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The Iron Lung exhibit was built by
Roger Frank of the Rotary Club of Upper Eden in Cumberland and exhibited by him all around the north of England for many years,
educating the modern generation about the scourge of polio and raising funds for Rotary's "Polio Plus" and successor compaigns. |
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Thornbury Rotary exhibited it at the local Tesco store in February 2018, attracting the interest of hundreds of shoppers
and raising over £1200 - far more that a bucket collection would have netted.
In collecting and returning the trailer it was discovered that Roger was about to retire it, having served its purpose in his area. |
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The Club has acquired it with financial assistance from Rotary District 1100 and is making it available for exhibition and educational purposes.
Until the end of 2019 priority will be given to Rotary Clubs in District 1100 and with 50 miles of Thornbury. |
Many thanks to
Avon Displays of Thornbury
for generously updating the exhibit's display graphics |
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Exhibiting the Iron Lung |
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■ The exhibit can be reserved for your event up to 1 year in advance. |
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■ Your event can be 1 to 4 days; extended periods may be
available on request. |
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■ The days before and after the event will be reserved for delivery and collection. |
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■ The trailer can be collected by you or delivered by Club members. |
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■ The hiring fee is £75 per exhibition day. Optional delivery / return is £50 each way. |
■ Hiring fees will be donated to Rotary Foundation. Delivery fees will be used to
defray maintenance costs - any excess to the Foundation. |