Rotary Club of South Holland’s donations as thanks for Santa sleigh help

The Rotary Club of South Holland has formally thanked the many clubs and  organisations which helped with the 2016 Christmas Sleigh Collection.

Representatives attended the Rotary Club’s meeting at The Woodlands Hotel last week and were presented with cheques in recognition of their groups’ help.

Club president Steve Colby said: “Since we first began the sleigh collection in 1986 there has been so much development in Spalding that we just cannot do it alone any more. The club is very grateful for the help we receive from other groups and we are very pleased to help them financially in this way.

“Our first collection in 1986 raised a little over £1,900 but since then it has steadily risen – or we have got better at it –so that this time, together, we raised more than £12,000.
“In the 31 years since we started, the cumulative total has been just over £220,000 raised through the generosity of the people of Spalding – and we are very grateful for that.
“We have been able to support good causes and people in need of some help or comfort – mainly locally, but often some national good causes and sometimes international well managed schemes.”

Rotary District assistant governor Stephen Holdaway was at the meeting too and said how pleased he was to see the South Holland club working with other local groups.

Anyone interested in finding out more about The Rotary Club of South Holland and becoming a member or a friend can find the club on Facebook, seach online for “Rotary Club of South Holland” or call secretary Ian Smee on 01775 714722.

 

Organisations/clubs and representatives :
PHAB – Andrew Inkley and John Levesley
Spalding Air Training Corps 1406 – Jordan Avery
South Holland Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Scheme – Peter Kite
1st Pinchbeck Girl Guides – Amanda Baggott
Spalding RFC – Richard Cooke and Harry Brown
Spalding and District Young Farmers Club – Luke Merchant
Spalding and District Gymnastic Club – Mark Nightingale
Rotary Club of Spalding and Welland – John Ralph
Hope and Homes for Children – Chris Chew
Broad Street Methodist Church – Emma and Mark Bennett
Crazy Flyers – Mandy Wright