Rotary Club of New Mills, Marple and District

The Rotary Club of New Mills, Marple and District meets every Thursday lunchtime in Mellor and Townscliffe Golf Club at 12.30 pm.

Visiting Rotarians are always welcome.

Our President for 2018/19 is Michael Coleman

Mike has been involved in charitable organisations since he joined New Mills, Marple and District Round Table in 1972 until 1982. He has helped Rotary for a number of years with the help of Andy Tinsey refurbishing and towing the Christmas float and this year they completed a new one.

He has been a member of New Mills, Marple and District Rotary Club since 2013.

His charities for the year are Mellor Country House and local charities within our area. The Club will continue supporting the end Polio Campaign and the Wheelchair Foundation.

Our Secretary for 2018/19 is Howard Lawless

The current Secretary is yet another retired solicitor, having practiced for upward of 40 years in Manchester. Howard lived in Knutsford from 1971 and was a member of the Rotary Club of Knutsford for eighteen years before moving to Marple in 2015 and joining New Mills, Marple and District Rotary Club.

Local charities supported in 2017-18 by New Mills, Marple and District Rotary Club:

Dermatomyositis Research at Christie Hospital, 41 Club charities, Lend with Care, Marple Brass Band, Sponsorship Schools Speaking Competition, Blunt School in India, Christie Research, Marple Guides trip to France, Beechwood Cancer Care, Marple Probus Charity fund, Brabyns Probus Charity fund, Wheelchair Foundation UK, NSPCC, Alzheimer Research UK, Asperger's syndrome, Ruben’s Retreat Glossop, Marple Amateur Swimming Club, Hope House, Motor Neurone Disease Cheshire branch, Kinder Mountain Rescue Team, Rotary Foundation UK, Disaster Aid UK, Toddbrook Sailing Club.

Check the club's entry in the Community Directory for contact details.