In case you hadn’t noticed, Christmas is coming! Whilst many Rotary Clubs hold their own Christmas parties, it is also a time when their members can be seen out and about, doing what they are good at: helping people and raising money.
The Rotary Club of Edinburgh will continue to distribute food parcels to folk living in hostels, and the Leith Club will be at The Scottish Office doing a “bucket collection”. All proceeds will be used to help people in Leith.
From South Queensferry in the North-West to Dalkeith (Esk Valley) in the South-East, Santa’s sleigh(s) will be out and about, with Santa meeting children (and adults!), having his photograph taken and spreading joy wherever he goes.
On a more serious note, Balerno Parish Church is the venue for a Community Advent Service at 5pm on Sunday 1st December, following which tree lights will be switched on: the Rotary Club of Currie Balerno invites local people to sponsor a light on the tree in memory of a loved one or to celebrate an event.
And look out for Rotarians at your local supermarkets or shopping centres (such as the Gyle), undertaking Christmas gift-wrapping, supermarket bag-packing or collecting money for local and (sometimes) international good causes.
A chance for Rotarians to meet you? Yes, but a chance for you to meet Rotarians as well. So, stop and have a chat; ask about Rotary; see if you can go along to a Club meeting. You will be made very welcome!
For more information on Rotary contact secretary@rotary1020.org. Many local Clubs also have Facebook pages, where further information can be found.
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