Duke of York Community Initiative Award

The Rotary Club of Rotherham Sitwell is one of just 42 Yorkshire based community groups, and one of just 9 Rotherham groups, who in it's latest round of awards have been recognised by the prestigious royal reward scheme The Duke of York's Community Initiative.

The Rotary Club of Rotherham Sitwell works hard in the Rotherham community to help improve the lives of others less fortunate than themselves. The motto of The Club is ‘Service above Self’ and the members are passionate about developing links with the local community to fulfill this promise. As well as hands-on help to local schools, groups and charities, they are renowned for bringing Santa and his sleigh to local areas giving children and adults alike a magical Christmas experience.

Four Rotarians had the pleasure of attending the award ceremony with President Ann having the pleasure of accepting the award from the Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, Andrew Coombe, at St Paul's Church, Huddersfield University on Wednesday.

Rotarian Melanie Hughes said, “We are honoured to be receiving this award, our members work very hard to help and support its community, but if it wasn’t for the community the club couldn’t do what it does, so really, the club is receiving this award on behalf of the community that comes and supports all the events and activities we do, so thank you, people of Rotherham, we hope you feel we are making a difference too”

Well done to all our Rotarians