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YOUTH per candidate thanks to the generosity of the
speakers and instructors, all of whom donate their
RYLA time for free or for a fraction of the cost.
Leaders of tomorrow RYLA works with local Rotary Clubs to help with
the interview and selection process. As spaces are
The District’s Rotarians are currently making limited, early applications are advised, particularly
preparations for next year’s Young Leadership so that companies can arrange cover for the
Awards, which take place each year at Brimpts candidates whilst they go on the course.
Farm on Dartmoor. It’s an intensive week of
mental and physical activities to promote the Candidates consistently state that the week is life-
growth and confidence of future leaders, aged changing and alters the way they approach work,
between 18 and 28 years old. teams and their personal life. Employers and
colleagues say candidates come back full of drive,
Along with the exercises, there is a full positivity and a new outlook.
programme of inspirational speakers from all
walks of life. For more information, contact chairman Peter
Berry peter@berrypc.co.uk
Over the years, the course has been altered to or co-ordinator Sian Doyle on
best reflect the needs of the modern leadership sianrotary@gmail.com
role. This includes effective communication, team
dynamics, interpersonal skills and relationship ROTAKIDS
building. Recently, the organisers have added
mental health and stress management as it is Welly-wanging for charity
now understood how important it is to have
healthy minds, plus ways to recognise stress and Rotakids from the King Charles Primary School in
coping strategies. Falmouth have been welly-wanging and
decorating pictures of a boot in two competitions
Over the years, RYLA has helped candidates from to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West.
such organisations as the Eden Project, Becton
Dickinson, Pendennis Shipyard and Walter C Rotarian Janet Pearce reported that competitors
Parson, who have taken advantage of what the paid 50p for three opportunities to throw the
course has to offer both personally and for headmaster’s Wellington Boot as far as they
company growth. could. This was open to years five and six (ie,
nine- and 10-year-olds). Meanwhile, children
Commercially, the course would cost more than
£3500 but the organisers can deliver it for £650
