Rotary33 Bulletin

“Dramatic, Stimulating and Poignant”

July 2014

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This Bulletin is available at: www.winchesterrotary.ning.com Gill’s Journal

The Rotary Wheel has turned full I have been struck though by the and the first six months are almost circle once more and another year number of times I've been asked complete. The speaker at our first begins - but before I mention who is responsible for what and evening meeting of the New Year on anything else, I want to thank Nick where information is to be found. 14 July, is Sgt. Simon Harmer of the for his leadership during the year just The answer, first and foremost, Royal Army Medical Corp, who lost past. I'm sure I can say on behalf of should be "on the club website" and both legs in Afghanistan. Simon is an us all that it has indeed been a we have been working to ensure inspiring speaker – not to be missed! memorable year - and as he that all the information needed is On 28 July, we are trying something a promised us, there was a lot of fun - readily available and as up to date as little different – an earlier start of culminating in a great President's possible in time for the New Year. 6:30pm with (weather permitting!) a Night in the glorious setting of the barbecue and social in the grounds of grounds of St Cross Hospital. We the Royal Hotel. I hope you'll all have ended the year with 90 enjoy the programme of meetings – members – following the inductions ideas for speakers are still welcome! of Carole Miles-Lovelock and Sam There's also breakfast on 23 July to Dhlamini – welcome both! As well as look forward to – these meetings are two new Paul Harris Fellows – proving are to be a real magnet for Richard Chisnell and John Sweeting – new members. Lunch meetings – on both extremely well-deserved - 7 July we will have the Georgia congratulations! Scholars as “10 minute” speakers. I Gill and Paul Russell It is a great honour to lead have asked the lunch regulars to Winchester Rotary and I very much I have also asked each of the suggest further speakers and the appreciate the trust and Directors to ensure that they programme is slowly filling up. We responsibility of the task. I have a regularly update "their" sections of will also be introducing “lunch great team to assist me and I hope the website. This will be a great help chairmen” - more later! that 2014-15 will give us plenty more to our Bulletin Editor, James Although it's summer, there's plenty opportunities for fun, fellowship and Larcombe. While on the subject of to do over the next few weeks: service. As was set out at Club the Bulletin - James' award-winning outdoor theatre on 12 July with The Assembly, there is already a great production is the envy of many clubs Three Musketeers at Wolvesey deal in store - regular events will and we owe him huge thanks for the Palace; Pedal, Paddle, Pace on 20 July continue but there's always room for long hours he puts in on this each – when we challenge Round Table – more! I hope too that our month. As we move to increased use come along and support our relationship with the local of the website for information on participants!; Fireworks Cruise on 8 community and its institutions will forthcoming meetings and events, August and the Criterium cycle race continue to evolve and grow. the Bulletin may change in style and on 17 August – talk to Dominic if you Congratulations of course to Eileen frequency. But don't panic! There can help out with stewarding. Berry on becoming what I think may will still be a regular club publication Looking further ahead, we have the be a first – a Rotarian as Mayor of to keep you up to date. Marathon and District Conference in Winchester! As was explained at the You'll recall that as planning for our October – and in November a District AGM, for her year in office Eileen is 2014-15 programme got underway I Theatre Night in Winchester, which an Honorary Member. asked members for speaker will combine fun and fundraising! suggestions. I got a message loud Please don't hesitate to let me know A few years ago we revised our club structure, to ease the task of and clear that the "my life" talks are if there is anything you are concerned managing our ever-growing numbers. very much enjoyed and appreciated about – or indeed if you are happy! Six areas of responsibility are divided as a great way to get to know people. Here's to another successful year for between six Directors, who manage Karen McCleery continues to do a Winchester Rotary. day-to-day activity. great job as Speakers Secretary Gill Russell 2

Handover Night Monday 30 June

“I would like to give some thanks and Hopefully this leaves Winchester mention some highlights. First, my Rotary in good shape for you Gill and most important thanks go to all the I wish you every success in moving members of Winchester Rotary – you Winchester Rotary forward into the have been so supportive and future.” Nick Bell responsive to events and appeals this “First of all – enormous thanks to year which has made my life so much Nick for his leadership over the past easier! year – fun and fundraising achieved Secondly, in particular I would like to President Gill Russell and Immediate in full measure! A great year – thank the Officers and Directors-some Past President Nick Bell. thanks Nick! I feel extremely of whom I have sat here with me heart –a member for 10 years and can honoured to be entrusted with the today who have all worked tirelessly see what can achieve. Special thanks leadership of Winchester Rotary for to ensure that all events run smoothly must go to Luke – fantastic Founding and we make as much money in our the next year. I'm looking forward to President and Ambassador for Rotary Fund Raising as possible. Council high levels of involvement in club generally. The Good start he has given Meetings and committee Meetings activities – all the while having fun will enable Rotaract to go from have been a joy to take. and providing service both locally strength to strength. Thirdly, we have made a great deal of and internationally. c) FUN – I said I wanted Rotary to be money this year – Fund Raising =£30k You'll recall from the details set out fun and these have been the highlights + and, while not the be all and end all, at Club Assembly that there will be of my year – President’s Drinks at The has enabled us to help even more opportunities to work on all sorts of Trout, Christmas Meal, Cruise with people in the community and different projects – both ongoing President. New Members Evening and internationally. We have also done a successes – and new ideas which are President’s Night. None of these great deal in the community. Fourthly, always welcome! I hope that you'll would have been possible without the several people have asked me if I have feel able to approach me with things fastidious planning and terrific hard enjoyed my year as President and you might feel unhappy about that work put in by Fellowship Director, after thinking about it I have said –yes Robert Parsons, 70 today, propose a need resolving as well as those that in broad terms I have but maybe that toast, even though he is in America – you are happy about and want to be word does not capture all it has been “Robert Parsons”. more involved in. –I prefer words, “sense of satisfaction” Finally, I thank Graham, my partner, Last Saturday afternoon in the long- –“being pleased with what Winchester for his long suffering patience –he will established Winchester Rotary Rotary achieved” and I hope you have with some delight delete the 4,200 tradition, as incoming President, I certainly had fun – so the answer Rotary E mails from this year which took flowers to the incoming really is yes – otherwise there is no remain on the system! President of Inner Wheel – Janet point in doing it! LOWS – Membership loss- 8 members Fifthly, Others have asked what have Richardson. I'm looking forward to have left the Club –some for good been the highs and lows. The highs: continuing the great relationship practical reasons, others disillusioned a) “They Did Their Bit” – for what it between our two clubs. This year I –which is always regrettable , and of was: Established Rotary in the Civic included the new secretary, Anna course the sad Loss of Richard Green. Community. This brought together Cox, as she has recently undergone a Against this there has been the several different organisations: stay in hospital, but I'm pleased to induction of 12 members –brings us Rotary, Geriactors, Inner Wheel, report that she is doing well. up to 90 members. University, schools, Barber Shop. One of the great features of Nick's

Raised awareness of Winchester’s year was of course the establishment history. It raised large sums of money of a new Rotaract club at the for To Honour a Promise, Gift of Sight, University. Chloe Brown will soon Tools For Self-Reliance and SAFFA. I take over from Luke as its next made the right career choice as a President (but we won't be losing solicitor rather than actor! him!) - and I'm also looking forward b) Charter of Rotaract Club - so to meeting Chloe soon. (Gill closed happy achieved this year with with mention of future events and3

Rotaract holding such a special place Gill & President Elect Anthony Arkwright the parting toast.) Gill Russell Breakfast Meeting Wednesday 18 June

There is always a lively buzz Breakfast Meetings. News came from Nina Kelly about the Front

Runner meeting in the University (see page 6).

Three Advertisements: “They Did Their Bit” (June 15) and “Celebration of Youth” (June 29) and President’s

Night (June 21). Rob Carter gave an Paul Russell, Fiona Whitehouse and Rob Ian Steel (Meeting Manager) and Paul update on the Clarendon Marathon. Carter (Meeting Chairman). Russell.

Ian Kemp and Anna O’Brien. Rob Carter chairing the Breakfast Meeting held in the Col. Andy King (Worthy Room at the Royal Hotel, Winchester 7.30 – 8.30 a.m. Down) and Joe Bright.

Lunch Meeting Monday 2 June The current pattern of Lunchtime meetings is to enjoy a ten minute talk from either a member of

Winchester Rotary or an invited speaker. On this occasion Julian English, known to all, gave a vivid insight into the extraordinary world of

Myanmar (formerly Burma).

Julian English and President Nick Bell The rural mode of transport Lunch Meeting Monday 16 June Miranda Rock spelt out the surprising statistics of the Winchester Nightshelter, e.g. 79% of ex- offenders who are homeless are re-

convicted within 1 year. The Nightshelter provides a vital lifeline to the homeless is the only one of its kind in Hampshire, offering access emergency accommodation. President Nick Bell and Miranda Rock Winchester Night Shelter is an alternative Winchester Rotary Bulletin Sponsor 4 Tristan and Amie Perrin, 19 Winchester Street Overton, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 3HR (01256) 771771 [email protected] ’34 Club Wednesday 25 June The latest meeting of the ’34 Club than usual was called for. By June, Eric took the form of a lunch at Loch Fyne Sealy, Colin Eames and Geoff Wickes restaurant on 25th June (see right). have achieved the landmark birthday One former and four current Rotary while David Davis and Bill Lumsden members and their wives were the reach it in the second half of the year. distinguished company who enjoyed Now you know who is to blame for delicious food and Prosecco. keeping the average age of Winchester

‘What is the ’34 Club?’, I hear you ask. Rotary higher than is perhaps ideal. If you’ve got this far, read on. The Long may the absence of the regularly distance between 1934 and 2014 is 80 ’34 Club Members: Clockwise from the left: voiced proposal (not in Winchester) for years, so Jenny Eames & Sheila Wickes Bill Lumsden, Colin Eames, David Davis, Eric a compulsory Rotary retirement age thought something a bit more special Sealey, Geoff Wickes and their partners. continue. Colin Eames

Uganda Quiz Thursday 26 June Winchester Rotary International Thirty students went last year and 24 Committee is committed to will go out this summer. They will be supporting young people in enabling helping on building schemes for them to experience third world schools and health centres, assisting cultures. This is the fourth year that with electrical generation projects, we have been able to help sponsor involvement in some teaching and Peter Symond's students in their craft work, helping with micro finance ongoing project work with two villages programmes, animal generation and in south-west Uganda (Kanjobe & with first aid provision. We hope to Kamuronko), and have granted £750. James Larcombe (Quiz Master, Lauren have a presentation from them at the The project, led by Head of Lewis and Byamukama Dick (Kanjobe). next International showcase, when we Geography, Lauren Lewis, is aiming to £1,400 was raised on the Quiz Night at discover the impact on their lives. achieve charity status; we are helping. on 26th June. John Wilkinson

Currency Conversion Monday 2 June Bring it to a Rotary meeting for our Statistically, most of us have collection box. All currencies unwanted foreign currency lurking donated will be converted to £UK for unloved at the back of a drawer at Rotary charities. home. For more information read the full Some even resort to throwing away story in the FUNDRAISING section of low value notes and coins after a NING under the heading “Are you a couple of years! Currency Convert?”

Put them to good use! Fiona Whitehouse & Gareth Jones & Box Gareth Jones

Cooking Up… …Something New

One of the Fundraising initiatives It would be great if you could also

that was mentioned at Club add a comment as why you have chosen that recipe and what do you Assembly was to create a Winchester Rotary Cook Book. like about the dish.

For those of you, who enjoy Please post or email your recipes to cooking, why not share one or Fiona Whitehouse – more of your favourite recipes. [email protected] Please do not be modest. All types Looking forward to hearing from5 you soon. Fiona Whitehouse of cuisine are encouraged.

Thank you and congratulations to John Eade

On behalf of Winchester Rotary I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to our very own John Eade who has just successfully completed a year as District Governor of District 1110.

Winchester Rotary was very

honoured to find that one of its

Amsterdam Disrict Governors Seminar members had achieved this Visits to the Channel Islands prestigious position. We were very pleased to have been able to assist John at his District Conference in

Plymouth last October, which went off extremely well.

I feel John is to be particularly congratulated for his calm and professional approach to his responsibilities and his position

which reflected so well on Paul Harris Fellow Awards District 1110 Plymouth Conference Winchester Rotary and I was proud to have been able to be President at the same time as he was District Governor - I thoroughly enjoyed

working with you John!

I also have to say that the way you managed to combine your District duties with your very consistent attendance at Meetings and Events of Winchester Rotary was quite

amazing and an illustration of your ShelterBox in Birmingham, UK Winning Young Musician Isabelle commitment.

You have no doubt by your hard work John put Winchester Rotary fairly and squarely on the map in District and I hope that some of our good features will rub off on the other Clubs!

Wishing you all the best for the future John - and a well deserved

rest initially! San Diego Rotary International Assembly Lisbon Rotary International Convention

Immediate Past President Nick Bell

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President’s Night Saturday 21 June

John Wilkinson, Eileen Berry, John Eade Nick Bell and Graham Perrin Max and Sally Hake

As President’s Nights go, this was one of the best. The beautiful setting of St. Cross Hospital Gardens on a perfect summer’s night was just perfect.

Good speeches delivered, fine food enjoyed and Colombian music to dance to – what a treat. Thank you to President Nick & Team Robert Parsons.

Raffle Queen Irene Modzelan Shelagh Bird and Craig Newman

Joanna and Jon Pierce entranced Tricia and Robert Parsons Nigel Arnott and Gareth Jones

Anthony (President Elect) and Annie George Betterridge, Adam Leemans (USA) President Nick Bell & Rotaract President Arkwright and Lea Koppenhagen (Germany). Luke Addison with the Lambert Award.

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District Newsletter May - June The month began with a well-attended believe that it is the right of each club to I travelled over the waters many times District Assembly at Mountbatten expect such a visit from the DG and that during the year. It was a great pleasure School, Romsey on 10 May when DGE this is the only way that I could judge for to join the clubs in their activities and I Mike Jackson and his team presented myself the atmosphere and state of each shall fondly remember all the friends I

their plans for the year 2014-15. club and the feelings of the members. made and look forward to renewing acquaintances. Any steps we can take to Coming to the end of my term I am now Did they consider themselves to be just able to accept invitations from Clubs of a individuals in their own little world or assist these clubs to be involved in more social nature and was pleased to members of a very much larger District Meetings can only be a good attend the Shaftesbury RC President’s organization for instance. We know the thing. Evening and Ferndown RC Charter Night figures - 1.2million in 200 countries-but Behind nearly every DG there is a District in May both of which were hugely membership is declining so our job surely Governor’s partner and it has been a real enjoyable. To round off I am planning to is to arrest this –to take steps to make pleasure to have Patsy accompany me to attend Chandlers Ford and Itchen Valley Rotary more attractive so that people say a large proportion of the events that I

RC Charter Night and Gosport RC to themselves “that is something I want attended. I know that she particularly enjoyed GETS in Amsterdam, District Installation at the end of this month. to be involved with”. We are all During this year I have been too busy to volunteers after all. Conference, trips to the Channel Islands, take a holiday but at the end of May I RI Convention in Lisbon and RIBI took 4 days off with Patsy to give my Conference in Birmingham. In addition, youngest daughter away at her wedding when her professional duties allowed held in Rome after which I certainly Patsy has come with me to Charter needed a rest ! Italians really know how Dinners, President’s Nights and other to celebrate! I chaired my final District events. Thank you to all the clubs who Executive meeting at The Potters Heron made us both so welcome. at the end of May and I look forward to I now have a greater understanding of

attending subsequent ones with the new what Rotary Fellowship means. I am Team in the future. aware of a barrier or lack of As far as I am concerned the icing on the understanding between District and the cake for my year was Kids Out at Clubs which I have constantly tried to Paultons Park to which I always look overcome. forward About 2800 were there Now that I have reached the end of my Words are cheap, but by actually being comprising 1500 children, about 850 year one of the things that I am now able there and standing up in front of club

helpers and 320 Rotarians who all had a to do is to form a pretty accurate opinion members –being seen and being able to fabulous day out and for once the of the state of a Club within about 5 engage with them as individuals –to

weather could not have been better. I minutes of entering the meeting. I have listen to their opinions and try to answer their questions surely that is one of the met a member of the public who had been asked, ‘What is the attraction of come along with his family. He was so being District Governor?’ and I have to say ways to dissolve this barrier. In my mind impressed with the occasion and when I it is having personal contact with the most important part of Rotary is the explained to him the role of Rotary in individuals who make up Rotary. Give me Rotarians themselves. We in District are organizing the day he said that it was a room full of strangers and I am in my just humble Rotarians like everyone else exactly the sort of thing that he would element. During my travels I have made working for the common good and like to be associated with so possibly a many friends and acquaintances who will guided by the 4-Way test. potential member was born. be with me always. During the year I have sent 120

Traditionally this is the time of year Transport is a major factor in the DG’s individual letters of welcome to new members. Would that it had been more. when we look back on what happened. duties and at this point I must record my District 1110 is one of the strongest and heartfelt thanks to the members of I am confident that our clubs have their the best in RIBI. In San Diego January Winchester Rotary who in order to mark own membership strategies well 2012 we as incoming DGs were asked to the occasion of having a DG from the club established. Young people will always be set ourselves targets for our year. Apart decided that they would provide a car and a focus for us as the increase in Rotaract from the expected issues of a driver for every club visit that I clubs and the continued success of Membership increase and Foundation undertook. I enjoyed their company and Young Chef, Young Musician, Youth promotion, my aim was to visit every they tell me that it has opened their eyes Speaks, Young Photographer, Young

club in District individually. There is no to the other clubs in District. Technology and so on speaks for itself. obligation to do this but I genuinely The bonus for me was the opportunity to Words are cheap, but by actually being believe that it is the right of each club to visit our offshore clubs on the Isle of Wight there and standing up in front of club8 expect such a visit from the DG and that and the Channel Islands. members –being seen and being able to District Newsletter John Eade engage with them as individuals – to I was new to the job and tried hard to get International, Foundation, Community listen to their opinions and try to answer the right people to work with who would Service, Vocational Service, Youth their questions surely that is one of the get things done without fuss and bother. Service, PR and Marketing – you have ways to dissolve this barrier. In my mind I was looking for experienced Rotarians dedicated the most important part of Rotary is the who could be left to get on with things yourselves to your job and you should Rotarians themselves. We in District are and with hindsight I think I succeeded. realize that your work is highly just humble Rotarians like everyone else There is nothing worse than asking appreciated. Thank you for your working for the common good and someone to take office and then to commitment. guided by the 4-Way test. spend the rest of the time peering over Thank you also to the two Davids who so During the year I have sent 120 individual their shoulder. I had full confidence in competently run the posts of Treasurer letters of welcome to new members. my team. Thank you all. and Secretary. Without your help and Would that it had been more. I am I am especially grateful to the Assistant guidance my job would have been confident that our clubs have their own Governors. I don’t think it is fully realized impossible and I owe you both a debt of membership strategies well established. just how important the role of the AG is. gratitude impossible to adequately Young people will always be a focus for They maintain continuing close contact repay. us as the increase in Rotaract clubs and with the clubs. They encourage them to Right at the beginning of the DG’s year the continued success of Young Chef, comes what is probably the most Young Musician, Youth Speaks, Young important occasion for all of us – I mean Photographer, Young Technology and so of course the District Conference - which on speaks for itself. was held last year in Plymouth. My There has been discussion on how to sincere thanks to my own Club of increase membership-what age group Winchester for providing the manpower should be targeted? I have heard it said and rising to the challenge with such that each of us should aim at bringing in wonderful support and dedication. one friend at least. If we ourselves are of However, the driving force behind the a certain age then so are our friends! It success of any Conference is due to the has been suggested that we focus on the inspiration, the unfailing commitment 55 plus age group who have taken early and hard work of the Conference retirement, are experienced and have Chairman. I was very fortunate to have time to spare to involve themselves in John and Patsy Eade Past District Governor David Pike in that volunteering. We must look ahead to work together. position to whom I owe more than I can the future and not be put off by the “Mr. They make themselves aware of all the express. Thank you David. Without you it Grumpys” who don’t want change at any problems and issues which inevitably will would not have happened. price. Change is necessary and inevitable arise. Most of these can be resolved “in The advice and help given to me by PDG or we perish. house” but occasionally more serious Mary, DGE Mike and DGN Tony have Foundation is our very own charity. We issues will involve the District Team who been a great comfort and I thank them owe it our continuing support. It works – will try and resolve things for the good of for their support and wish Mike every look at the Eradication of Polio and clubs the individual-for the good of the clubs success with my heartfelt good wishes combining together for Global Grants. and for the good of Rotary. for the year ahead. I am confident that I Future Vision when it came out was Not an easy task by any means. So thank leave 1110 in very capable hands and if designed to make the Grant process you Assistant Governors for your hard Rotarians give as much support to him as simpler and once the initial teething work and dedication. You are the means they did to me he has nothing to worry troubles had been overcome proved so by which the DG maintains contact with about. to be. It is sad that there are still clubs May I conclude by saying that I the grass roots and speaking for myself I out there who do not contribute to could not have succeeded without your approached my year with some Foundation giving. help and good will. apprehension being new to the job? – It is part of what Rotary is all about and The District Committee chairs are vital to Who of us knows what lies ahead? But surely we cannot, as professed Rotarians, the smooth running of our organization. my thanks to all Rotarians in 1110 – you pick and choose what we decide to They work efficiently with their own were a constant source of inspiration to support. Foundation is part of the teams. They establish training programs, me. It was a pleasure and an honour to package we signed up to when we they get out and about to the clubs and be of service to you and I wouldn’t have became Rotarians. give help and guidance if asked. In short missed it for the world. The year prior to taking office is always they make Rotary work. It would be John Eade taken up with forming and establishing inappropriate to single out individuals but District Governor 20139-14 the Team and so it was with me. those who look after Membership, Thanks “Now that my year as President is at not have done that without the We have certainly raised more a complete end I would just like to support, encouragement and hard money and participated in more take this opportunity to thank all work of the members. You were all Community Projects than ever before and kept most of the members of Winchester Rotary for fantastic, a pleasure to work with, your very valuable and appreciated and I most certainly could not have members fully engaged throughout support throughout the year. completed the year without you! the Year. I wish Gill every success in I recognise that I was there to assist I hope you all have had fun along moving Winchester Rotary forward

Winchester Rotary to achieve more the way - which was the intention as in the year to come.” Nick Bell and run smoothly; however, I could I said at the start of the Year! Immediate Past President

Evening Meeting Club Assembly Monday 9 June

Gill Russell Shelagh Bird

President Honorary Secretary

Robert Parsons Fiona Whitehouse Fellowship Director Fundraising Director

Anthony Arkwright Hugh McNeill Trust Membership Director Fund Treasurer

Keith Myers Roger Sales Communications Director Club Treasurer

John Wilkinson Simon Burge International/Foundation Service Director Evening Meeting Director Monday 23 June Mention should be made of the arresting talk given by Vic Laws MBE (see right with President Nick Bell). He outlined the extraordinary work done by The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down and elsewhere. 10 He is picture left with John Eade (former Prison Dentist) & Chaplain Graham Topping. New Member Carole Miles-Lovelock

I am a Professional Musician, I have I strongly believe in what Rotary does for the Community, I believe in their sung all my life, consistently winning competitions and musical festivals. I ethics, they believe in high ethical attended The Corona Stage School, standards and giving service to the was a finalist in the Dame Maggie Community. My late husband and I

Teyte Singing Competition at the had close links for many years with Rotary and in 19911 was made the London Opera Centre and studied at the Guildhall School of Music with youngest President of the Inner Margaret Lensky-Rizza. Since early Wheel Club of Cranleigh and a year engagements with the Canal Street Carole Miles-Lovelock (centre) with Eileen later, William was made President of

Jazzmen, I have sung as a solo and Berry (Mayor of Winchester & proposer) the Rotary Club of Cranleigh. and President Nick Bell on Monday 23 June lead artist in oratorio, Mendelssohn Following William's death, my kind 'Elijah', Bononcini 'Stabat Mater', friends welcomed me to the Inner Mozart `Missa Brevis in D', amongst I love to spend time with my family, I Wheel Club of Winchester where I others. I regularly perform as a solo run on a regular basis and very much have enjoyed many years and in 2013 artist in venues in the South of enjoy painting, especially in Oils. was voted in as President which was . In 2010 I gave a recital in Whilst living in Cranleigh I was their 75th Anniversary year. Winchester Cathedral and in 2012, I Chairman of Save the Children Fund and I have a lot of energy and enjoy sang for 'Music in the City' at the 2 years later Chairman of Action Aid. I organising Events, Concerts and Southampton Art Gallery and have particularly remember a concert which Speakers and I love to come up with been asked to sing again on 27th we organised in Cranleigh School different ideas. As President of Inner September 2014. This is a project run featuring the Hertfordshire Chamber Wheel last year I arranged a different by the Southampton City Council. I Orchestra and the famous concert event every month, for example their have also made a recording for Priory pianist John Ogdon, we raised enough 75th Anniversary Lunch at the Records, which has made over £4,500 Gurkha Museum in Winchester and a money for a water container to be for Cancer Research UK. installed in Badhan, a small village in Fashion Show in the Grade 1 Listed St I am a member of Equity (Equity Africa, it was heart-warming to receive John's Rooms. These events were number 70086242 under the name of the letters explaining the difference it supported by other members of the

Carole Miles-Kingston) which is the had made to their lives. Club. Over the past few years I have also provided some very professional union for Actors and I am an active member of the Musicians. Winchester Committee for Cancer distinguished speakers for the Joint I have 3 sons, Graham, Paul and Research UK and have helped on a Rotary and Inner Wheel meetings, Edward, and 7 grandchildren. I am a significant number of fundraising including the actress, Virginia

Widow. My first husband, William occasions. I organised and sang at a McKenna and the artist, David Shepherd. I also sang for The Miles -Kingston, died in 1999 of Concert at the Chapel of St Cross which Multiple Myeloma and my second raised nearly £5,000 as well as making Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in the husband, Philip Lovelock, died in 2008 the recording referred to above for Guildhall, a joint Rotary and Inner of Stomach Cancer. Priory Records. Wheel celebration.

Mayor Making Wednesday 4 June

Winchester Rotarian Cllr. Eileen Berry was appointed as the 815th Mayor of Winchester at a Mayor Making Ceremony

at Winchester Guildhall. Several of her fellow Rotarians attended the ceremony and we all wish her every success in her year of office. There is a wonderful reflection by Eileen on the Winchester City Council Website which 11 to which she will add during 2014-5.

Before… …after Kids Out Wednesday 11 June

It is always a totally memorable experience to take pupils from the constraints of Osborne School and

let them enjoy the unbridled rides at Paultons Park.

Gareth Jones (Organiser), Robert Parsons The weather was kind and the day Nick Bell (President), Sonia O’Donnell and Ann Jones enjoying the sun at lunch. went with gusto & without a hitch. (Headteacher) and Eileen Berry (Mayor).

Team Osborne School in the Sports Hall before setting out to Paultons High Five on the Flying Frog

Astroglide Team King’s School with Colin Cook Ann Jones sailing the Viking ship

Hurricane simulator no less! The jumping bean Luke Addison, Beth Davis, Natalie Jones

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District Governor John in charge Rotaractors with Osborne pupils Checking out the post lunch play Celebration of Youth Sunday 29 June This project happens every three years when the talent of Winchester’s young people is given a stage to show their

brilliance. Song, music, dance and drama were all wonderful and over £1,000 was raised for charity: John Eade, Fiona Whitehouse and Gloria Vessey, Patricia Chisham, “Advocates for Children” Richard Chisnell (Front of House) Maggie Hastie and Jackie Weston

Twyford School Senior Choir Osborne School “Rubick’s Cube” Band

Finale: “Land of Hope and Glory” with balloons Florian School of Dance: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Henry Beaufort School: “Hot Money” Brilliant Compere and magician Ben Hart Orange Lotus Theatre Company

Peter Symonds College: “Zero Degrees”

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Victor Lu () Florian School of Dance: “Explosive” Yi Hang (Cherie) Wong (St. Swithun’s) Membership Director’s Report AGM Perhaps unlike previous years, a a gaping hole. We will all miss him. target of 10% net growth in membership has not been our This leaves us with 89 members as I write with three applications in the primary goal. As Hugh McNeill explained in last year's report, this system and three more regular target becomes more difficult each visitors on the point of application. year with higher numbers and our It is essential for all members to focus has moved to target people we continue to invite friends, neighbours think would bring something new to and colleagues; some of them might Rotary. become members, some might This has resulted in the new members become supporters of Rotary, people being introduced by a wider range of John Eade (District Governor) presents to whom we can turn for help current members. the RI Certificate to Anthony Arkwright particular projects. (Membership Dir.) & President Nick Bell. We are fortunate to have a quite extraordinary range of skills and Some will simply be great one-off male/female split of five and four and experience in the club but there is dinner companions. My plea is this: equally pleasing is that the average always more to be found. do not try to judge whether Rotary is age of these members is only a touch I also believe it is both the work of right for people - you will never know over fifty! until they see it, and ourselves, for Rotary and the diverse range of members that attracts so many However, it is always disappointing to themselves! say goodbye to six friends who have people to approach us, as well as the Finally, I thank you all for your left us. The reasons for leaving are other way around. support and to the membership similar to those in previous years, I am pleased to say that we have committee for their help during my namely other pressures demanding inducted nine new members so far first year, in particular Paul Russell, their time, including work of course, this year, all of whom bring yet more without whom I would have been as well as those leaving the area. expertise in their fields as well as the lost. desire to contribute to both the local Of particular sadness was the death Anthony Arkwright and global 2 community. of Richard Green, a friend to all for so Membership Director 2013-4 The nine include an almost even many years and whose passing leaves

Club Treasurer’s Report AGM

From the attached budget (see Firstly, I am now projecting a “meal separate document) members will surplus” because we are tightly be pleased to see that once again managing the numbers reported to there is no increase in the annual the hotel and for various reasons subscription even though costs do there are frequently “late increase year on year. apologies”. I am budgeting for a small loss again Secondly, under expenditure, there next year but in view of the are various increases for inflation, substantial funds on the club but also a couple of new charges for account, this will not cause the the new Rotaract club. members a problem. The total increase under

I think all the figures are self- expenditure is £1,000 but looking explanatory but would draw your Trust Funds balance of accounts is back over recent years we have attention to a number of them available on the Winchester Rotary always come in under budget and I which are either new or showing a website: winchesterrotary.ning.com see no reason to believe this will not significant change. and I am happy to answer questions. happen again. Roger Sales

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New Member Sam Dhlamini I was born Samuel Pachawo Dhlamini, Kansenshi for in Harare, Zimbabwe to a Zulu (father, four years (1976 – 1979) at, Ndola,

101 years) and Shona (mother, 98 Zambia; Founder member of Project years of age). I am the last of nine Tariro, committed to helping patients siblings. and families living with HIV/AIDs in I am married to Priscilla who is an RGN poor rural communities around and deputy manager at a local nursing Mutare, Zimbabwe; home. We have three daughters, Former member of the Board of Thandeka (23), Barbara (21) and Governors at Testbourne Community

Nyasha (19). Thandeka is studying President Nick Bell, Sam Dhlamini and School, Whitchurch, Hampshire; International Development and Politics Anthony Arkwright (Proposer) Volunteer advisor for Simukai street at Coventry University; Barbara, children charity, Mutare, Zimbabwe; Basingstoke College of Technology. I Diagnostic Radiography at Portsmouth Supporting 2 orphaned children worked with ‘Two Saints’ housing University; Nyasha, Psychology at through education through school homeless adults as a Life and Essential Greenwich University. My family fees grants; Ambassador and skills Tutor as well as Employment migrated to the UK in 2004 after the development advisor of Muwangirwa Facilitator. Zimbabwean economy collapsed and in rural eastern the socio-political environment I worked with Zimbabwe; Former volunteer teacher became toxic. We subsequently and with the Ethnic Minority & Traveller of ESOL to newly arrived refugee and attained British citizenship in 2008. We Achievement Services as a Peripatetic migrant communities in the Newbury. made the little town of Whitchurch, Bilingual Teaching Assistant Hampshire. I want to join rotary because I have a

Hampshire and England our new I worked with the NHS Southampton City passion for supporting a good cause; home. Primary Care Trust, Access to particularly disadvantaged and I attended formative education in the Communication Department, as a marginalised populations of our then Rhodesia, (Zimbabwe) and Cultural Assessor of Mental Health community. To be a part of an Zambia. I trained as a primary school Patience of minority ethnic background. organisation of likeminded men and teacher and taught for 4 years before Also I have worked for the Royal Mencap women, who contribute through as a Support Worker for the Learning receiving a scholarship for further professional and other skills to make a education. I returned to Zimbabwe in Disabled and mentally infirm. difference to the lives of the needy 1990 and for 14 years served in various I have a Master of Education - and less able in our community. I lectureship positions up to Head of Art Supervision & Administration (USA); B.Sc think I can bring to rotary my Education Department in Primary and in Art Education (Magna Cum Laude) experience working with the mentally Secondary teachers’ colleges as well as (USA); B.Sc (Hons.) – Mental Health infirm, disadvantaged and other education institutions including Nursing (UK) and Certificate in Primary marginalized communities; and my the Cambridge Overseas Examination Teacher Education. My Leisure Activities teaching skills can help contribute to board as an ‘O’Level Art examiner up include: sculpture, drawing, the extending of the arms of the until 2004. In the UK I have worked volunteering, gardening, golf, reading Rotary Club reach out at home and largely with marginalised and and travelling. My previous experience of abroad to populations in need and vulnerable populations and briefly community service or charitable work other good causes that help to better taught a sculpture course at has included: Member, Interact Club, the quality of life for one and all.

Southampton, New York – Clubs Visited – Trinidad and Tobago

When visiting family in Long Island Derek Davidson (far left) attended two meetings at Southampton New York Rotary and here presents their banner to President Nick Bell.

Dr John Barrat from Trinidad and Tobago exchanges banners with 15 President Nick on Monday 30th June.

Paul Harris Fellowship Richard Chisnell Winchester man and boy. So much for Richard’s remarkable Sherborne School education – that career, but what of his other

explains it all! He met Maureen at notable features? In the 1970s he Cadburys & married in 1967. So, yes, was the Founding Captain of the I speak of Mr. Richard Chisnell. They Winchester Hockey Wanderers went to South Africa in 1967. Back (Vets). A thespian and singer, a leading man with the Winchester in England he worked for King Alfred Motor Services (founded by his Operatic Society for many years. grandfather) and drove the last bus Theatre Royal Patron Saviour and before they sold the Company he is featured in the Hampshire Chronicle Richard Chisnell (centre), James last week. Today, a Tenor in the now the joint President of the Larcombe and President Nick Bell. Twyford Singers. Society of King Alfred Motor Services. The BTA's campaigned for more and Chairman of The Friends of St Cross He joined “Initial” in 1974. Early better public lavatories in the UK. - Hospital Winchester since its 1980s, he sponsored & witnessed top prize – a Golden Loo Seat. foundation in 2011. In Rotary nearly

‘Thrust 2’ Richard Noble’s world 20 years and President in 2010-11. Richard was presented with the land speed record. Richard, with his Currently, he conducts the 2013 Loo of the Year Awards huge social conscience, set up the Christmas Carols Singing at the Lifetime Achievement Award. annual ‘Loo of the Year’ awards in Buttercross. International Rotary 1987. Richard founded the British Richard spent nearly forty years has had a global grant scheme called

Toilet Association in 1999. It was promoting and improving the 3 ‘H’s: Health, Hunger and based in his family home and staffed washrooms and washroom services. Humanity. Richard Chisnell is a 3 ‘H’ by his wife and two daughters. Fellow: Heart, Hero and Humour. It After many interviews he came to The Founder of Rotary International gives me great pleasure to invite public notice in 2007 in the BBC 2 was Paul Harris, whose first project President Nick to present you with

Documentary. was to refurbish the public loos in the Paul Harris Award. Chicago! James Larcombe PHF

“Saving Theatre Royal” Wednesday 11 June

The gang of six created The reunion in the theatre’s Garden Winchester Theatre Fund in 1974 Cafe and reflected on how far it has and stopped the theatre from come. becoming a supermarket. Known as Mr Chisnell said the theatre had the ‘gang of six’, there was no grown to become a staple of the stopping them then — and now, 40 city’s community. years on, they are celebrating the anniversary since saving a “It’s not just about having fun and enjoying productions, it has nearly Winchester landmark. Phil Yates, David Harding, Barry Richardson, four hundred children learning In the same year that the Theatre Richard Chisnell and Iain Steel Royal Winchester celebrates its communication skills,” he said. discussions and meetings, The “Children are our future and it’s centenary, it also remembers how six devoted residents battled to stop its Winchester Theatre Fund was created vital to communicate and prepare closure as a supermarket giant in August 1974. They battled to have them for what lies ahead. To think planned its redevelopment. The the building listed, and eventually in 1974 it was going to be pulled theatre had been earmarked for an bought it for £35,000. On Monday, down — look how much richer Winchester is now.” Iceland, and after months of informal the remaining members held a

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Occasionally a member stands up at Dealing with the RI minefield of administration, and Indian and a meeting and starts talking in such a mysterious way that it takes some Ugandan Clubs on extremely steep time to understand what he or she learning curves, tested his reserves is going on about. Well, this is one of of patience and commitment to the those occasions! limit. Just over 10 years ago, having just He also took on the challenging task retired, Janet and I were enjoying of raising the level of our annual our holiday of a lifetime in New John Sweeting (left), President Nick Bell contributions to Foundation. His and David Farthing Zealand and Australia. On the boat now familiar persuasive pleas to us

all have proved so successful that in out to the Barrier Reef we found he was able to find fulfilment in that 2011 the club gained a special ourselves sitting next to a delightful role in his local Parish Church of St award for the highest contribution, couple, who to our amazement, Mary’s. For the last 23 years he has not only in the District, but in Zone came from Winchester. Having devoted much time to liturgical and 18A, which covers half of UK. found much to talk about we spent pastoral work in the parish and for Although he is retiring as the next three evenings together four years served as the Chairman of Foundation Director, don’t think you when we discovered we had a Winchester Deanery Readers. number of mutual friends and can relax. He continues as pledges On learning all this on our holiday, I common interests. She had been a officer. immediately recognised his nurse and he, having gained a Add in his successful military liaison considerable potential as a Rotarian, degree in Law at Bristol University, work with the Winchester Garrison, but since in our household it is a rule, joined The Royal Engineers. Service driving for the Stroke Club, and a instigated by “she who must be in the Army took them around the host of family commitments, one obeyed” that we “take a little rest world to many interesting places wonders if he has any spare time. from Rotary” while on holiday, I including Kenya, Gibraltar, Northern Somehow he manages to find the obediently awaited our return before Ireland, Germany where he time to play golf on a regular basis inviting him to a meeting or two. The commanded his regiment, and at Avington, where in 2012 he was rest, as they say, is history. finally, the most exciting of all, senior’s captain.

Andover. He soon immersed himself in various As far as family life is concerned, in 1976 he married Mary a widow with Ha ving risen to the rank of a Rotary activities and it wasn’t long three young children, and a dog. It is Colonel, after 24 years of service he before he was asked to serve on a mark of the man, committed and retired and accepted the post of Council as Chair of Foundation, a caring, that he bravely took on this bursar at Treloar College for position that is now, of course, ready-made family, including of physically disabled students at termed Foundation Director. To say course the much loved Labrador. All Alton, where he was soon appointed that he served in that role with three children are now married, and as their first Chief Executive. He distinction would be an John is the proud Grandfather of continued in this position for 14 understatement. seven grandchildren, yet more time years during which time he was He navigated his way through the consuming responsibilities. awarded the CBE for services to complexities of setting up and As somebody who has done so special education. On moving to monitoring the Wells for India much to encourage and foster the Winchester they both quickly Matching Grant and, more recently, ideals of service, both within Rotary settled in to the community. working alongside John Wilkinson, he and the wider community, it gives He had been licensed as a Church of took responsibility for all the me enormous pleasure to invite the England Lay Reader soon after procedural support for our first President to award John Sweeting a leaving University, but it wasn’t application for a Global Grant, the Paul Harris Fellowship. until they came to Winchester that Books for Schools Project in Uganda. David Farthing PHF

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They Did Their Bit Sunday 5 June Winchester Rotary and Inner Wheel revisited their musical based on the Transit Camp at Morn Hill during the First World War. A further £1,500 was raised this

time for SAAFA (Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association). The Discovery Centre was a good venue and ‘thank you’ to those who

The younger members of the cast who sent messages of appreciation after Jackie Porter and Ernest Vickers who

won the hearts of the audience each of the three performances. was born at Morn Hill in 1920.

Scout Hut Appeal The Stroke Club Outing Robert Thomson was a guest on 30th June (Pictured left with Mike Downie) and spoke about the forthcoming Scout cart race to raise funds for the First Winchester Scout Group (see their website for more). Brambridge Garden Centre was the

venue for the Stroke Club tea outing in June (see happy faces right).

Goalball bouncing Press release

Paralympic brothers Adam and David “The aim has been to progress Knott have fired a new goalball club to players through the levels and a sensational trophy haul in their first ultimately to have the chance to play season. for GB,” said Adam, who was the top The Knotts, who starred for Great scorer at the recent European C Britain at the 2012 London Championships. Paralympics, formed the club for In February 2014, three players were blind, partially and fully sighted invited to attend a Youth Talent athletes in February 2013 with a The squad wearing Winchester Rotary sponsored kit at Peter Symonds College. Camp, one of who is off to a Junior taster session. International Talent Camp at the University music student from With support from Winchester World Goalball Championships in Chandlers Ford. Rotary they hold open training Finland next month. Adam “We got so much from playing for GB sessions at Peter Symonds College and continues, “Another highlight of our at the Paralympics that we wanted to have built the club into a powerhouse year was receiving the London 2012 make sure there was a legacy by of the sport. Legacy Award by Sport Hampshire They entered their first tournament in setting up a new club. and IOW in April 2014. September last year and have It was a slow start, but we’ve had great The success has been brilliant but the progressed to win three of 11 support. Winchester Goalball Club club is also a place for visually tournaments, plus two silver and two now has 17 registered players and nine impaired people to meet and share bronze places, before triumphing in volunteers.” experiences and have fun together.” the Elite League and picking up the David, 17, a 6th Form student at Peter The club is now supported by Peter National Goalball League. Symonds College, Winchester, added: Symonds College, Winchester Rotary, “It has been an incredible season and “Goalball is a fast, dynamic sport and it Winchester City Council, VICTA, and a great reward for all the hard training has been fantastic to develop the club the Big Lottery Fund. and work everyone has put in,” said and offer the sport to players from 18 Adam, a 19 – year – old Southampton across Hampshire.” David Farthing Promise honoured Flag Raising Ceremony

This exhibition "To Honour a Nearly two million soldiers passed through the Winchester camps, Pr omise" in The Great Hall, Winchester, tells the story of the destined for the Western Front and part that local people of Winchester battlefields. played in WW1, and the permanent The Morn Hill Camp was the largest memorial to their life here in this with nearly 50,000 troops on site at any one time. Winchester at the city. Jackie Porter and Fiona Whitehouse time had a population of 22,000. The have been leading lights on the exhibition gives more details with graphic photographs. Exhibition Committee.

On Monday 23th June the Morn Hill Brig. David Harrison (ret’d.) gave the

Memorial was unveiled by HRH The address to explain the role of Duke of Gloucester as part of the Winchester in the story and the Duke annual Flag Raising Ceremony in the came into the Great Hall to view the courtyard of The Great Hall in exhibition and to meet the Project Winchester. Team and many of the key volunteer

The cover which hid the memorial team, including Tony Dowland who was made (and uncovered) by originally asked me for ‘something to students and staff at Peter Symonds be done to commemorate the camp’! College, supported by their teachers Thanks to all those who have been Simon Smith, Fiona Whitehouse, Jackie Mark Jones and Beki Vale. It was involved. Enjoy visiting the website: Porter, Colin Cook and seated 93 year old fitting that the cover was raised by www.tohonourapromise.co.uk for Ernest Vickers born at Morn Hill in 1920. students, average age 17, which is events at the Great Hall during the the average age of young people The whole project has been exhibition which lasts until the 18th who died fighting in the 14-18 war. inspirational to young people and we July. Jackie Porter have had really practical support from children from All Saints & Itchen Abbas Primary School; Kings’ School; students at Peter Symonds; University

of Winchester and Winchester Rotary.

President Nick Bell meets HRH The Duke Graham Topping and Group Captain Paul of Gloucester in the Great Hall. O’Neill (Commandant of Worthy Down).

Fiona Whitehouse, Brig. David Harrison (retired) and Jackie Porter (Hon. Sec.)

27 October 2014 - 31 December 2014 Free exhibition at Hampshire Record Office, Winchester on the First World

War camps at Morn Hill. Mon-Wed, Fri,

Anna O’Brien interviews for the 9am-5pm, Thur, 9am-7pm and every Countess of Portsmouth and Luke 19 Winchester Hospital Radio on the day. 1st and 3rd Sat. each month, 9am-4pm. Addison (President of Rotaract) Winchester Inner Wheel Monthly Club News

President Pam Tilbury & Jackie Neylon Pam Tilbury & President Janet Richardson Dr. Philip Alexander and Pam Tilbury

Picture story this month shows Jackie Neylon who spoke about the New Forest Show and Dr. Philip Alexander accepting a cheque for “Gift of Sight”.

Five further photos are evidence of stylish support for Winchester Rotary President’s Night at St. Cross Hospital.

Last but not least was the successful

Richard and Maureen Chisnell re-run of “They Did Their Bit”. Mike and President Pam Tilbury

Carole Steel, Conjurer and Ann Jones Myra and John Wilkinson Derek and Rosemary Davidson

Ronni Davis and President Nick Bell Carole Steel

Stop Press: Nursing awards: The Victoria Ward, at RHCH, which specialises in caring for patients with20 gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders, won both The Winchester Rotary award and the Maggy Wallace award. Meetings in July

Monday 7 July. Lunch Meeting. 12.30 for 1.00p.m. The Royal Hotel. Buffet. Reception & Attendance: Richard Chisnell. 10 minute ‘Talk’: Speakers: Georgia Scholars – David Shaw and Anya Griffin.

Monday 14 July. Evening Meeting. 7.00 for 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. The Royal Hotel. Lunch Attendance & Reception: Irene Modzelan. Properties & Grace: Lesley Loughridge.

Menu: Gammon steak, Parsley Sauce, Chive Mash and Seasonal Vegetables. Summer Fruit Salad with Clotted Cream Speaker: Sgt. Simon Harmer - Afghanistan veteran “Overcoming Adversity”.

Monday 21 July. Lunch Meeting. 12.30 for 1.00p.m. The Royal Hotel. Buffet. Reception & Attendance: Colin Eames. 10 minute ‘Talk’: tba

Simon Harmer

Wednesday 23 July. Breakfast Meeting. 7.15 for 7.30 – 8.30 a.m. The Hampshire Room, Winchester Royal Hotel. Contact: Iain Steel/Website.

Monday 28 July. Evening Meeting. 6.30 – 9.00 p.m. The Royal Hotel. Attendance & Reception: Bruce Royston-Smith. Properties & Grace: Keith Myers.

Menu: BBQ Chicken, Sausages and Salmon with Jacket Potatoes and Salad Selection.

Strawberries and Cream BBQ Social Evening with an earlier start than usual at 6.30 p.m.

Meetings in August

Monday 4 August. Lunch Meeting. 12.30 for 1.00p.m. The Royal Hotel. Buffet. Reception & Attendance: Michael Hill. 10 minute ‘Talk’: tba

Lunch Monday 11 August. Evening Meeting. 7.00 for 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. The Royal Hotel. Attendance & Reception: Mike Downie. Properties & Grace: Paul Russell.

Menu: Fish Pie topped with Cheese Mash, Peas and Carrots Lemon Tart with Raspberry Coulis Speaker: Michael Turner – “Why the Normans invaded in 1066.”

Monday 18 August. Lunch Meeting. 12.30 for 1.00p.m. The Royal Hotel. King Harold Buffet. Reception & Attendance: Andrew Robinson. 10 minute ‘Talk’: tba

Wednesday 21 August. No Breakfast Meeting in August.

Monday 25 August. Bank holiday and no Evening Meeting.

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Brian Bull last year’s winner Lucky ‘Hole in One’ for JML

Alan Darlington’s Bronze medal James and President Nick Bell Colin Eames’s Silver medal

Rotary at its brilliant international best

The images … wherever … will let you Rotarians from America, Austria, courtesy of a caddie being worth at least 10 points. Finally the Thursday see where I was privileged to be for a Denmark, Holland and Ireland. I also week of last month, along with 300 plus met John Warner, a member of back on the Old Course was more back fellow Rotarians from all around the Bournemouth Rotary, from which to normal with 29 points, despite world. This was my fourth time playing Duncan Gibson transferred to us; so caddie, so again a combined 68 points. the courses there courtesy of St Andrews that I was able to let him know about There were quite a few blobs from Rotary. Duncan, and indeed to put them in getting into and not out of too many

It was the first time however I was touch. For the golfers amongst you, my bunkers, but 19 pars and 1 birdie fortunate enough to get into the England points from the first two days totalled through the four days more than team, and accordingly play all four days, 68 to be the ninth and last qualifier for compensated. the second two at no cost, including a the team. Final result?... no idea, since I had to second round on the Old Course. Then the ‘surreal’ Wednesday on the get back home on the Thursday The groupings always mix the countries 1895 New Course saw me get 39 evening, so missed the dinner and points to be co-leader for the day, represented, so that I played with fellow prizegiving. Julian English

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Evening light on the 18th and 1st Old Course’s famous bridge on the 18th Hell bunker on the 14th

Winchester Rotaract New Kids on the block Well, it has certainly been an exciting were you guys at Winchester such few months for Rotary, Rotaract and good company but everyone from the for me personally, as President. It is at other two clubs looked after me (and the end of my term now as Rotaract and Sam Charlesworth as fed me!) very well indeed. President, though I am more than photographers and I will be taking on As you all know I also went on my happy to announce that Chloe Brown the role of International Fellowship Monaco trip, to the PeaceJam will be taking over from me. She will Director. conference. More new of the start -up do fantastic work and is keen to meet of a PeaceJam at Winchester We are currently preparing for the all of you. We have also fully prepared University will be soon to follow. Fresher’s Fayre in September, and feel our whole committee and they are Watch this space. so much more prepared for this one and also very much looking forward to Thank you guys so much for being so know for definite that we can ‘WOW’ all what will be some of their first Rotary interested, supportive, helpful and the new students and have a great turn experiences. engaged in all that I have done. out for the new year.

We are pleased to say that our backpack project was actually launched last week, with 3 backpacks going to the NightShelter and 3 to Trinity, where service users and staff will review them and test them out for us and we hope to be meeting with them soon to discuss

the future and consistency of the Luke Addison, Shelagh Bird & Ieuan Rees project. Desmond Tutu & Luke Addison Irina Wickel is our treasurer, Dan Kelly I was lucky enough to go onto the The work and progress I have made

our Vice President, Ieuan Rees our Rotary exchange earlier in the month in Rotaract is simply a reflection of you, and how much you all inspired secretary, Jack Welch our and it was one of the most amazing communications officer, Chris Stones experiences I have ever had, not only me, so thank you. Luke Addison

District Council Saturday 28 June

Gill Russell, Anthony Arkwright and that this year's District Conference, The District Team was introduced - and Shelagh Bird represented Winchester taking place from 17-19 October 2014 in particular a presentation by Past DG Rotary at the meeting which began in Bournemouth will be rather Caroline Millman on "Our Children, Our with the handover from retiring District different in style. It is much closer to Future" encouraged us to engage more Governor, our own John Eade, to Mike home, so day delegates are with disadvantaged children in our

Jackson of Fordingbridge Rotary. The encouraged - and also non-Rotarians communities, while continuing to new DG promised a focus on building are invited to attend and find out what recognise the benefits of the closer relationships with the business Rotary is all about. The website is: traditional Rotary projects such as commu nity - in particular he told us rotary1110-districtconference.org.uk Youth Speaks and Young Musician. Gill Russell

Beatrix Novacs in Nepal

“On 13th June A number of Rotarians Anderson, an Aberdeen Mocha Rotarian attended a most interesting and who has visited Nepal 12 times, including entertaining Fabric of Life event in the fundraising treks for his Rotary project to Great Hall, “An evening of art create a social enterprise in a village to performance inspired by Nepal”. support five schools. The event was staged by Beatrix Novacs Bruce has offered to put Beatrix in touch to raise awareness and seek support for with the nearest Rotary Club which is in her ambitious Nepal school project high Pockhara and also an experienced local in the Himalayas. To help her to move architect. This project has yet to be 23 forward we have tracked down Bruce discussed by the international committee.” David Farthing

Key Events Details at: winchesterrotary.ning.com July onwards

12 July Wolvesey Palace Gardens. The Three Musketeers From 6pm to 10pm. Picnic first, followed Tickets £13 each. 20 tickets have been by open air drama by The Chesil Theatre. reserved. Contact: Gillian Russell.

13 July The Three Tuns Inn, Bransgore. Boule Challenge Trophy

The event is for mixed teams of two where The cost is £10 per team. A buffet lunch one team member must be a Rotarian. @ £10 if required. Contact: Giles Peck.

14 July in Sunrise Senior Living. Reminiscence Coffee Morning

Coffee and chat with dementia sufferers Thanks to those who offered to come last and their carers. 10.45 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. month to the Sunrise Senior Living. Come along and brighten up their day. Website or Contact: Norman Murphy.

20 July Palmers Field, Winchester. Triathlon Day

From 10am to 3pm. A popular day, which is In aid of MacMillan Cancer. Come and open to all – individuals and teams. cheer our runners, cyclists and canoeists Winchester Rotary is fielding two teams. Website and Contact: Anthony Arkwright.

8 August Cowes, Isle of Wight. Cowes Fireworks Dinner Cruise

From 6pm to 11.30pm. Leaving from Celebrate our first Lady President and to Ocean Village, Southampton on the very thank our Past District Governor as well as comfortable Princess Caroline. meeting friends Contact: Richard Chisnell.

Winchester city streets. 17 August Winchester Criterium From 1.30pm to 9pm. Meeting outside We did it last year and found it is not the Guildhall. To provide marshals to arduous, but can very exciting to watch ensure public safety in the event. and to help. Contact: Dominic Hiscock.

5 October Salisbury to Winchester. Clarendon Marathon This marathon is off road, picturesque The full or half marathon or relay teams of and challenging. Along the ancient four – running or walking. Helpers and Clarendon Way and the full 26.2 miles. participants contact: JJ Heath-Caldwell.

Acknowledgements: The grateful Bulletin Editor wishes to thanks all those who have contributed to the monthly issues over the past three years with articles and photographs, especially Joe Bright. Appreciation to Shelagh Bird for her work with the website. In August the Bulletin will be half the usual size with an emphasis on directing us all to read and use the website. Ed. JML

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