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2019 sees a new milestone in the Club's near 90 year history as we induct our first lady President - hopefully the flood gates are now open and we will see many more but for the moment congratulations to Mrs Elaine Stevens at the start of what will, we are sure, be a memorable year

Immediate Past President Mark Dvorkin handing over the reins to new President Elaine Stevens

Rotary helps Play Time

Posted by Iain Ramsay on Jun 18, 2019

President in waiting Elaine Stevens presents a cheque for £200 to Thurrock Play Network to assist in their work

The Pyramid Resource Centre collects re-useable waste from businesses that would otherwise be sent to landfill. These waste materials are available for art, craft, and design and technology projects or to be just creative. They are not only giving the community the opportunity to use our resources but also helping the environment become a little bit greener.

What they need from you!

Everyday companies will have to discard their waste products. Much of this is collected and may be put into landfill sites, normally at a cost to the company, the environment or both………...there is an alternative…………..

The Pyramid Resource Centre will collect suitable scrap materials free of charge for re-use for their members. What may be rubbish to you can be re-used for arts, crafts, design and technology projects and creative play.

They need a wide range of clean, safe, versatile waste materials that could provide a valuable source of entertainment, play and stimulation for their members.

Examples of Scrap needed:

Card & Paper—all types	Wallpaper	Containers with lids / boxes, clean new bottles
Fabric, Fur & Textiles	Bubble wrap	Stationary—any
CD’s & CDR’s	Ex-display materials	Novelty goods
Foils & films	Production off cuts	Reject stock
Rope, cord, twine & wood	Mannequins	Ribbon
Tubes—card, plastic etc	Sample books	Buttons

The list is endless… if you think you may have something that would benefit our members please contact them……..don’t forget what you think is rubbish they may be able to use!

Rain Doesn't Stop Play

Posted by iain ramsay on Jun 12, 2019

Kidz Out 2019 and it rained and it rained and it rained! But rain will never ruin their day!

While everybody else holds on for dear life there is always one in every crowd!

Back-up for Max

Posted by Iain Ramsay on May 30, 2019

Young Grays lad, Max Clarke has been selected to play for the London Broncos Rugby League Academy and is working hard, even picking up a man of the match award recently, and looking forward to getting a full contract at some point in the near future. The 6'5'' Max trains with them 3 times a week and has a match once a week - he is weighed every week and is 94Kg and has to eat 1000's of calories just to maintain that weight! Grays Thurrock Rotary have chosen to help him reach his goal by providing £200 towards his size 13 boots. Here is with mum, Alana - his chief supporter and main back-up ..................ps she is tall so Max is a giant!

2019 Tripartite Big Success

Posted by Iain Ramsay on May 20, 2019

Early signs show Tripartite 2019 in Holland was a big success - well attended and well organised - those involved had a great time- see below for the full story

Mystery Trip

Posted by iain ramsay on Mar 31, 2019

Number 11 and what a trip - well done Alan Peaford and his helpers

CAN YOU GUESS WHERE WE WENT?

Man the Boats

Posted by Nicholas Wilkinson on Apr 02, 2019

Last Wednesday 50 students from Thurrock schools met at the Thurrock Cruise terminal to take part in this year’s Technology Tournament. The event was organised by the Rotary Club of Grays Thurrock, the South Essex College and supported by the Tilbury Cruise Terminal.

Students Snap Up Their Prizes

Posted by Corin Whymark on Mar 28, 2019

Yet another success story from the Rotary Club of Grays Thurrock.

The talented winners of the Young Photographer competition run across the Borough of Thurrock have gone on to win the Rotary District 1240 event in all three age groups. Their photos have now been entered into the Rotary National Finals. President Mark Dvorkin is seen presenting awards and wishing them all the best for the next stage of the national competition.

l-r: Luke Merrigan (Harris Academy); Freya McCarthy (Orsett Primary); Emer Cullen (Gable Hall)

THE WINNING ENTRIES (CLICK THROUGH)

Tea for Two

Posted by Elaine Stevens on Apr 02, 2019

The Rotary Club of Grays Thurrock was pleased to make a donation of £500 to Thurrock Contact the Elderly, a charity that hosts tea parties for elderly residents who live alone. Lorraine Coleman, the Area Co-ordinator, said she was “taken aback at the amazingly generous donation”, and it would go towards the summer outing in May for all 8 of the tea party groups. The cheque was presented to Lorraine by Elaine Stevens from the Rotary Club. She said “they do such a wonderful job, we are so pleased to be able to help”.