Centenary Conference Success for DG Maggie

Centenary Conference Success for DG Maggie

The Conference got off to a great start with the District Governor’s Fancy Dress Dinner Dance on the theme of  “A Night at the Oscars” proving the perfect foil for a bit of glamour and some great costumes.  Conference dance band favourites Jamie and the First Class and The Zoots provided the entertainment.

Delegates were in awe of the bravery of Lt Col Caroline Whittaker, lecturer in Occupational Health at the University of South Wales as she recounted her service as a senior medic at British Army’s former base at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.

There were thought-provoking presentations on Modern Slavery in Wales and Creating Dementia Friendly Communities. The morning finished on an uplifting note (in more ways than one) as the Sarah Chapman and the Plymouth Sing for the Brain Choir led delegates in a rousing sing-a-long. 

The Bugles and Drums of the Royal Marines, Plymouth set off the Gala Dinner, which finished in style with songs from the shows from members of Weavers Voices.

Songs of Praise celebrating 100 years of Rotary in Wales started off Sunday’s line up and this was followed up with presentations to prize winners.   

Prizes were awarded to David Curtis and Howard Jones of Pontllanfraith for winning the Bowls tournament and David Webster of Cardiff Bay for winning the Golf tournament.

The attendance shield was won by Rotary Haverfordwest, Best Club Newsletter to went to Rotary Builth Wells,  Best Club website to Maesteg and Best Social Media to Rotary Brecon. 

Among the speakers were writer, comedian and actor, Mik Scarlet who provided a humorous look at living with a disability.  

The conference concluded with famous lyricist Sir Richard Stilgoe who talked about his work with charity “Orpheus” helping young people with special needs through performance and music.  There was hardly a dry eye in the house when former students Luke Nye and Angus Morton each gave outstanding performances providing a fitting end to a very enjoyable weekend. 

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