassador trainer, Rosie Dixon, lead the session which including exercises such as, ‘Chinese whispers’ with interesting, telling and very useful results noted by the volunteers. Sitting back to back to have a conversation demonstrated hearing loss issues. The ‘Hearing Ambassador’ volunteers Rotarians together with the audiologist from Sheffield had their awareness raised and shown techniques of good practise to demonstrate to others, including best use of sound systems and microphones.

Hearing Ambassador Trustee Gillian Campbell of the Rotary Club of Hope Valley, Derbyshire, whose husband Andrew as significant hearing loss, said, “It’s really is about being aware of the isolating effects of hearing loss; being open to the needs of hearing impaired; and being patient and thoughtful when speaking to people who may include those with heating loss.”

Hearing Ambassadors with trustee Gillian Campbell (front 2nd left)

At the end of the session members were each given a Rotary Hearing Ambassadors badge as they go out into the regions to promote hearing awareness both at Rotary Clubs and other organisations in their area using a presentation pack prepared by Rotary Hearing Ambassadors.

Anyone interested in either becoming a ‘Hearing Ambassador’ or having a talk should contact Gillian Campbell by email: rotaryhearingambassadors@gmail.com OR through Facebook – hearing ambassadors

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Planting a Tree for Liam

Posted by on March 4, 2020

Rotherham Sitwell Rotary Club, together with Rotherham Round Table, have been able to support the family of seven year old Liam Allen who tragically died unexpectedly last November. Our Clubs funded an oak tree which the family planted on the Longshaw Estate in the Peak District National Park as a lasting tribute to him.

We enabled his parents Paula and Dave and their four young children to stay overnight nearby where they marked what would have been Liam’s eighth birthday. This area is one of their favourite beauty spots and the young family will be able to visit ‘Liam’s Tree’ to see it grow.

The family has been greatly comforted by the support we have been able to give and send their heartfelt thanks.

Liam’s Family alongside the oak tree planted in his memory

Posted in: Rotherham Sitwell

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Epworth new members

Posted by on February 28, 2020

RC Epworth and Isle of Axholme were able to introduce two new members this month. Nick and Sue, pictured below with President Richard Vergette.

Left to Right: Nick, Sue and President Richard

Nick says “As I approached and then reached retirement it was time for me to reflect on how I can look to give something back to our communities. Having been a member of Rotary before and with some family history of Rotarian membership, this seemed a good place to start. The Epworth Group have been very welcoming and, although small in number, seem to deliver some great results for such a small team. I look forward to joining this team and helping them deliver more success.”

Posted in: Epworth & Isle of Axholme

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Rotary Amber Valley and District 1220 help young gymnasts reach the ‘high bar.’

Posted by on February 21, 2020

Rotary Amber Valley along with District  1220 have helped provide additional equipment to Amber Valley Gymnastics Academy. 

Club members gathered during half term

The new vault run, spring board and vault will help young people from around Derbyshire progress to national and international standards.

Amber Valley donated £500 with a further £500 from District funds. President Howard Doran presented a cheque for just over £1000 to Jenny Clay, Performance Director who said, “Support  from Rotary will help in the development our talented young people.”

Rotarians Howard and David Hickton saw over one hundred girls (boys night is Friday) performing on mat, bar and beam to an astoundingly high standard. 

David said, “Rotary have an emphasis on supporting young people and seeing these young people performing I feel I have been at an Olympic Games performance. What a fantastic advert for young people in Amber Valley and Derbyshire.”

Andy Sverloff (gym manager) President Howard Doran, Jenny Clay  ( Gym Performance Director) and Rotarian David Hickton (Chair of Club Young People Committee) 

The red mat shown in this video is the same type as the one to be bought – but the young woman ‘tumbling’ – wow !!! Talk about Rotary in Action!!!

Young gymnast Annabell Rigby gives Rotary photographer (oh – and Granpa) the ‘thumbs up’

Posted in: Amber Valley

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New Members

Posted by on February 14, 2020

Amber Valley (again)

One week after three new members joined Amber Valley as joint Presidents Glyn Allsop and Howard Doran welcomed Graham Sisson. Glyn said, “It’s always great to welcome new members but four in two weeks is a real pleasure.”

Graham whose background is engineering at Rolls Royce lives in Belper. Known to a number of Rotarians through his amateur musical career, he is also a keen golfer at Horsley Lodge Golf Club.  Graham said, “I look forward to helping with the many Rotary projects and getting to know members better.”

Welcome Graham.

Joint Presidents Glyn Allsop and Howard Doran welcome Graham Sisson (centre)

Amber Valley

Rotary Amber Valley recently installed three new members.

Joint Presidents Glyn Allsop and Howard Doran welcomes Chris and Keith Blackman along with Vera Dilks.

Vera Is a well know local Ripley woman having been a teacher at Ripley Academy, and Inner Wheel Chair, whilst Chris and Keith have recently moved to Derbyshire from the South.

Each were presented with Rotary membership certificates by President Howard.

Ravenshead & Blidworth

Jan 29th 2020 we were fortunate to welcome two new members to our club; Kamal and Lorraine. President Elect Richard performed the simple ceremony and presented each with a new member welcome pack and badges.

Being Rotarians Kamal and Lorraine are able to attend Rotary meetings and meet Rotarians throughout the world.

Posted in: Amber Valley, Ravenshead and Blidworth, Uncategorized

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Marketing Expertise

Posted by on February 10, 2020

From 1220 (South Yorks & East Mid’s ) Public Image Chair, John Stamp

Today Chair of Public Image John Stamp  attended a marketing strategy and planning session with Jackie Cook, and Director of CQ Marketing (Rotherham) which delivers marketing expertise and training across West and South Yorkshire to small and medium enterprise businesses.

John is seeking to develop his marketing  knowledge to help the 67 Clubs across this Rotary District of Derbyshire, Leicestershire Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire continue to inform their communities about Rotary in a contemporary way.

Jackie Cook and John Stamp

Jackie and John worked on Rotary public Image in the 21st century developing an outline role requirement and strategic objectives with an emphasis on communicating with people of 18-45 years.

Thank you to Kate Grosvenor at Sassy HQ Attercliffe who hosted our session.

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Storm Ciara versus Epworth Tea Party

Posted by on February 10, 2020

What could possibly go wrong? The cakes were baked, the hall and the entertainment were booked, the invitations to our annual Senior Citizens tea party had gone out, we had left nothing to chance. But we couldn’t have predicted the extremes of the great British weather! Storm Ciara had caused a power cut which meant it was impossible to heat and light the hall, make tea or provide our entertainer (Marina Mae) with electricity for her amplifier.

Nevertheless our doughty members of the Rotary Club of Epworth and Isle of Axhome snatched triumph from the jaws of disaster by carrying out and impromptu ‘tea-run’!

Having made mountains of sandwiches, numerous cakes and a bucket of trifle we weren’t going to let the Senior Citizens go hungry. So the teas were plated and dispatched in short order. For only the second time in our history have we had to cancel the tea party, but the teas were duly delivered.

Many thanks to all the members for their efforts today and to friends of Rotary, Peter and Anne Broster, and Tim Mitchell.

Posted in: Epworth & Isle of Axholme

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Young Chef Competition

Posted by on February 10, 2020

The 1220 District Young Chef on Saturday was very close to call and competed for by our 4 finalists, Ruben Carroll, Pearle Smedley-Castle both sponsored by Buxton Rotary, Ruby Stonier and Euan Waugh both sponsored by Mansfield Rotary. All 4 received their awards from DG David with Euan being the overall winner and Ruby joining him in the Regional Final to be held in Leeds on 14 March. We congratulate all participants. Sincere thanks must go to our judges, Bill Smith and Samworth Academy also Rtn Phil Stone for coming in at the last moment to run the event. PDG Michael would be proud. Thank you everyone.

Posted in: Buxton, Mansfield, Youth Services

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