Bulletin for May 2024

                                                Rotary Club of Cheltenham North 

                                                         May 2024 Bulletin 

New Members Welcome to new members Steven and Diane Mills who were inducted into our club on Monday 15th April. We look forward to getting to know you both better. 

An update on the 100 years of running the Gold Cup and the Community Grants awarded. 

Club Members will recall that the Jockey Club with association with Rotary in Cheltenham were collecting money to local organisations within the 5 GL 50 -54 post codes. 

Grants of £500 up to £2,000 were available to help worthy causes. So far this has attracted over 40 applications. Of these, 14 have been successful and these have received over £26,000. 

Pleasingly, quite a few of the requests were from known charities; schools or organisation with connections to the Rotary Clubs in our part of Gloucestershire.  

It is a delight to report that the Friends of Sandford Park were 1 of the successful applicants. As a Club we have helped them with a contribution to fund part of 1 new bench in their gardens. The Jockey Club Grant will be enough to complete both. 

And Belmont School, with whom we have had a long and successful association, have received £2,000 to update their library building and to restock with new books. 

I would like to thank all the Club Rotarians who helped to promote this “win,win “ opportunity. And I am pleased to say there is still a substantial sum of cash left to hand out. 

This will be awarded over the next Racing Season. Any help I can advise to further applicants will be easily given. 

Richard Purdon, . 

Amusing 

Rosanne Cole Found when having a good sort out. 

The Housing Problem A newly married couple viewed a house in the country and decided to buy it. After viewing it they suddenly remembered that they had not noticed where the WC was. So, they wrote to the vicar, who had shown them the house, asking him if he knew where it was. Being ignorant of the term WC the vicar thought they meant Wesleyan Chapel. 

Imagine their surprise when they received the following letter: 

Dear Sir, I regret the delay in replying to your letter but will endeavour to assist you. The nearest WC in your area is seven miles from the house. This is rather unfortunate if you are in the habit of going regularly. 

However, it may interest you that my people take their lunch and make a day of it. By the way, it is made to seat 300 people, and the committee have decided to fit plush seats to ensure greater comfort. 

Those who can spare the time walk, others go by train and get there just in time. I, myself, never go. There are special facilities for ladies, presided over by the Minister who gives them all the assistance they may need. 

The children sit together and sing during the proceedings. The last time my wife went was some time ago and she had to stand up all the time. 

Hoping this will be of some assistance to you. 

Yours truly, 3 (Rev) E, Bogworthy 

P.S. Hymn sheets are provided and are to be found hanging behind the door. 

Future Programme Clive O’Gorman 

Mon, Apr 29th 2024 at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

Club Meeting with Guests & Speaker at the Queens Hotel 

A Club Meeting with Guests and Speaker at the Queens Hotel Guest Speaker Paul Murphy will give a talk on Sid James of "Carry on Fame" Host Steve Wood

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Mon, May 6th 2024 at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

Club Meeting CANCELLED 

Club Meeting CANCELLED Bank Holiday 

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Thu, May 9th 2024 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 

A District Council Meeting via Zoom 

A District Council Meeting via Zoom 

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Sat, May 18th 2024 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 

Pendyrus Choir Concert 18th May 2024 

A Concert by the Pendyrus Choir plus Soloist Cathy Keating a well-known Professional Soprano. 

To be Held on 18th May 2024 at the Leckhampton High School. 

See website for more information including cost and purchase of tickets. _________________________________ 

Mon, May 20th 2024 at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

Club Meeting with Speaker at the Queens Hotel 

A Club Meeting at the Queens Hotel Guest Speaker Paul Murphy will give a talk on Charles Dickens.

Host Michael Bone 

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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm #

Club Meeting with Guest Speaker at the Queens Hotel 

A Club Meeting with Speaker at the Queens Hotel. 

The Speaker Helen Plumb will give a talk on Diamonds. 

Host Bernie Campbell 

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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Visit to Beards Jewellers 

A Educational visit to Beards the Jewellers See "Details" for more information _________________________________ 

Sat, Jun 15th 2024 at 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Belmont School Summer Fete 

Members of the Rotary Club of Cheltenham North are supporting the Belmont School Summer Fete as Volunteers on the day.  

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Mon, Jun 17th 2024 at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

Club AGM, Assembly and Handover at the Queens Hotel 

The Club AGM, Assembly and Handover to Nigel Gilhead the Club President for 2024/25 at the Queens Hotel. Host Kevin Gwilliam

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Fri, Jun 28th 2024 at 12:00 pm - Sun, Jun 30th 2024 - 1:00 pm 

Rotary Cluster Conference A Cluster Conference covering Four Districts 

See website For Provisional Programme and Timings. 

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Mon, Jul 1st 2024 at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Club Meeting with Speaker at the Queens Hotel

Club Meeting plus Speaker at the Queens Hotel Details of Speaker TBA 

Host Ann Carter 

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Mon, Jul 15th 2024 at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

Club Meeting with Speakers at the Queens Hotel 

A Club Meeting at the Queens Hotel Guest Speakers Monica Farthing and Tina will give a talk on "National Star's Charity Shop" 

Host Vivien Barr 

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Mon, Jul 29th 2024 at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

Club Meeting with Guests and Speaker at the Queens Hotel 

Club Meeting with Guests and Speaker at the Queens Hotel. 

Speaker TBA 

Host Rosanne Cole 

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