Weekly Newswire from Peter Race 9 May 2017

Guests Dave Adkin, Mavis Eyes and Rotarian Peter Tutt were welcomed.

A group of members (pictured) visited Ripon Toy Library last Thursday when President Elect Chris presented Anna Wallin of the Toy Library with a cheque for £100 to pay for the Jungle Toy which had been made in Jennyruth Workshops.

Chris E thanked members who had supported work in preparation for this Saturday's Bike Ride. There are 567 riders with the possibility of more joining in on the day. A Working Group meeting preceded lunch (pictured).

Alys will be in charge of the Golf Day Tombola. Prizes to Barry S in the next two weeks.

The Club agreed to award £200 to Sophie Veitch for her voluntary placement work in Zimbabwe.

Simeon Wood tickets at Sharow are available from Simon or on the door this Friday.

The Witch's Curse is at Harrogate Theatre from May 17-20th. Both Wendy and David R are taking part.

Skelldale Singers perform Vivaldi's Gloria on Friday May 19th at Sharow.

Joint Presidents' Farewell is on June 24th at Bishop Monkton Village Hall. 

Yorkshire Night is on Tuesday September 12th at the Spa Hotel. There will be no lunchtime meeting that day. Smart casual dress and flat caps essential.

Tick lists out for District Conference and IW Tea Dance.

Membership Booklet check needed and comments on M and S proposals invited.

Sponsorship invited for next year's DG Robert Morphet's Edinburgh Marathon for Purple for Polio.