On behalf of the Rotary Club of the City of Wolverhampton, President Richard Green fully endorses this statement from Rotary International:

It is a tragic and sad time for the people of Ukraine and the world.

At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship there. Continued military action against Ukraine will not only devastate the region, but also risk spreading tragic consequences across Europe and the world.

As one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, we have made peace the cornerstone of our global mission. We join the international community in calling for an immediate cease fire, withdrawal of Russian forces, and a restoration of diplomatic efforts to resolve this conflict through dialogue.

In the past decade, Rotary clubs in Ukraine, Russia and nearby countries have transcended national differences and have actively engaged in peace-building projects to promote goodwill and to marshal assistance for the victims of war and violence. Today, our thoughts are with our fellow Rotary members and others in Ukraine coping with these tragic events. Rotary International will do everything in its power to bring aid, support and peace to the region.

Well supported by the other 7 clubs who had given their encouragement and sponsorship to our talented young people.

13 year Japanese student from Tettenhall College Yuri Moriya, gave a remarkable rendition of Arabesque No. 1 by Debussy and Allegro Moderato from a

Yuri Moriya and President Richard Green

Haydn sonata. So good was her performance that adjudicators Peter Edwards and Peter Aplin decided that she was to be the runner up in the instrumental section to go forward to the District final at Wrekin College, Telford on March 13^th.

The winner in the instrumental section was Nathaniel Wardoper Hughes from St. Peters Collegiate school, whose playing of the tuba concerto by Edward Gregson and Suite by Don Haddard earned justified high praise from the adjudicators.

In the vocalist section, the winner was Kate Woodman from Shrewsbury School, who beautifully entertained and amused the audience with a Mozart aria, an unaccompanied folk song and ‘Just You Wait’ from My Fair Lady by Lerner and Loewe.

The runner up was Isaac Batt who attends Birmingham Ormiston Academy. Isaac gave a powerful performance of 3 songs completely varying in nature, ending with ‘This Is The Moment’ from the musical Jekyll and Hyde, by Leslie Bricusse and Frank Wildhorn.

Despite the difficulties encountered in schools over the past few months because of covid, the event managed to attract a group of extremely talented youngsters, and in its support of young people, Rotary continues to provide an excellent platform for them to grow in experience and confidence.

Richard Green.

The previous laundry facilities.

The first load going through the new laundry.

City of Wolverhampton club President Richard Green has just completed another assignment, serving as Rotary Foundation Cadre Technical advisor on a $104,000 Global Grant project to construct and equip a new laundry for the perinatal/ maternity wing of the Gondar University Hospital in war-torn Ethiopia. Working in partnership with Rotary clubs in Del Mar near San Diego, California USA and the local club, Gondar Fasilides, a commercial sized washing machine, dryer, water purifier and autoclave in the new building were provided. Another vital member of the team was architect Rotarian cadre member Ron Pickford from Australia.

The hospital maternity staff were under severe difficulties because of the unrest in their country; virtual meetings and site inspections were often difficult to arrange.

A truly international team effort made possible by funding from the Rotary Foundation together with the goodwill of a large number of Rotarians across the world.

After a gap of 2 years, it’s great to be able to give our talented young people a chance to show off their musical and singing skills.

The Young Musician Competition  is part of Rotary’s commitment to provide a wide range of opportunities for youth. Everybody is welcome to come along and be thoroughly entertained by the performers’ incredible abilities.

Tettenhall Amateur Players (‘TAPs,’) is pleased to be presenting another wonderful night of entertainment for Rotarians, their friends and families. The posters say it all!!