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January 2020 Reg. Charity No. 1186535 The night we landed an incredible catch Also inside …………. Smiles all round as Mayflower The President says….- page 2 hosted one of the most inspiring speakers for many a day. Dawn Business News - page 3 Wood captivated her partners evening audience with the story of her 3,000-mile row across Jan & Barry’s Adventure - page 9 the Atlantic to expose the curse of abandoned plastic clogging “That was quite a revolution!” – page 12 our seas. She had swapped her day-job craft, an Essex Police Partners’ Evening – page 15 security launch, for her one- woman rowing boat. What a Dawn’s big row! – page 17 boat! What a lady! See page 17. Club diary – page 19 1 | P a g e I hope it’s not too late this local firm has been up to, and to wish our readers a we’ve agreed to keep in touch. very happy New Year. I confess that after a It was not without a certain amount two” -week break,two it’s- been quite tough relief that we welcomed safely back “getting back into the swing of things”, home Jan and Barry Howe after but here we are, a whole month into 2020 their Eastern European and what do we have to show for it? Well, “adventure”. Jan was kind enough where shall we start? to keep us regularly updated via a WhatsApp blog that has been We kicked off the new year with the transcribed in this newsletter. Very review of Billericay Christmas Market, well done, both of you. and where the decision to stage BCM I was very pleased to have been 2020 was agreed. It was difficult not to Billericay Town President Lynn invited to present some of the pat ourselves on the back, as it seemed to Talbot, her husband Gareth and I prizes to winners of the Friends of be unanimously agreed that it was the were really pleased to have Lake Meadows photography “best yet”, and not only from a financial attended a production by the competition, along with point of view (BCM raised over £45,000 Common Ground Theatre Company representatives of other Billericay for good causes), the positive feedback at the Zinc Arts Centre in Ongar of Service Clubs. that we’ve receive, either by word of “Sherlock Holmes and the Warlock mouth or via social media has been of Whitechapel”. It was enormous second to none! Plans for this year are fun. The production was supported already underway!! by Rotarians of Kelvedon Hatch and villages, all proceeds were destined for the St. Clare hospice. It was really good to see such a The photographs were charming, great Mayflower turnout to support each showing the best that this Billericay Town’s Crockpot Supper. wonderful Billericay amenity has to It was a huge success, with a quiz offer. and games contributing to the fun of the evening, not to mention the And following up on BCM 2019, David A good number of us attended the wonderful “crockpot” food. And not Randall and I were really pleased to be District Forum at Writtle College. only that, over £1000 raised for able to hand over cheques to a variety And still on the BCM theme, David BOSP. Very well done BT! of supporters for their invaluable help had been invited to give a on the day. presentation on managing a large I’d like to wish everyone a happy event such as a Christmas market. Valentine’s Day, and here are some There followed fairly lively flowers from me to you. Yvonne x discussions about District plans for 2020-2021. More on this on page 5. Our first speaker of the year was Adam Dudley from Butyl Products. It was a real eye-opener to see what Email: [email protected] Website: mayflowerrotary.org 2 | P a g e https://www.facebook.com/billericaymayflower?fref=ts Mayflower Business News Fund-raising Team – Colin the planning stage, but the Rev Paul to Club Council for further Campbell Carr is involved, and a bugle player discussion. has been arranged to play the “Last th Regalia – John Morris reported that QUIZ NIGHT - Saturday 8 Feb at Stock Post”. Village Hall - Mark reported that all President’s badges etc. had been plans were in place for the event. The Advertising the event through local ordered. John also requested food theme is Italian as last year. We’re newspapers and social media is just assistance with Club banners at all looking forward to an enjoyable about to start. Tickets are available Partners’ Evenings. He will approach evening. on-line. possible helpers on the night. SOAPBOX DERBY - Sunday 10th May, MUSIC IN THE GARDEN - Sunday 21st Welfare – John Morris updated Club 9am until 5pm. Colin reported that June. 12pm until 4pm - Gary on Members’ welfare. plans were going well. Entrant numbers reported that all is in hand regarding Websites/IT – a recent “techie” are down by 10 compared to this time the food etc., and Colin confirmed meeting went some way to resolving last year, due to the Worldpay that the Sid Bowlan Big Band has issues with the various websites. confusion regarding the change of been booked again for this year’s Rotary Club running the event event. The Ops team will erect the Scatter – Chris Thurman confirmed (Worldpay is the payment processing marquee. that Scatter this year would be two company that soapbox entrants weeks either side of 9th April. VP SUMMERFEST - Sunday 5th July, normally use to pay their participation 11am until 5pm - Mark reported that Barry Howe to advise Club as to this fee), but this is about to be resolved. he had had his first meeting and the year’s theme. Most of the outside agencies involved plans were going well. in the day have been contacted and all Projects – Andy Hunter (for have agreed to supply all items CO-OP - Colin reported that we’d Mervyn Rogers) previously supplied for the event, in been successful in our application for The Club Treasurer has released most cases the prices are the same as monies from the Co-op’s community £10,000 from BCM into the charity last year. fund for local good causes, and that funds available for donations. There we should get two payments this The Sid Bowlan Big Band is booked to is also £897.69 available which has year, the first in April, the second in play music of the era (Glen Miller etc.) been carried forward, giving a total November. as our event coincides with the of £10,897.69p available for nationwide celebration of the 75 years donation. Club Admin. – Barry Howe since the end of the war in Europe. Billericay Outreach Worker for Pathé News from the time will be Attendance - following Club Council’s Citizens Advice. Andy Hunter’s shown on the big screen. We’re in decision, John Vaufrouard (JV) revised draft which was submitted to discussion with HAPA group to dress in reported that attendance figures Evanston has been rejected. costumes of the day, both military and were now being recorded for Club However, Club agree to continuing civilian, to perform at different times interest/meal purposes only. A with this project. Monies from the during the day. perceived drop in quality/value for Co-op, with a top-up from Club, (in money of meals at The Burstead was David Randall is negotiating a price with the form of this year’s Foundation discussed. Colin Campbell has the food and beverage suppliers for the contribution) should ensure the approached the Burstead, and the event and Colin C has negotiated a £15,000 that is required for the first issue has been resolved. favourable deal with the children’s ride year of this local project. Club agreed area. The Thanksgiving and Membership – the matter of a to continue with this project. Remembrance service at 9.30am is in recruitment campaign is to be taken 3 | P a g e Cambodia Charitable Trust £500 Table and assess what might still be Andy Hunter and Ian Miller will pledge. The New Zealand District Grant required when the building work is approach the Billericay School and was awarded, and the pledge has now complete. Mayflower High School about been paid. sponsoring through the Laurie Coram Life Education. A donation of Hutchison Fund. Designated Donations Carried £100 was agreed. The Christmas Market Forward: Porridge and Pens Ghana. A app that helped! End Polio Now contribution. For donation of £100 was agreed. information: the total contribution of £1825 from Mayflower to the world St. Luke’s Hospice. We are waiting fund is made up of: to hear if any help is needed with - £350 raised by two local primary their new facility under construction schools near Langdon Hills. - £350 agreed matching donation - £100 speaker donation Rita Dasgupta reported that she had - £125 member donation of £100 plus been unable to visit Beldanga Eye David with Christopher Lang, and a GiftAid Hospital to view the new Billericay token of our appreciation for the Added to this the annual Club donation Mayflower plaque during her recent enormous amount of work that he of USD1,175, based on 47 members @ visit to Calcutta. This was due to the put into developing the Billericay USD25, (Sterling equivalent £900): current security situation in India. Christmas Market app, which helped grand total = £1825, ending up as £5475 She will try again in the future. In the many people find exactly what they with the Gates Foundation’s meantime, John Miles is visiting were looking for at BCM (although participation.