About Us In the International Community Hythe Rotary on the Waterside Hythe
Rotary’s primary commitment is to improve the life of people on the
Waterside; in particular those in greatest need. There are several
events that the Club has organized for many years. Two Band Concerts are
held on the Waterside each year. In the Spring the Waterside Area Youth
Bands & Orchestras play and at Christmas the Hampshire Police Band kick
off the festive season. The Spring concert
is part of the Club’s support of Youth Activities but also, by our
providing transport, our senior citizens are able to enjoy an afternoon
listening to music and renewing friendships. The Christmas
concert attracts an audience of about 300 and the transport to the event
from the various rest homes presents the Club with a tricky logistic
problem. Each year, Rotary
in The Club takes an
increasing interest in the problems and opportunities of the younger
members of the community. This has been made more possible by our
representation on the Waterside Youth Steering Group. We have agreed this
year to support with funding and practical help the ‘Sports and Fun in
the Parks’ event which is held during the school summer holidays by
the Handy Trust. The
Club responds to cases of individual need with financial and practical
help. An opportunity
arose earlier in the year to give practical help to the Hythe & Dibden
Youth Football team by replacing their vandalised football posts and nets. An invaluable
service is provided to the residents of the Waterside by the Community
Minibus scheme; the Club makes good use of the vehicles to transport people
to and from the Band Concerts. There is a pressing need to acquire a
replacement vehicle to revitalise the ailing fleet. Our offer of £4,000
will be the largest donation made by the Club for many years. We have also
recently been able to support the Beaulieu 10K Run, organized by Cancer We
have been able to provide support for the recently established Good
Neighbour Scheme which will provide volunteer help to those in need.
Several local individuals in need have been given financial and practical
help. Websites for further information:
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