THE FIRST event for the new Droitwich Rotary Club has been hailed a massive success.
A special launch event and fundraiser took place at Gurkha Majestic Dining, with everyone in the town invited.
Just under 50 kind-hearted members of the community attended the event, which included a meal.
In total, over £350 was raised for Rotary, which will go towards supporting local charities and organisations.
As part of the launch event, £200 was presented to the local Girl Guides to improve security on their site and make it safer for those who use their facilities.
The original Rotary Club held its last-ever meeting in June 2023 after more than 84 years of service to the town.
Coun Dan Birch, who is the new Rotary club’s secretary, said: “Our first Droitwich Rotary Club event was a massive success.
“Our group’s mission is to raise money locally and give money locally so that we can support our town.
“If you are interested in getting involved in Rotary or running a local community group or organisation and feel Rotary may be able to support you, then get in touch.”
The original Rotary Club was perhaps best known as the committed group that organised the town’s hugely popular Santa Sleigh each year alongside the Droitwich Lions.
However, the club decided to close down due to the age of many of its members, meaning they were unable to be as active within the community.
It was instrumental in opening the Rotary House in 1958, while other activities included donating cash to local charities, including the Droitwich Spa foodbank and St Richard’s Hospice, and handing out ‘Good Citizen’ awards to extraordinary members of the local community.
