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 2020/21 is Arthur Bradley

Arthur was a former Police Officer serving in Lancashire Constabulary and Greater Manchester Police from which he retired in 1991 after 30 years of service. A keen bowler he was the Police National Crown Green Bowls Champion in 1987. Since retiring he is still playing bowls and enjoys travelling having been on many cruises and seen most of the world. He also likes gardening, walking and enjoys a meal out with family and friends. He has been a Rotarian for 10 years and this will be his second time as President. Having lived in Reddish for 50 years he now lives in Romiley with his partner Lesley.

Our Secretary for 2020/21 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 2019-20 by New Mills, Marple and District Rotary Club:

Mellor Home Audio Equipment, Sport for Disabled, Rotary District Summer Camp, Clic Sargent Cancer, Rotherham Cancer Care, British Legion, Medicins Sans Frontiers, Uganda Hope House, Hope House, Toddbrook Sailing Club, North West Air Ambulance, Brabyns Probus Charity, Marple Scouts, Marple Swimming club, Christie Surgeon, Marple Guides, Disaster Aid UK, Peak School, NSPCC, Blyth House, Motor Neurone Society (Cheshire), PPE Sewing Group (covid-19), Wellspring Stockport, Care International, PPE Marple Kathryn Smith, Christie Hospital, Cathedral Country Rotary Club.

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