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ROTARY
SPRING 2020
NOW
ROTARY NOW FAREWELL TO A
Stories and events from around Rotary District 1180.
80 Rotary Clubs throughout North & Mid Wales,
SPECIAL TEAM
Borderland, Cheshire, Wirral, Merseyside & West Lancs.
PLAYER
District Governor: Rtn. Bob Maskall Editor - Keith C. Mitchell
Rotary Club of Bangor Gwynedd
Fellow Rotarians,
Editorial On Thursday 30th January 2020, we said farewell to PDG Les Wilson
Editor: Rtn. Keith Mitchell MPHF. I count my blessings that my friendship with Les has been for
Stalk House, High Street, Mawdesley, L40 3TD 50 years. We met as Round Tablers, he was a member of Maghull RT
Tel: 01704 822577
Email: kcmitchell@hotmail.co.uk
318 whilst I was in Southport RT 43. In those early days I realised
that Les was a people person who enjoyed everyone’s company and
Design & Layout: Dene Comish
conversations developed easily into friendships. I recall the legendary
Mob: 07792 276543
Email: denecom@me.com trips to the Isle of Man visiting the 3 Manx Round Tables for their
Charter Evenings or for a very special event like Area Rallies.
IT (Web/Social Media/Graphics): Rtn. James Thomas
Mob: 07736 526050 We both joined Rotary at a similar time in the mid eighties, Les
Email: skierkats@gmail.com
joining Maghull & Aughton and myself Southport. Although I've been
Advertising in Rotary NoW in Rotary for 35 years, it was not until 2010, when I was Club
1180 News is the ideal media to reach like-minded people President, that I was persuaded by Les to become an ADG in the
throughout the region at nominal cost. All advertisements are
following year for a 3 year period, which I found very enjoyable,
taken at face value.
rewarding and fulfilling. It didn't stop there. When Les was District
Sponsorship and advertising contributions enables this prestigious Governor Nominee he invited me to be Chair for DisCon 14. We had
publication to be undertaken free of charge.
a superb committee chosen by Les involving Rtn. Di Harrison,
Please contact Keith Mitchell for details. Rtn. Jon Howard, Rtn. David Clark, joining us later DS Gwyn
Dryhurst-Dodd, ADS Gerry Heaslip, Rtn. Ian Agnew, Rtn. John McIlroy
Submissions to 1180 News
Advertisements, reports, letters, photographs and brief comments and Rtn. Michael Jones.The main function of the committee was to
required. create an interesting programme for the Saturday. Needless to say,
Les had most of the slots filled, due to his contacts and friendships,
We reserve right to edit. Published items do not necessarily reflect
the views of the Editor, nor does the Editor take responsibility for for instance RIBI President Peter King, Hope and Homes for Children
errors of fact that may be expressed by the writers. Articles and RIBI PP Gordon McInally, Wheelchair Foundation PDG Milton Frary,
opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individuals
and given in good faith. Trade Aid DG Ken Billington, RIBI Community Service Chair PDG
Mukesh Malhotra, Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside Dame Lorna
Acceptable formats:
Muirhead DCVO DBE, Celebration of Achievement PDG Geoff
Text: Word document (.doc, .txt) attached to email, or on CD/USB
stick. Please avoid using Excel and PowerPoint, hand-written Mackey. It was a wonderful experience being surrounded by a good
articles, printed hard copy or links to Facebook! group of hardworking and dedicated Rotarians which created an
Please don’t embed photos in Word or PowerPoint as it renders excellent conference.
them almost unusable. Send them separately as detailed below.
For those of us who have known Les, our lives have been enriched by
Images: If digital send high resolution (300dpi) JPEG file, in colour, being in his company over the years. Les you've gone to a better
full-size and we’ll reduce to fit. place where I'm sure you are now arranging another party. Thank
Wherever possible send the original High Resolution file or real you for all the memories and for showing how 'Service above Self'
photos for scanning with s.a.e. if to be returned. (NOT inkjet should be done. Thank you Les, Rest in Peace.
prints please unless very good quality).
Yours in Rotary
QUALITY photos are needed for the cover shot. If digital - a high
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DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE Front cover image:
SUNDAY 31st MAY 2020 Rotary volunteers at the District Fun Games with PDG Les Wilson in
September 2014 supplied by Paul Silcock of Ormskirk RC.
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ROTARY CLUB OF FORMBY
52 YEARS YOUNG AND STILL
GOING STRONG
songs from shows and a Beatles medley and had everyone
tapping their feet!
The service from FHGC was excellent as usual and the Club
would like to thank the staff for their continued support.
The Club has welcomed 7 new members this year. They and
existing members where then gearing up for their
traditional Christmas activities.
It started with the ‘Village Lights Turn On’ at the end of
November when Father Christmas was in the village on his
Carol Wagon and met all the children.
The Rotary Club of Formby celebrated its 52nd Charter Night on The Carol Wagon traditionally starts its tour of Formby on 1st
Friday 27th September 2019 at Formby Hall Golf Club. December, the details of dates and routes have been on the Club's
President Claire Hocking welcomed RIBI representative David Ellis, website from November. This year the Club had a live feed to their
District Governor Bob Maskall, family, friends and Club members to website so folk could see exactly where Father Christmas was.
the Club's '52nd birthday party'. Claire spoke of the Club's The annual Carol Concert took place at St Luke's Church on 13th
achievements so far this year and events still to come. December. Everyone sang their hearts out.
After an excellent meal from the kitchens of Formby Hall Golf Club If you would like to find out more about Formby Rotary please go to
the guests were superbly entertained by the Liverpool Show Choir the website www.formby.rotary1180.org for contact details. Come
with Musical Director Ros Jones. The choir sang a wide selection of along to a meeting, you'll be given a warm welcome.
ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT SUNRISE
AWARD WINNING PROJECT
President Moira and
members of Southport
Sunrise were delighted
to be awarded the
Llangollen Cup for Best
Club Project in
2018/19. Secretary Viv
Rathbone is pictured
receiving the award on
behalf of the Club from
IPDG Steve Martin.
The winning project, ‘Southport Health and Wellness Day’, was
organised by Bernie Sumner in partnership with Home Instead and
Zest For Life. The event provided an opportunity for people over the
age of 50 to access information, engage in a variety of exercise
activities and sample a pampering session for free. It was a great
success for both attendees and organisations who supported the
event with Sefton Veterans and Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure being the
beneficiaries of the raffle held on the day. Thanks go to everyone
involved, especially the Learning Rooms who ran the café, and
members of all four Rotary clubs of Southport who supported the
event. A fabulous day was had by all and the feedback has been
excellent. [Photo 2 courtesy of Gary Parker, Southport Links]
Rotary NoW Spring 2020 3
ROTARY CLUB OF OSWESTRY CAMBRIAN
ROTARY
ON THE BALL
Oswestry Cambrian Rotary President Ron Pugh is “on cue” with
West Felton Youth Club!
Ron Pugh said, “our club was very pleased to be able to respond to a
plea from youth club leader Tracy Roberts for a multi-function table,
that is able to fold away for storage, for the young people and to
help out this very active club”.
Tracy has been leader of West Felton Youth Club, now for four years.
The club provides a safe and nurturing environment for young people
aged 10-16 from West Felton and surrounding villages and are
affiliated to the Shropshire Youth Association.
There are 59 young people registered with the club and consistently L-R: Grace Williams (15), Nathan Williams (13), Cath Baldry, Ron Pugh
get more than 30 youngsters attending each session. They encourage with cue, Tracy Roberts and Madeline Rowlands (13).
the young people to be active and involved in their local community
and have won 1st place for their walking float at the Christmas
funding unfortunately, like a lot of youth services nowadays. So, if
carnival – for the 2nd year running!
your company can help with funds or any local people are able to
The club is run purely by volunteers and don’t have any “official” help on club evenings please contact West Felton Youth Club.
ROTARY CLUB OF OSWESTRY CAMBRIAN ROTARY CLUB OF
SOUTHPORT
BLANKET TESTING
Paulina Miskiewicz from Christ the King Sixth
Form was extremely grateful for the
opportunity to attend Rotary Youth Leadership
Awards at Arthog over the summer holidays.
She reflected on her experiences at a recent
luncheon at the Clifton Hotel in an emotional
presentation to members and a representative
from the Sixth Form Centre. Paulina explained
that she only moved to the UK in Year 9 and
could not speak English well at all when she
first arrived. This led to her losing confidence in
her ability to participate in pastimes that came
naturally in Poland as she struggled to adapt to
a new culture. Whilst sharing photographs and
recollecting on her time Arthog, she felt that
not only had her confidence increased, but her
resilience, ability to work in a team and to
work creatively to solve the challenges that the
group faced also improved dramatically. From
her presentation it also became apparent that
Paulina is competitive, and seemed to come
L-R, Blanket owner Angeline Hankey, Laura Kavanaugh-Jones from Shropshire Fire first in many of the challenges! Paulina
and Rescue and Bryan Hall of Oswestry Cambrian Rotary. certainly benefited immensely from the whole
experience and it was evident that she had
Oswestry Cambrian Rotary, in partnership with the Shropshire Fire and Rescue
taken many positives from the opportunity
Service at Oswestry Fire Station, gave a free visual inspection and electrical check
which she will undoubtedly use in the future.
to electric blankets to try and keep residents safe for the winter.
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ROTARY CLUB OF LLANDUDNO
THE GOOD THAT
ST DAVID’S HOSPICE DOES
19 members and friends of Llandudno
Rotary heard Dr. George Kurian talk
about the work of the town’s St
David’s Hospice
Dr Kurian was, for many years, a GP in
Bangor and is a longstanding
member of Bangor Rotary. He now
works a day a week at the Hospice
and outlined the progress of the
project from its modest beginnings in
1998 through to the multi-disciplinary
enterprise it is today, encompassing:
Dr George Kurian.
- 14 beds for either respite or terminal care at Abbey Rd., Llandudno
- An outreach service – Hospices at Home St David’s Hospice, Llandudno.
- Support and bereavement counselling for relatives of patients
- Outreach and daycare in Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey - Lottery
- (to open shortly) 4 bed daycare unit at Penrhos Stanley Hospital, - Two cafes (Abbey Rd., Llandudno and Oriel Mon, Anglesey)
Holyhead
Dr Kurian outlined the work of the Hospice by way of two
From the very beginning, St David’s Hospice has always been very anonymised case studies; in each case the theme is to be holistic –
much part of the community and we all know of and have supported address not only the illness and the pain, but the welfare and
the hospice through one or more of wellbeing of patient and relatives alike
- The Hospice itself Chris Drew thanked Dr. Kurian for his thoughtful talk and for the
- Its charity shops in Llandudno and several towns nearby work he and others do.
ROTARACT IN DISTRICT 1180
CALL ME
Hi my name is Ann Heath, Immediate Past President of there, for their
City of Liverpool RC and now Rotaract Service Team apprentices and
Leader for District 1180. members of staff.
I just want to introduce myself and offer my help to any Also Nantwich RC
clubs out there who are interested in sponsoring a have had an
Rotaract club in your area. approach from
Reaseheath Agricultural College about the possibility of
At the moment we only have one working Rotaract
a new Rotaract club there too.
Club in the District at Chester University, so it would be
great to at least double that during this Rotary year! So are there any possibilities in your town, village or
community and if so do you need any help?
Rotaract clubs don’t need to be university based. We
are looking to bring together people aged 18-30, to I have some leaflets and posters and am happy to try
exchange ideas with leaders in the community, to work and answer any questions you might have, so please
with their local Rotary club(s), to develop leadership contact me on my mobile 07765 211035 or email
and professional skills and to have fun through service. ann.heath@hotmail.co.uk
At the moment Oswestry and Oswestry Borderland RCs Looking forward to hearing from you about Rotaract in
are looking into the possibility of starting a Rotaract District 1180!
club in the nationally recognised Orthopaedic Hospital
Rotary NoW Spring 2020 5
ROTARY CLUB OF ROYDEN REVOLVE
COMMUNITY IN ACTION
On Sunday 7th July Royden members were at Claremont Farm to Nisha. We ran the 10 competitions on the day that were hosted by
help with the annual Mowgli Trust Dog Show. Run by Mowgli Street Jonny Bongo which included Best Sausage Catcher, Childs Best friend
Food owner, Nisha Katona MBE, the Dog Show was set up to raise & Best Fancy Dress. Approximately 4000 people attended the event
money for Claire House. Royden Revolve have put on a couple of and had a marvellous fun day in the sun. The event raised £30,326
local dog shows in Royden Park & Coronation Park over the last few for Claire House!
years so were in an experienced position to offer our services to
ROTARY CLUB OF HESWALL
JOHN WHITELEY RIP
John joined the Rotary Club of Heswall in spent 18 years in Hong Kong first as a teacher and then as assistant
April 2005 and quickly became a popular and director of education for the Hong Kong government. When he
active member. He was “speaker finder” returned to the UK he lived in Bala and latterly in Heswall. He
from 2007 to 210 and the following year was worked for the City of Liverpool’s education department.
elected President Elect. He was President in
However John was a true Welshman being born in Wrexham. He
2011-2012. He then became the Assistant
was both an enthusiastic rambler and rugby player, he played for
Treasurer from 2015, a position he held until
London Welsh. In August he was in South Africa to watch one of his
his sudden death on 14th September this
grandsons play rugby for Wales U18 team. John gave several
year.
entertaining talks to the Club on the culture and geography of the
In recognition of his service to the Club and area of North Wales around Wrexham and Bala.
to Rotary he was elected Paul Harris Fellow in 2018.
John is survived by his two daughters and grandchildren.
After graduating in geography from Aberystwyth University John
6 Rotary NoW Spring 2020
ROTARY CLUB OF LLANDUDNO
GIRL-POWER PREVAILS
21 Rotarians and friends There was time for three
demonstrated their (how can games in total and each one
I put this?) varying skills at of the three was won by the
the Rotary Club’s annual wife of a Rotarian, namely
Skittles Competition held at Dianne Thomas, followed by
Penrhyn Old Hall on Gill Butler and then Brenda
Wednesday 9th October Guinn.
2019.
None of the gents was heard
There are no teams; everyone to complain about this state
takes part and each player of affairs – clearly a wise
stays in the game for as long bunch of experienced
as they hit even one skittle Rotarians!
each time they play, plus
Thanks to Penrhyn Hall for
having two “lives”. As
the meal and the facilities
players fall by the wayside
and to Rotarian Steve Butler
over the course of the game,
Almost too fast for the camera – for organising this enjoyable Quite sedate, by comparison, but
a winner emerges by virtue of
Dianne Thomas in killer mode. annual event. newbie David Lea manages to wipe
outlasting/eliminating
the slate clean – well once, anyway!
everyone else.
ROTARY CLUB OF FORMBY SQUIRRELS
BUSY TIMES IN FORMBY
It has been a busy month for
the Rotary Club of Formby
Squirrels with two fund
raising events. The first
being one of our Bacon
Butty Events at Holy Trinity
Formby which we do 6 times
a year. District Governor Bob
Maskell of Rotary District
1180 joined us along with
his wife and it was not long
before he was roped in by
President Angela Bramhall
to do some of the washing up. With a cake and Bric a Brac stall
we raised £180.
Our second event was a Quiz and Pizza
evening. 50 guests enjoyed a quiz presented by
fellow Rotarian Peter Connor with pizza
supplied by Dominos Formby. We raised £400 all
which goes to local charities. Our next event
was a wine tasting is in November which was
supported by Majestic Wines Birkdale. If you
would like any further information regarding
our events please contact us at
rotaryformbysquirrels@gmail.com
Rotary NoW Spring 2020 7
ROTARY CLUB OF ROYDEN REVOLVE
CHARTER NIGHT
On Saturday 22nd June Royden Revolve plus PP Jackie Doyle, who was unable to
celebrated their 10th Birthday with a big attend, sent a personal video message
party at Claremont Farm. On a perfect singing “Happy Birthday” in Marilyn
Summer’s evening, the upstairs function Monroe style.
room looked beautiful and rustic with
The highlight of the evening was ‘In
wooden tables and chairs, a rainbow balloon
Conversation’ with Nisha Katona, owner of
installation and lovely views across the farm.
Mowgli Street Food Restaurants. The Club
80 people enjoyed a delicious meal provided helps Nisha with her annual fundraising dog
by Claremont Farm show so she was delighted to return the
followed by individual cakes each with a favour by coming to talk about her
birthday candle to blow out. philanthropic work and her passion for her
business. Everyone found the talk very
All the members of Royden who were
interesting and inspirational.
present spoke about the work the Club had
done over the 10 years in the community, It was a wonderful evening and lovely to be
overseas, for End Polio Now & for youth joined by so many friends to celebrate how
projects. Everyone enjoyed the surprise, far Royden has come in 10 years. We look
special video messages from our twin forward to the next 10!
Clubs in The Gambia and Sayville, New York
ROTARY CLUB OF FORMBY
FORMBY ROTARY HEARS THAT
BARNADO'S WORK
CONTINUES
Formby Rotary Club welcomed Helen Evans from
Barnado's to a meeting recently. She is the Regional
Fundraiser.
The Club were given a very interesting talk on the
history of Barnado's and the work it did and continues
to do today.
Although Barnado's no longer run children's homes
they still play a huge role in caring for vulnerable
children. They have a network of sheltered
accommodation for any child who is considered to be
at risk. They also provide supported housing for young
people leaving care, play groups and clubs for children
of all ages. Parents who are struggling in any way can
also access help from the Barnado's organisation.
Club members were surprised to realise that in this day
and age, Barnado's are still as busy as ever providing
care, support and help to vulnerable children as it did
137 years ago when it all began.
Helen's role as fundraiser is a very important one as
the organisation still relies largely on charitable
donations.
8 Rotary NoW Spring 2020
ROTARY CLUB OF CROSBY
CROCUS PLANTING
500 bulbs were planted in the Rotary garden at Moor Lane, Crosby continued understanding and immunisation programmes this
this Saturday morning. We made a Rotary Wheel template to ensure devastating disease threatens to multiply once again. The ‘purple for
accurate planting, as in the photo. The purple sign will be erected at polio’ crocuses are to remind people to give what they can to help
a later date. the continued fight – just 20p is enough to immunise a child. That’s
nothing!
Rotarian Dave Chapman was in charge, ably assisted by Brian
Sheilds, Robert Harrington, Peter Eggington, George Deaves and We are all looking forward to seeing the crocuses bloom next Spring
Russel Thomas. – and don’t forget the importance of supporting polio immunisation
around the world!
Huge strides ahead have been made over the last 35 years with polio
cases falling from 300,000 in 1985 to just 94 in 2019! But without
ROTARY CLUB OF COLWYN BAY
KILIMANJARO TO CONQUER
Colwyn Bay Club Secretary Stephen a keen mountain walker, getting out into
Walburn and his son Alex are taking on Snowdonia most weeks, and has also
the challenge of climbing the world's trekked the Annapurna Circuit and to Everest
highest free-standing mountain Base Camp in 2017. Alex is a sports lecturer
Kilimanjaro in February, and raising at West London College. At 19,340 feet
funds for Village Water at the same (5,895m) Kilimanjaro is a serious mountain
time. Steve & Alex's Justgiving page has and apart from the demandingly rough
raised £500 for the charity which terrain the father and son will face possible
provides water and sanitation to altitude sickness and extreme cold before
remote communities in Zambia and reaching Uhuru Peak. Donations to Stephen
Mozambique. 70-years-young Steve is & Alex's Justgiving page are still invited.
Rotary NoW Spring 2020 9
ROTARY CLUB OF FORMBY
A WARM WELCOME TO
YOUNG LEADER CANDIDATE
Each candidate is sponsored by a Rotary Club. Matthew Finney (17)
was selected from a number of young people in Formby. Matthew is
a pupil at St Mary's School in Crosby and a member of Explorer
Scouts, 9th Formby.
The RYLA course consists of a number of activities and challenges
designed to take the candidates out of their comfort zone to build
leadership and team building skills. All skills needed as these young
people move away from home and into the world of university and
work.
Matthew gave a very assured and interesting talk on his experiences.
He told the Club members that he had thoroughly enjoyed his week’s
course. He admitted he was out of his comfort zone but by the end of
the course he had acquired new skills to face new challenges and
deal with a wide variety of other young people.
The Rotary Club of Formby recently welcomed its Rotary Young The picture shows Matthew being presented with his RYLA
Leadership Award (RYLA) candidate to speak to the club. certificate by club President Claire Hocking with his mum Liz and
RYLA is a cross between Outward Bound and the Krypton Factor. Rotarian Jeff Howard looking on. Jeff is responsible for the selection
Candidates are selected to attend the week long course in Wales. of candidates each year.
ROTARY CLUB OF CROSBY
WORLD POLIO DAY
24th OCTOBER
Crosby Rotary Club celebrated World Polio Day Brian sporting an
with a purple light show at the Pioneer Bar & interesting new hairdo.
Brasserie last Thursday.
The purple themed restaurant.
Club member Dr Fred Nye, retired Consultant at
the Tropical & Infectious Diseases department of
the Royal Liverpool Hospital, gave an update on
the fight to eradicate Polio worldwide. He
announced that wild Poliovirus type 3 had just
been certified as eradicated, only the third
infectious human disease-causing pathogen to be
eradicated in history following smallpox and wild
poliovirus type 2.
Club President, Brian Shields sported a purple
rinse to raise £120 sponsorship from club
members.
Crosby Club sold crocus bulbs to generate funds
and awareness, also planting a Rotary Logo made
up of the bulbs near the Rotary Garden in Crosby
Village.
10 Rotary NoW Spring 2020ROTARY CLUBS OF NANTWICH AND CREWE
SOUTH CHESHIRE
TURNED PURPLE
Giving out Crocus Corms on 19.10.19
Nantwich Civic Hall dressed in Purple for Polio.
The five Rotary Clubs in Nantwich and Crewe have worked together was active in signing up businesses to turn purple for the week.
in recent months to promote October’s “Purple for Polio” week. They included Crewe Lyceum, Swansway Garages and Hunters
Lodge. Mr Panayi of Hunters Lodge said, “We are always pleased to
Richard Wharton from Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Club organised
help Rotary for this very worthwhile cause.” Tom has also
and distributed purple crocus corms. These were given out in
campaigned in the town, raising awareness in schools and planting
Nantwich Square for people to plant at home. “We asked children to
thousands of crocus corms.
send us a photo of their blooms next spring. We look forward to
some bright pictures”, he said. Hopefully local people are all now aware of the Polio Campaign and
Rotary’s role in trying to End Polio Now. “Working together has
Tony Webb from Nantwich Rotary Club organised for the illumination
been good fun,” said Clare, “and we’ve achieved so much more by
of both the church and the Civic Hall. The LED lights of the Civic Hall
pooling our efforts, skills and resources.”
proved much more dramatic. He also worked with Wych-Malbank
Rotarian Clare Hoy to persuade shops and businesses in the
town to present a purple window for the week. Tony said, “The
staff in many shops leapt at the chance to have a go at this. We
therefore decided to give
a prize for the best one,
voted by the members of
Wych-Malbank from the
photos taken by Nigel
Keegan.” The winner was
Chrissie’s in Hospital
Street and Clare and Tony
presented a small prize at
the end of the week.
Meanwhile in Crewe, Tom
Protheroe (along with Tim
Jones from Bentley Rotary)
The Shop Winners are Chrissie’s.
The Runners-Up.
PURPLE FOR POLIO
Rotary NoW Spring 2020 11ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHPORT
WORLD POLIO DAY
PURPLE FOR POLIO
A great day 24th October "World Polio Day" The 4 Clubs of Alistair some sparkling wine to toast the occasion.
Southport came together again this year and celebrated in style.
Sadly the weather did not play ball but thanks to Ian Hitchcock an
Our special thanks go to Alistair and the team at Royal Clifton Hotel excellent photo was produced for all to see.
who lit the hotel purple on 23rd and 24th October. Andy Brown from
Time to start planning next year !!! Maybe we will be celebrating
the Southport Visiter who put our article in the paper and raised
eradication with only two countries to go Afghanistan and Pakistan,
awareness along with the hotel.
and 2 strains of the polio virus already eradicated. We really are that
Members from all 4 Clubs met up on 24th October at 7pm to close. Keep up the good work everyone. More pictures and
celebrate at the hotel. Thanks to Barry Sillito for organising with information on the District website and Facebook.
ROTARY CLUB OF LLANDUDNO
Rotary Club of Llandudno
YOUR CHANCE TO March 1927
PLAY DETECTIVE!
Can you help Llandudno Rotary and the descendants of a grateful recipient of the
FOUNDER MEMBERS
President: E.E. Bone (Solicitor)
kindness of one of our founders?
Secretary: D.Cule Lewis (Banking)
Mr. D Cule Lewis was a banker who was both a founder member and the very first
Treasurer: F.Edge (Newspapers)
Secretary of Llandudno Rotary in 1927.
Assistant Secretary: J.A.Payne
It appears that Mr. Lewis’s other claim to fame is that he helped children excape (Solicitor)
from Nazi persecution.
A Mr. Max Lykins has written to us stating:
“D. Cule Lewis played an instrumental role in my grandmother’s escape from Austria in 1938. My family has some letters that Cule and my
grandmother wrote to each other after the war, but beyond this we don’t have any solid information about him. He was a founding member
and Secretary of the Llandudno club. Any information you have and might be able to pass along regarding Cule would be greatly appreciated,
since my family is interested in reaching out to any descendants of his”
If anyone out there can help, write to rotaryllandudno@gmail.com and we’ll pass your information on to Mr. Lykins.
12 Rotary NoW Spring 2020DISTRICT GOVERNOR
REFLECTIONS FROM THE
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
It has been a remarkably busy first few occasional helper to full time Rotarian. Each
months of the Rotary year for Kate and me. and every member should always be on the
We have been amazed at the variety of lookout for new members. If you do not
projects being undertaken by the great Clubs think your club is suitable for them then
in our District. From River Festivals to there is a wide choice of other clubs,
Donkey Derby and Butty Bar to meeting at different times and doing their
Rotary in a different way that might just suit
them better. Always remember that your
District Support Team are there to support
you with ideas and information to help you
make the changes necessary to ensure that
your club is a good reflection of its
now issued a Fatwas stating that the
community.
vaccinations are a good thing and should be
supported. This change of heart is as a direct
result of pressure from Rotarians in the
country making things happen to end this
disease once and for all. Some cases of
Hydrotherapy Pools, all demonstrating the
vaccine derived polio have been noted in the
wonderful way in which our Rotarians are
last few weeks, but it should be mentioned
people of action and get things done.
that these are different to the wild polio
I was once asked, “What is a typical Club” virus and are quite rare. They are no less
and before I started this year as your District devastating to the individuals but are not
Governor, I thought I knew. I was wrong, contagious and this strain of polio will die
because there is no “typical club” as you all out as vaccines are improving all the time.
run your clubs in different ways and still I am delighted that 2 of my 3 challenges This is the main reason that the vaccines are
achieve the same great work. I have not have been met by most clubs in the district. slowly being changed from drops to
visited any Club in the district that is not Two weeks ago, District held a very injections and the last national
doing good in their community. In our successful conference where many of the immunisation day in India is being held early
concerns to chase members we sometimes attendees had not been to Conference in 2020 – after this, vaccinations will
forget how, even the smallest of Clubs, can before giving them the opportunity to see continue but will be done by trained health
make a difference. Rotary in a different light and go back to professionals.
their Clubs more enlightened and
As we run up to Christmas many clubs are
enthusiastic than before. In addition, there
preparing for Christmas collections and
were several non-Rotarians in attendance so
Santa Sleighs. If you are short of helpers try
finally we are not preaching to the
and join forces with other local Rotary Clubs
converted but letting others know of our
to enjoy the fellowship, fun and hard work
excellent work.
together. If Kate and I can help we are only
This last week included World Polio Day and an email or phone call away and will help
Clubs all over the District have been turning wherever possible. Most importantly make
buildings Purple4Polio. This has been a sure that you are having fun doing your
tremendous success with at least 2 radio Rotary work because whilst members are
interviews and numerous newspaper having fun, they will continue with the great
Expanding Rotary in our District is vital so articles. Some Clubs have said that it was work that the Clubs achieve throughout the
that we can continue to do the wonderful not worth the expense, but it must not be year.
projects that we achieve. Each and every forgotten that the aim was to get the
club is encouraged to improve its public general public informed of this fight to end
image and look closely at how it meets and polio and to gain their help. Rotary have
make itself more attractive to new members. been fighting this battle for over 30 years
Use our projects to advertise our and we need as much help as possible to
membership opportunities and expand our finally finish this disease once and for all.
reach. There are potential members out The fight has been helped by 2
there who simply have not been asked to announcements this week: - 2 of the 3
join. There are friends and family who might strains of Wild Polio virus have now been
just need that extra nudge to change from eradicated and the Imams in Pakistan have
Rotary NoW Spring 2020 13ROTARY CLUB OF PRESTATYN
PRESTATYN IS AWARDED
‘PLASTIC FREE COMMUNITIES’
STATUS AS IT TAKES ACTION
ON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC
Prestatyn has joined a network of communities across the UK who Peter Dop has organised several beach cleans, with the largest being
are leading the way to tackle throw away plastic at source. The town held in June. Kiko Matthews (World Record Holder, Environmental
has been awarded Plastic Free Community status by marine Champion & Social Entrepreneur) supported the event. Alongside
conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), in recognition of Kiko 85 community members volunteered their time and jointly took
the work it has done to start reducing the impact of single-use 228kg of rubbish off Central Beach.
plastic on the environment.
Prestatyn is thrilled to receive Plastic Free Status, the achievement
The Rotary Club of Prestatyn, Business Forum and Town Council reflects the hard work of businesses, schools and community
started the campaign last year after more evidence emerged about members. This is an ongoing journey and by raising the profile of the
the catastrophic effect plastic was having on our planet and in Plastic Free movement in Prestatyn we endeavour to increase the
particular to the marine world. As a coastal town we are seeing the numbers of participation, encouraging more businesses and
impacts and felt that a stand must be taken, to actively reduce community members to reduce single use plastic.
plastic consumption, promote recycling and responsible disposal of
The Surfers Against Sewage Plastic Free Community network aims to
single use plastics.
free the places where we live from single use. Using the five point
Registering with the SAS Plastic Free Communities movement, the plan the aim is to empower communities to kick start local
Plastic Free Prestatyn steering group pulled together key grassroots action, which can then be built upon.
organisations and businesses in the town to put in place a five-point
The marine conservation charity, based in St Agnes in Cornwall, says
plan. The objectives include; setting up a community led steering
it wants to unite communities to tackle avoidable plastic from the
group, instigating the SAS Plastic Free Schools education programme,
beach all the way back to the brands and businesses who create it. It
getting local council commitment and working with local businesses,
says it is not about removing all plastic from our lives but kicking our
organisations and community groups to spread the word and
addiction to throwaway plastic and changing the system that
minimise the amount of disposable plastics they use.
produces it.
Rotarian Peter Dop, Community Lead, Plastic Free Prestatyn Steering
Rachel Yates, SAS Plastic Free Communities Project Officer, said: “It’s
Group said "The community backing has been extraordinary,
great to see the work that Prestatyn has done to reduce the
supporting events, circulating information and taking an active
availability of avoidable plastics, raise awareness and encourage
interest in the progress towards Plastic Free Status. Thank you to
people to refill and reuse.
everyone who has supported the initiative and who’s enthusiasm will
no doubt make more positive changes Prestatyn.” “We have over six hundred communities across the UK working to
reduce single use plastic and the impact it has on our environment.
We exceeded the target for business participation, through
Every step those communities and the individuals in them take is a
promotion at the Business Forum and business engagement, more
step towards tackling the problem at source, challenging our
and more businesses are wanting to be actively involved. Many
throwaway culture and encouraging the habit and system changes
businesses had already made conscious decisions not to use single
we need to see.”
use plastic within their shops whilst others have made significant
changes to the products and packaging, they use. Just some of the many volunteers.
14 Rotary NoW Spring 2020ROTARY CLUB OF LLANDUDNO
HOME START - CONWY
Earlier this month eleven Rotarians were pleased to hear from Sylvia
Chadwick, Manager of Home Start and from Peter Denton, one of the
Trustees, about the valuable work done by their organisation - Home
Start – Conwy.
The organisation is both a registered charity in its own right and part
of the umbrella group Home Start UK. The objectives are defined by
their strapline of “support and friendship for families” and Sylvia
instanced some of the many ways in which they help families – often
at a time of stress – in such supportive ways as home visits, advice
signposting, reducing isolation and helping develop a parent’s skills.
This can be done either in partnership with the Families First, and
other agencies, or as just a light touch of extra help to families who
request support. The service is available to any family with children
aged 14 or younger.
There is an office in Llandudno with outreach based in Abergele Hub
and a plan to expand the service in Llanrwst, enabling the Chief Executive Sylvia Chadwick and Trustee Peter Denton
organisation to serve more families in Conwy County. promoting the work of Home Start Conwy.
Members were most impressed at the work of Home Start Conwy
and resolved to donate £250 towards their work.
ROTARY CLUB OF RUTHIN
RYLA IN ACTION
For the past 5 years Ruthin
Rotary Club has sponsored 2
students between the ages of
15 – 18 to attend the Rotary
Youth Leadership Awards
(RYLA). This year’s lucky
applicants were Sioned
Cordiner & Rhian Jones, both
are members of Ruthin
Scouts and attend
Brynhyfryd School. Last
Wednesday evening they
were guests of Ruthin Rotary
Club where they gave a
presentation on the
adventures and experiences
they had enjoyed on the
course, which was held at
Arthog near Fairbourne in
August. The activities on this
6 day course included rock
climbing, orienteering,
canoeing and raft building.
They are pictured along with our President Peter Jones who presented them with their
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.
Rotary NoW Spring 2020 15ROTARY CLUB OF DENBIGH
THE ALL WALES ROLL THE
BARREL COMPETITION 2019
Once again, the annual All Wales Roll The Barrel competition, which
is organised by The Rotary Club of Denbigh, was held on the High
Street of Denbigh town on Boxing Day. Although having a damp and
cloudy sky at first, a large crowd had gathered by the start of
proceedings.
First up was a drive through of over 25 vintage tractors and
Landrovers of various age and condition from the 1940s to the
present day modern tractors. The crowd were then captivated by the
presence of over 60 horses and riders of the Flint And Denbigh Hunt,
who have been meeting on Boxing Day at Denbigh for almost a
century, where they once again received the annual Stirrup Cup. Also
entertaining the crowd were John Sellers and Dilwyn Pierce together
with Rotarian Ifor John Jones. Starters of this year’s races were our
President Hywel Watkin, The Mayor of Denbigh Cllr. Gaynor Wood-
Tickle and special guest Welsh actor Dewi Wykes.
The main event of the day then followed with numerous competitors
in the men’s and women’s senior races. Another very popular part of The Rotary Club of Denbigh would like to thank all who
the morning’s proceedings is the Junior barrel rolling competition, supported this year’s event, especially the many sponsors of the Roll
again very well supported. The Barrel competition.
ROTARY CLUB OF LLANDUDNO
SCATTER!
Rotarians have always visited other Clubs, whether to support them
on their Charter Night, to try and beat them in the annual Rotary
District Quiz, to seek out a speaker of particular interest, or by
attending Conferences and Assemblies, or perhaps just to shoot the
breeze and find fellowship
All members are welcomed at all Clubs, and so no invitation is ever
needed; just the courtesy of advance notice of the proposed visit
Clubs sometimes hold a “Scatter Week”, in which members of one St Asaph.
club disperse and visit several neighbouring Clubs
In the last couple of weeks
· nine Rotarians from Llandudno went to Ruthin Rotary, who hosted
a quiz,
Ruthin.
· two members went to Abergele Rotary to hear Gerrie Bailey speak
on the work of her Chernobyl Childrens Lifeline charity,
· three members went to St Asaph Rotary to learn about Denbigh’s
heritage
· four Rotarians from Llandudno went to Llanfairfechan and
Penmaenmawr Rotary to hear about their Tools for Africa project
and the upcoming visit of a contingent of Rotarians to Africa
We look forward to reciprocal visits to our Club – any one of 1.2M
Rotarians in 35,000 Clubs worldwide is welcome – let’s hope they
Abergele. don’t all come at once!
16 Rotary NoW Spring 2020ROTARY CLUB OF PRESTATYN
CHRISTMAS FLOAT -
STILL GOING STRONG AFTER
62 YEARS!
The Prestatyn Rotary Club 2019 Christmas Float collection was
another success thanks to the efforts of everyone who gave their
time and to public generosity, resulting in a collection of £4700. The
first donation from the collection has now been made, during a joint
visit by Rotarians and Inner Wheelers from Prestatyn and Rhyl, to the
recently re-vamped and extended St Kentigern Hospice in St Asaph.
Prestatyn President Brian Huw Jones, accompanied by fellow
Rotarians Tony England, Malcolm Rogers and John Carson presented
a cheque in the sum of £2,000 to hospice fund-raiser Wendy Clark.
Ms.Clark thanked the Rotary Club for the donation, adding that "The
recent extension and renovation of the hospice has cost three million
pounds, all of which has been raised through donations such as this,
and I know that Prestatyn Rotary has truly been a great supporter of
the hospice ever since its inception".
Photo circa 1962 - the large tree in the background is actually on
the float!
Table club, until it was accidentally destroyed by fire and has not
been replaced.
The annual float run is a huge commitment by the club with 130
slots to fill on the rotas. From early December until Christmas Eve the
float covers over 40 miles visiting as many roads as we are able.
Facebook has been good for us as we are able to post our routes and
updates every day.
So 62 years on Prestatyn Rotarians carry on the tradition of a
goodwill tour and the current float has just completed its thirtieth
year of service, having raised well over £100,000 for local good
causes since 1990. Something for which Prestatyn Rotarians past
and present are very proud. The float is now safely tucked up under a
tarpaulin at a secret location near the North Pole and Prestatyn
Rotarians and their volunteers can relax just a little until plans for
L to R: Tony England, Wendy Clark, Malcolm Rogers, Brian Huw Jones, the 2020 collection start, around September!
John Carson.
The Prestatyn float has become a regular and much appreciated
feature of the festive season since its inception in 1957. How it has
changed though - it was first agreed to mount a Christmas tree on a
lorry and, three or four days before Christmas, park at several points
around the town with singing of carols and distribution of sweets by
Santa to the children. The first proper float was an adapted RAF
recovery vehicle, affectionately known as Queen Mary, on which was
mounted a very large decorated Christmas tree. This was raised and
lowered on a man-handled swivel to avoid overhead cables. In 1980
the float vehicle was judged to be unfit for use on public roads, and
a new, smaller float was built with Rhyl & District Round Table, and
this was decorated by pupils of Prestatyn High School. This float
overturned the following year resulting in a trip to casualty for
several Rotarians. It was then modified to give greater stability. In
1989, members of Prestatyn Rotary Club built the current float which
was designed by an art student at Wrexham College. The 1980 Rotarians and Inner Wheelers from Prestatyn and Rhyl at
version continued to be used in the Rhyl area manned by the Round the hospice.
Rotary NoW Spring 2020 17ROTARY CLUB OF LIVERPOOL SOUTH
HELPING TO PROVIDE A CHRISTMAS
MEAL FOR THE HOMELESS DURING
THE FESTIVE SEASON
According to the most recent generosity of the outlet’s patrons, the take up exceeded our
available statistics for 2018, expectation with many of the winners donating their prize in full or
there was a 22% increase in in part to the appeal.
homelessness in England and
Such was the overall success of the event that Rotary Liverpool
Wales compared to 2017.
South was able to give £175 to each of the following organisations
Since 2010, the number of
to help them in giving meals to the homeless at and around
people sleeping on the streets
Christmas time:
has increased dramatically.
There’s simply no denying • The Salvation Army, Liverpool.
something needs to change • The Whitechapel Centre, Liverpool.
so Rotary Liverpool South • St Bride’s Church, Liverpool.
looked at what it could do to help provide a meal for homeless • Liverpool Homeless
people at Christmas. Outreach Centre.
Following up on the club’s very successful Giant Easter Egg Raffle This year’s Christmas Raffle
President Peter Machin decided to see if the local supporters of the was a first for Rotary
event; including pubs, restaurants, chemists and hairdressers etc, Liverpool South and quite
would also take part in a Christmas Raffle to provide meals for the additional to our highly
homeless at Christmas. The raffle consisted of 60 numbers at a £1 successful annual Carol
each with a prize to the winner of £30. Thanks to the marvellous Wagon collections.
ROTARY CLUB OF PRESTATYN
ANY OLD TREES?
CHRISTMAS TREE
COLLECTION FOR
HOSPICE
Nine members of Prestatyn Rotary Club took part in an annual
Christmas Tree Collection to raise funds for the St Kentigern Hospice
in St Asaph.
The event, which was organised by the hospice and facilitated by the
“JustHelping” website, enabled individuals to have their used real
Christmas trees collected in return for a donation. Registered on the
site this year were 40 charities from all over the country. It was a
simple task to choose a local one and make a donation.
The hospice asked for teams of volunteer collectors to collect after
the twelfth night and Prestatyn's helpers collected 163 trees from
Prestatyn, Rhuddlan and Bodelwyddan. The total collection of 560
trees locally raised over £5,200 for the hospice, with some money
also going to the Rhyl Sea Cadets who also helped. The trees were
all delivered to Thorncliffe's recycling centre in Abergele.
Whilst on the Christmas theme – the 2019 Prestatyn Rotary
Christmas float collection totalled £4700.
Pictured with their final trailer load are Prestatyn Rotarians Chris
The first donation from this will be £2,000 to the St Kentigern Porteous, Malcolm Rogers and Malcolm Newberry.
Hospice.
18 Rotary NoW Spring 2020ROTARY LIVERPOOL SOUTH
ROTARIAN ANN WELLS
LEADER - VOCATIONAL
TRAINING TEAM
AUSTRALIA - 2019
Passing on the team’s professional experience.
that different Rotary groups provided to their communities and
schools. We received a warm welcome from Rotarians as we
The team setting off from Manchester in July 2019. completed our presentations. We were amazed that 10 different
Rotary groups were represented at Rockhampton and at each of the
Our thoughts are with the Australian people whose lives are Rotary evenings we were so well received.
devastated by the bush fires. Rotarian Ann Wells and Special Needs
Teachers, Claire Graham, Danielle Peevor, Flick Smith and Lorraine In 2020 we continue to share our VTT visit to 1180 District Rotary
Gibbins visited Queensland as members of a Vocational Training clubs and interested community groups. As individuals we are able to
Team in July 2019. Some of the areas we visited have been affected explain the impact of the trip on our own learning. We share our
by fires and we are still in contact with our Rotary hosts. experiences on the Queensland’s Special Needs Education Inclusion
programme, “Every student succeeding”. We share our interest in the
We are really able to appreciate how easily the fire spreads. variety of educational visits to the schools across Longreach,
Following our journey to Longreach, in the outback we saw first- Emerald, Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Gladstone. The trip was
hand the effects of seven years of drought not only on the valuable as we learned about the Queensland education provision.
environment but also on its people. We also witnessed the response Yet we also shared Professional Development with Teachers and
of Rotarians and their extensive community involvement to support other professionals. We contributed in raising awareness of Dyslexia,
others. As a Rotarian it was an inspiring to see the variety of support Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and supporting staff to learn
strategies to help young people to relax, feel less stressed and have
strategies to deal with worries and concerns.
Our current presentations allow us to share our meaningful
exchange, the cultural
experiences, Queensland
lifestyles and the school’s
responses to inclusion and the
differences between education in
England and Australia.
If you are interested in hearing
about our VTT trip please contact
Rotarian Ann Wells at Rotary
Liverpool South.
Rotarian Ann Wells ready for the
The team in the outback. Australian outback.
Rotary NoW Spring 2020 19ROTARY LIVERPOOL SOUTH
A HAT TRICK OF DISTRICT
GRANTS FOR ROTARY
LIVERPOOL SOUTH
In this Rotary Year Rotary Liverpool South applied for three District effective, so prosthetic devices
Grants and was fortunate to secure all three. The three organisations can be better tailored to
the club supported in the sum of £500 each are: amputees’ needs. It also
dramatically reduces shipping
1. Liverpool Liverbirds Morris Dance Troupe.
costs and dependence on sea
The Liverbirds Morris Dancing Troupe host 40 girls to provide the freight, by allowing us to send
local community in South Liverpool with something to look to in the materials via airplane baggage.
area. Liverbirds recognises the need for this activity in the deprived In short, dismantling the
prosthetics we receive has
become a vital part of our work.
Over the 12 months we plan to
receive and dismantle 2,000 prosthetic legs, it’s a labour-intensive
process which we often mobilise volunteers to engage in. As such
Legs4Africa have developed a partnership with Men’s Sheds - an
international charity who, through organising practical activities,
break down the barriers of social isolation so common amongst the
elderly.
Once dismantled, Legs4Africa collect and return the components to
our office where they are cleaned, logged and stored in preparation
for delivery to our partners across Africa.
3. Smile- TLC Dementia Care (Smile & Experience Tender
Loving Care”
Smile – TLC dementia Care is a Community Interest Company
supporting people living with dementia to continue living the lives
they enjoy, to remain active and to remain part of their community
by reducing isolation and slowing down the progress of dementia
through stimulation.
Smile TLC was founded in 2017 by Aimee Carson to organise
stimulating social activities and provide 1:2:1 support for people
living with dementia, living in care homes or living in their own
home, enabling support, respite and reassurance for family members
and carers and provide dementia awareness training to raise
Liverpool Liverbirds at Pontins, North Wales, October 2019. awareness.
“The aim of Smile - TLC is
area and are determined to keep it going. With the teaching of dance to be the leading provider
and the enthusiasm and commitment from participants Liverbirds of support in the North
required funding to enter weekend competitions. The District Grant West for people affected by
enabled 40 girls to take part in a dancing competition in Blaenau, Supporting those affected by dementia CIC dementia including family
Wales. To quote their leader “The transformation that the girls are and friends, helping to
going through is an additional outcome, they are behaving maintain happy and active
accordingly and respecting their community”. lives by working with
passionate, caring and valued staff”
2. Legs4Africa, the Charity that’s getting Africa back on its
feet one leg at a time. We believe people should live their lives as they always did and not
become isolated. We will help families keep their connections and
During the five years of operation Legs4Africa have sought to use maintain their lifestyles as much as possible.
innovative and effective solutions to empower amputees living in
Africa. Previously prosthetic legs were delivered by us to partnering We achieve this by listening and working with families and by
Africa hospitals in their entirety. However, we learned from having the most caring and supported workforce who feel valued
prosthetists in-country that providing components is far more and respected.
20 Rotary NoW Spring 2020ROTARY CLUB OF NANTWICH
ROTARY HELPS KEEP
AIR-AMBULANCE FLYING
Ambulance flying time rescuing critically injured patients who would
not survive without the service.
North West Air Ambulance was one of the local charities supported
by the Rotary Club of Nantwich Christmas Float collection, which
raised over £6,500.
Said club spokesman Ashley Weaver: “We were delighted to choose
this charity following an inspiring presentation by Victor Crawford
from North West Air Ambulance. It's great to support the vital work
of this charity - one that you hope you will never need, but when you
do it is literally a life saver.”
The North West Air Ambulance, crewed with pilots, paramedics and
doctors:
• Has three helicopters located at Blackpool and Barton, operating
seven days a week, 365 days a year
• Flies over 2,000 missions every year - about the same flying hours
The Rotary Club of Nantwich, with the help of the generous residents
as a plane travelling around the globe 32 times
of Nantwich, have raised funds to keep the North West Air
Ambulance flying its life-saving missions. • Has helicopters with a cruising speed of 160mph - 30mph faster
than the average speed of a F1 grand prix race!
Their donation of £775 will fund an hour and a half of North West Air
ROTARY CLUB OF LLANFAIRFECHAN
AND PENMAENMAWR
A ROTARY
MARRIAGE
It must be rare to announce the marriage of
two members of a club, and this was a first
for the RC of Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr!
PP Richard Hollas, who became a member in 1983, married Georgina
Llewellyn who has been a member since 2010 in December ‘19. Both
had lost their original partners and their joy at their union was
shared by all their fellow club members. They are about to undertake
a delayed honeymoon in Borneo.
The wedding ceremony was a private affair but they arrived at the
next club meeting bearing a cake with the inscription “Thank You
Rotary for bringing us together”
We wish them well in their Rotary future.
GRU
Footnote: Richard was responsible
for nominating PDG Geoff Uttley
for membership in 1985, and his
grandson James Thomas is
currently D1180 PI Leader
Rotary NoW Spring 2020 21ROTARY LIVERPOOL SOUTH
A NEW YEAR AND A NEW
MEMBER FOR ROTARY
LIVERPOOL SOUTH ALL THE
WAY FROM SOUTH AFRICA
On the 1st of January 2020 Rotary Liverpool South welcomed the
first new member of 2020. Rotarian Stephen Stocks, formerly of the
Rotary Club of Stamford in South Africa, District 9350.
Rotary Stanford Toy Run – working with the Lions and Round Table –
and 700 Motorbikes. (Stephen third from right).
D9350 also asked him to sit on the District Finance Committee for
three years and also as a member of the 2018 D9350 DG Selection
RLS President Peter Machin welcomes Stephen Stocks formerly of Committee.
Rotary Club of Stanford and Assistant Governor 2015-18, District 9350. Stephen and Clare are now settled in Liverpool and looking forward
to returning to IT and having fun with Rotary Liverpool South.
Stephen and wife Clare returned from 16 years in South Africa early
November 2019 after a “look-see” in May 2019 where they met up
D9350 District Conference Committee in Swellendam W. Cape South
with members of Rotary Liverpool South at a fund raiser for a Peace
Africa. (Stephen second from right).
Project in local schools.
Stephen first joined Rotary in
Ladysmith South Africa in 1990 but left
after a year on a previous return to the
UK.
Wanting to help make a difference he
re-joined the Rotary Club of Stanford
D9350 South Africa in early 2012.
Rotary Stanford is the most southerly
Rotary Club in Africa and, as a very
small club, was quickly press-ganged
into being Treasurer and then
President.
He was asked to be an AG for D9350
and thoroughly enjoyed the three years
as a friend of his allocated Clubs in the
Southern Cape and assisted with the
admin and registration for two District
Conferences.
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