The popular tools collection by Rotary Phoenix Thame and District on behalf of Tools for Self Reliance – TFSR which took place in Thame on Saturday 16 July was a great success.
The response from the public was fantastic, as lots of sewing machines and hand tools from people’s garages and cupboards found their way into the collection van. Rotary volunteers have helped receiving the tools and placing them in the vehicle.
Marike Pretorius Downes, one of Rotary Phoenix newest members, has driven the van with the collected tools all the way from Thame to Tools for Self Reliance, the charity headquarters, near Southampton. Marike, who had to travel on her own due to unforeseen circumstances, received a lot of praise from Lauren Smits, fundraising manager at TFSR, who appreciated the tools donated which followed stricter selection criteria this year. Lauren thanked Rotary Phoenix for the efforts and said: “What a wonderful lady Marike is! The type of sewing machines and tools delivered were the right ones.“ More information about TFSR’s work can be found on www.tfsr.org.uk
Rotary Phoenix’s doors are largely open to welcome new volunteer members, women and men, who want to give something back to the community.
To find out more about the Rotary Phoenix Thame & District or how to join, please visit www.thame.rotary1090.org or www.facebook.com/thamerotary or www.instagram.com/thame.rotary
