Concern over halving of Mahdlo budget Date published: 09 March 2021
The Mahdlo Youth Zone in Oldham
Members of four Oldham Rotary Clubs have expressed concern over the reduction in funding to the town s community hub for young people.
Garvin Crabtree and Frank Bolger from Oldham Metro Rotary Club and Tony Burke of Saddleworth Rotary Club have issued a statement on behalf of four Oldham Rotary Clubs in the wake of Oldham Council halving funding to Mahdlo.
Today, largely due to the pandemic, the threat to the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people remains a real concern and over the coming months is most likely to increase.
Oldham’s champion of the seas has been awarded the highest accolade in Rotary circles Date published: 21 February 2021
Garvin Crabtree, Oldham Metro Rotary president, with the Paul Harris award
Frank Rothwell, who at 70 became the oldest challenger to complete an unassisted 3,000-mile fundraising sea journey, has been awarded a Paul Harris Fellow by Oldham Metro Rotary Club.
The award recognises a person whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of Rotary: service above self .
And it underpins the resolve to help build world understanding and peace and to promote and help with projects that help others.
Garvin Crabtree
Two generous-spirited Rotary Clubs have received special certificates of appreciation from the Mayor of Oldham in recognition of their outstanding community support and charity work .
The certificates were presented by post to Garvin Crabtree, president of Oldham Metro and Robert Knotts, president of Saddleworth Rotary, by Cllr Ginny Alexander.
In her citation to the two clubs, the Mayor said: “I have been overwhelmed by your hard work and dedication during COVID-19 offering your support for local charitable organizations, and in particular organising the shoe donations in support of the homeless.
“Your kindness is felt community-wide and is very much appreciated.”