The Rotary Club of Barton-upon-Humber

It was a busy Christmas for Barton Rotary Club members. Helped by Rotarians, Santa toured Barton, Barrow and New Holland and brought excitement to many young children, some of whom were brought out in their pyjamas to see and talk to him. Barton Rotary President, David Lee said, "This year people were really generous with the donations given to us and we collected a record amount. We extend a big thank you to everybody who gave us so much. All of it goes to help mainly local people and organisations".
Some of the money raised from the Barton collection has been used to stage a concert for over 100 elderly people from Barton, Barrow, and Goxhill. They were transported to the event in Baysgarth School Hall where they were entertained with Christmas music and songs by Barton and District Amateur Operatic Society and Barton Town Band. They were also served refreshments.

On Christmas Day, Barton Rotary Club members cooked and delivered 48 Christmas Dinners to elderly people who were on their own or could not cook a meal. Some of these were delivered in Goxhill, Barrow and New Holland.

A large quantity of spring bulbs have been planted around the trees in Baysgarth Park by Barton Rotary Club, led by David Witter.

The project continues the work of previous years.



Following the 2,000 Lifestraws sent to Colombia and West Africa last year, another 1,000 has been dispatched to the city of Manizales in Colombia. The area has suffered severe flooding with the loss to the inhabitants of their drinking water. The Lifestraws, which have been distributed by Rotary Clubs in the area, is used to clean contaminated water by sucking it through the internal filters.

If you wish to know more about The Rotary Club of Barton-upon-Humber, or would like to help us, please contact
David Lee 01652 660986 or david@jeanlee.plus.com

The Rotary Club of Barton-upon-Humber - doing great things in Barton and the villages since 1977