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Ludlow Dog Day on 22 July will be a great day out for all ages – and dogs too!  There will be displays, dog competitions, dog racing, stalls, and good food and drink, all set in the glorious grounds of the Stokesay Court estate.  To make this a safe and well run event, we need about 130 staff, and we rely on volunteers, who work for all or part of the day.

Tasks include ticket sales on the gates, stewards around the grounds, marshals for the event rings, competition registry marshals, tea tent staff, and more. It is not all work, you will have time to see and enjoy some of the show as well as free refreshment including a packed lunch. After the day is over there will be an opportunity to wind-down, relax and get to know some of the other volunteers over a drink and some food. If you would like to be involved in a fun day out that raises a great deal of money for good causes, please contact Rotarian Angus Kerr at volunteer@ludlowdogday.org.uk

 

16/05/2018

 

 

Ludlow Rotary Club is holding its annual Health Awareness Day on 26th May in Oscar’s at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms from 10.00am till 4.00pm.

Retired GP and Rotary Club member, Tony Robinson explains “The whole point about the event is that we are seeking to identify people who have no symptoms but who are diabetic or have raised blood pressure. We also aim to advise people about lifestyle issues, including obesity. Participants will complete a lifestyle questionnaire, have their body mass index measured (weight in kilograms decided by height in metres squared), random blood glucose measured and blood pressure measured. Having said this we can only offer a snapshot of measurements, particularly regarding the blood glucose and blood pressure. If you are anxious your blood pressure may be raised and if you have just eaten a Mars bar your blood sugar may be high. However what we can do is advise participants to consult their doctor for further investigations. Heart attacks and strokes remain major causes of morbidity and mortality in this country. Identifying significant risk factors may help to minimise these risks. Everyone will be very welcome on the day.

Published April 24th 2018.