On a crisp, sunny morning, Shaftesbury’s RotaKids, supported by Shaftesbury Rotary, took to the water for their very first sponsored swim – held at Coombe House. Cheered on by parents and headteachers from both schools, the young swimmers powered through an impressive 350 laps of the 25-metre pool.
In total, 25 children took part, raising more than £450 for local charities nominated by the RotaKids. Special mention goes to Abbey Primary School pupil Alex Biro, who raised an outstanding £140 single-handedly.
Shaftesbury is fortunate to have two thriving RotaKid Clubs – one at Shaftesbury Primary and the other at Abbey Primary. Open to children aged seven to 12, RotaKids are elected by their peers to make a difference in their communities, while building confidence and leadership skills. The clubs are sponsored by Shaftesbury Rotary and the two often work together on joint events.
The Rotary team extend their thanks to Darren Harte and the Coombe House staff – especially lifeguard Adam – for generously giving up their Sunday morning to oversee the event, and to first aider Howard for being on hand throughout. Thanks also went to Brave and Determined (BAD) for providing refreshments from their coffee trailer, raising funds and awareness for their own cause in the process.
Coming Rotary dates for the diary include the Family Fun Run in Shaftesbury on 6th April, and the North Dorset Cycle Ride on 18th May.
For updates, visit Shaftesbury Rotary on Facebook. To find out more about joining Shaftesbury Rotary, head to shaftesburyrotaryclub.org
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