Letters
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Sporting boost to help inclusion
It was interesting to read in the Spring edition of Rotary Magazine that Bexhill Rotary Club has given a monetary boost to their local football club for the disadvantaged, the 1066 Specials.
Morriston Rotary Club in South Wales has also supported a similar football club, Margam Football Club Inclusion Stags to promote the need for awareness of inclusion in sport.
All children regardless of any home, learning or physical difficulties should have the opportunities to enjoy sport and make friends.
They are raising funds to build a centre that can fully accommodate inclusion for all.
In addition, I’d like to mention that Morriston Rotary Club is also supporting the set up of a school-based tennis coaching scheme in the area in memory of a very well respected Rotarian, Jim Lightbody, who had a passion for the sport and took an interest in the progress of youngsters by way of his membership of the Welsh Tennis Association.
Rob Elliott,
Morriston Rotary Club, Swansea, South Wales
Mystery around Rotary regalia
An item of Rotary regalia was recently shown at our club meeting, but I am wondering if any Rotarian can identify the attached chain?
It would seem to be some sort of lanyard with clips on both ends, but end number two has a small magnet mounted on the inside and a second Rotary badge holding to it.
So, what is it, and what are the functions of these attachments please?
Chris Highnam,
Otter Valley Rotary Club, Devon
Just One Life is saving lives
Full credit to the Rotary Club of Coleraine for organising the Just One Life event in their area (Rotary, Winter 2024).
The article correctly stated these events do bring home the harsh realities resulting from road traffic collisions, especially for young drivers.
Just One Life has the objective of saving young people’s lives and reducing injuries on our roads. It started in Australia following the death of Rotarians children in a road collision and those Rotarians choose to take action.
The Rotary Club of Wexford in conjunction with Wexford County Council and the various emergency services conducted its first Just One Life event in 2006.
Well over 20,000 students have attended our Just One Life events since 2006 and in the 2023/2024 school year over 2,000 students attended from all 24 secondary schools in County Wexford.
Now 10 clubs in Ireland run the Just One Life programme.
Unfortunately, we still experience deaths and injuries on our roads. The Rotary Club of Wexford is spearheading an effort to have more Rotary clubs launch the Just One Life programme in their areas.
We have produced a library of documents to support a Rotary club launch Just One Life in their area, including an overview PowerPoint, a step-by-step guide on how to set up Just One Life events, a speaker summary document and a short video of the event.
More teenagers deserve to hear the message of Just One Life, and Rotary has a unique opportunity to make a difference.
If any Rotary clubs in Great Britain & Ireland wish to explore setting up a Just One Life in their area, we are happy to help guide you through the process. Just get in touch!
You can reach us at rotarywexford@gmail.com or visit our website.
Michael Tierney & Mike Brand,
Wexford Rotary Club, Ireland
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