Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A'r Cylch

'SERVICE ABOVE SELF'

‘Rotary Working In the Community, With the Community and For the Community’

‘Serving Local Communities Since 2003’

For your Rotary in Cardigan Bay

If you would like to join in with your local Rotary Club with a proud past history, meet face to face, in the area and surrounding district, please contact Malcolm 07967-116632 01493.

There are three ways to get involved with Rotary: -

FRIEND OF ROTARY - this is FREE and involves no formal commitment to attend meetings;

ASSOCIATE MEMBER - this involves an annual fee of £50.00. This is when someone wishes to attend meetings and events with a view to become a full member. Payments made are deducted from the cost of the first years full membership subscriptions; or

FULL MEMBER - this costs £120.00 per year

Email: aberaeronrotary@gmail.com

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Make sure that you know that a Rotary Club has the interest of the local communities and its members being foremost in how it works and supports others.

Aberaeron Club has been inclusive in that all members are consulted and make the decisions in offering assistance to local groups, charities and individuals.

The actions of the Club can be judged by the Aberaeron & District Dementia Forum being championed to improve the quality of life for those suffering from Dementia and their Carers.

You can make a difference by joining us as a Rotary Friend, an Associate Member or a Full Member.

ROTARY Dates for October

09/10/2025 - Business Meeting

A month for reflection and recuperation

The Club, following the busy period over July and August at AeronFest, Aberaeron Vintage Show at Llanerchaeron and Aberaeron Carnival has taken the month off active events. We have not held any meetings over this period.

All the events we have attended have been very positive with the discussions and interaction with people attending. It was nice also to talk to old friends who had expressed some interesting views and insights with regards to Rotary in Aberaeron. They were also made aware of the Club’s history and what makes a true Rotarian.

Many thanks again to Rhodri and his team for all their hard work and unstinting support of Aberaeron Rotary Club. It is much appreciated.

The Club has donated £60.00 to Cardi Cranks in support of their fundraising tractor drive in aid of Cancer Research Wales / Ymchwll Canser Cymru. We wish them well if aid of a great cause.

We still have some disbursements to make from the funds we raised for other local groups which we will report on soon.

Come along and join us and see what you can give to your communities. We meet face to face so everyone gets to know each other. The social element is as important as the work we do. There is not a true Rotary experience without fellowship and open and true interaction. We maintain a strong conviction that Rotary is for helping our communities and others, whilst honouring the primary principles of Rotary with Integrity, fairness and truthfulness.

We meet in Aberaeron at 7.30pm generally on 1st Thursday of the month at The Castle Hotel, Market Street, Aberaeron. Please contact Malcolm 07967-116632.

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Come and see what you can do to make that difference for others.

ROTARY Dates for September

There will not be a meeting during September. The next scheduled meeting will be

02/10/2025 - Business Meeting

More outings for our Coconut Shy

The Club was out meeting the public at the Aberaeron Vintage Show at Llanerchaeron on Sunday 10th August, 2025. This was another fantastic event which in its second year has grown so much. There were over 400 cars, motor bikes and commercial vehicles. The highlight for me being the steam driven ‘Tarmac’ lorry.

There were excellent local food producers providing the catering along with live music, displays, a large car boot, bouncy castles and our own coconut shy.

The crowds turned out to celebrate all things vintage and classic. Don’t miss out on next year’s show as it promises to be an even bigger event.

Congratulations to Huw and Gill with the Cardi Cranks members in organising and putting on a great show.

I am sure that you would want to be there next year, Why not make it a family day out or take some friends. Come and see us there and see if you can win a coconut.

On Sunday 25th August, 2025, saw an early start in setting up the coconut shy and tombola for Aberaeron Carnival Day. The crowds were out in glorious weather and the organisers said that there were a record number of floats.

Everyone had a great time with all the fun of the fairground rides and stalls.

It was nice to talk to old friends who had expressed some interesting views with regards to Rotary in Aberaeron.

Thank you to Rhodri and the team from the Town Improvements for allowing us to keep our regular pitch for the many years that we have supported this highlight event of the year.

Rotary Youth Leadership Award

Aberaeron Rotary Club saw their two candidates, for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), Bryn Numan and Ronan Willis, attend the outward bound centre at Storey Arms, Brecon Beacons between 10th and 15th August, 2025. They were provided with a course that was designed to develop their leadership skills utilising various outdoor tasks, skills and activities which would take many out of their comfort zone. The objective is to help students develop their team-working skills; explore and experience the practical elements of leadership and, as a result, develop a greater personal confidence and resilience. Upon their completion of the course they were awarded their Rotary Youth Leadership Award Certificates.

Funding for one of the candidates was as a result of a bequest from one of our founder members, Ernie Gunner, who sadly died after a battle with leukaemia in April 2024. It was his wish that, along with the Club providing funding for one candidate, that a further opportunity be afforded to a second candidate. In 2003 Ernie Gunner was a founder of Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A’r Cylch. He had served 47 years with Rotary Clubs and as a true Rotarian he fully supported and endorsed the Club’s aims of ‘Rotary Working In the Community, with The Community, for the Community. A Rotarian with true integrity and a follower of the Rotary motto, ‘Service Above Self.

We must thank John and Trish Dymott for providing the candidates transport, to and from Storey Arms.

If you are interested in Rotary in Cardigan Bay your local club is Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A’r Cylch meets at 7.00pm on 1st Thursday of the month at The Castle Hotel, Market Street, Aberaeron. There is no meeting in September. Next meeting will be on 2nd October, 2025. Please contact Malcolm 07967-116632.

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AUGUST – A Busy Month for our Coconut Shy

The Club was out at the Aeron Fest in Aberaeron on Saturday 26th July, 2025. Families turned out and had a great day. Children had plenty of free entertainment and there was music to entertain everyone. The weather was kind and ensured that everyone was able to enjoy the whole event. We enjoyed talking to people attending the event and the traders who attended. They were able to see the real face of Rotary in Aberaeron.

The funds raised on the day will sponsor and assist youth projects in the local communities.

ROTARY Dates for August

07/08/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

10/08/2025 - Aberaeron Vintage Show

14/08/2025 - Business Meeting

21/08/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

25/08/2025 - Aberaeron Carnival

28/08/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

Hope to see you at the Aberaeron Vintage Show at the National Trust Estate at Llanerchaeron on Sunday 10th August followed by Aberaeron Carnival on 25th August, 2025.

Come along and meet us and have a chat. See what your local Rotary Club is all about. Also see what you can do for your local Communities. We are not like any other Rotary Clubs, not formal or traditional. We meet face to face so you get to know us. Our conviction for Rotary is helping our communities and others, along with honouring the primary principles of Rotary with Integrity, fairness and truthfulness.

ROTARY Dates for July

03/07/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

10/07/2025 - Business Meeting

17/07/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

24/07/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

31/07/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

HELPING OTHERS – Street Collection

The Club was out on the Streets in Aberaeron on Saturday 21st June, 2025, collecting on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society. During the morning there was very mixed weather with squally showers and a stiff breeze. However, we determined to see the day out, which did eventually clear up to be a pleasant afternoon.

Over the day we collected £220.26 which the Club provided additional funds to round the total up to £250.00. This money was paid to the Alzheimer’s Society through John Dymott’s ‘Just Giving Page’, making a grand total of £1,210.00.

John’s Just Giving Page is still available for donations. Just go to https://justgiving.com/page/john-dymott-2 Every little helps this great organisation in their work

We have a busy up and coming year that you could be involved in. Why not get involved.

Come along and meet us and see what Rotary is all about and see how we do things Meet with us and see what you can do for your local Communities. We are not like any other Rotary Clubs, not formal or traditional. We meet face to face so you get to know everyone. Our conviction for Rotary is helping our communities and others, along with honouring the primary principles of Rotary with Integrity and Truthfulness.

ROTARY Dates for June

05/06/2025 - No Meeting

12/06/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

18/06/2025 - Business Meeting

21/06/2025 - Street Collection Aberaeron for Alzheimer’s Society

26/06/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

The Club has made a further donation of £200.00 to Aeron Arts that meets at RAY Ceredigion 3.30pm to 6.00pm every Monday. Also art equipment has been donated from a past member of the Club whose ill health has led to them not being able to enjoy their hobby any longer. The group would also appreciate any further financial aid or material donations.

A further £200.00 has also been donated to the RAY Ceredigion Family Centre to support 25 adults and children to take part in a trip to Cardigan Island on 9th June, 2025. The trip would be a wonderful opportunity for them to strengthen community bonds and provides a memorable experience for families who might not otherwise have been able to afford the opportunity.

A date to note is that Club members will be out on the Streets of Aberaeron on Saturday 21st June, 2025 collecting for the Alzheimer’s Society. Why not come along and speak to us.

John Dymott, from Ciliau Aeron, a member of Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A’r Cylch, completed Trek 26 Lake District 2025, on 31st May in Ullswater, Cumbria, in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

At Alzheimer’s Society they are working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. This is done by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future by campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be and funding ground-breaking research.

If you wish to support this cause you can make a donation using the following link: -https://justgiving.com/page/john-dymott-2. John, up to this date, has raised £945.00 + £193.75 in Gift Aid.

The Club has a busy schedule in the coming months that you could be involved in. Why not get involved.

ROTARY Dates for May

01/05/2025 - No Meeting

08/05/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

15/05/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

22/05/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

29/05/2025 - Fellowship Social Evening

APRIL 2025

RYLA

Two candidates have now been selected for the Rotary Young Leaders Award (RYLA) at Storey Arms, Brecon Beacons, between 10th and 15th August. We hope that they will benefit from the activities that they will experience.

This is a further commitment from the Club in supporting and offering experiences to members of the community.

Alzheimer’s Charity Walk

John Dymott, from Ciliau Aeron, a member of Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A’r Cylch, is undertaking a charity walk of 26 miles in the Lake District in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. His walk will be on 31st May, 2025.

DECEMBER 2024

The Club will be carrying out their Christmas Street Collection in Aberaeron for the Wales Air Ambulance Service with collections on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Monday 23rd December.

The Club has been supporting and collecting for the Wales Air Ambulance since 2002. We are always thankful for the generous support that we receive for this very worthwhile important service.

Many people locally support the Wales Air Ambulance through their lottery and have stories how they, or people they know, have benefited from the actual use of the service.

We have had to move with the times and the Club have the facility to take card payments as many people do not carry cash.

We have braved the whole range of weather conditions but we still get out and offer what help we can. Come and have a chat. You never know you may want to give some of your time in helping others.

ROTARY Dates for November

07/11/2024 - Business Meeting

14/11/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

21/11/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

28/11/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

The Club supported Michael Beynon’s incredible 100km challenge on behalf of MENCAP, which commenced on 29th July 2024

Michael Beynon, one of MENCAP’s fantastic marathon runners, who was born with Down Syndrome, is visually impaired and has mild left sided Cerebral Palsy.

The challenge took place over a week and started with Michael taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon on 6th October. Michael then travelled with his mum Erika to 13 local Mencap groups over the week and ran between 5-10k with them. The challenge ended with Michael running the Manchester Half Marathon on 13th October. Crossing the finish line at Old Trafford will have completed the 100km. Michael’s aim is to raise an amazing £10,000 Michael’s and his big aim is to spread the message that people with a learning disability can do anything they want to if you set your mind to it and have a goal.

Michael’s plan to walk the 5k in Aberaeron was initially in doubt due to the works being carried out in the town. It was thought that the walk would then have to be staged in Newquay. However, this was not thought to be suitable due to the terrain. The matter was resolved when our Club’s intrepid sponsored walker John Dymott, in consultation with Michael’s father, mapped out an acceptable route in Aberaeron and the walk was completed on Wednesday 9th October. This was followed by refreshments at Ray Ceredigion. Thank you to Gill Byrne and her team for their support of Michael’s challenge.

After completing the walk John Dymott presented a cheque for £200.00 from Aberaeron Rotary Club.

If anyone would still like to make a donation please go to https://www.justgiving.com/page/michael-100km-challenge-1721904629677

ROTARY Dates for October

03/10/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

10/10/2024 - Business Meeting

17/10/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

24/10/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

31/10/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

The end of August signalled the end of a very busy couple of months, the last event being was at the Aberaeron Carnival on Monday 26th August, where we met up with old and new friends.

Members put in a long day to raise funds for local causes with our usual Tombola and the ever popular coconut shy.

The Alban Square field was extremely busy and the weather was fine for the whole day. This was another great event organised by the Aberaeron Town Improvements Committee.

We would like to thank everyone for their continued support in raising funds which will find their way to local groups, charities, individuals and events.

Consultation document have been delivered to local businesses with a request to return them to The Castle Hotel, Market Street. There has been a disappointing return of only 10% of the documents delivered. The information returned will be assessed with a view of bringing people together for a meeting.

Please contact Aberaeron Rotary Club A’r Cylch to see if we are able to help with your projects.

ROTARY Dates for September

05/09/2024 - 11.00am Business Meeting

12/09/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

19/09/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

26/09/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

On Saturday the 10th August we attended at the Aberaeron Vintage Show at Llanerchaeron, at the invitation of the hosts Cardi Cranks. We set up our coconut shy and raised funds for local charities, individuals and groups. This was a very good show, well attended with an excellent venue and potential for expansion with additional attractions or displays.

Remember to come and visit us on Monday 26th August when we will be at our usual pitch, on Alban Square, for the Aberaeron Carnival Day. We will have our usual Tombola and popular coconut shy.

The Club is also still moving forward in relation to a Dementia Project that the Club has been pursuing for some years. This latest initiative involves a consultation with local businesses in and around Aberaeron. Consultation forms are being delivered with a request to return them to The Castle Hotel, Market Street on or before the 5th September.

Come along and meet us and see what Rotary is all about and see how things should be done in Rotary.

On a sad note, members of the Club accompanied members of Ernie and Barbara Gunner’s family to fulfil their wishes for their ashes to be scattered on the Long Mynd in Shropshire This solemn event was followed by raising a glass, in a local hostelry, in their memory.

ROTARY Dates for August

01/08/2024 - Business Meeting

07/08/2024 - Ray Play Day, Aberaeron

08/08/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

10/08/2024 - Vintage Show Llanerchaeron

15/08/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

22/08/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

26/08/2024 - Aberaeron Carnival

On the 6th July we were out on the streets in Aberaeron collecting for the Hywel Dda Health Charities. The proceeds from the collection have now been paid to the 'Bronglais Chemotherapy Day Unit Appeal T392'

Collection day commenced quite breezy, cool and damp but things improved throughout the day. A total of £210.00 was collected on the day and the Club provided a further £40.00.

This particular charity was selected in memory of our former colleague and Rotarian, Ernie Gunner, who succumbed to Leukaemia in April this year.

August will be a busy month for the Club. On Wednesday 7th August the Club will be in attendance at ‘Ray Play Day’, Alban Square, Aberaeron after providing sponsorship towards the cost of the Marquee for the event. Why not come and see us and have a chat.

On Saturday the 10th August we will be at the Aberaeron Vintage Show at Llanerchaeron, at the invitation of the hosts Cardi Cranks. We will have the coconut shy loaded and ready to raise funds for local charities, individuals and groups.

On Monday 26th August we will be at our usual pitch, on Alban Square, for the Aberaeron Carnival Day. We will have our usual Tombola, coconut shy and other games to entertain you.

Come along and meet us and see how things should be done in Rotary.

Come and meet us and see what you can do for your local Communities

ROTARY Dates for July

04/07/2024 - Business Meeting

06/07/2024 - Street Collection Aberaeron

11/07/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

18/07/2024 - Speaker Evening

25/07/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

27/07/2024 - ‘Aeron Fest’, Aberaeron

LATEST NEWS: Our Club Secretary, John Dymott completed his fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society on Saturday 22nd June, 2024. He completed a walk of 28.5 miles in 11hours and 51minutes, which included rest stops, raising £1,250.00. Congratulations and he deserves a well-earned rest. If you wish you can still donate through John’s ‘Just Giving’ page, https://justgiving.com/fundraising/john-dymott

On the 6th July we will be on the streets in Aberaeron collecting for Hywel Dda Health Charities. The charitable donations that are received don’t replace NHS funding. They are used to provide services and activities above and beyond core NHS expenditure such as:

Extra patient comforts
Most up-to-date medical equipment
More welcoming surroundings for patients, families and staff
Staff training, development and wellbeing initiatives
Enhanced care in our local communities.

Supporters can choose to donate or fundraise for general charitable purposes or for a specific service or hospital.

On Saturday 27th July the Club will be erecting their Coconut Shy at ‘Aeron Fest’, in Aberaeron. The Club will also be providing sponsorship for the Children’s Area at the event. Come and see us and see if you can win a coconut. Funds raised will be used for local groups and charities.

Come along and meet us and see how things should be done in Rotary.

Come and meet us and see what you can do for your local Communities

Dates for June

06/06/2024 - Business Meeting

13/06/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

20/06/2024 - Speaker Evening

27/06/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

On the 8th May the Members of Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A’r Cylch attended the funeral of their good friend and loyal Rotarian Ernie Gunner. As a long serving Rotarian it was sad to see that, other than one member of Aberystwyth Rotary Club attending, there was no other representatives of Rotary present. However, it was good to see that there was a large contingent of members from the Newquay Bowls Club present resplendent in their club blazers. The final good bye will be when Club members accompany Ernie’s relatives to scatter his, and his wife Barbara’s, ashes in Shropshire.

Following the submission of Freedom of Information requests to Hywel Dda the Club is building on the community project for Dementia sufferers and carers.Watch out for your local Rotary Club serving Aberaeron and District over the next few months raising funds for local projects

Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A’r Cylch is a Club that cares for its members and is like a family helping each other out as well as others.

Come along and meet us and see how we do things and our community focus. Put forward your ideas for projects in Aberaeron and the surrounding area. You won’t need a computer or a tablet. We believe that you should meet face to face. COVID proved, what everyone knows, that the majority of people need actual physical contact.

Dates for May

02/05/2024 - Business Meeting

09/05/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

16/05/2024 - Speaker Evening

23/05/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

30/05/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

Get in touch with us and the local communities

A TRIBUTE TO A TRUE ROTARIAN AND FRIEND

Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A’r Cylch has to report the sad death of Ernie Gunner, a much loved and founder member of the Club. Ernie was diagnosed with Leukaemia in March 2023. He was a true and very loyal Rotarian who was engaged and involved in community activities to the very end. He served the local communities from 2002 and was also a great supporter of Cymuned Pennant Community along with his wife Barbara, who sadly died following a stroke, in July 2023.

Ernie stayed true to the Club through two recent bad times, instigated by people who claimed to be Rotarians, and whose conduct and behaviour fell far below of what should reasonably be expected. His love and devotion to the Club meant that this caused him upset and anxiety as he had been hoping to receive recognition of his long service. He did not want the people who left to close his Club and would not join the Club, that was set up by them, also operating in Aberaeron. The Rotarians who were left in the Club got together and, with Ernie taking on the role of Treasurer, the Club continues today. As a result the Club was able to apply for a certificate honouring his 47 years of membership which Ernie received in October 2023. This was accompanied by a letter from the Rotary International President. He was very proud of these two items and they became his most prized possessions.

Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A’r Cylch is a Club that cares for its members and is like a family helping each other as well as others

Dates for April

04/04/2024 - Business Meeting

11/04/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

18/04/2024 - Speaker Evening

25/04/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A’r Cylch are looking for local people who can commit some of their time to helping others. There will be no cost to you and no regular commitment is required. The projects are all local to help people live a better life. Also, you may have a project that you would want to undertake which we could help you with.

We are what people, who think that they are being progressive, old fashioned as we meet face to face. An important element of any Rotary Club should be fellowship. You get to know each other well and this builds up trust and understanding. Unfortunately our Club has had recent experience when members failed the test for being a true Rotarians.

The Club is pursuing a Dementia Project, with local partners, and want to champion and improve the quality of life for those suffering from Dementia and their Carers.

Dates for March

07/03/2024 - Business Meeting

14/03/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

21/03/2024 - Speaker Evening

28/03/2024 - Fellowship Social Evening

Aberaeron Rotary Club meet in the heart of Aberaeron at 7.00pm on 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at The Castle Hotel, Market Street, Aberaeron.

We meet face to face, with no impersonal technology. Please contact Malcolm 07967-116632 or John 07971-101493.

OCTOBER REPORT

(28/10/2023)

ABERAERON & DISTRICT DEMENTIA FORUM

The inaugural meeting of the Aberaeron & District Dementia Forum took place on Thursday 12th October at the Memorial Hall in Aberaeron.

There were representatives from Ray Ceredigion, Aberaeron Friendship Group, Ceredigion County Council, Dyfed Powys Police, Wales Ambulance Service Trust and Ceredigion Association of Voluntary Organisations (CAVO).

Presentations were made concerning the present state of Dementia based initiatives for clients and carers, followed by a questions and answers session. Further meetings will follow to build up a network of resources and support.

Dates for November

02/11/2023 - Business Meeting

9/11/2023 - Fellowship & Social Evening

16/11/2023 - Speaker Evening

23/11/2023 - Fellowship & Social Evening

30/11/2023 - Fellowship & Social Evening

SEPTEMBER REPORT

(10/10/2023)

In the next few weeks there will be news of a major project for the Aberaeron & District Communities and about Your Rotary Club.

Dates for October

05/10/2023 - Business Meeting

12/10/2023 - Fellowship & Social Evening

19/10/2023 - Speaker Evening

26/10/2023 - Fellowship & Social Evening

Meetings are now being held at The Castle Hotel, Market Street, Aberaeron, at 7.30pm on 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. We support local charities, groups and organisations.

If you would like to join the Rotary Club serving the Aberaeron & District and meet face to face, with no impersonal technology, please contact Malcolm 07967-116632 or John 07971-101493. A Club with a proud history.

Email: aberaeronrotaryclub@btinternet.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Clwb-Rotari-Aberaeron-Rotary-Club-Ar-Cylch/100083901214969/

Website: www.aberaeronrotary.com

‘BUBBLES & BERRIES’ SOCIAL

(28/07/2023)

A Bubbles & Berries social fundraising event was held on Sunday 23rd July, 2023 at Pennant Community Centre. The event was a resounding success with a few glasses of prosecco being drank and many strawberries eaten, making it a very pleasant afternoon. A total of £183.00 was raised for local, charities, groups and deserving causes.

With a continuing busy summer of activities the Club members will be out on the streets of Abeaeron on Saturday 19th August collecting for the Alzheimer’s Society. This is in support of the Club’s Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease project to raise awareness, and support, for those affected with these conditions, along with their Carers.

This will be followed by the Club’s annual support of Aberaeron Carnival Day on Monday 28th August, on our usual pitch with bric-a-brac, books, tombola, lollipop game, coconut shy and other games. We are hoping to have trauma bears, that can be sponsored for the Ukraine Appeal which is being led by Penparcau Community Hub. Make sure you come along and join in the fun.

If you are looking for assistance or support with a community project in or around the Aberaeron area please email: aberaeronrotaryclub@btinternet.com or contact Malcolm 07967-116632 or John 07971-101493, with details.

ROTARY SPEAKER EVENING

7.30pm 20th July, 2023 at Pennant Community Centre

Following on from the speaker evening on Thursday 15th June, 2023, and the presentation made by Phil Westbury and Jenny Jenkins regarding aid to Ukraine the Rotary meeting on 20th July will provide the opportunity for people to drop off any aid for the Ukraine project at Penparcau Community Hub in Aberystwyth.

Aberaeron Rotary Club, in conjunction with Cymuned, will be using the Community Centre to collect any aid and as a point of contact for the surrounding area.

If you have any items that you wish to donate please contact Malcolm on 07967-116632 or email cymppencom@gmail.com

UKRAINE EVENING

Thursday 20th July, 2023

The Rotary meeting on 20th July provided an opportunity for people to drop off any aid, for the Ukraine project at Penparcau Community Hub in Aberystwyth, at Pennant Community Centre.

Following a press release and circulation via Facebook, Cymuned newsletter and website, people supported the event with the donation of men’s, ladies’ and children’s clothes and shoes; first aid kits and materials; medication; items for personal hygiene; walking sticks and crutches; tools and tool boxes; chainsaw; angle grinder; and strimmer.

This was all delivered by Malcolm Sumner and Ian Lampert on Friday morning to Jenny at Penparcau Community Hub. Another load is being prepared for delivery in about three weeks.

There will be a change in emphasis, after the next consignment of aid goes out. There will be very few vehicles going out so the means of transport will no longer be available. First Aid supplies and medication would still be welcome but no clothing.

Bed sheets are always welcome because these are dyed and used to make camouflage covers.

The main focus will change to fundraising so that people, on the ground, can have money available to buy goods from Poland so no transport costs are incurred. So, if you are able, more trauma bears would be welcome.

FUTURE EVENTS

06/09/2023 - Dementia & Network Seminar. Venue, time and this date to be confirmed.

22 & 23/12/2023 - Aberaeron Christmas Street collection for the Wales Air Ambulance Trust

We meet ‘Face to face’ as this is the only way to truly get to know people and socialise. The sterile atmosphere rising form the use of media does nothing for bonding and the most important element of Rotary, fellowship.

Everyone has talents or skills that could be utilised in our community. We all learn from each other and in turn learn new skills. There is a great deal of self-satisfaction in getting involved and helping others. Contact Malcolm Sumner for further information.

All of the Communities are our priority. Well-being has been under estimated. This has become evident since COVID and now from the cost of living rises. It affects family life along with mental and physical health. Why not see how you can help.

We are concentrating the Club’s efforts to set-up the Aberaeron & District Community Network and, working with a local partner Cymuned Pennant to provide any assistance we can in the present economic climate. To this end we are also working with Community Connectors, within Ceredigion County Council, the Alzheimer's Society and Ceredigion Association of Voluntary Organisations.

Community and Well-being are our priority. Why not see how you can help?

There is always an open invitation to join us at Pennant Community Centre at 7.30pm on 1st Thursday of the month (Business Meeting) and 3rd Thursday of the month ('Open Speaker' Evening). Other Thursday evenings are made up with social evenings, visits or any activity that wifh to undertake. The Club is very flexible and encourages everyone to get involved.

If you would like to join in with your local Rotary Club, meet face to face, in the area and surrounding district, please contact Malcolm 07967-116632 or John 07971-101493.

For further information please contact us on 07967-116632 or via Email: aberaeronrotaryclub@btinternet.com

or our Website: www.aberaeronrotary.com

Why not see what you can do to help. Our community, in and around Pennant, made a big difference when we were collecting aid for Romania.

JUNE 2023

On the 15th June we had two guest speakers Phil Westbury and Jenny Jenkins, from Penparcau Community Hub. They have both been involved in the delivery of vehicles and aid to Ukraine. Vehicles are purchased for civil defence and converted to be used as Ambulances. As they were being delivered empty it was decided to utilise any space to deliver much needed and vital aid. They are both very passionate and committed for this cause.

We had a very pleasant evening on our visit to the Rotary Club of Carmarthen Tywi. We had some very interesting exchanges of ideas and updated them on our Club relating to District matters.

Meetings held at Pennant Community Centre at 7.30pm on 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. We support local businesses and organisations. The Club is very flexible and encourages everyone to get involved from the very start

Email: aberaeronrotaryclub@btinternet.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Clwb-Rotari-Aberaeron-Rotary-Club-Ar-Cylch/100083901214969/

Website: www.aberaeronrotary.com

OUR 20th YEAR DEDICATED TO ‘COMMUNITY FIRST’

Why not come along and see what we do. You may be surprised!!

Clwb Rotari Aberaeron Rotary Club A'r Cylch

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