Saturday was a spectacular day at the Classic Car and Bike show held at Chester House. With over 130 classic cars on display, the event was a true feast for automobile enthusiasts. The day was filled with exciting activities, delicious food, and live entertainment, making it a memorable experience for all attendees.

A Big Thank You to Our Organizers and Volunteers

A heartfelt thanks to Jim and Duncan for organizing this wonderful event. We also extend our gratitude to Lynda, Nigel, Brian, Tony, and Paddy, who worked tirelessly to set up and marshal the cars, ensuring everything ran smoothly.

President Tony and Chris recently paid a visit to a hydrotherapy pool session at Moulton where Polio survivors were exercising under the supervision of physiotherapist Kirsten. Hatton Rotary has supported this programme, both financially and with direct help since 2017. Tony and Chris watched the exercise activity while keeping well away from the water. Kirsten took the time to explain the purpose of each exercise and the help it would give those who survived their earlier illness with Polio but now suffer the disabling effects of Post Polio Syndrome.

At the end of the session Tony presented the group leader for the day with a cheque to help fund future pool sessions.

🎉 Join Us for Family Fun Day! 🎉

Bring the whole family to this year’s Family Fun Day, which is going to be bigger and better than ever! 🥳

We’ll be raising funds for a local charity, The Never Alone Project, which provides support for grieving children and their families/carers. 💖

Learn more about what we do and how you can get involved by visiting our stand at the event. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

https://tnap.org.uk/

THANKS TO OUR TEAM for the work, comradery, and a fantastic job.

Our team – Jim, Brian, Duncan, Paul, Eamon, Leo, and our cheerful supporter Alan Waller, thank you for your visit, encouragement, and coffee….

We still  have the slats to fix in place with the bearers.

Once finished, we will start our planting program of fragrant and colourful shrubs plus climbers.

We will also be purchasing a large wooden table to go  under the pergola.

Tony.

This past Sunday, Hatton Rotary teams, supported by our friends, were out in  force at the Waendel Walk, manning water stations in Findon and Ringsted. With the hot weather, these stations provided much-needed refreshment to the many walkers tackling the various challenging routes. Well done to everyone involved for your hard work and dedication! 🌞🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️💧

Spring has arrived so the team ably assisted by junior addition Orson were down at Isebrook hospital yesterday tending the garden in preparation for the arrival of a pergola aimed at providing an accessible, restful, sheltered seating area.

We raised £4,838 thanks to the efforts of the 23 people who took part made up of 16 members 4 partners and 3 friends all of whom contributed an amazing 155 hours out in the winter weather.   Special thanks go to; Tony who was Santa on all 5 nights of the sleigh run. David who did 5 Santa slots at Tesco and counted and banked the vast number of coins each day. Nigel and Jim who manoeuvred the sleigh through the tight streets of Wellingborough. John who was always available to look after the sleigh and fill vacant slots to help complete the Rota. Paddy, our newest member who spent 12 hours across 3 nights collecting donations. Dave Smith for lending us the critical sound equipment. Kelly who provided the eye-catching graphics.  Truck East who provided the all-important sleigh batteries and a particular special mention of Gail Hudson, Hatton Rotary Friend, who not only was out on 5 Sleigh run nights walking collecting donations but also filled 2 slots last Thursday to complete the rota.

This has been a tremendous achievement by the club with the money going to the worthy causes we support

Please click on the link to view the many pictures taken.

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Good food, good company and a great atmosphere!

A big THANK YOU to Inner Wheel!

Those who did not go missed a tremendous evening!

By Alan Waller

Alan alias (Santa Claus) Brian and Duncan plus Jim on Sleigh delivery and pick up were at the Wellingborough Christmas Lights Switch on on Saturday. It was vey busy with lots of families wanting to meet Santa and we estimate to have collected £120 with £46 taken on the card reader. A big thank you to the team and especially Alan who despite his ailments braved the cold weather and created the magic for the children.

Thanks to Brian for again organising the Poppy Appeal  he only has a few slots left to fill to cover the whole week with volunteers.  This cause always strikes a chord and it looks like Wellingborough people are as generous as ever despite the hard times caused by the cost of living crisis.

The new roller banner looks very striking thanks to the efforts of Kelly and Duncan which is helping to promote the club.

The team are down at Isebrook Hospital courtyard garden this morning trimming and tidying up for the winter. Thanks go Tony Jim Linda Duncan Paul and Gail. Courtyard looks much lighter and almost ready for Spring planting and pergola.