ROTARY ROUND-UP: Lots of Rotary schemes for young people

Abigail Tilney came first in her heat of the Rotary Young Chef competition at Chatsmore RC High School

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This week, David Chapman, from the Rotary Club of West Worthing, gives an update on the latest and future goings-on.

Thousands of young people, from primary school to university age, participate in Rotary schemes to learn skills that will help them become future leaders and members of their community.

The youth schemes allow the youngsters to discover more about themselves and the world by participating in community projects, leadership training, or cultural exchanges.

Young people also learn about the principles of ethics, service, and fellowship that Rotarians follow and enjoy.

Mia Templeman came second in her heat of the Rotary Young Chef competition at Chatsmore RC High School

West Worthing Rotary Club has always taken a keen interest in the young people of our community.

We believe that it is important to support and enable young people to develop and fulfil their potential and to instil the values of service from an early age by encouraging participation in these schemes.

There are a variety of schemes and projects that reward and acknowledge the extraordinary achievements of young people and foster development skills, social interaction and leadership skills that will stand them in good stead as they mature into adulthood.

An example of one scheme is the Rotary Young Chef competition held in recent months at the Chatsmore RC High School, where nine students prepared a two-course meal for two for not more than £10.