Swaffham Rotary Club presents £11,000 cheque to member Scott Stones to help cover cost of lorry going to Ukraine

Fundraisers from a town rotary club passed on a £11,000 cheque at the weekend to help fund the launch of a lorry which will be making supply trips to Ukraine.

Swaffham Rotary Club was out on the marketplace last Saturday where it staged its “launch the lorry” event - organised by member Scott Stones.

Mr Stones, a haulier, has made a total of 18 trips to Ukraine in his large truck full of essential supplies including clothing, food and medical supplies.

After being told that Scott needed a smaller lorry to be left in Ukraine for his sole use, Swaffham Rotary Club set themselves the task of raising the sum of £20,000 to buy and run the vehicle.

Although this total has not yet been reached the lorry has now been purchased and, decorated with Ukraine colours, was on display on the marketplace at the weekend.

Club treasurer Charles Howard-Vyse presented Scott and his partner Zoe Waites with a cheque for £11,000 towards the cost of the vehicle.

South West Norfolk’s newly elected MP Terry Jermy came along to the event to show his support.

Richard Skinner from the club said: “Generous as always, the Swaffham market shoppers made cash donations and supported a tombola stall on the day so that the club is now £600 nearer to its £20,000 target.”

The club is still taking in donations on its JustGiving page.

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