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2nd June 2004

NEW FOREST INVADED!
1,000 CHILDREN TAKE OVER PAULTON’S PARK

The New Forest will be invaded by over 1,000 children with special needs from more than 50 schools in Hampshire, the IOW, Dorset and Wiltshire, who will be taking part in “Kids Out” – a day of fun and games – on Wednesday 9 June at Paulton’s Park, Ower, in the New Forest, organised by local Rotary Clubs. In the largest movement of children since WWII, 20,000 children will be taken by Rotarians from more than 750 clubs for a fun-packed day that will take place at around 100 different locations throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Venues include theme parks, zoos, safari parks, museums, and farms.

The day itself is organised by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland for KidsOut, and is helped with staff from other national and local companies, including the police, fire brigade and local authorities. During the day children will also be accompanied by teachers and carers – who help to make up the remarkable figure of 1,700 volunteers who make sure that the Rotary KidsOut day is both safe and one to remember!

“ This year we are celebrating the thirteenth year of The Rotary KidsOut Day held at Paulton’s Park. It is a highlight in the Rotary calendar and it gets bigger and more fun-packed each year. It is so rewarding for all involved to see these children taking part in the activities and enjoying themselves.” said Stephen Lowe, Rotary Organiser of the event. “We hope that the children will take home with them lasting memories of a fantastic day out”.

Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland together with the Littlewoods Organisation has been providing days out for children with special needs since 1990 when just 225 children and 3 Rotary clubs were involved.

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Notes for Editors:

Rotary is an organisation of business and professional persons united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help to build goodwill and peace in the world.

Local Rotary Clubs participating at Paulton’s Park are listed below
For general information on Rotary in your area, contact the local Rotary District Public Relations Officer: Roger Ashbrook 01962 773323, email pr@rotary1110.org.uk, or consult the website at www.rotary1110.org.uk

KidsOut is the national charity providing fun and happiness for disadvantaged children. More information from Anna Broughton, KidsOut Tel: 01525 385252, Fax 01525 385532 email john.garner@kidsout.freeserve.co.uk

Rotary Clubs helping at Paulton’s Park:
ALTON P'MOUTH SOUTHSEA
ANDOVER ANTON P'MOUTH NORTH
BASINGSTOKE ROMSEY TEST
BISHOPS WALTHAM SALISBURY
BITTERNE SOUTHAMPTON
BOSCOMBE & SOUTHBOURNE S'TON CLAUSENTIUM
BOURNEMOUTH S'TON WEST
B'MOUTH EASTCLIFFE SOUTHSEA CASTLE
B'MOUTH NORTH SWANNAGE & PURBECK
CHICHESTER PRIORY VERWOOD
CHRISTCHURCH WATERLOOVILLE
COSHAM WESTBOURNE
FAREHAM WIMBOURNE
FAREHAM MEON WINCHESTER
FERNDOWN CHICHESTER PRIORY
GOSPORT NEWBURY
HVRC ISLE OF WIGHT 7 CLUBS
HAVANT
HEBC
HYTHE
ITCHEN VALLEY
LOCKSHEATH
NEWBURY
NEW FOREST
NEW MILTON
PARKSTONE
PETERSFIELD
POOLE

For further information please contact:
Rob Griffiths - Marketing Manager
Paultons Park Limited, Ower, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6AL.
Telephone: 023 8081 4442 Fax: 023 8081 3025

Editors Notes: Paultons Park is just off exit 2 of the M27, near Romsey in Hampshire. Open 10am daily from 3rd March 2005– 29th October 2006
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