Rotherham Sitwell Rotary Supports Future Nurses with Generous Bursaries.
The Rotherham Sitwell Rotary Club has once again demonstrated its commitment to support local students by awarding its Bursary for Nursing. This annual initiative aims to help one student from Thomas Rotherham College and one student from Rotherham College to pursue their dreams of becoming nurses.
Samantha Osborne – Pursuing a career in Adult Nursing: Samantha Osborne excelled in her Level 3 Access to HE: Health Science Professionals (NHS Fastrack) course at Rotherham College. Now, she’s pursuing a degree in Adult Nursing at Sheffield Hallam University. Recognized for her dedication and hard work by her tutors, Samantha will use the bursary to help cover her travel costs to university and placements
There was a very warm welcome at the Wharncliffe Restaurant, Rotherham College which was holding a very busy Coffee Morning for MacMillan Cancer Support. This gave the opportunity to discuss informally Samantha’s progress from Rotherham College to Sheffield Hallam University.
From Left to Right: Tracey Mace-Ackroyd (Rotherham College: Deputy CEO & Principal: Gina Burgess (Rotherham College: Curriculum Team Leader); Christine McManamon: Curriculum Manager: Samantha Osbourne (recipient of the Bursary for Nursing); Dr Gurnam Basran (Rotherham Sitwell Rotary): Paul G Daniels (Rotherham Sitwell Rotary).
Lydia Frere: A Journey to Adult Nursing College: Lydia achieved high grades in her A-levels, including Medical Science. She is set to start her Adult Nursing studies at the University of Sheffield, with a placement at Rotherham Hospital. The bursary will assist Lydia in purchasing essential equipment and books for her course. It was presented to her at Thomas Rotherham College.
Front row: Martin Davis (President of Rotherham Sitwell Rotary): Lydia Frere (recipient of the Bursary for Nursing): Dr Gurnam Basran (Rotherham Sitwell Rotary).
Back row: Joel Wirth (Principal at Thomas Rotherham College): Luke Kelsall (Lydia’s partner: Robert Frere (Lydia’s father):Maria Frere (Lydia’s mother): Paul G Daniels (Rotherham Sitwell Rotary): Rachel Mullins (Careers & Employer Engagement Manager at Thomas Rotherham College)
Rotary Club's Commitment to Education:
For the past four years, the Rotherham Sitwell Rotary Club has been offering the Bursary for Nursing, made possible by a generous donation from the family of Past President Doctor Gurnam Basran. The bursary aims to foster the next generation of nurses and make a positive impact on the Rotherham community. This year’s President of Rotherham Rotary, Martin Davis, said “The efforts of the Rotherham Sitwell Rotary Club highlight the importance of supporting education and healthcare. By investing in students like Samantha and Lydia, the club is not just helping individuals; it’s building a healthier future for all in Rotherham.
Paul G Daniels: November 2024