Midhurst and Petworth branch host Rotary club global scholar award winner

Sponsored by Rotary Club Chofu Murasaki Tokyo to study an MSc in 'Sustainable Development' at the University of Sussex, his focus is on poverty in Laos, where he lived and studied for 12 years. His passion is finding sustainable methods of helping less fortunate people rise from poverty.

A spokesperson for the club added: “Rotary is worldwide with 1.3 million members, always ready to volunteer time and skills to help both local and international communities.

"You are always welcome to join in our activities at anytime and see for yourself how Rotary works.

"Contact in first instance local president Mike Balmforth via email [email protected] or text 07979080120 or via website: https://mandprotary.club.”

Speaking on the occasion, local president Mike Balmforth said: “We had a great celebration to mark our 60th anniversary. George Namura also gave us a very insightful presentation and he was asked lots of questions.”