Rotary and Monarto Safari Park
Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Murray Bridge have been working on fencing in the Mallee Park area at the Monarto Safari Park. This area is adjacent to the new Hotel at the Park and will provide a safe area to display Australian marsupial animals such as the betong, and rock wallabies for easy access for the hotel guests.
Music For Dementia Grant
“Our local Rotary Club of Murray Bridge, has used the project “Music for Dementia” under the guidance of Director Lyn Sickerdick, to seek out people in our community who are effected by the onset of dementia. This Project has been successful in finding recipients for the specially designed headsets with an inbuilt selection of music. Reports of how well this initiative has improved the well being of many who have used this music therapy, has led to a request for Rotarian Roger Wickes to seek further funds for this Project through Flinders University. A grant of $2000.00 is the outcome, and this will be used to extend the “Music for Dementia” service to many more deserving recipients.”
Story by Sam Cozens, photo from Elspeth Radford.
Peace Poles Unveiled
Peace celebrated at Murray Bridge High School this morning with the middle school, Rotary, and the Murraylands Multicultural Network. Mayor Wayne Thorley and Adrian Pederick MP also attended. The Peace Pole program had its beginnings in 1955. You can now find Peace Poles in close to 200 countries with over 250,000 placed around the world. They symbolise our common wish for peace. They stand as a silent vigil, at the enterance of the school, reminding us to think and act in the spirit of PEACE. TODAY is World Peace Day. Rotary is celebrating with 100 Peace poles in South Australia and also 100 years of Rotary. "May Peace prevail on Earth" is the catch cry in 4 languages on each pole. Twenty languages are represented in the 5 poles planted at the school so far. They were read out by the students and guests in language. Rotarian Sam Cozens read a message from the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. "As we mark this International Day of Peace, people and our planet are in crisis. Conflicts driving record numbers from their homes. Deadly fires, raging floods, and soaring temperatures, poverty, inequalities and injustices. This year's theme reminds us that peace is not automatic - Peace is the result of ACTION. Action to end war on our planet towards sustainable development goals and ensure that no one is left behind. Action to uphold and protect human rights and dignity of every person - especially as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Decleration of Human Rights. Action to use the timeless tools of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration to defuse tensions and end conflict. And Action for those millions of people living thru the horrors of war.
Peace is not only a noble vision for humanity! Peace is a call to ACTION". John Scarvelis.
Rotary Supports These Areas Of Focus
Where are the Defibrillators?
The Rotary Club of Murray Bridge in conjunction with Heart of the Nation are seeking to create a complete list of defibrillators or AED's in the Murray Bridge area and add them to the phone app to ensure immediate access is available should the need arise.
If you know of an AED can you please contact Darryl Webb 0409 621 469 and he will ensure the details are entered onto the phone app.
Visit this website for more details and links to the phone app https://www.heartofthenation.com.au/hotn-app
Do it now as the life it saves could be yours.
Rotary Recycles Project
Rotary Recycles is promoting better recycling in the Murray Bridge Area. A combined project between the Murray Bridge and Mobilong Rotary Clubs supported by involvement from the Rural City of Murray Bridge.
On Saturday 3rd of December we distributed 240 kitchen caddys free to the general public at the Murray Bridge Market Place whilst also selling 2023 Rotary Calendars.
If you missed out on a caddy , you can pick one up from the Local Government Centre in Murray Bridge free. For further information, visit Rotary Recycles HERE
On Saturday 3rd of December we distributed 240 kitchen caddys free to the general public at the Murray Bridge Market Place whilst also selling 2023 Rotary Calendars.
If you missed out on a caddy , you can pick one up from the Local Government Centre in Murray Bridge free. For further information, visit Rotary Recycles HERE
The page seeks to provide a single access page to help households and businesses locate appropriate ways to recycle waste or items no longer required. Please investigate the various headings and help us help our planet.