The Rotary Year starts on 1st July, with the handover of the chain of office to the new President.

We celebrated this important event at the Deanwater Hotel

Past President Colin Eggleton hands over to President Frank McCarthy

The new team - President Frank with Vice President Carol Parry

Heald Green Festival

Past Presiden Colin shows his technique to a young visitor

Another change this year was the introduction of the Mini Scarecrows, which were sponsored by many organisations in Wilmslow.

Below, Rotarian Ian Ferguson displays his new innovation.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME OF THIS YEAR'S SCARECROW ENTRIES, PLEASE GO TO "WHAT WE DO", AND SELECT SCARECROW FESTIVAL

ROTAGYM

ROTAGYM is a new facility for the Wilmslow Community.

It was conceived by Wilmslow Dean Rotarian Geoff Shelmerdine, who saw the need for a facility that was available for all residents, and the idea finally became a joint venture between the Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean, Cheshire East Council and Wilmslow Town Council.

The Opening Ceremony

Geoff pictured here to left of Cheshire East Council Mayor Cllr Arthur Moran as he cuts the ribbon to officially open the ROTGYM. Also in the picture, President Frank and Cllr Martin Watkins, Chairman of Wilmslow Town Council

as does the Chairman of Wilmslow Town Council Cllr Martin Watkins along with Town Crier Rotarian Reg Lord.

WILMSLOW SHOW

This year's Show at a new venue - the Carnival Fields

We were there with the Float and two Gazebos

OUR FIRST SPEAKER OF THE ROTARY YEAR

President Frank with Professor Ian Morison who gave us a fascinating talk on the subject of TIME

2017 SOCIAL EVENTS

Every year we charter the Mary Sunley 2 to give residents of care homes a day out on the boat with lunch.  This time, we chartered it for members of the Rotary Club.

The crew for this cruise

Full ahead - at three knots

We joined with an event organised by the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle at Gawsworth Hall, where we were entertained by the Houghton Weavers

22nd AUGUST 

Our speaker today was Rotarian Charles Britnell, who recounted some of his experiences dating from the days when he was an Articled Clerk to being Deputy Head of Manchester Crown Prosecution Service

24th October

Below, with President Frank, Victor Crawford who spoke on 'The History of Concorde'

Not The Beaujolais Brunch 2017 

This popular annual event, with over 40 guests, was held at The Deanwater on the morning of November 4th. This year,  the presentation of the wines was given by David Wagstaff of Laithwaites Wines of Alderly Edge. Below, David being introduced by Vice President Carol.

Below, VP Carol with Asst District Governor Rosemary Boardman

David Wagstaff pours VP Carol the first sample 

14th November.

Remembrance Sunday 2017 

The Rotary Wreath was laid by Second Vice President Paul Almond

Charter Night 2017 

A Special Celebration - Our 80th Birthday

President Frank with District Governor Eric Cowcill and Newly Appointed Wilmslow Town Crier Rotarian Reg Lord

The 80th Birthday Cake 

Town Crier Reg Lord introduces the Top Table Party

District Governor Eric Cowcill, who proposed the Toast to the Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean 

President Frank Cutting the Birthday Cake 

The Club presented Barry Richards from the Deanwater Hotel with a gift in appreciation for his long and valued support of the club 

Below L - R  Guest Speaker Prof Nigel Linge, District Governor Eric Cowcill, Town Crier Reg Lord, Mrs Dorothy McCarthy, President Frank, Asst District Governor Rosemary Boardman and Wilmslow Town Council Chairman Martin Watkins. 

Prof. Nigel Linge, below giving his fascinating talk on 'The History of the Smart Phone'. 

Helping to load boxes ready for distribution

Above,  Wilmslow Dean Rotarian Geoff Shelmerdine pictured at Christies Hospital having presented them with a wonderful collection of childrens hats, shown below, all knitted as special Christmas gifts

CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS 2017

A wave from Santa

BURNS NIGHT CELEBRATION 2018

23rd January 2018
We again held this popular annual Burns Dinner at the Deanwater
Below President Frank McCarthy gives a welcome

Addressing the Haggis

Toasting the Haggis

The Dinner - Haggis with Tatties and Neaps

Dorothy McCarthy with a lovely performance of Scottish Music

Alderley Edge Caladonian Society entertained with a wonderful display of Scottish dancing.

Liz and Peter with the Star Raffle Prize

Before the Auld Lang Syne, in his closing remarks and thanks President Frank made special mention of the Caladonian Society and Dorothy McCarthy for their fine contribution to a splendid evening. 

Auld Lang Syne at the end of a very enjoyable evening

26th January 2018

Last year, Anita Morris, a Psychologist and Managing Director of Hack Back CIC, which uses owls as a theraputic tool, visited the Club to talk about their work with young children.  The Club decided to sponsor two sessions in local primary schools.  Several members of the Club joined Anita at Wilmslow Grange Primary  for the first of these .

Below, Murray, one of the owls who has since become famous on TV!

 

 January 30th 2018

Mike Pain, from North West Ambulance Service, talked about, and demonstrated the emergency procedure known as CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Rescusitation).

Below, with President Frank.

Chest  compression

Rotarian Peter Friend receiving instruction.

Food for Life

A member from the Rotary Club of Bolton visited us to request that the club takes on this year's event for the south of the region. Details to follow.

AN APPRECIATION FROM ROTARY

In appreciation for their support for the Rotatoy boxes .

At this meeting we were pleased to welcome some of the people who's organisations contributed to this year's project.

Pictured above with President Frank, Jennifer Limond, Governor of Ryleys Preparatory School and Olimpia Malaescu of Pepperberry Nursery, who contributed toys to Rotatoy.

Our picture below includes Francess Davis - Tagoe, our speaker from "Tree of Life" one of the many recipients of boxes from this project.

20th February

Dr Aravind Vijayaraghaven from Manchester University, gave us a fascinating insight into the new wonder material Graphene, which was discovered and being developed at the university. Below with President Frank and Asst Governor Rosemary Boardman.

                                     27th February

After a short business meeting, Mavis Britnell shared with us stories from  her very varied business life. As one of her activities, Mavis became a Beautician, and she now uses these skills at local care homes, where she raises money for charity. In the picture below, Mavis with President Frank and her husband Past President Charles.

The Instrument Panel

                                                                                    Ready for take off

 

                                                   Not much room in the Vulcan cockpit.

 Not

VLSLTORS FROM THE "RISE"  TEAM

THE RISE AGAINST HUNGER PROJECT

SUNDAY 15th APRIL 2018

The club hosted this event withe help from volunteers from the community and members from other Rotary clubs.

THE JOB WAS TO WEIGH OUT BULK RICE INTO SMALL PLASTIC BAGS CONTAINING SUFFICIENT RICE PLUS ASUPPLY OF EXTRA VITAMINS  FOR SIX MEALS

THE BAGS WERE THEN HEAT SEALES AND BOXED FOE DISPATCH..

20,000 BAGS WERE PRODUCED READY FOR DISTRIBUTION.

ALL STATIONS READY TO GO

ROTARIAN BERNARD DAVIES LOOKS AFTER

 THE SEALING PROCESS

SPEAKER MEETIMG 24th. April 2018

Ex Cruise Dirrector Brian Price gave a facinating talk. sharing with us hiis experiences, anecdotes and memories from his time in the cruise world.,

Here below. Brian with his speaker certificate with President Frank.

Special meeting 1st. May 2018

The club hosts

The District 1285  Scholars / Fellows Dinner.

Pictured below  left/right

DG Elect 1285 Tony Graves,DG Eric Cowci ll

with scholars  Julie Welch who went to Sydney University

to study Peace  & Conflict Resolution and

Tom Brown who went to Leeds University to study

 Advanced Law  leading to Peace & Conflict Resolution.   

fach gave us spledid talks about their experiences and the benefit that they gained from their Rotary sponsorships.   

May 15th  2018

President Frak welcomes three new members

 and  a speaker.

Pictures be below

  Trevor Jackson, Tricia Thompson President Frank  Keith Worthington.

and with Speaker

SATURDAY 23rd JUNE 2018

The last event before the 

Presidents Handover.

A GARDEN PARTY

Hosted by Marianne Martyn

Dress code :  Gentlemen  -- a jazzy shirt

Ladies : -  a big hat.

After a sumptious buffet

The Genlemens com[etition

 

Now The Ladies

The winners

 

Mike Ramsden

Joyce Lord

And to round off, a game of coits.

If you have found our record of this year's activities of interest, and feel able to commit some of your spare time to community service, and would like to know more about Rotary membership, please contact Rotarian Mike Ramsden Tel 01625 535580, email: ramsden453@btinternet.com , or Rotarian Ian Bradley Tel: 01625 266761, email: ian.bradley@manchester.ac.uk

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