South Downs Rotary club celebrates 40th anniversary with 40 community gifts

A South Downs Rotary club is celebrating its 40th anniversary by making a £40 donation to 40 local organisations.
Sarah Page
By Sarah Page
Published 11th Dec 2023, 16:11 BST
Updated 11th Dec 2023, 16:11 BST
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Storrington and Pulborough Rotary Club is identifying not-for-profit groups in a varied age range.

So far the club has given funds for a magazine rack to the Storrington Village Hub; campfire stools for Scouts in Fittleworth; a salver for a Thakeham Bridge Club tournament; science experiment kits for young people supported by the Lorica Trust in Washington; table tennis bats for a club in Thakeham; Christmas decorations for the social room at the Royal Air Force Association housing complex in Storrington and a target mat for a short mat bowls club in Thakeham.

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Rotary President Pippa Davies presents a magazine rack to the team at The Village Hub - the Life Community Church's offices and vibrant shop nestled in the heart of the Storrington village which sells a selection of items that are handcrafted by talented local artists, contribute to charitable causes and promote ethical practices.Rotary President Pippa Davies presents a magazine rack to the team at The Village Hub - the Life Community Church's offices and vibrant shop nestled in the heart of the Storrington village which sells a selection of items that are handcrafted by talented local artists, contribute to charitable causes and promote ethical practices.
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Rotary President Pippa Davies said: “Our club is very active in Storrington and surrounding villages and we are delighted during our special anniversary year to support, in a small way, the many organisations that share our commitment to vibrant community life.”

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