| On 22nd August the Mayor’s Parlour saw the curtain come down on Best Foot Forward 2017.
The occasion was the presentation of cheques for Certificates were also awarded to BFF Centurions – those Best Footers who had logged 100 laps of the Aldersley Stadium on 1st July |
£4,000 to the MS Therapy Centre, Central Youth Theatre and the club’s own Charitable Trust.
There was a good representation of the Patrons whose donations provided the “Treasure Chest”, which was released for the
Charities by the laps logged on the day. Also present were D
G Carol Reilly, Cosford Station Commander, Group Captain Tone Baker, the Editor of the Express & Star, the Deputy MD of the Council and Trustees of The James Beattie Charitable Trust.
Acting President Paul with William Hughes.
Mayor Elias Mattu and AP Paul with a Centurion Guard of Honour (+ William).
Wolverhampton & Bilston Centurions – Kellie Green; Tina Smith; Fred Smith; Brian Slater; Ian Cresswell; Martha Cummings and Todd Green. £1,110 released from the Treasure Chest.
This was the fifth staging of the event and lifted the total sum from which charities, predominantly local, have benefitted to over £98,000. Of this £58,00 has be provided as the Treasure Chest by the Patrons, and the other £40,000 by charities and groups who have hitched a ride on the back of BFF, to raise funds for their own needs
.The occasion was a powerful showcase for what Rotary is and does in our community.
Win, Win!Geoff Lowndes – Best Foot Forward
