Rotarians dish out cash to worthy causes
Date published: 07 February 2012
The Rotary Club of Middleton has presented almost £5,000 to a variety of community groups and organisations who applied to their Dragon’s Den initiative.
Groups had been encouraged to get in touch and apply for cash for their projects and on Monday (6 February) the money was handed over.
The Club raised the money through their annual Christmas Float and a collection event at Sainsbury’s at Heaton Park.
Club President John Brooker said that the number of people who applied for donations exceeded all expectations and the club took the decision to make donations to all of the groups that applied.
The following clubs and organisations benefited from the £4,900:
- St John’s Thornham - £300
- Brownhill Leaning Community -£350
- Middleton Youth Band - £250
- Middleton Street Pastors - £300
- Middleton Swimming Club- £300
- Middleton Cricket Club: £400
- Alkrington Dynamos - £300
- STATUS - £300
- Oldham Cats Rescue - £250
- St Anne’s Academy - £400
- Spotland and Falinge Youth Unity - £250
- Middleton Athletic Ladies Team - £300
- Springhill Hospice - £300
- Francis House - £300
- Rotary Youth Leadership Award - £600
In March the Rotary Club of Middleton launches its Community Forum. The event takes place on Sunday 4 March at 7.30pm at Middleton Cricket Club.
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