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Back to School: Trainers needed
The “Back to School” campaign is starting next month. They are giving each child a pair of trainers + 2 pairs of socks when the filled backpacks go out at the end of August. They’ve had a donation of shoes for the youngest kids but need 40 pairs for the older ones, trainers, sizes 36 to 41. So can you check your cupboards and shoe racks for any trainers in good condition that you can spare. Contact us on MOC.rotarysilves@gmail.com we will arrange to pick up.
Establishing goodwill and fellowship between Britain, Ireland and Portugal
This rotary year 2020/21, RC Silves has joined the new Inter-Country Committee established between Portugal – Great Britain-Ireland (RGB&I).
The founding Rotary Districts and Clubs are:-
Portuguese Section
For District 1960 RC Oeiras, RC Silves, RC Almancil International, RC Estoi-Palace International, RC São João da Madeira, RC Porto and District 1970 RC Guimarães
Britain and Ireland (RGB&I) Section
For District 1040, RC Leeds White Rose, for District 1060, RC Great Britain and Ireland, for District 1070, RC Leicester, Rotaract Club of Leicester Universities, for District 1100, RC Bristol, for District 1145, RC Kew Gardens and for District 1240 RC Halstead
The clubs involved have committed to increase international understanding, intercultural sharing, establish goodwill and promote fellowship between Britain, Ireland and Portugal. Through common projects they will aim to improve awareness and mutual understanding between communities and cultures.
RC Silves looks forward to joining its fellow Rotarians in this endeavour.
Cameras for Online Teaching
During the recent confinements, online teaching has become the norm for students and teachers alike. A new and valuable skill has been learnt. To enable these to be shown at their best, Agrupamento de Escolas Silves Sul needed access to good quality cameras. RC Silves was able to donate two cameras to support the school in delivering online learning at its normal high standard.
Help for the community during this confinement.
During the Civid 19 Pandemic , monies normally spent on lunch were donated to funds to meet local need. This fund has been used so far to purchase extra food required to supplement the support for families in Silves. RC Silves will continue to help wherever possible.
Christmas Shoebox Campaign for the Elderly a Tremendous Success
The 2020 ’16th annual Christmas Shoebox Campaign for the Elderly” has once again been a tremendous success. Over 250 boxes were collected & delivered. The Silves based Castelo de Sonhos charity were able to reach many more elderly folk this year. They would like send a big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed; in particular the charity gives special thanks to the members of Silves Rotary Club.
Castelo de Sonhos especially wishes to thank the Silves Rotary Club members who purchased slippers during the festive season. With the funds raised from the sale of slippers, plus direct donations, the charity was able to purchase sufficient extra food for families in need to ensure they were able to have a traditional Christmas family meal. Castelo de Sonhos wishes the members of Silves Rotary Club a Very Happy & Healthy 2021.
Rotary Clube de Silves 