Weekly Newswire from Peter Race 18 February 2020

Ripon Rotary Club Weekly News

Guests welcomed included Dorothy Matthews, Jane Pettitt, Paul Bullivant and Bill Swaney.

Health updates given on Geoff Bayford, Mike Abbott and Brian Philpott.

John Whelan [pictured] spoke about an air exercise he led in the Cold War. The outcome was unexpected but John was promoted afterwards.

The Pancake event is next Tuesday. Participants meet at 10.45.

Thanks expressed for the Club donation in memory of Jason.

Details circulated about the Paulinus Singers' Nelson Mass Concert at St John's Church, Sharow on February 29th. Adults £10, under 18's free. Tickets are available from The Ripon Bookshop.

Details also circulated about the Nautical Evening. This celebrates the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook circumnavigating the Globe. It is at Melmerby Village Hall on March 31st and includes the Shanty Men Singers of Easingwold, a nautical quiz and a fish supper. Tickets £10. Time 7.0 for 7.30.