Largs Rotary is continuing to support the international bid to end polio around the world.

Clubs across Great Britain have come up with lots of fun and innovative ways to raise awareness for Rotary’s polio eradication campaign and Largs Rotary are getting on their bike to raise funds to help with the campaign.

President Ron Muir has revealed to the 'News' that he is organising a sponsored cycle around Millport on Father's Day - Sunday 18 June.

John Hewko, General Secretary of Rotary International said: "We are close to eradicating a human disease for only the second time in history. A global public-private partnership has reduced the polio virus caseload by 99.9% over the last 30 years, but there’s still plenty of work to do.

"Even before we reach that milestone, the knowledge and infrastructure built to fight polio is being repurposed to take on other global challenges.

"Fewer than 40 children were paralysed by polio in 2016, the lowest number in history. This is a dramatic decrease from the estimated 350,000 cases per year in 125 countries that the world saw in 1985 - the year that Rotary International initiated a worldwide effort to eradicate this terrible disease.

"Today the virus is limited to a few areas in just three countries – Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria."

* Largs Rotary recently hosted a well attended monthly meeting gave an overview of all aspects of club business, with new members given the opportunity to partake in some positions, allowing the more senior members to 'relax' but always on hand to advise if required.

Taking an interest in proceedings was Claire, the vice-president of Aberdeen Rotar-act the youth arm, of Rotary, with a membership of 15 members, consisting of mainly foreign students, they keep the spirit of Rotary alive in the granite city.

Recycling is another venture the club is considering, not the normal household waste, but the more 'posh' variety. Watch this space for more details coming soon.

* The Great Largs Fun Run is an annual event organised by the Largs Rotary Club. A certificate and medal are awarded to all finishers and trophies are awarded to the fastest male and female competitors. All proceeds go to local charities and good causes. Registration is at 9am at Barrfields Stadium and the run starts at 10am on Sunday May 7. Entry fee adults £12 children £6. Minimum age is 12 years.