Rotary Club of Cannock

A Magical Past Presidents Evening

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:05:12 +0000

Cannock Rotary Club Members enjoyed an evening of Magic to celebrate all the clubs Past Presidents. Close up table Magic was performed by Adam Paul Cooper of APC Magic.

Jo’s Off Road Buggy Wheelchair

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:55:20 +0000

Cannock Rotarians donated £1000 of fund raising money from recent events and personal donations to Jo and Kaisers off road wheelchair appeal. This has enabled Jo to have the off road buggy and Kaiser is now able to come off his lead and chase Jo all over the countryside. Well done to everyone.

Speaker Night, Bob & Jake

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:10:31 +0000

Dog handler, Bob and his dog Jake came to the club yesterday evening. This was a perfect event for all. Jake, the Working Cocker Spaniel and Metropolitan Police Dog helped to keep people free from further harm after the 7/7 London bombings. He risked his life to search the bus wreckage at Tavistock Square and the mile-long route from Russell Square to the bomb-damaged train at Kings Cross, ensuring that the area was safe for paramedics and explosives officers. All the guests enjoyed meeting Jake after the talk.

10k Run Results

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:45:34 +0000

A huge thank you to everybody who entered the 2011 Cannock Rotary 10km, with on the day entries taking us up to a final entry total of 262, an increase of 19% over 2010.

The 10k run over the Chase in November raised a total of £2504.72 after costs. This donation will benefit Funds and Charity’s.

Due to a mix up, some race entry’s missed their goody bags ~ PLEASE get in touch if you did not get a medal.

Congratulations to the 2011 Cannock Rotary 10km Champion MARK ROGERS of Wigan Phoenix AC who completed the hilly course in 36.46. Our Ladies Champion for 2011 is JILL McGEE of B.R.A.T who came home in 43.23.

Santa collection at Asda

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:38:10 +0000

2011 ended on a high when Santa came to a 3 day collection at Cannock Asda store attended also by Rotary Club Members. Thanks to the generosity of Cannock shoppers at the ASDA store, a huge £1580 has been raised. The sum will benefit Charity’s and causes over the next few months. Santa was very pleased to see so many well behaved Cannock children.

Speaker Night, Staffs Trading Standards

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:18:41 +0000

An entertaining and informative talk was given on 12th January by Sarah from Staffordshire County Council Trading Standards. Sarah’s team are responsible for enforcing a wide range of legislation relating to the supply and distribution of goods and services. Sarah showed club members a huge amount of confiscated counterfeited household, drink and grocery items. Club member’s received valuable advice from this popular event.

Cannock Spectacle Donations

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:55:47 +0000

Unused spectacles may be deposited at the collection box in Cannock Hospital. Over the last few weeks a full sack has been collected. These spectacles are delivered to ‘Vision Aid Overseas‘ who in turn refurbish and distribute them. Glasses are sorted at Crawley and sent to five prisons around the UK where inmates have been trained to clean, grade and package the glasses for use on international programmes.

Club in 2012 Croquet Final

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:23:30 +0000

The Cannock Rotary Club made it once again to the Finals “Cannock v Shrewsbury Darwin Rotary Club”. The match is postponed until the summer now. In the meantime the club moves into the Winter Sports season, if anyone is interested in making up the club numbers for Snooker, 10 pin bowling or Table tennis, then get in touch with Alan T.

10k Run, all welcome!!

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:56:12 +0000

This is the time to get training for Cannock Chase’s big run event. This years run will be starting from The Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive, WS12 4PW over scenic Cannock Chase. The date is now set as 11 am, Sunday November 20th. Entry will be £10. Details of how to enter available from this link. The time to beat from 2010 is 33 minutes, 44 seconds. The Rotary Club of Cannock will host a barbecue on the morning of the event offering food, snacks and drinks to competitors and their families. Car parking is available free of charge, and there are toilets available some 600 metres away at the Cannock Chase Visitor Centre. Public Liability Insurance is provided under the Rotary Club’s policy, and there will be paramedics in attendance on the day.

Quiz Night, teams needed!!!

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:54:43 +0000

More local teams are needed for the quiz night on the 10th November? Please get in touch via this link to submit a team.