Charter Night 2026

Rotary Club of Birstall Luddites
38th Charter Celebration
held at Howley Hall Golf Club.
Sat 24th Oct

President Nigel led Rotarians, partners, guests and friends who gathered for the clubs 38th Charter Dinner
on a stormy evening.
Total of 69 Guests gathered for the Celebrations

Guest of honour was District District 1040 Governor David Hartley with his wife Yvonne .
David a member of the Rotary Club of Louth

Grace: Rotarian Rotarian John Sugden.
Loyal Toast:  President Nigel Arthurs PDG PHF.

Welcome and Introduction of Guests
President Elect Margaret Arthurs.

District Governor District 1040
Rotarian David Hartley Rotary Club of Louth

Response on behalf of the Rotary Club of Birstall Luddites 
President Rotarian PDG Nigel Arthurs PHF.

Guest Speaker
Neil Hanson  "Author & After Dinner Speaker"
Neil gave an amusing talk about his career after leaving Cambridge Trinity College to his last job 


After the speech by DG David there was an announcement by President Nigel:-
a presentation of a PHF to President Elect Margaret Arthurs.
Also presentations were made to 3 new Associated members David xx, Leslie xx and Michael .

Final Toast:
"Rotary & Peace the World Over"
President Nigel Arthurs PDG PHF

Sergeant at Arms 
Past President Rotarian Jerry Wright