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VISIT TO THE MUSEUM OF ARMY FLYING

Tue, Mar 1st 2016 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Arranged by Philip Dinn, Club Service Committee.


PHOTOS BY RAY DAWES

Report by Philip Dinn

"A truly fascinating visit to Middle Wallop and the Army museum, tracing army flying from the first 'spotter' balloons which took over from the man standing on a ladder to see the enemy positions over the hill, through to the most modern helicopters. Masses of real aircraft (and occasional failed experiments) and displays.

The visit was enriched by the presence of Major Gary Smith (Retd).  Gary (Helen Matcham’s Brother in Law)   was instrumental in setting up a substantial part of the display during his time as Curator.  The group was given insight into both that role and his operational record, including the model of his younger self and his aircraft. (Pictured in the slides above) 

The visit was rounded off by a hearty meal in the museum restaurant."


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Annual Gateway Sports at Brockenhurst College, Sports Hall. Volunteers welcome. Sponsored by New Forest Rotary. Break for lunch at local hostelry.

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Sponsored 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.

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A splendid day out for children organised by Rotary

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We look after the plant 'creche' and raise money too.

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Clive Rutland handing over eggs.

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.

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Some of the treasure with Viv from Honeypot and our George.

'Treasure gathered by our Rotary Club from Rotarians, schools and scouts for children who are carers for their loved ones.

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25 Years of help to young carers

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President Ian presenting to the charity

Social event at Minstead Lodge to hear about a new community project the charity is working on

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Some of the many businesses PROUD TO SUPPORT New Forest Rotary. We hope you will support them. We will be displaying more.Click 'details' for larger pics. These are either in Totton or Ashurst.

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Joint event organised by New Forest & Hythe Clubs in April '24

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Band of The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and rising stars from the Performing Arts & Music Academy at Brockenhurst College. Concert held Oct '24.

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Business supporters of our club will appear here. Look out for our PROUD TO SUPPORT posters in their windows.

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What is Rotary? Who are we? What on earth do we do? Do we enjoy ourselves? (definitely yes!!)

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The following document by Laura Luff, the Senior Development Manager, sets out the LifeLab initiative.

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