Saturday 17th March 2012
Wilton Rotary Club have made donations totalling more than £2,500 from its charity trust to representatives of six charities. The donations were presented at Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club, prior to the Wilton Rotary Club’s weekly supper meeting on Monday 5th March 2012. Record profits from the Club’s highly successful fundraising events including the Mammoth Car Boot Sale and the Rotary Spireworks made the donations possible.
The lucky charities who were on the receiving end of the donations were: Alabar Christin Care; Alzheimer’s Society (Wiltshire and Swindon); Camps International Camp Kenya; Healthcare Outreach Program, Makongeni; Naomi House and Jack’s Place; and Parkinson’s UK, Salisbury & District.
The fundraising took place during Jeff Gyles’ second term as president of Wilton Rotary Club. He said: “I’m proud to say the club is buzzing at the moment. We have had fantastic support for our fundraising events from the local community. We are also extremely grateful for the sponsorship we receive from our business partners: A1 Roadcraft, Bloor Homes, Salisbury Journal, Southern Counties Auctioneers, Spire FM, Wilton Estate, Wilts & Dorset Bus Company, and Wiltshire Council.”
Jeff added: “As a result we have been able to make more than 30 charitable donations totalling more than £15,000 since July 2011, which will make a difference to the lives of many people – and that’s what Rotary is all about.”