The Watford Club had another very successful Christmas collection during December with their recently refurbished Santa Claus Float. Over eight evenings they travelled more than twenty miles through the streets of North Watford. They also spent 7 days collecting with the float outside Watford’s Sainsbury, Asda and Tesco Supermarkets.

Organiser Allan Packham said “The reception from the public was even better than previous years and they all gave us a warm welcome despite the weather”. Children were delighted to see the brightly painted sleigh with its reindeers and elves carrying Santa past their doors. The club has been running the Christmas collection for some thirty years and many residents look out for the float with children and grandchildren ready at the door.

Altogether twenty five members and friends of the club volunteered to take part in the collection. The final amount raised was £7,836.36 which will all go to Rotary supported charities local, national and international.

Club President Peter O’Connor said “We are very grateful for the help from our sponsors, Scottall (Watford), Kings Langley Building Supplies and Taylors Tools; and to The Harlequin who allow us to store the float in their basement during the event”.

By Peter Clark

Watford Rotary Club

http://www.rotarywatford.org/