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Pulling together… 1 The President writes… As the Rotary year reaches the final straight, I would like to return to two of my favourite topics. First: communication. Some of you may have seen an article in the papers towards the end of last month entitled “On your mobile? Not in my shop”!! The reporter Max Davidson was proposing to nominate Mr Darren Groom for an MBE. The 36-year-old coffee-trader has struck a valiant blow for the rights of ordinary people; rights that he points out are being swept away by the tsunami of technological progress.

Irritated by customers mouthing their orders to him while jabbering on their mobiles, a phenomenon so widespread that others have lost the will to protest, Mr Groom has had enough! Why should he and his staff be treated in such an offhand way? A tireless champion of good manners, he has erected a sign in his shop “Sorry we are unable to serve you if you are on the phone”. What a hero! I’m sure Darren would have got on

well with one of the greatest of Winchester Bishops, William of Wykeham, who chose as a motto for the fine educational establishments he founded, Winchester College and New College Oxford, “Manners Makyth Man”.

This resonates with me in another way!! One of the delights for an owner of a boisterous young Labrador is walking the fields, taking in the joys of the countryside and passing the time of day with other dog walkers. Sadly these days it is not unusual to come across a fellow dog walker on a mobile and who passes by without so much as a nod to acknowledge your presence whilst the dogs enjoy a good play and exchange of news in their own inimitable way! Is there a message there from the canine world? Of course the internet, email, mobiles etc. have become a crucial and indispensable form of communication but at times they are surely an inadequate substitute for simply talking face to face.

On to diversity. In the short period of one meeting, at the Community and Vocational Showcase evening last Monday, we were able to witness an example of

our extraordinary diversity by way of the massive range of charities and other organisations that we support. We heard about Simon’s committee’s support for Winnall Rock School, Trinity, Young Carers, Winchester Dementia Support, and the Geriactors. We also heard about Jon Pierce’s successful third Swimathon supporting Street Reach, Live at Home and Night Shelter, and we also presented cheques drawn

from the funds raised from the Ann Widdecombe Evening to and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Shelter Box. This diversity was Congratulations to all those involved. This splendid evening was gracefully brought to a close by the eloquent words of two of our honorary members, the Dean and the Mayor, both of whom we were able to thank for their great support during this Rotary year.

Our membership is the basis of our diversity. Young and not so young, men and women, working and retired, all brought together by the Rotary ideal of friendship as a basis for service. Whilst we celebrate and take pride in this diversity, it is important to appreciate that the more diverse we are, the greater range of beliefs, ideas, and views there will be amongst us all, a fact that makes the aim of “pleasing all of the people all of the time” even more unobtainable! This has come home to Judith and I in attempting to arrange a joint Presidents’ night that would suit as many of you as possible. We have done our best and we do hope the arrangements will have universal appeal. Personal invitations will shortly be dropping through your letter boxes and Judith and I look forward to welcoming you all to the Guildhall on June 18th when we have arranged some superb musical entertainment appropriate to this Diamond Jubilee Year. David Farthing2 Evening Meeting Monday 30 April

This evening Meeting saw a welcome Howard Farr (see above) is the The Mayor and Mayoress of number of guests including James Assistant Governor from the Winchester (see above), Cllr. Barry

Atwell, Dean of Winchester, Medstead and Four Marks Club who and Catherine Lipscomb were also (Honorary Member) and his wife chairs ‘Group Four’ meetings. present and thanked for their fine Lorna (see above). He spoke very support during the year. warmly of his time with Rotary and This group comprises the closest applauded the work that he has been Clubs in our area: Alresford, Itchen In turn, the Mayor mentioned in Valley and Chandlers Ford, Alton, some detail six of the special events witness to. Basingstoke, Basingstoke Lodden & he had attended: Kids Out, Ugandan

Winchester Cathedral guides in the Basingstoke Deane and meet Evening, Senior Citizens Party, Club would sing the praises of the quarterly to learn from one another Swimathon, Ann Widdecombe and tact and wisdom of their Dean. most constructively. the Reminiscence Group.

Shelterbox were recipients of The Swimathon raised £8,000 for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air £1,700 from the Theatre Royal four charities such as Street Reach Ambulance were the beneficiaries

evening with Ann Widdecombe and (above) and Peter Symonds from the Ann Widdecombe and Alastair Stewart. There on that College swimmers raised £600 as Alastair Stewart evening in the night Tony Trowsdale was with all well as swimming the most Theatre Royal. They do a vital job the equipment explaining what the lengths in 55 minutes. Tom Mills saving lives in our neighbourhood Shelterbox provides in crisis disaster and Lucy and receive the Wessex and depend solely on public giving. areas around the world. Trophy for their teams’ successes. June Leatheam, Community &

Tony, of Romsey Rotary, (see Corporate Fundraiser, (see below) below!) works for Shelterbox and received a cheque for £1,700 on also received a donation £1,700 for behalf of the special professional their much needed funds. service the HIOWAA provide.

3 Monday 30 April Young Carers Community Showcase

Some young people look after one Parent might have an illness, disability or both of their parents. It can feel or drug / alcohol problem and the son good to help them, but there might or daughter is the one there to care. be things that worry them and they certainly appreciate a break. There could be housework or looking after brothers or sisters. They might Amy Ward (Project Leader) and be the washing, dressing, going to the

Becky Woolford (Young Carer) spoke toilet and shopping. The emotional of the great time they had last demands are in addition to the Summer with the sailing. practical ones.

Amy (see far right) explained all The plan this summer is to give about the work in the Centre at another group of young teenagers a Winnall and Becky (first right) trip out on the Solent to experience thanked skippers: Jeremy Ouvry, sailing and to chill out on a well- David Davis and Mike Tilbury. deserved day off.

At Winnall Rock School they offer From September 2011 WRS has free music tuition and band opened its doors on Monday nights workshops for young people in the for a new programme of courses Winnall, Stanmore, Highcliffe and called Bang Bang Boom, which has Weeke areas of Winchester. Those provided a whole load of new interested in playing guitar, bass, opportunities for young music drums, keyboards, singing, writing makers in the area. songs, forming a band or Marilyn Michalowicz (above) is seen Every Tuesday evening in term time performing live are invited to join. receiving a cheque for £1,000 and we meet at the WRS custom built A vocal group workshop develops she gave a brief illustrated talk about rehearsal studios in King Alfred’s skills in singing, rapping, beat- the lively, creative, supportive Youth Activity Centre (KAYAC) on boxing and vocal percussion. atmosphere at the centre. Winnall Valley Road. 4 Community Showcase Good Causes say, “Thank you”

There will be up to 30 people John Craig gave a full account of in Winchester who will be the work by Trinity to help those

sleeping rough tonight. improve their situation.

An average of over 70 people a day £1,000 was received in June 2011 are currently visiting Trinity. from Winchester Rotary.

Of these over 70% are rough This was spent on equipment and sleeping or in temporary materials for a learning programme: accommodation. i.e. art materials for art classes, 53% increase in new people Simon Burge (Winchester Rotary, catering whites for cookery accessing our services over the last Community & Vocational Chairman), classes/NVQ students, equipment 12 months. Marilyn Michalowicz and John Craig. for the gardening group (NCFE).

Every Sunrise community (Weeke, There are many types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer's Winchester) features a separate specialised dementia care area disease and vascular dementia. completely devoted to seniors who Alan Fowler (left) mentioned, with are experiencing memory loss, often gratitude, the welcome monthly through Alzheimer’s disease or Monday morning visits that Rotarians another form of the condition. make to Sunrise. Their company and conversation provide fellowship and The term 'dementia' describes a set of symptoms that include loss of support to local dementia sufferers memory, mood changes, and and their carers in a safe comfortable

problems with communication and environment. Contact Simon Burge

reasoning. Alan Fowler and Sue Knight for further information.

This Drama group performs humorous Started in 2001, it has raised over

Murder Mysteries in three acts. £50,000 for very many Charities.

In between the dramatic acts, the audience enjoy

their three course supper and the cast mix with the audience to answer any questions. At the end, each

‘Table’ writes their answer. Over the years, the village halls in However, after generous donations from Winchester Rotary and Round which we perform invariably have very poor acoustics and we were Table, plus a special fund raising forced to come to the very brink of performance at the end of March, we the stage and bellow out our lines. have now purchased and used a

So it wasn't exactly naturalistic system incorporating digital clips mikes for 6 of the 8 members of the acting and a sound system would be very expensive. cast together with loudspeakers So it’s thank you (see above clockwise) from Ronni Davis (Writer, Director, Producer, Actor), Wendolene Ramsbottom, The Godfather, Colin Jones (Actor), David Davis (Sound Manager), Sir Peter Hall, the whole cast and crew of Geriactors.5 RIBI is getting ‘Fresh, Modern, Relevant’ in two ways. Bournemouth

First, the Secretariat building at The only negative in this, in my Alcester has been refurbished view, was that an amendment into a modern open plan work was agreed that there will be a space for its Operations and right of ‘call-in’ of Board decisions Marketing and Communications by the newly formed ‘District departments, with flexible in- Governors’ Forum’, on which vote house conference and meeting I was in the minority opposing! facilities. R. I. President Kalyan Banerjee

The 35 was made up of the 6 Officers, including the annual

President and employed Secretary/CEO (Annemarie Harte) plus 29 District Governors, these latter of course each serving just the one year.

RIBI President Ray Burnam Sir Terry Wogan

The other excellent block of Part of the Conference pack at resolutions passed was to bring in Bournemouth over the 13-15 online voting for these Business April weekend was an excellent Meetings, bearing in mind the little booklet giving images of the voting delegates present each year space and describing the work of are a small minority of those the three departments under its authorized to vote, and are Secretary/CEO Annemarie Harte. generally older conference going Linda Nolan members! The 15 will be made up of the

same 6 Officers plus 9 elected General Members, each serving 3 years (after an initial period), with one of these 9 being elected Chairman on an annual basis.

The President will be thereby

freed to represent RIBI in a more Former Royal Marine Ben McBean public national way. Fighting Cancer

Second, the annual Business All good progressive stuff in the context of the RIBI membership Meeting approved a number of important resolutions for change. numbers still going down a wee bit year on year, and the membership In particular it approved the getting that bit older overall year on General Council being named year. instead the RIBI Board, and to its Julian English members being reduced from 35 to 15. Annemarie Harte CEO with puppy 6 Bournemouth RIBI Saturday 14th April

What is it like to attend a national Pam Rhodes is possibly better known conference of this kind? as a presenter of Songs of Praise but she is also Patron of MHA and The quality of speakers is excellent, supporter of REPoD, Rotarians Easing the causes taking centre stage are Problems of Dementia. commendable and walking round the stands in the so called House of This has a resonance with our new

Friendship is inspirational. Reminiscence Group at Sunrise Pam Rhodes

Speakers who have a link with a particular charity will often make themselves available to chat with delegates at their chosen stand.

This was the case with Pam Rhodes (right) seen talking with ever attentive David Farthing.

Braham Fredman & Dr. Samar Das Pam Rhodes and David Farthing Opportunities to meet up with fellow Ray Burman (RIBI President) and Rotarians as Braham recalled his time his wife Vicky mixed with the hoi in Kolkata, India with Dr Samar Das polloi (left) and had remembered MBE of Guildford Rotary. Their the happy time they had back in shared interests include the eye last August at the Holiday Inn hospitals such as Hooghly, Bansberia, with Winchester Rotary. They are India which several Winchester so approachable and welcome

Rotarians have visited and links are advertisements to the changing Ray and Vicky Burman with strengths through Arun Swarup. face of contemporary Rotary. President David & James Larcombe

Derek Davidson has been our insight into the work of Vision Aid and so it was a happy co-incidence

to find Marcus Swalwell (see right, on left of group) as the present Chairman and resident of Winchester in harness at his first

RIBI Conference. Mary Pike (centre) Dist. Gov. Elect Team ‘Vision Aid’

After the initial rounds of Club, Such conferences offer truly District and Regional the final of the stimulating talks on a range of

Young Music Competition took place amazing good causes which throughout the day before - Friday. restores one’s faith in human The winner, Amy-Jayne Milton (right), nature. The necessary business from Stamford Bridge, played with (optional to most) is restricted to great poise and maturity in front of one afternoon and the evenings the cameras to close the very are filled with good dinners, impressive Young Citizens Awards social intercourse and wholesome ceremony live on BBC News 24. entertainment. Winner of Music Competition 7 Advertising

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which to be bad.” A.A. Milne changed in 10 years.” P. Sampras she were plain.” F. Scott Fitzgerald Contact: Brian Bull Contact: Arun Swarup Contact: Geoff Wickes 8 Monday 16th April Ann Widdecombe On the day in question Ann was at the Royal Opera House (see right) rehearsing for La Fille Du Regiment (speaking role!) and Alastair (see

left) was reading the ITV lunchtime news.

Within a few days after their appearance with us Alastair was on his own ITV programme interviewing the candidates for the Mayor of London; grilling Boris Johnston (Con.) and Ken Livingstone (Lab.) and Brian Paddick (Lib.).

How remarkable that these two very busy professional celebrities than give of their time freely and travel to Winchester for charity.

So, how does an event like The Reception Drinks (see this come about? left to right): Mark Courtice

(Theatre Royal Director), It takes one imaginative and Christine Lipscomb, Alastair committed individual to see Stewart, Ann Widdecombe, the possibilities and pursue Cllr. Barry Lipscomb and the well founded concept President David Farthing. with determination. David did just this and accepted a Also featured in The little advice from friends. Hampshire Chronicle !

It was a happy coincidence that one

of the Charities benefitting on the night was the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance as the Mayor of Winchester is its Chairman.

Another Charity was the effective and respected Shelterbox scheme.

Behind the scenes were Iain Ann Widdecombe had visited Steel and James Larcombe the Theatre Royal in March a who staged managed the year ago, ‘An Audience with…’ event and they found both and those who saw her then guests utterly charming, considered the questioning by constructive and totally at Alastair was sharper, more ease with all matters entertaining and every bit as practical and theatrical. interesting.

The third group of charities to receive funds were Rotary based. One example (pictured left) shows Bill Gates actively

involved in the hugely important End Polio Now project.

In the past three years Winchester Rotary have raised thousands of pounds from their Swimathon events. 9 Alastair Stewart Theatre Royal

Alastair Stewart had a good go at the political world and Ann Widdecombe returned The audience asked perceptive questions. several shots at the media. Robert Parsons, Clare Hobbs, Iain Steel

The Wessex Dance Academy (see below) is a unique project that uses contemporary dance training to transform and build the lives of Hampshire’s most

vulnerable young people. Dancers emerge from the experience as changed individuals; more self-confident. Jim and Philippa Sawyer are Fiona Whitehouse and Carole Steel

welcomed by Richard Chisnell, are chaperoned by Marcus Swalwell Committee Member (see above). in the Theatre’s Atrium Bar (above).

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The Wessex Boys (above)

performed “No Coincidence”. The Choreography: Hannah De Cancho. It was imaginative, original and Tony Trowsdale (Shelterbox) et al. much appreciated by everyone. Hampshire & I of W Air Ambulance10 Charity Evening Monday 16th. April

Thanks to ‘The Myers Touch’ who were the Lead Sponsors and all

advertisers in the Programme. Appreciation to Kaye Thompson for Keith & Helena Myers & Kaye Thompson canapés by her ‘Creative Catering’. The Myers Touch kitchen Design

President David Farthing and the Mayor of Winchester, Cllr. Barry Lipscomb (above) gave glowing tributes and sincere thanks to all involved in the successful evening.

9 Below: Mary Sweeting (far left) and John Sweeting (Foundation Dir.) with Shiona Dias and her sister. Nick Bell (President Nominee) and Marion Carr, Maureen Chisnell,

Graham Perrin with excited guests. Carole Miles-Lovelock & Alison Goss.

So, how much was raised? After a generous retiring collection the Spatz Crawford (Theatre Royal) final sum totalled over £5,000 for Thanks to Bendicks for bringing a sets the key players for the night. the three charities in question. final smile to Ann and Alastair. 11 Breakfast Wednesday 18 April

This monthly meeting was chaired by Looking ahead, other Winchester Jackie Porter who invited the guests Rotarians announced forthcoming to introduce themselves briefly. projects, especially: The Tripartite weekend, The Joint Presidents’ There were reflections by Members Night & Festival of Volunteering. on recent events since the last Wednesday breakfast including: a Looking further ahead, the

‘My Life’ talk by Miff Kayum Clarendon Marathon on Sunday (Manager of Bangkok Brasserie & 7th. October will be a tremendous

Bengal Sage) and the Ann event with significant potential. Jackie Porter “Just like that…” Widdecombe/Alastair Stewart night.

Marcus Swalwell (Chairman of David Farthing, President, (right) Fiona Whitehouse (middle) who

Vision Aid) and Joe Gould (Director and John Sweeting (Foundation runs a virtual PA Company (PA of Community Relations, Sunrise) Director) talk with Stella McKnight Anywhere) and Roger Walker (Roger catch up on news after not seeing (Head of Employer Engagement, Walker Travel) spend time with one another for 20 years when Winchester University). Links with Rachel Owen (Communications working for CIBA (you will have to the university are being forged to Consultant and Business Mentor), ask them what the initials mean!). a common purpose. who is a potential new Member.

Monday 2 April Lunches Monday 16 April Lunch meetings have an atmosphere The proceedings are less rushed all of their own. They are attended than in the evening meetings and by the more senior members of the so there is usually more time to club who have more time in a busy hear about more diverse matters. working day to share a meal. John Eade spoke about the work There is a special exchange of news needed for planning his year as and views with quips and witticisms District Governor and especially

in abundance. his Conference in Plymouth in Simon Theobalds, President Elect, October 2013. Geoff Wickes brought everyone up is flanked by John Eade, District to date with the proposed visit to Governor Nominee 2013-4, (right) Richard Abbott has sent an email the Cathedral city of Lichfield; and Geoff Wickes (Social Event Co- to Members about the need for us details of which are on page 8. ordinator) on Monday 2nd. April. to support John’s venture.

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Evening Meeting Monday 23rd April

Richard Lacey CBE, stepped into There were new skills to learn and the breach when the scheduled yet the professional sheep shearers speaker was unable to attend. were brought in from Australia!

Richard was Commander of British

Forces on the Falkland Islands in 2003 (See above). He took a broad approach in his The colourful buildings, fantastic talk, avoiding referring to the Looking immaculate (below) landscapes with tiny settlements details of the war; he showed just Richard he regales Jackie Weston nestling in large open spaces and how special, rugged and beautiful and Fiona Whitehouse, fellow the delicate local flowers were all the Islands are. members of Winchester Rotary. there to see from sunrise to sunset.

Simon Applebaum (above left) with Nick Bell (below) back after his Gill Russell, Hon. Secretary, (above Graham Topping and Ian White London Marathon – congratulations. left) and Solveig Sonet (above (above right). right) with guest.

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Club News Winchester Inner Wheel

The month opened to the District 11 Myra started her career in research Conference at Bournemouth, at Addenbrookes Hospital in attended enthusiastically by Cambridge there dealing inter alia President Judith, Secretary Sue Hall, with tissue matching preparatory to On 20 April, Carole Steel, Ronni Treasurer Sheila Wickes and transplant surgery. Her collection of Davis, Marion Carr with Rotarians Overseas Organizer Carole Steel all precision photographs of bacteria, James Larcombe and David Davis caught on camera for posterity viruses and parasites held her and friends attended a Quiz evening bravely smiling in the bracing sea air. captivated audience spellbound. hosted by Andover Inner Wheel.

Our stalwarts came second so honour was satisfied. However should there be a repeat quiz next

year Carole intends to set the questions, with an emphasis on music.

On the writer’s home front - The The next week saw the Offbeats, Invalid prospective DG (see above) older and wiser perhaps, starting to is recovering and dealing as best he plan and rehearse for future can with the restrictions of a full leg engagements. Watch this space. plaster (in cobalt blue). It is hoped this will be removed on 19 May.

Never ones to sit at home for long, To end on a sad note, we are very Inner Wheel and Rotary Members sorry to hear of the death of our attended a lunch -time recital on 15 former member Jo Bianco. Jo lived April at Art Gallery by in Bournemouth for her last few Inner Wheel Vice President Carole years, and though we have not seen

Miles-Lovelock and guitarist Tom so much of her, she had kept in Meryon. The audience was charmed touch with and through some of her by Carole’s beautiful mezzo soprano old friends. She was such a lively The Theatre Royal housed a Rotary voice, and by Tom’s dexterous personality that she will be sorely fund raising event on 16 April when fingers conjuring magic from strings. missed. several of us, with or without And now a plug: several of our partners, were entertained by the members and Rotarians belong to Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe the Twyford Singers who together and TV news presenter Alastair with other local choirs, an orchestra, Stewart - A fascinating insight into professional soloists, all conducted one woman’s politics. Presidents by Derek Beck, will perform Bizet’s Judith and David with spouses Janet Te Deum, Poulenc’s Gloria and and Bill obviously enjoyed the Gounod’s St Cecilia Mass in evening (see above). Winchester Cathedral on 12 May. Looking ahead… On 23 April members were treated to This promises to be an inspiring and In a move to strengthen the bond an illustrated talk by our newest enjoyable evening. We hope lots of between the Winchester Rotary and member, Myra Wilkinson (above), you will come along. Tickets from Inner Wheel clubs Presidents Judith about her life and work as senior the Cathedral box office. and David will combine their Principal Lecturer in Biomedical Presidents' Evening on 18 June. Science at Portsmouth University. Patsy Eade , Club Correspondent 14 Meetings and Events in May

Monday 2nd. May. Bank Holiday No Lunch Meeting

Tues day 8th. May. Fundraising Evening Meal at the Bengal Sage 7.30 – 10.00 p.m.

th. Monday 14 May. Evening Meeting. 7.00 for 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. “Annual General Meeting” Evening in aid of Attendance & Reception: Karen Smith. Properties & Grace: Paul Russell. Rotary Charities

Menu: Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce, Chocolate Sponge and Custard.

Monday 21st. May. Lunch Meeting. 12.30 – 2.00 p.m. Buffet

Attendance & Reception: Roger Keith. Properties: Chris Nutt.

Wednes day 23rd . May. Monthly Breakfast Meeting. 7.15 for 7.30 – 8.30 a.m.

The Hampshire Room, Winchester Royal Hotel, Contact: Iain Steel / Website.

th. Monday 28 May. Evening Meeting. 7.00 for 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. Cheers!

Attendance & Reception: Robert Parsons. Speaker: Karen Smith, “The Royal Hospital, Chelsea”.

Properties & Grace: Graham Topping. Menu: TBC.

Meetings in June

th. Monday 4 June. Diamond Jubilee Holiday No Lunch Meeting

Monday 11th June. Evening Meeting. 7.30 for 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. Club Assembly.

Attendance & Reception: Iain Steel. Properties: Gill Russell.

Menu: Lasagne, Green Salad & New Potatoes, Fruit Meringue

Monday 18th. June. Lunch Meeting has been cancelled because of the Evening Festivities.

President’s Night. 6.45 for 7.30 – 10.00 p.m.

King Charles’ Hall, The Guildhall, Winchester Congratulations

Wednesday 20th. June. Monthly Breakfast Meeting. 7.15 for 7.30 – 8.30 a.m.

The Hampshire Room, Winchester Royal Hotel, Contact: Iain Steel / Website. Monday 25th. June. Evening Meeting. 7.00 for 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. “Handover Night”.

Attendance & Reception: Irene Modzelan. Properties & Grace: Gordon Funnelle.

Menu: Turkey à la King with rice & peas, Poached Pears with Chantilly Cream.

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Key Events Details at: www.winchesterrotary.ning.com May - June

1st - 5th May The spring show from WOS is the Gilbert When visiting the website, click on the

and Sullivan classic comic operetta HMS HMS Pinafore image and RSVP as Pinafore. However this time with a "attending" and type in the ‘comments

futuristic twist - for a new take on an old box’ how many tickets you would like. favourite! Group bookings of over 15 - Richard Green is co-ordinator for Rotary. tickets are £12. 17th -20th May Tripartite Weekend Calling all Rotarians with an interest in Hosting one evening meal on Thursday

promoting international understanding would be an alternative to having some-

and goodwill while having a good time! one to stay.

The full details of this weekend are on Your Committee headed by Nick Bell the website. Our visitors are most with John Wilkinson, Gill Russell and

appreciative of accommodation in our Richard Abbott would be pleased to French & German Rotary homes and they are delightful guests. Presidents 2011-12 hear of offers of support. 3rd June Festival of Volunteering The Festival of Volunteering will be held A ‘Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Picnic’ will in the Cathedral Outer Close with take place in the Cathedral Inner Close. activities for the national ‘Big Lunch’, These events will provide a draw for called locally ‘One Big Table’, a visitors, so is an opportunity to multicultural event celebrating the promote our work to a very large cultural diversity of Winchester, which potential audience, as one of the active includes food, live music and dance. local charities.

13th June Kid’s Out It’s that time of the year again when we We meet at Osborne school at 08.30 join other clubs in our District travelling by coach with our guests entertaining special needs children at returning to the school no later than Paulton's Park. Treasured regulars will 15.00 hrs. You will be allocated a child recall the day as rewarding, humbling, to care for and we function in small but always Good Fun! groups with Teacher as the Leader.

18th June Joint Presidents’ Night to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee The King Charles Hall, Winchester There will be a reception at 6.45 and

Guildhall is the prestigious setting for this Dinner at 7.30. Speeches at 9.00 will celebratory evening at this special time in be followed by a festive musical our Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee entertainment. Do join this Year with Members of Inner Wheel. memorable event and bring a guest.

Editorial: A sincere thank-you to all contributors to and advisers for this edition. Especially to our Hon. Sec. Gill

Russell, who sends relevant emails to us all and regularly updates the website; which we need to visit. JML

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