Causes boosted by Rotary Club of Weymouth over summer

The new Rotary Club of Weymouth President, Lynn Neary, has quite literally 'tee’d' off her leadership of the fundraising club with the donation of t-shirts, together with further financial donations to charities and voluntary groups in the area.

One of the recipients is the Sunrise Gateway Club in Weymouth, which hosts a social evening every week for adults over 21 with learning disabilities.

The Sunrise team was in urgent need of new shirts, something which Lynn and her fellow Rotarians were keen to help with, plus an additional cash donation. The presentation took place at its Chelmsford Street premises.

Sunrise Getaway Club cheque presentation (Image: Rotary Club of Weymouth)Meanwhile, Rotarian Robbie Feltham joined Lynn at a further cheque presentation, with a £750 cash boost for the Rodwell pre-school group.

Cheque donation to Rodwell Pre-School (Image: Rotary Club of Weymouth)Both events follow shortly after Lynn's first official act as President, handing over a cheque for £1,000 to the Veteran’s Hub.

The money will be used to help furnish a house being taken on by the hub to house homeless ex-servicemen and women, supporting them on their journey back to full independence.

Cheque presentation to the Veterans Hub (Image: Rotary Club of Weymouth)Following the presentation ceremonies, Lynn said: “I’m delighted to have been able to hand over cheques for three good causes in the area.

"Whether it’s new t-shirts for the hardworking volunteers at Sunrise Gateway or donations that I know will make a difference to Weymouth children and veterans alike, it’s down to the generosity of the public in the town – who always support the likes of Fayre In The Square, and our Christmas collections – that we’re able to pass on this money.”