Fellowship 2014 - 2015

Planned Fellowship Events.

Rotary Year commencing July 2014 President, Rodney Dransfield Wilson.

Members:- Russell Williams, Paul Venner, Peter Smith, Richard Turner,  Peter Horton, Stuart Coates,  David Baxter.

The objective of our committee is to organise a varied programme of events on a regular basis throughout the Rotary year. Fellowship is the glue that bonds us together, enhancing team development and generating the enthusiasm to help others through service.

Tuesday 29th July 2014. Although a fifth Tuesday we are to have a regular meeting day at lunchtime, but with no speaker, simply an opportunity, particularly for newer members, to get to know each other better. We have opted for a different less formal venue, perhaps in casual attire over a pub lunch. Subject to agreement and to meet our objectives we will consider an overrun of say 30 minutes.

Saturday 16th August. Late Saturday AFTERNOON stroll or Treasure Hunt at the village of Wath, followed by a BBQ hosted by David Williams at his home. [Date to confirm]{P.S}

Tuesday 30th September. Themed Evening Dinner marking the Centenary of the outbreak of WW1. To include exhibition of period artefacts, Costumed Guests, Military Medals, Death Plaques, Roll Call of Fallen Family of Rotary Members, and perhaps a later planting of Poppies. Dripping Sandwiches.{D.O.B., S.C} 

      Tuesday 16^th December. Annual Christmas Dinner, to include invitation to Rotary Widows at a venue in or close to the centre of Ripon. Possible Venues and top class caterers are being considered and will be decided upon shortly.{R.W.}

The programme for the second half of the Rotary Year will be formulated later, but we will consider suggestions submitted by members of the club and may include, a visit similar to the one to Countdown the Theatre/ or Ripon Cathedral from the HEIGHTS/ Quiz night/ Concert / Weekend away say in the Lakes/Abroad Amsterdam/ Bruges

The entire committee will look to help in activities organised by other committees in the club, and the Yorkshire Day Dinner to be hosted by Presidents Rodney and Isobel, on Friday 1^st August 2014.

David Baxter

Chairman, Fellowship Committee.

03 June 2014

February 2015 Update

Beat the "Winter Blues" and have a night out at the Cinema, well late afternoon at least. Richard Turner is organising a trip to The Curzon, Ripon at 16:00 on Wednesday 4th March to see The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. This will be followed by supper at Harpers. Names by Thursday 12th Feb, please.

A Theatre Trip, facilitated by Rotarian Barry Kay P.H.F will take place on Friday 24th April when we support Ripon Amateuar Operatic Society in their production of Crazy for You, at Harrogate Theatre. That's for those with stamina, for the previous evening we celebrate St George's Day with a sumptuous dinner at The Ripon Spa Hotel. Taking the lead is Keith Pettitt, one of our new recruits this year.

Sunday 31st May takes us to Headingley for the third day of the New Zealand Test. We have been allocated seats in a special Rotary District 1040 section of the Ground at I guess "Forward Square leg" See David Baxter for details

Yet to be announced and dated is an afternoon at Wath Village hosted by David Williams. This will be a relaxing occasion including a possible "historical" village walk or Treasure Hunt, and light refreshments..Peter Smith and David Williams are to finalise a date Late May or Early June.

12 February 2015

David Baxter.

Chair - Fellowship Committee.