Page 16 - District Interactive Newsletter Feb 2017
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AROUND THE CLUBS Lunch Boxes
Hello, my ‘ansomes Exmoor Rotary Club is hoping to buy two more
Shelterboxes (at a cost of around £600 each)
Cornwall comedian Johnny Cowling – catchphrase from the proceeds of its annual lunch, which it
“Hello, My ‘ansomes” -- helped Helston-Lizard held to support the charity on January 15.
raise £3,200 aided by club President Roy Treloar
(pictured below…in a dashing suit). Over the years, this event has provided more
than 70 Shelterboxes for use in stricken areas of
the world.
A spokesman for Exmoor said: “Thanks to Gillie
for all the running around, and as always to
Edward, Ann Barrow and the team for all the hard
work providing the food.”
More from www.exmoor-rotary.org.uk.
The club is giving £2,000 of the proceeds from If you have ever wondered what
ticket sales, bar takings and a raffle to St Julia’s a Shelterbox tent looks like, here
Hospice. A spokesman for the club said: “Much is a video of one being erected:
was due to the unusual master of ceremonies
attire worn by our President. It caused quite a www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWVcW
stir!” m8Yg1M
The event was a sell-out and those present
enjoyed a fantastic evening of comedy. More from
club secretary Paul Knight on
paulknight@ndirect.co.uk
