SHOPPERS in Worcester were interested to see the unusual site of a sandwich board march which took place in the city.

Now in its eight year, the annual Board March paraded around the city, with sponsored advertising boards to promote local businesses while boosting funds for charitable causes.

The Board March happened on Saturday (June 22) and is organised by the Rotary Club of Worcester.

The march, which was led by the 7th Malvern Company Girls' Brigade, set off from the Guildhall at 11am after having had a photo session with the mayor of Worcester, Allah Ditta.

This year the event raised over £3,000 which will be used to support charitable activities in the local area.

Local projects have included funding towards: a minibus for Fort Royal School, a Christmas outing for young carers, a spring outing for those with care needs, a grant to Riverside School for a play area, funding a leadership course for a young person and funding towards a minibus for the Myriad Centre.

John Pooley, Chairman of Rotary Club of Worcester, said: “The Board March is a great opportunity for Rotary to support local businesses and for local businesses to support projects for local people.

“Each year we are on the lookout for different charities. We tend to support the smaller, local ones who do not take part in as much fundraising activities as larger organisations.”

He added: “You can imagine a loud marching band with 40 people raises some attention in the city. It does have an impact.”

Rotarians marched for 45 minutes along the pedestrian track of the city, which included Cathedral Square, Broad Street, High Street, The Shambles, through Reindeer Court and Church Street and returned to the Guildhall after their journey.

Among the businesses who have been a regular partaker with a board include Anja Potze Fine Jewellery, Allan Morris Estate Agents, Flowers of Worcester and Mark A Linley Goldsmith.

Rotary is a volunteer service organisation that works to make a difference to people’s lives. The club seeks sponsorship from local businesses and in return marches the company’s poster around the city.

To find out more about the Rotary Club of Worcester, visit rotaryworcester.org or email them at info@rotaryworcester.org

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