Thame Rotarians thank the community for fundraising support

THE Rotary Club of Thame thanked the local communities of Thame and neighbouring villages for their support with fundraising during the 2016-2017 Rotary year.

Erroll Bateman, Thame Rotary President, with charities’ representatives

Following his ‘thank you’ message, give at an event which took place at Thame’s Spread Eagle on Wednesday, June 21, spokesperson for Thame Rotary, Marius Ciortan, said:

“The local public actively supported major fundraisers like Erroll Bateman ’s Charity Sky Dive last July and Thame Swimathon in February. The amount donated in 2016-2017 Rotary reached almost £10,000. Red Kite Family Centre, Wheel Power and Hope and Homes for Children are the main charities which received donations in the past 12 months.

Linda Newton and Helen Williams represented Thame Swimming Club at the event. With its nine teams participating in the Thame Swimathon, the swimming club members contributed significantly to Rotary Club of Thame’s fundraising effort.

Marius continued: “We are proud to have made a contribution towards rescuing Red Kite Children’s Centre from its imminent closure and to make a difference towards projects managed by our charities of the year.”

He concluded: “To continue and to expand our fundraising and volunteering activities in the months and years to come, we are looking for even more support from the local community. We are welcoming new members from the local communities of Thame, Chinnor, Long Crendon and neighbouring villages who can join our world of fun, friendship and fundraising.

“To express your interest to join our vibrant club, please visit www.thame.rotary1090.org or like us on www.facebook.com/thamerotary. “