This year our Joint District Chairmen have chosen “Support a Hospice in your area” as their chosen charity. So, instead of paying into District, each Club can pay directly to their local Hospice, and that means all areas of the District will benefit.

Tools With a Mission is a Christian Charity that collects unwanted usable tools, refurbishes them, sorts them into trade tool kits and sends them to the developing world for livelihood creation. In doing so, they also support communities through volunteering opportunities and contribute significantly to environmental sustainability by reducing waste and carbon emissions in the UK.

Our local efforts here in the UK have a global impact, helping to create a world where everyone has the chance to thrive.

Here we are at the beginning of another Inner Wheel year. I did not ever think I would be in this position again as your District Chairman. However, I am delighted to be here sharing the role with my lovely friend Linda. I so enjoyed my year as DC 10 years ago – yes 10 years – and I am sure this coming year will be just as good with club visits, anniversaries district meetings, rallies and meeting up with Inner Wheel friends old and new. We also have our Conference to look forward to in Llandudno.
I would like to thank the District Executive and my own Lymington Club members for their continued support. The way we run our Clubs and District has changed a lot in the past few years with zoom meetings, WhatsApp groups and Messaging but it all helps to keep us in closer contact with each other. I would also recommend coming onto the District Executive – they are a lovely group of ladies.
I wish you all a successful year ahead full of fellowship and friendship as we ‘Orange the World’.
Alisson Smith

CD11