SHREWSBURY SEVERN ROTARY CLUB

HIGH OFFICE FOR NEW ROTARIANS

Two of a Shropshire Rotary Club’s newest members are to take up high office in the forthcoming Rotary year.

Rotarian Johnathan Callwood becomes president and Rotarian Marcus Watkin vice president of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club which they have both joined within the last three years.

And both have put membership and fundraising high on the agenda for their respective terms of office.

They are both also anxious to step up the club’s social media presence to help raise its profile in the community. Ideas include a promotional video.

At the same time, re-establish a membership committee to explore new ideas in the interests of attracting more men and women into Rotary.

Re-appointed into office were Rotarian Gareth Watkins (secretary) and Rotarian Willie Strachan (treasurer) whilst Rotarians John Yeomans and Colin Sharp resume their roles of fundraising and community committee chairs respectively.

Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club hopes to work more closely with other organisations to maximise on the use – and hire – of their popular new Santa sleigh.

Members reviewed progress and received a report from incoming president Johnathan on further improvements and modifications that will be required before the sleigh takes to the streets again.

Upgrades will be made to the lighting for daytime and night time running; further attention to the sound system and installation of a seat belt.

It was also agreed the club should form a team of members to deal with the practical work still needed on the sleigh.

Further information on the activities of Shrewsbury Severn Rotary Club can be obtained by contacting gdmw@hotmail.co.uk

A look at the latest Midlands Air Ambulance Charity H-145 Emergency helicopter 

I have recently been recognised for the charity volunteering I do with the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

 I was absolutely surprised to be presented these awards by the High Sheriff of Shropshire recently , in Recognition of my volunteering with the air ambulance. Myself and many volunteers with the air ambulance were recognised for their time they have volunteered over the years.

There was also awards for all of the staff volunteering at the  shops that the air ambulance have around the areas which again was great to receive on behalf of the Shrewsbury Shop

Rotary Club of Shrewsbury Severn's Santa sleigh 

   The Santa sleigh has been busy this week at various supermarkets around Shrewsbury,including Morrisons Sainsbury's Tesco and Asda

Another fantastic pizza evening 

  Many great topping choices inc this caramelised red onion, mushrooms, sweetcorn and fab Mozzarella and a bit of rocket 

  A new Midlands Air Ambulance Charity campaign is underway, featuring former patients who have been treated by the paramedics and air lifted 

 Take a look here 

https://stylebham.com/support-lifesaving-heroes-midlands-air-ambulance/

The new edition of the Midlands Air Ambulance Take Off Magazine is now available on line or pick up a copy from their retail shops, featuring an article about the new H145 D3 aircraft they are purchasing , oh and a bit about myself and my volunteering 

Cheque collection

Morville country club

I was asked to attend the Boyne Arms at Burwarton to receive a cheque for £3,500 from the club generously donated to the Midland Air Ambulance Charity 

Marcus Watkin

 Life on wheels! 

Please take a look at the watch builds section for more designs I have created 

Myself and Maria Jones from the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity recently attended a fundraiser at the Cleobury Mortimer golf club

 Helping them raise money for the charity and raising awareness 

Please take a look at my blog section for upcoming events around Shrewsbury and the latest on the lift situation at the flax mill in Shrewsbury 

This is a serious issue and safety concern on Ellesmere Rd Shrewbury

The latest saga of Ellesmere Road and it's dangerous hedge that the Shropshire council seem to be ignoring despite many reports to them on their 'fix my street'

I am a member of the Rotary Club of Severn Shrewsbury 

 The Midlands Air Ambulance's 'pod'  This is used at events and taken to schools to use for pupils to look at at be able to go inside.