Weekly News from Peter Race - 13 February 2013

Assistant District Governor Hazel Haas gave details of a Northern Group Membership seminar at the Dog and Gun Carlton Miniott on 6th March at the Business Meeting yesterday.

Alan Matthews is collecting scrap metal items.

International and Foundation are planning collections at Sainsburys on April 25th and at Morrisons on April 27th.

A visit to Fylingdales is at the planning stage and a guided tour of Ripon Cathedral is a possibility.

A by-pass litter pick is being organised for Thursday 7th March from Sharow Lane to Dallamires Lane including Rotary Way and on Friday 8th March to complete the southern end.  Gloves, bags and litter pick tools will be provided.

Peter Horton was thanked for his work on the new banners.

Zoe Langham and William Ashton of Ripon Grammar School won awards at the recent District Technology Tournament.

Derek has updated the Hobbies and Interests list which is available on request.

Discussion of new members' views about the club took place at the last club council meeting.

Burns Night had been a great success.  Inaccurate headings and captions for published photos would be taken up with the Gazette.

Plans are being made to hold a photography competition.