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£17,000 raised by Santa's Sleigh

At a recent celebration of 60 years of Cheam and Sutton's Santa Sleigh, we revealed that £ 17,200. Each of the 17 charities received £100 for every collector which equates to £ 1,000 for every evening. This is the highest amount we have distributed in the life of the Float.

For more details see below

Whats on in February

3 FEBRUARY – Tuesday – CLUB MEETING at THE CALIFORNIA from 18:30

12 FEBRUARY – Thursday – LITTER PICKING at CHEAM MEMORIAL GARDEN -11.30am

14 FEBRUARY – Saturday – FRIENDS DROP-IN MEETING at YOURSPACE 11.00am – 12 noon

17 FEBRUARY – Tuesday – SPEAKER MEETING at THE CALIFORNIA from 18:30

27 FEBRUARY – Friday – QUIZ NIGHT at SUTTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL 6.30 pm for 7pm start

23 FEBRUARY is the 121st ANNIVERSARY of ROTARY and we celebrate as ROTARY DAY

Celebrating 60 years of Cheam and Sutton Santa's Sleigh

The evening had 58 people attending: Rotarians and partners, Friends, members of XRT (ex-Round Table) and the representatives of 2025 collecting charities and community groups. We were honoured to have the Worshipful the Mayor of Sutton, Cllr Louise Phelan and our Member of Parliament, Cllr Luke Taylor joining us on this important occasion. The evening started with a welcome from President Colin. 

The after-dinner speeches described “the Adventures of the Float” since its creation in 1966 by Cheam Round Table until the present day.

• Peter Bright described “The Early Years: 1966 – 1982”.

• Julian Edwards told us about “The Middle Years: 1982 – 2009”.

• Jackie Anderson reported on “The Rotary Years: 2009 – 2025”.

We then heard some impressive statistics about the Float over the years.

The Madam Mayor gave an address congratulating the organisers for creating so much joy to local residents and the support for local charities.  Luke Taylor (our MP) thanked all the charities and organisers for their excellent work within the Borough, emphasizing the enjoyment brought by SANTA arriving at their doors together with his sleigh.

Colin Myerscough, our President, then reported on the activities of the 2025 collection and, in particular, the total amount to be distributed to the collecting charities £ 17,200. Each of the 17 charities received £100 for every collector which equates to £ 1,000 for every evening. This is the highest amount we have distributed in the life of the Float.

During the evening, the charities and community groups present told the audience how they are

going to spend the funds they are receiving from the collections.

The 2025 charities present at the dinner were: The Fantastic Freddie Foundation, Sutton Mencap,

3rd Cheam Scouts, 8th Cheam Scouts, The Paul Alan Project, Sing Out Sutton, Banstead District

Scouts, 1st Nork Cubs, HCPT, Sutton Volunteer Police Cadets and Robin Hood School..

Whats on in December / January

December was an amazing Month for Santa's Sleigh.  More details of what we did  can be found in the dedicated page.  More will follow....

Whats on in November

4 NOVEMBER – Tuesday – CLUB MEETING - at The CALIFORNIA – from 6.30pm

8 NOVEMBER - Saturday - LITTER PICKING – CHEAM MEMORIAL GARDEN and surrounds – 10.15 – 10.45 am

8 NOVEMBER – Saturday – FRIENDS MEETING - at YOURSPACE SUTTON 11 am – 12 noon

9 NOVEMBER – Sunday - REMEMBRANCE WREATH LAYING At Cheam Memorial Garden, 10.50am

18 NOVEMBER - Tuesday – CLUB MEETING - at The CALIFORNIA – from 6.30pm – With SPEAKER

22 NOVEMBER – Saturday – BUILDING OF the FLOAT – 9am start

28 NOVEMBER – Friday – SUTTON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENT – SUTTON HIGH STREET – 4pm to 8pm

Whats on in October

3/4 OCTOBER– Friday and Saturday – DISTRICT CONFERENCE - G-Live Guildford.

4 OCTOBER – Saturday - HONG KONG COMMUNITY EVENT – St.Nicholas Centre – 11.30am – 5.30pm

7 OCTOBER – Tuesday – CLUB MEETING - at The CALIFORNIA –

from 6.30pm – This is a Council/Business meeting.

8 OCTOBER – Wednesday – PLAQUE CEREMONY at ROBIN HOOD SCHOOL

11 OCTOBER – Saturday – FRIENDS MEETING - at Yourspace Sutton

11 am – 12 noon

21 OCTOBER - Tuesday – CLUB MEETING - at The CALIFORNIA – from 6.30pm – With SPEAKER

27 OCTOBER – Monday – END POLIO CURRY EVENING – at STAR of INDIA in Cheam – 7pm.

Whats on in September

After the summer holidays in September we have our regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays held at California's in Belmont

2 SEPTEMBER – Tuesday – CLUB MEETING - at The CALIFORNIA – from 6.30pm – This is a Council/Business meeting.

13 SEPTEMBER – Saturday – FRIENDS MEETING - at Yourspace Sutton 11 am – 12 noon

16 SEPTEMBER - Tuesday – CLUB MEETING - at The CALIFORNIA – from 6.30pm – Visit from our District Governor TJ.

30th SEPTEMBER – Tuesday – LITTER PICKING – at Cheam Memorial Garden 11.30am.

30 SEPTEMBER – Tuesday – SOCIAL EVENING – at the RED LION - 7pm onwards

August 2025

In August we have our regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays held at California's in Belmont

We are also at the following events

5th AUGUST – Tuesday – BUSINESS MEETING: at The California – as from 6.30 pm.

9th AUGUST – FRIENDS DROP IN MEETING: at Yourspace Sutton 11.00 am – 12.00 noon. The Repair Café will be on and the Zero Waste Sutton will also be there. You can buy your environment friendly cleaning agents or you can check out the plants in the nursery as well as enjoying a cup of tea and a chat with some of our friends.

19th AUGUST – CLUB MEETING with SPEAKER: at The California 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm meal time and the meeting will start at 7.30 sharp. The speaker on the day will be Vicki Hodges from Sing Out Sutton.

25th AUGUST – Bank Holiday Monday - ECO FAIR – at Carshalton Park

July 2025

Every year the world of Rotary changes leadership and this year is no different.  With minimum fuss now Past President Mike (fresh from the worldwide Rotary Convention in Calgary) handed over the chain of office to new President Colin in a sun filled afternoon BBQ.

Here is Colin's welcome message 

Whats on in July

In July we have our regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays held at California's in Belmont

We are also at the following events

5 JULY – Saturday

• SHERWOOD SCHOOLS FAIR at CAREW MANOR, Beddington Park – 1 – 5pm

6 JULY – Sunday 

• NEWCOMERS’ BBQ organised by the District.

8 JULY – Tuesday  

• LITTER PICKING at Cheam Memorial Garden – 11.30 am

12 JULY – Saturday  

• FRIENDS MEETING - at Yourspace Sutton 11 am – 12 noon

26 JULY – Saturday 

• MANOR PARK FAIR – at Manor Park

29 JULY – TUESDAY  

• Social in the Red Lion Cheam

Impact in 2024-25

During 2024-25 Rotary year we have supported 39 local, national and international charities and causes.

The recent charties to receive funds included the Rotary Foundation, End Polio Now, Crisis, Water Survival Boxes, MERU (funds for servicing of Bugzi for re-use), Princess Alice hospice, Centre for MS, Homestart, Diabetes UK, Macular Society, Sutton Women’s Centre, RNIB and Alzeimer’s Society. The donations made in June totalled £5,000.