The Rotary Club of Corringham Thameside

On Saturday 19th July, the club had a stall at the Corringham Primary School Fete to raise money for the school. The stand was dressed with the club’s “pop-up” banners and decked with balloons for sale whilst the public were invited to locate the “Pirates treasure” on a map.
The Punch Balloons were an instant success with Rob Waite, Brian Munroe and Peter Matthews selling them like hot cakes. The hot weather made it hard going but there was interest in the treasure hunt. It was good to see support from the club members and their wives to this event which to date has raised £79 for the school. The PTA Chairperson, Jo Vincent was very pleased with the club’s efforts and wishes us to pass on their thanks to all who were involved. Another case of Rotary working in the community.
The Rotary Club of Corringham Thameside would like to thank Karen of Balloon Decor for supplying the punch balloons.

Gateway FM has been awarded a five year licence by OFCOM and will commence broadcasting on a regular basis from late September. A new wavelength has been allocated for this – 97.8fm. The Rotary Club of Corringham Thameside will be presenting a regular weekly show – Gateway to Jazz which will be introduced by David Fenn. It will be a two hour show bringing you the very best from the world of jazz, including not only the established stars of this genre but local and up and coming musicians too. A regular feature will be Jazz in the hit parade from 1924. Watch this space for more information !

On Sunday 11th July we will be hosting our annual Fishing day for handicapped and special needs children at South Ockendon. Fifteen children from the Special Needs Activity Club are expected to attend where they will be assisted by members of the Anniversary fishing club, whilst the rotarians serve up hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks. All the children will go home with a trophy to remind them of their day out.

On Saturday 10th July, the club will be supporting the Corringham Primary School Fete with a stall selling rice balloons plus a treasure hunt. Rotarian Brian Munroe has promised to take along a vintage car to this event.

The new rotary year is off to a busy start with the presentation of illustrated dictionaries to year six students at three local primary school.  On Monday 5th July, President David Fenn will be presenting them at Bulphan Primary school and on the next day, accompanied by IPP Rob Waite will do the same at Corringham Primary school.  On 14th July we will be at Giffards primary school to hand out the dictionaries to their pupils.