New Horizons Club provides sporting and social activities for people with disabilities in Launceston. The Club has facilities in Mowbray. Over time, the grounds had deteriorated and were unsuitable for club social activities. The Rotary Club of Launceston came to the rescue and, in 2014, launched a major project to upgrade the grounds. Apart from voluntary labour from the Rotary Club of Launceston members, the club arranged for numerous trades and business organisations to contribute their products and services.
An extensive range of activities were undertaken e.g. regrading the grounds, installing new services e.g. electricity, removal of the old BBQ area, mending fences, installing new decking and paving and replacing gardens. All up, the total cost was estimated at $200,000.
The upgraded facilities now provide an excellent location for Club social events. No better example that the Annual Christmas BBQ and Party where members of the Rotary Club of Launceston do the catering for the event. This project is a great example of the lasting benefits that the Rotary Club of Launceston has delivered to Launceston. Members of the Rotary Club of Launceston are proud of being involved in a community project with lasting benefits.
An extensive range of activities were undertaken e.g. regrading the grounds, installing new services e.g. electricity, removal of the old BBQ area, mending fences, installing new decking and paving and replacing gardens. All up, the total cost was estimated at $200,000.
The upgraded facilities now provide an excellent location for Club social events. No better example that the Annual Christmas BBQ and Party where members of the Rotary Club of Launceston do the catering for the event. This project is a great example of the lasting benefits that the Rotary Club of Launceston has delivered to Launceston. Members of the Rotary Club of Launceston are proud of being involved in a community project with lasting benefits.
New Horizons Club members and guests enjoying the upgraded grounds at the Annual Christmas Party catered by members of the Rotary Club of Launceston.
Rotary Club of Launceston Co-President John Dent, serving New Horizons Club guests.