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For three decades, Timaru North Rotary have run H2H, the Hadlow to Harbour Fun Run Jog Walk! Accordingly, this charity is now a finalist for community impact in the The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
500 native grasses, shrubs and trees were planted at the Otipua Wetlands on an incredibly nice morning. Eight from the Boy's Brigade 3rd Timaru, with leaders Fiona Blisset and Chris Kronings, joined 16 Club members making short work of the task.. Also digging in was Jim Garden of the Timaru Rotary Club. This project follows a Rotary International initiative, planting 12 million trees world wide.
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Noel Crawford preparing a hole for a plant held by Inga, an AFS student from Germany . One day this hillside will be covered with native flora, as seen in the distance.
Sue and Neil Dickson - Harley and Jennifer Smithson
Welcome to your new leadership role Harley Smithson and big thank you to Past President Neil Dickson and partners! These sentiments were expressed along with awarding of Paul Harris Fellowships and Honorary Memberships at our club's well attended change-over night 12 July 2018.
Our H2H is always a fun feature on our annual calendar, especially when watching the fancy dress turn-out. This year we counted 760 people of all ages crossing the finish line in a festival of colour. Combined with supporters, 1500-2000 people may have enjoyed the great morning out.
For the past three years we have deliberately coincided H2H with Children’s Day on Caroline Bay so children can continue their day with free amusement rides and other activities.
Members efforts, though still considerable, are made a little easier each year due to ongoing refinements. Thanks go to our charities, who also help-out, boosting volunteer numbers to ensure every street crossing is now manned – in return for a donation.
Our generous sponsors and supporters are also to be thanked for, promotions, sales, transport, street arrangements, funding and prizes
Read on for a full report…
From left: Jeff Paul; Peter O'Neill; Noel Crawford; Marthy Cloake; Heather Barber; Rosalie Davidson; Allan Barber; Paul Coleman (Holcim); Barbara Fleming
Thank you Holcim for your sponsorship of our H2H - Hadlow to Harbour Fun Run Walk Jog, While entry fees cover most of the associated costs, sponsorship ensures donations can be made to partnering charities. The need for volunteers has increased over recent years to meet safety planning requirements, and our club is fortunate to have extra support from:
Alzheimer's Foundation - Barbara Fleming and Rosalie Davidson
Heart Foundation - Marthy Cloake
Stroke Club - Heather and Allan Barber
Hospice - Peter O'Neill
Life Education Trust - Jeff Paul
Holcim, now our major sponsor, invited representatives to a presentation and tour of their premises 5 June 2018..
See more images of the presentations and tour here:
