SHAFTESBURY Abbey Primary School’s RotaKids began their programme of activities for the year with a visit to Westminster Memorial Hospital in the town and their first litter pick.

Tim Cook and Peter Sale from Shaftesbury Rotary Club joined the RotaKids and school staff on a visit to the hospital to deliver care packs they had prepared.
Staff at the hospital welcomed the RotaKids and thanked them for the packs containing toiletries and other essentials that had been collected from pupils at the school. The packs will be given to patients at the hospital.

The youngsters then took part in the first of several planned litter picks in the town, joined by members of the Hilltop Litter Pickers.
The RotaKids Club is made up of representatives from several year groups in the school.
Shaftesbury Rotary Club is supporting the club financially and by attending meetings and giving advice to the young people involved.

RotaKids is a fun and exciting way for youngsters aged
seven-12 to make friends and get involved with important activities in the community.
Clubs are based in schools, youth groups and community centres, and with the help and support of teachers, youth leaders and the local Rotary Club, young people can gain experience in helping others and learning new things.

To find out more or get involved with Rotary, contact hello@shaftesburyrotaryclub.org.