MAY I thank those who have again made this year’s Rotary Christmas float collection very successful.

We are extremely grateful to Northgate Van Hire for again providing the vehicle free of charge, JET Engineering for providing the power and Asda and Tesco for their co-operation.

Also we are indebted to various organisations who have helped us with the collections including Widnes Fire Cadets, various scouting organisations, Widnes and Runcorn Cancer Care Centre, The Sweat Camp and Widnes Vikings.

The Rotary Christmas float has been giving pleasure to many people for about 60 years.

Each year the proceeds of the collection are distributed locally.

Of course the amount that we have available to distribute is entirely due to the wonderful kindness of the local people.

This year has been no exception and therefore the biggest thank you of all must be to the people of Widnes who through their generosity have made possible a collection of over £10,000.

This is a magnificent sum and makes all the hard work involved very worthwhile.

Local charities and organisations in need of help this year should contact in writing The Rotary Club of Widnes, c/o The Hillcrest Hotel, Cronton Lane, Widnes WA8 9AR, marking letters for the attention of Mr M Aldridge.

With my thanks to all concerned.

Chris Parlane
President, Widnes Rotary Club