Rotary Club of Sudbury

Benton End Matthew is now representing Benton End, having secured part time work with them across a variety of needs. Lucy Skellorn has left but is able to offer assistance on an ad hoc basis. Matthew is trying to secure quotes for a roof repairs (and ultimately a new roof !); interviewing, with James, for a two-days-a-week gardener after which volunteers will be sought and is putting in funding applications and work with community groups continues. Benton End has a garden designed by Sarah Price at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, after which the planting is coming to Benton End for incorporation into their garden here.

A-level student Rosy Morelli joined Sudbury Rotary members for lunch to tell them about her planned volunteering placement with Scottish charity, Project Trust. Rosy is a student at Thomas Gainsborough School in Great Cornard, studying Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Spanish and, alongside her studies, has been busily raising sponsorship to support the year-long trip to Honduras where she expects to teach in Spanish in a rural primary school as well as helping adults to learn English in after-school classes. Some schools do not have teachers which is why they need students to fill the role.

Rosy has organised a number of events to help her reach her funding target of £6,950, but still has more to raise. In May, Project Trust (who have been working in Honduras for over 25 years) will confirm where her placement will be, and the details of the host family with whom she will stay. Donations to sponsor Rosy can be made via justgiving.com/rosyhonduras.

Another fascinating speaker at Sudbury Rotary in late April was Jennifer Antill, describing how she had researched for and written her first novel “Small Acts of Kindness - a tale of the first Russian Revolution”. Based on historical facts, the novel is set against the background of a revolt that took place in Saint Petersburg in December 1825 and explores the struggle against autocracy in Russia. A second book is to be published shortly and Jenny is already drafting her third novel.

With two Bank Holidays at the start of May, the AGM on 15 May, and another Bank Holiday on 29 May, there is only one speaker meeting (subject yet to be confirmed) on 22 May. More details will be available on the Sudbury Rotary Club website www.sudburyrotary.com. Having run Crucial Crew for 21 years, advising over 14,000 year 6 pupils how to deal with some of life’s dangerous situations, the Club has now handed over this annual event to the Bridge Project, but Rotarians will still be involved by running the 999-call scenario.

Rotary members are men and women from all backgrounds: we would be delighted to welcome you at one of our lunch-time meetings at Newton Green Golf Club, where we meet on the first three Mondays of each month. Lunch is optional, but our meetings give an opportunity for us to hear from speakers on topics of interest, follow up on matters concerned with our activities, and to enjoy each other’s company. Please let our Secretary David Taylor (07341 290415) know if you plan to visit us, so that we can advise the restaurant on numbers.