Our annual party was enjoyed by many members and guests on Monday 10 December. After the Christmas meal President Edward made some presentations to hearty applause. He thanked Ken Ball for being a tremendous Club treasurer for the past 21 years and made a personal gift to him in a large silver bag (containing an undisclosed item). He then called Arthur Page forward and to resounding cheers announced that he had been awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship. Arthur was clearly delighted - and surprised. Our faithful waitresses Sue and Anne were also given special envelopes (Sue had only arrived back from Gran Canaria a few hours before).
Sadly the entertainment had had to be cancelled earlier in the day when one of the booked duo fell ill. We socialised instead and John Thomson leapt into the breach with an gently ribald piece of verse. Mary sat there and, having no doubt heard it a few times before, had an expression of 'I'll speak to you later' on her face.
If you are wondering about the photo of the upended chairs etc - that when we all searched for the tickets which awarded Bridget's table decorations to the lucky winners.
PHOTOS MAINLY BY RAY DAWES (except for the one where he was caught by surprise)
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We assisted the Totton Spiritualist Church in their project to give an Easter Egg to all children being supported through the Churches food bank. Also additional food and clothing for the Food Bank itself.
moreChristmas Party pictures
moreJoint event organised by New Forest & Hythe Clubs in April '24
more'Treasure gathered by our Rotary Club from Rotarians, schools and scouts for children who are carers for their loved ones.
moreAnnual Gateway Sports at Brockenhurst College, Sports Hall. Volunteers welcome. Sponsored by New Forest Rotary. Break for lunch at local hostelry.
moreChristmas Party
moreSponsored by New Forest Rotary & Wessex Heartbeat with Meon Valley Heart Start. FREE although you may wish to donate on the day. Maximum places 30. Visit www.heartbeat.co.uk to book & for information. Starts 9:45am.
morePresentation by Tina Richardson of Wessex Heartbeat to President Ian Frame of Certificate of Support on completion of pledge to raise £1,500.
moreBand of The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and rising stars from the Performing Arts & Music Academy at Brockenhurst College. Concert held Oct '24.
moreThe following document by Laura Luff, the Senior Development Manager, sets out the LifeLab initiative.
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