Car Show / Dog Show 2008
The President of The Rotary Club of Hayle Rtn George Stone presented a new club award to 'Bilbo' the Sennen Cove surf Dog as Hayle Rotary Dog of the Year at their Classic Car show which was held at the Hayle Rugby Club recently. The show was another great success for the exhibitors and the many charity organisations that benefit from those coming to see the display of vehicles.

5 year old Newfoundland 'Bilbo', came with his owner RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor Steve Jamieson to the Car show and delighted the crowds, he is a real attraction and many people were able to see what a wonderful dog he is, not just considering his surf rescue ability. Bilbo travels the area going to schools and local groups promoting water safety and animal welfare.

Design a Sundial - Youth Competition
Following on previous successful years of 'weathervane','stained glass window' and 'clock design' competitions, Hayle Rotary have launched a further contest for local Primary Schools.
The design of a school 'Coat of Arms' with a suitable motto in 2007/8 will complete a 5 year cycle, enabling the Clock project to be reintroduced in 2008/9. To date all 7 local school have take part in another superb competition. The winners by a narrow margin were Leedstown, with Connor Downs a close second. Congratulations to all the schools and students that took part - some amazing and creative designs were submitted.

Winning School - Leedstown - in the Coat of Arms Contest. Youth Opportunities Chair, Peter Dawkins presents to Headmaster Stuart Hood.	Runner up School - Connor Downs - in the Coat of Arms Contest. Youth Opportunities Chair, Peter Dawkins presents to Headmaster Alan Lawrence.

Youth Speaks 2008
The Junior Youth Speaks Competition took place at the Hayle Day Care Centre earlier this year. Previous years have been highly competitive with excellant standards and unusual topics up for debate. 2008 winners were Bodriggy Primary School with the topic "The youth of today". Other debates chosen included: 'The Simpsons - a social commentary', 'Is chocolate good for you?' and 'King Arthur - fact or fiction'. Diverse subjects delivered with confidence and high standards. Congratulations are extended to all who took part. The high standard was emphasised by Bodriggy's victory at the District 1290 final, and also performing at the District conference held at Tregenna Castle Hotel, St. Ives.

All the teams that took part in the Hayle Youth Speaks competition 2008. Winning team Bodriggy in the front row with their trophy.

Stoke Awareness 2008
This annual event takes place on the 28th April 2008 at the Co-op in Hayle .Previous years have seen up to 100 members of the public call in for their annual check-ups, providing a valuable service for the community. Last year one of the blood pressure measuring units failed, resulting in Rotary supplying another unit for the nurses. The unit was presented to the Hayle community nurses on the 3rd December 2007 at the Club meal.

Tony Williams testing out the Blood Pressure Monitor with nurse Sarah Raymer in attendance.

Special Needs Room - Hayle Day Care Centre
Hayle Rotary Club have decorated and partial equiped a Special Needs Room at the Day Centre in Hayle. Items included a special portable massage table, therapist's chair, blinds, curtains and decorating. An appeal was made by the Rotary Club to the Co-op 'Community Dividend Fund' who provided funding for the purchase of the equipment required. Members of the club redecorated the room which has now been handed over and is offering services to clients of the centre.

Rot. David Raymer receiving attention from President David Jones.

ShelterBox
Shelterbox activities are still taking place, with ongoing fundraising and shared promotional opportunities. Members continue to donate time and effort to the packing process, ensuring that Shelterboxes reach those most in need.

The latest initiative is a "million in Africa". This would provide temporary accommodation for 1 million people, over a period of four years and at a cost of aproximately 50 million pounds. Hayle Rotary Club resolves to play their part in this tremendous and worthwhile project.

Students talk to Rot. Trevor Osborne	Students view the contents of a ShelterBox