LETTER: Thanks for your support

On behalf of the Rotary Club of Mansfield, and importantly those who benefit from our charitable support, we would like once again to thank the public of Mansfield and district for their amazing support of our Christmas sleigh during December, whether it be outside the supermarkets which allowed us to use their facilities, or in the town centre, or when we were taking the sleigh around the streets of Mansfield.

Despite the continuing difficult economic conditions faced by many people, we raised £7,309, which will be spent carefully and wisely in supporting many good causes.

Once again, young children gave us their pocket money, senior citizens gave us the change from their pockets or purses, some gave just a few coins.  But all these donations added up to an incredible collection.  It seemed everyone was aware of the increasing needs of others in these harsh times and continued to give to help others worse off than themselves.

The people of Mansfield and district have again proved the old adage that “looking after the pennies” does indeed take care of the pounds’ – in this case £7,309 which will be put to good use by Mansfield Rotary Club.

Nicky Tomlinson-Murphy

Mansfield Rotary Club President 2016-17