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to translate into nearly £100,000 spending on Helping young carers
sand dams by the time grants are added.
“In addition, we have also helped to start a big The Ocean Bowl, a destination for Young Carers breaks
sand dams project with Reading Rotary, where
we gave a presentation, and also with St Ives Falmouth has raised more than £1,200 to help
(Cambs), where they are now linking with five young carers – those who have to look after
other clubs for another sand dams scheme. siblings or parents – to do what the club calls
“This is a great UK Rotary project, which is “normal” things, such as learning to dance or to
making a huge difference – and we are proud to drive, or to play a musical instrument, or simply
be part of it.” to have a break from their duties.
Contact: Bruce Pell at bpassoc@btinternet.com, A spokesman for the club said: “We hear about
or Brian Hodge at bphodgedawlish@aol.com. the many young people who are also carers, but
what is not often explained is the extent of the
The first sand dam sponsored by clubs in the district. impact that this responsibility has on their lives.”
Requests are forwarded by Kernow Young Carers
to the Rotary club, which then pays the provider.
These grants go some way to giving young people
a taste of normal life despite their caring
responsibilities, the club said.
Young carers’ breaks can be organised at Ocean
Bowl, a local bowling alley, for instance.
Contact: Bob.Bridges@btinternet.com.
