July 2024 a wet summer but nothing dampens AK spirits
DDay Commemorations, Langdale Gala and AK starts its 22nd Year!
July 2024 a wet summer but nothing dampens AK spirits
Ambleside Primary School's DDay Commemorative Display
D Day Teas
Happy Times
Langdale Gala AK Duty
Fun for everyone
Egg Throwing Competition
AK members, guests, and friends enjoyed a delightful evening at the home of President Colin and Davina as we celebrated another successful year filled with friendship and fun, culminating in an additional £10,000 raised for good causes.
Colin has kindly agreed to lead us into the next Rotary year as we explore ways to thrive despite our reduced numbers. Sadly, we are saying goodbye to Alec and Margaret Burford, who have been wonderful members over the years. Always cheerful and energetic, they are moving South to be closer to family, where they will undoubtedly continue to share their friendship with new groups and organisations.
As the Nation commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a moving tribute to Freedom, Reconciliation, and Peace was held at St Mary’s, featuring readings from various representatives, including Rotary members. The following Sunday, we helped with the D-Day Afternoon Teas at the Parish Centre, where locals and visitors enjoyed a happy social time and a singalong.
We were delighted to be asked to help again at the Langdale Gala, where we manned a busy gate and sold raffle tickets. The event took place against a stunning backdrop and featured traditional activities with various stalls, fell racing for both adults and children, Cumberland wrestling, a dog show, and the ever-popular ‘carry your wife race’ and egg throwing competition!
Despite being a small club, we are determined to continue supporting local, national, and global projects while having fun. We happily respond to the needs of others, often coming up with inventive fundraising ideas.
Gone are the days of formal meetings, chains of office, mandatory weekly attendance, and strict membership rules and regulations – an approach we have always embraced!
Thank you one and all.
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AK member Alec Burford clocked up his 100th parkrun Marshalling duty today! And he's 90 years young!
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A sunny day, daffodils in bloom and AK members have a 'Spring' in their step with lots to look forward to!
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Another very enjoyable Silver Sunday Afternoon Tea for elder folk in our community who would otherwise be alone on a Sunday Afternoon
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A great afternoon walk followed by delicious scones and a cuppa all in aid of St Mary's Hospice
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Martin Clark takes a very early dip to raise more donations for our Pink 5K Appeal for St Mary's Hospice!
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69 large poppies, inscribed with the name of a local man who gave his life in WW1 have been erected on lamp -posts around the town.
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