President's Evening 2026

In the presence of the Mayor of Bridport, Cllr Anne Rickard, and District Governor, Mike Kew, Club members, partners and guests enjoyed a very pleasant evening at the Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club.

The poem below, written by our Poet-Rotoreate Phil, describes the evening perfectly!

A “magic” President’s Night

The start of events - a beautiful supper

Two or three courses and a piping hot cuppa

Conjured up by the staff in the kitchen

To set the theme for “a night with magician”

After the meal there were things to be said

Everyone listening now they’d been fed

“Thank you for coming Rotarians and guests

And a magic Mayoral appearance at Bridport’s behest.

Now for your enjoyment without further ado

With no expense spared we bring unto you

Yes there’s no illusion, you all know him well

The Great Foolini who casts no lasting spell!

Councillors and Presidents stood all in a row

Numbers on the floor placed down below

There are five to choose from but which one is white?

Right on “Kew” Foolini got it right.

A puzzling cube of red, green and blue

And yellow and white and orange too

You’ll never solve it in your short lifespan

But wait a second and Foolini can!

With a deck of fifty-two he created illusion

Rotarian certainty became wonder and confusion

With a flick of the wrist and a sleight of hand

An outcome we still can’t understand.

Now back to reality and the year ahead

There’s many more projects to be put to bed

Recruitment’s a priority please remember

Oh! How about Foolini, he’d be a good member.

Phil Feb 2026