MEMBERS of Kidderminster Rotary Club rewarded school pupils with book vouchers in recognition of their efforts to improve in class.

New president Brian Fox presented awards to six children from Wolverley Sebright Primary School at an event in Wolverley Parish Church.

The club is aiming to praise youngsters for effort rather than achievement and to encourage them to do the best they can.

Mr Fox became president of the Kidderminster Rotary Club at the beginning of July and said: “In my year as President I hope our club will expand its involvement with local schools from our current Primary Schools’ Program to include seniors.

“I feel that all of our futures depend on our young and to this end I will lead our long established Rotary Club to support this.

“If anyone who is interested in helping the young of our community or the work of local charities, you would be most welcome at our luncheon club which meets on a Tuesday 12-30pm at the Mercure Hotel, Bewdley.”