The Essential Guide Magazine Culcheth - Sept/Oct 14 | Page 28

Essential Feature News From Your Local Rotary Club. Having completed the rounds of the Culcheth Community Day, Birchwood and Croft Carnivals, the latter two with the ever popular Coconut Shy, the Club then concentrated on the main fund raising event of the year, THE 4TH ANNUAL CULCHETH BEER FESTIVAL which was held at the CULCHETH SPORTS CLUB (DATEN) on Friday 12th & Saturday 13th September. Featuring 40 Cask Ales, various Ciders and Wines for those of differing palate, with complimentary Soft Drinks for Designated Drivers, this was a “MUST” for connoisseurs of the Hop and those who just enjoy a sociable pint with their family and friends. A hog roast and live background music completed a pleasurable atmosphere for all attending. Final figures are not yet available, but last year, with more than 800 people attending, this event raised over £8,500.00 for Rotary Charities, a sum which we hope to exceed this time, enabling us to increase donations to local good causes, which are many and deserving. 28 Despite this effort, your Rotary Club continues to serve the community at large, sponsoring prizes at local schools, providing entertainment in Elderly Persons Homes and items of equipment for Scouts and Guide troops and similar organizations. We have also built a good relationship with the Croft & Culcheth Air Cadets and are grateful for their assistance with our activities. The involvement of similar groups or organizations would also be welcomed as we look to extend our work in the community especially in preparation for the festive season. 1.2 million Rotarians in over 40,000 Clubs form a Global force for good, rendering assistance not only on a local level, but to any community worldwide in times of need whether through disaster, conflict or other reasons, regardless of race, creed or religion. If you would like to join us in these worthwhile activities, gain new friends and share in an active social life, call Bernard Groom on 01925 733893 or visit the Rotary District 1280 web site for more information on these and other aspects of Rotary life. Nine issues in Culcheth Lymm Great Sankey & Penketh Chapelford Stockton Heath & Appleton Thewlwall, Grappenhall & Latchford Birchwood Lowton & Golborne Newton-le-Willows