Weekly Newswire from Peter Race - 27 November 2013

Andrew Newton and NYCC chairman Coun. Bernard Bateman were guests at the meeting yesterday and honorary member Alan Matthews also attended.

CURE is the largest provider of children's surgical care in the developing world where there are more than 100 million children.
Executive Director of CURE International, Helena Frost, described how the organisation operates surgical hospitals and programmes in 27 nations specialising in treating children with orthopaedic, neurological and other physically disabling conditions.

Congratulations have been received from Mark Stewart-Clarke for the recent Philippines Disaster collection which raised 3,528.

The Club Christmas dinner menu choices deadline is December 1st. Treasurer Barry would welcome payment as soon as possible.
Members are reminded of the first Food Bank collection at the next club meeting.

Coun. Bateman thanked the club for the valuable community work in the true spirit of Service Above Self.

Chris Tunnard thanked members who had helped with the successful Young Musicians of the Year Competition.

The Santa Fun Run takes place this Sunday. Secretary David thanks members for their support.

Drivers are required on 10th December for the Blind Club Christmas Party at Lister House.

The Inner Wheel charity lunch is on 10th January at Littlethorpe Village Hall at a cost of 7.