Newbury Rotary welcomed its newest member, Julia, at a recent gathering.

Held at the Donnington Valley Hotel, the meeting also featured a presentation from Dave Kidd of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance Service (TVAA).

Attendees were surprised to learn that the TVAA, despite responding to 3,293 call-outs in 2023, operates entirely on donations, fundraising, and legacies.

Julia's addition to the club underscores its gender-inclusive stance, while the meeting highlighted the invaluable work of the TVAA.

Anyone interested in learning more about the TVAA can visit www.tvairambulance.org.uk, while information about Newbury Rotary, including its upcoming Santa Fun Run on December 1, can be found on the Newbury Rotary website.

For further questions about the club's activities, contact club president Janet Lister on 07768 554014.