Rotary Club of Nene Valley comes to aid of Northampton community during coronavirus crisis

The Rotary Club of Nene Valley has sprung into action during the coronavirus pandemic to support those in need in Northampton.

The group has donated 25 microwaves to Northampton General Hospital so each ward has one and staff can warm-up meals without leaving their posts.

Seven rooms at the new NAASH hostel for homeless people in St James have been refurbished thanks to the club and donations have been made to Weston Favell Food Bank.

President Neil Hufton said the lockdown has made it difficult for some members to get out in the community but they still want to meet people's immediate needs.

“It is also important that we deliver our commitments to local charities," he said.

"So this week we have brought forward our donations totalling £7,500 to Northampton Alzheimer’s (£3,000), Northampton First Responders (£3,000), Young Carers (£1,000), Northampton Breast Friends (£500)”.

An additional £8,000 was raised from the inaugural Santa Fun Run, organised by the four Rotary Clubs in Northampton.

This has now been distributed to Cynthia Spencer Hospice (£4,500), The Hope Centre (£1,000) and the charity Lowdown (£2,500).