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Youth Fishing Competition ( 26th May 2007)

The event is about getting the youth of Jedburgh out in to the countryside enjoy the company of friends and do some fishing.

The day started of bright, dry but cool and during the day turned in to cold and wet. ( young men from 11-18 took part. the winner with a fish of 2lb 4 oz was Mark Sutherland.

Thanks must go to the Rotarians that supervise the event throughout the day.

RIVER JED ANNUAL CLEAN UP (19TH MAY 2007)

River Jed Clean Up (19th May 2007) On a blustery and rain swept morning the Rotary Club of Jedburgh undertook its annual clean up of the River Jed. Several Bags of rubbish and various parts of bicycles were all cleaned up from the river banks.

BUGSEE for Halloween (26 October 2007)

SCHOOLS, nurseries and youth groups in the Jedburgh area can now make sure there hands are germ-free, thanks to the generosity of the local rotary club and Brian Currie the Rotarian with the vision to lead the project to its launch to the Jedburgh and wider area population.
A special ‘light box’ and ‘Glowgerm’ hand gel have been sponsored by Jedburgh Rotary Club and these items of equipment, are now available to groups in the town and surrounding area.
The special gel is rubbed on the hands, which are then washed. The light box then shows up whether the hand-washing has been effective enough to remove all traces of the gel.
The gel is intended to simulate dirt or bacteria on areas of skin.
At Howdenburn Primary School earlier this week, the new gadget was put through its paces for the benefit of pupils in a demonstration by NHS Borders hand hygiene co-ordinator.
This is part of the wider National Hand Hygiene Campaign to reduce the spread of germs through improved hand hygiene.
“Poor hand hygiene is the primary route for the spread of infection. It is particularly important for people visiting friends or relatives in hospital to be particularly careful about hand hygiene, and to use the hand gels provided before they go into the wards.”

This is a very worth cause and can significantly reduce the spread of disease. If you are interested in finding out more and would like to support this project please follow the link. The Jedburgh Rotary Club would be delighted to provide assistance and advice.
The website for hand hygiene is www.washyourhansofthem.com.

Visit from Mr John Lamont MSP (November 7th 2007)

The Club was very pleased to have the local MSP to address us. Mr Lamont gave a very amusing talk on the his experiences as a first timer MSP in the Scottish Parliament. This provided a little glimpse in to the working and emerging customs of the parliament and in many ways opened our eyes to the pressures that come from such responsibilities.

Rotarian Ian Davies sensing an opportunity to promote the Scottish Rotary national Grayling Competition the Jedburgh Club are hosting on the 1st December 2007, presented Mr Lamont with a poster for the Parliaments notice board.

Following the talk a full and testing question and answer session took place.

Head Boy and Head Girl Visit (7th November)

The Head Boy and Head Girl from Jedburgh Grammar School addressed the club and talked on what they are doing in the school and what the school is going for the community. As well as their aspirations for the future.

THE CALLANT'S VISIT TO THE CLUB (27th June 2007)

The Jedburgh Callant, David Whitecross, and his Hench men, Graig Smail (Righthand man), Adam Lees (Lefthand Man) and Graham Slorance (The Herald) visited the Club. Club Presedent Goerge Millar, himself a Callant 60 years ago gave some advice to the Callant "above all else enjoy this period of your life, Make lifelong friends and do proud for yourself and for the folk of Jedburgh".

The Callant then thanked the club for inviting him and for its welcome.

The Jedburgh Rotary Club wishes David and his henchmen good fortune on their time as Jedburgh's principles for the year.

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