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Winchester Rotary Bulletin - November 2015
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Lunch Meeting Monday 5 Oct.
Winchester Rotary meets on the first
and third Monday in each month in
the Royal Hotel at lunchtime 1.00 p.m.
President Anthony Arkwright chaired
the Meeting on 5th October.
Siri Borchgrevink from Bjugi Rotary, in
Norway, gave a colourful presentation.
She was accompanied by Ragnhild and
her aunt Tone.
There was the customary résumé of
past events and the informative
advertisements of forthcoming
activities.
On Monday 19th October two
potential Georgia Scholars introduced
themselves and explained why their
applications to take a Gap year in
America has a strong appeal to them.
We wish them every success.
Luke Addison mentioned the plans for
the PeaceJam Conference in 2016 with
a Nobel Peace Laureate to be
announced soon.
Past, present and future projects and
issues were discussed with interest.
The new website was explained by Jim
Hull (see right) and further information
will be in the December Bulletin.
Fellowship
Monday 19 Oct.
Community
Lunch Meeting
Anthony Arkwright, Ragnhild
Gabrielsen and Tone Oftedal
Hampshire Room, Royal Hotel,
Winchester
President Anthony Arkwright and Siri
Borchgrevink
David Farthing and Ragnhild Gabrielsen
Simon Theobalds and Luke Addison.
Torrin Hoynes, Anthony Arkwright,
Casey Dugan and Denis Welstead.
Jim Hull and Mike Tilbury
Jon Pierce and Chris Nutt
Jim Sawyer with a Rotary International
Vintage Car Badge. To buy, contact Jim.
Trotters Independent Trading Co.
Jim Sawyer’s Uncle Dick was
President (1961-62) and his vintage
car badge is up for sale with the
proceedings going to charity.
Hampshire Room, Royal Hotel,
Winchester
Miscellaneous
4.5 Litre Blower Bentley Le Mans
To whom it may concern: Whether
you own a three wheeler like Del
Boy and Rodney or a swish Bentley
this badge will add value.
Vintage item Carpe diem
Bjugi Rortary project in Norway
Norway
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Geoff Cox and Richard Chisnell with Friends
of Royal Hampshire County Hospital.
President Anthony
Attending District meetings and group 4
meetings has allowed me to get to
know more Rotarians from further
afield and I love hearing about their
successes and how they solve their
dilemmas.
Whilst we able are to create an
admirable output in Winchester, the
Conference is a reminder that we are
part of a much greater organisation,
indeed two; Rotary International in
Great Britain and Ireland and Rotary
International itself, the largest charity in
the world. It is as part of Rotary
International that we make such a
difference around the world, most
notably the 'End Polio Now' campaign.
your ideas. At the same time, I echo
Karen McCleery's request for
suggestions for speakers for 2016.
Welcome Sara Rollason who joined us
in October, I am pleased to see you
now firmly among us and I am sure
we are unlikely to meet another
medical model maker.
I am pleased we have two more
prospective members in the pipeline
and I hope you are all looking out for
guests to invite.
Please remember to put your names
down for Fireworks Night, we are still
short of volunteers and as I write,
only half of members have responded
to the web site. Anthony Arkwright
The International and Foundation
teams have a diverse range of
causes and of course more of you
would be welcome to join them to
further those causes or even bring
new ones to their attention.
A ‘Thank you’ to Nick Bell for
arranging a lovely evening for the
Winchester contingent and a
congratulations to Rotaractor Luke
Addison for a most confident
presentation in front of 500
delegates.
We have again received some
fabulous Rotarian visitors, from
USA, Australia, Malaysia and from
Norway. In place of the customary
banner, we received a Viking ship
from Norway - not quite sure where
we should display this!
Surely the highlight of our
programme at home this month was
the demonstration of the
preparation of Sushi by Rotarian Miff
Kayum and his chef Daniel. It was
clear we had some enthusiasts of
Japanese food amongst us and
perhaps a few more were
converted? If so, or you need a
second try, pop along to Miff's Kyoto
Kitchen in Parchment Street.
This evening was also a success for
being a more informal evening with
an earlier start.
Many of you have asked for more
variety for evening meetings and as
we head towards the second half of
our Rotary year, I would welcome
The big event since the Marathon was
the District Conference. Twelve
Winchester Rotarians and their
partners made the trip to Bristol this
year and not only heard some great
presentations but also networked with
members from other clubs.
District 1110 Conference in Bristol
Ian Murray, Rotarian Anna O’Brien and Alan
Titchmarsh (University Chancellor).
Congratulations for honouring
more than 100 years of service
to the Friends of Royal County
Hospital (see left). Richard
Chisnell takes over as Chairman
from Geoff Cox.
Community Star Award was
awarded to Anna O’Brien,
Chairman of the Hospital Radio
and champion of many causes.
Many congratulations to Anna.
Community Hospital Radio Hospital Friends
Rotarian Miff Kayum’s Kyoto Kitchen
Fireworks Night in the highstreet & park
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Breakfast Meeting
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Guests are invited to introduce
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Fellowship
Fiona Whitehouse and Nadine Perry
anticipating their breakfast.
Dominic Hiscock, Richard Spalding, Jim Hull, Rob Carter, Nadine Perry & Lt.Col.Mark Cox.
Mark Butcher and Paul Ratcliffe
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Joe Bright setting an example with the
healthy ‘Continental’ option.
Rob Carter (Chairman) & Lt.Col.Mark Cox.
Fiona Whitehouse and Mark Witt.
Richard Spalding: mobile okay post meal.
David Wills’ good taste in reading.
Chairman Rob Carter invited several
Members to report on any recent
activities and to highlight projects which
will be run at home or abroad.
The Breakfast finishes at 8.30 which
allows some networking for those who
do not have to rush away to their
morning’s work.
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John Eade (Proposer), Sara Rollason (New
Member) and President Anthony Arkwright.
I was born in Hertfordshire but
spent most of my younger years in
and around London. I am a country
girl at heart with an artist in my
soul. My background is in Art. I
completed my foundation at The
Chelsea School of Art then chose to
specialise in fine art illustration at
the City & Guilds of London Art
School.
At the City and Guilds I met and
became engaged to David. After
graduating, David and I rented a
studio which enabled us to carry on
our study of Art. I freelanced, taking
on commissions for portraits while
studying on a couple of Open
University foundation courses.
David went on to attend The Royal
Academy. We exhibited in a few
small open studio exhibitions.
I married my childhood sweetheart.
We had two children, both girls,
now grown up. We divorced sadly. I
enrolled in a post graduate course
with the Medical Artists
Association, where I met my second
husband Anthony. Three years later
Anthony developed a rare form of
leukaemia. We were together five
years, a short life time. I lived in
and out of hospital with him.
We married when the stem cell
transplant looked like being a
success. One year later I was a
widow.
I am a Grandmother and work now as
Managing Director of the Medical
Model Making Company founded by
my late husband. It took a great deal
of tenacity, hard work and a huge
amount of advice to eventually
stabilise and secure the Company’s
future. I love the creative side of the
research and development. I love
that our models enhance the training
of specialists who in turn perform
better and save lives.
Prior to my first marriage I worked as
PA to the Church Urban Fund Officer,
making up and distributing fund
raising packs.
Monday 12 Oct.
I am profoundly passionate about
certain causes and have
campaigned vehemently for those
who cannot speak for themselves –
I have collected for and donated to
various charities, particularly
cancer. I promote and sign various
petitions for varied causes that
move me in some way.
I would like to join the Rotary as I
just feel I have so much to give. I
am a great problem solver and will
constantly strive to find solutions. I
have a need to feel that my life will
make a positive difference to
someone else’s existence. We are
all victims of life under the slings
and arrows of outrageous fortune. I
like to believe as human beings we
will help each other through those
times. I enjoy listening to various
members talk about their work,
work that has helped those less
fortunate than themselves. It gives
me hope and a great deal of
pleasure to believe that people
have such a positive effect on the
world.
Interests include Art, Eclectic taste
in music – Opera, Verdi, Bob Dylan.
Classic Literature. Poetry. Film. Fine
Wine.
Membership Sara Rollason
Inspiring Goalball Youth Supporter Pudsey
Rotary logos shining bright on their arms.
See good RIBI Aug/Sept. magazine article.
They will be working closely with
Pudsey during the coming year.
Last year, Chief Exec. of Goalball UK
with Adam and Bridget Knott met the
national Executive Committee of Inner
Wheel in the hope that they will
support the Ladies GB Goalball Team.
Do come along and support their
training at Peter Symonds. November
dates are 7th and 28th 9.30 to 2.30 for
all teams and special elite training on
8th Nov 10 – 2 pm.
You’ll be inspired! David Farthing
Great News from Winchester Goalball
Club which most members will know
we helped launch during the time of
the London Paralympics.
They are proud to announce that they
have been awarded approximately
£5500 from Children in Need to
support their members who are
under the age of 18.
Winchester Rotary provided a
reference for this award which will
help fund training, travel, tournament
and volunteers costs.
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Salisbury to… Fundraising Clarendon Marathon
FOR HELPING
“Amazingly well organised and a big
THANK YOU to the marshals and
organisers.”
“The marshals were brilliant - all with
a happy smiley face and words of
encouragement.”
“Really well done and thank you to
the Rotary clubs for taking on the
event again this year. It was really
enjoyable and must be a logistical
nightmare to organise!”
“The number of runners was good -
not too many (hassle and stress free,
friendly), not too few (good
atmosphere).”
Runners World: “For me it beats any
major city marathon; it's personal and you
really feel like part of the event and not
just a number amongst thousands.
Ron Venturi (Winchester Hospital
Radio) and Giles Peck (Finish Co-
ordinator). “A fantastic day out!”
Alan Darlington (Welcome Station
Co-ordinator). “Handwriting on the
goody bag was a very nice touch.”
Bookings this year were 1,050. A
good 10% or so of those who book
don’t actually show up on the day!
“heaps of marshals (e.g. Brian Bull
and Anne Weaver) to keep you on
the well-marked course.”
Rotaract President, Ross Buchan
and President Anthony Arkwright,
host to Mayoral party at Kings’ Sch.
“The volunteers were great… and
the run was awesome!”… (Above:
John Eade and Fiona Whitehouse.)
The St. John’s Ambulance Service
provided an effective and efficient
charitable first aid service. Thanks.
Congratulations to all the 'new
management'; it was brilliant. Leaders
JJ & Sue Heath - Caldwell (see above).
Helen Brown and Jim Baker cyclists.
“I loved the countdown signs to the
end. They were very motivating.”
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…Winchester Clarendon Marathon Fundraising
FOR RUNNING
“I have completed the run a number
of times and keep coming back.
Lovely route and great smiles and
support from the many marshals.”
“Lovely to take part as a team.
Beautiful scenery, first class
organisation fabulous day out.”
“This is a great race with an
atmosphere second to none.”
“This was my first ever marathon and
as I was told many times around the
route, "Wow, a tough one for your
first!" I loved every minute of it!”
£11,500 for their many charities and
such good causes as the Anthony
Nolan Trust for blood cancer.
“I have nothing but praise for the
organisation, marshals, helpers,
checkpoints, T-shirts, medals etc.”
This year 858 finished the course,
including the runner (above) after
cramp 20 yards from the line!
Turnover for this year (2015) will
probably be just over £34,000 net.
An encouraging record amount.
“Fantastic organisation from the
buses to the start line, to the bus at
the end and back to the car.”
“Scouts were shouting out to me
like I was their biggest sporting
hero, willing me on to the finish.”
Opportunities to advertise: “New
Energy Fitness” (above) and put into
practice. "Don't change a thing"!
“No better way to experience the
glorious Hampshire countryside.”
Mother and daughter combination.
“Especially appreciated the hot
drinks, cakes and goodies served by
the charities at and near the finish!”
“Excellent information and maps
provided on change-over points.”
Father and daughter combination.
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District Conference
Literacy in a Box Trust
Saturday morning’s session included
presentations from RYLA, Hope and
Homes, Tom Yendell on Flat Spaces,
and LifeLab. After the break we were
entertained by two superb Young
Musicians, followed by Jonathon
Porritt on “Population Matters”. The
session closed with a motivational
speaker/comedian who hit exactly
the right note.
President Anthony, his wife Annie
and twenty of us attended the annual
Rotary District Conference held this
year in the City Centre Marriott
Hotel, Bristol over the weekend of 9-
11th October.
Such Conferences give the delegates
the opportunity to hear about much
good work at home and abroad.
On Friday evening our group
gathered for our traditional club meal
at an excellent Italian restaurant
where, thanks to Nick’s brilliant
organisation, we enjoyed good food
and fellowship.
Annual
Food for thought
The Gala Dinner that evening was an
opportunity to meet with the other
500 delegates for good food and
entertainment.
Our elite group adjourned later to
the upper bar area where party
drinks and witty repartee flowed
until the early hours.
District Governor Tony Summers had
arranged a splendid programme of
speakers complemented by a Rotary
Showcase featuring many charities.
The range of Charities are illustrated
in this report with their logos and all
have their own website with
extensive information.
There was an official dinner with Jan
Leeming as Speaker but I can say that
we in true Winchester style had the
better time!
Marriott Hotel
Below are examples of Charities in
the District Conference Showcase.
President Anthony and Annie Arkwright
Tony Summers, is Governor of District
1110 which has 77 clubs across
Hampshire and the Channel Islands.
Question Time (left to right with Tom
Yendell, Annie (RYLA), Leonie (Hope and
Homes), Hazel (Lifelab).
Mouth and Foot
Painting Artists
District Awards Awards received by Past Dist. Gov. John
Eade on Sat. 31st Oct. at the District
Meeting. Left: is a certificate of
appreciation for financial support to End
Polio Now. Right most members brought
in District 1110 in 2014-5.
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Bristol
If you have never been to a District
Conference do try to attend. It is a
time to reflect on what Rotary does
best – serve others and enjoy
fellowship. Once you have been you
will be “hooked”.
Past District Governor John Eade
The final session on Sunday morning
included our own Luke Addison
speaking on Rotaract and Peace
Jam, addresses by Alisson Smith the
District Chairman of Inner Wheel
and RIBI President Peter Davey.
Sunday October 11th
11.00 Coffee Break
11.30 Conference session
DG Tony Summers; Cardiff 2016
and Michael Portillo.
13.00 Conference closes.
District Conference
Holiday accommodation for the less abled traveller
Affordable housing
Food for thought
Saturday Evening Gala Dinner
9-11 October
We look forward to next year in
Cardiff with the incoming Governor
Chris Slocock. See website for details.
Programme Outline
Friday October 9th
19.30 Dinner
21.00 Speaker Jan Leeming
22.00 Fellowship
Saturday October 10th
09.00 Showcase Open
09.30 Session: Young Musician;
Life Lab project; Inner Wheel.
10.45 Coffee break
11.15 Conference Session
Jonathon Porritt; Geoff Mackey.
13.30 Session closes
Afternoon – Visit Historic Bristol
19.30 Dinner
21.30 Music – Otis P Driftwood Band
23.00 Evening ends
Sunday October 11th
09.20 Conference Session
RIBI Pres. Peter Davey; Dean Beadle;
Luke Addison.
Young Musician
We finished in great style with an
address by Michael Portillo on his
political and journalistic careers.
All in all – it was a memorable and
thoroughly entertaining Conference
weekend. The best of Rotary was on
show with inspirational moments.
Probably the most moving talk was
that given by Dean Beadle on “Living
with Asperger’s”.
Michael Portillo
Luke Addison (right)
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Winchester Musicals and Opera
Society presents “Carmen” this
autumn. It is a passionate tale of lust,
seduction and betrayal, no other opera
boasts as popular a following as Bizet’s
Carmen. Set during the dying days of a
dystopian Spain. The action pivots
around Carmen, a gypsy who has the
power to seduce any man who suits
her fancy.
Don José, a corporal, throws honour
aside in pursuit of Carmen. Carmen
soon casts off her ardent lover for the
handsome toreador Escamillo.
Jealously and passion seal Carmen’s
fate in one of opera’s most memorable
conclusions. How can you resist it?!
Visit the website to sign up for a special
ticket price. Gill Russell
Fellowship Friday 20 November Theatre Royal
‘My life’ Talk Fellowship Monday 12 Oct.
Half Marathon Runners: Simon Burge and
JJ Heath-Caldwell.
Edward Miles-Kingston, Gilly Slot, Carole
Miles Lovelock and Anthony Arkwright.
Robert Cadd (Round Table Fireworks
Chairman) and Mike Downie.
Paul Miles-Kingston & Carole Mile-Lovelock
Concert in Winchester Cathedral
At this evening meeting Carole
Miles-Lovelock gave a fascinating
‘My Life’ talk with a difference. She
showed her silky tones by singing
‘Memories’ from ‘Cats’ and the Elvis
number ‘You were always on my
mind’. Such talks are always
captivating and Carole, with her son
Edward’s help, spoke of her classical
singing career and family life.
Chris Kyme (Hong Kong & Island East) and
President Anthony Arkwright.
Roger Sales (Club Treasurer), Nadine Perry
and Robert Parsons (Fellowship Director).
Terry Sachs (Barossa Valley, Australia)
and President Anthony Arkwright.
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International
Nick Bell with guest Rotaractors
Chef Daniel, Anthony Arkwright, Miff Kayum
Christmas Shoeboxes
‘My Life’ Talk Fellowship Monday 26 Oct.
Japanese cooking of superb quality.
Winchester Rotarian Miff Kayum
invited his chef Daniel from his Kyoto
Kitchen restaurant to give a Sushi
demonstration which was brilliant.
A second ‘My Life’ talk this month
was given by effervescent Nadine
Perry. Her Polish background gave
her presentation a special quality.
How she manages to do so much with
her financial work, family and multi-
interests is truly remarkable.
Mike Hill and Maggie Hastie sort out
the boxes in Colin Cook’s garage.
Giles Peck with Rotaractors Irena Sleeve
and Hilda Mertens
Anna O’Brien.
President Anthony Arkwright
and Nadine Perry.
Lt. Col. Mark Cox, President Anthony
Arkwright and Joe Bright.
The audience in the palm of Nadine’s hand
Dan, Ruth, Hannah and Nadine Perry.
Fiona McWilliams, Kim Otteridge and
Lynn Mears of Peter Symonds College.
Bruce Royston-Smith, Clive Cook (Shoebox
Co-ordinator) and Robert Parsons.
For children abroad These have been sorted and checked
ready for distribution this week.
Hundreds of lovely gifts have been
collected by countless local children.
Children in Montenegro, Albania,
and Moldova will be the recipients.
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Reminiscence Community Thurs. 8 Oct.
The Reminiscence Group meets on
the second Thursday each month at
11.00 am in Sunrise Senior Living.
A number of photos with interesting
images that helped draw out
memories and stories were used.
If you know of any dementia sufferers
and their carers who would like a
happy break, sign up on the website.
Meeting in the lounge for coffee & chat.
Time to reflect
Norman with Kate Freemantle
Jungle clearance
Environment Sat. 24 Oct.
Dominic Hiscock, David James, Simon
Burge and Mark Butcher joined Ali
Morse of Hampshire and Isle of
Wight Wildlife Trust and landowners
George and Veronique, to revisit the
site where we'd planted some 200
trees along the banks of the River
Test near Timsbury last year.
As has often proved the case during
these events, we quickly got
ourselves organised with a couple of
us clearing, somebody else mulching
and then another person putting in
the new stakes and protective mesh.
After about 10 minutes we located the
first one and over the following 4 hours
manged to locate, mulch and detect at
least 100 of them, some of which, as
you can just make out in the picture on
the left, have more than doubled in
size since they were planted.
The object of the exercise was
twofold. First, sapling thrives amidst
the jungle and secondly, replace the
original protective sheathing with
larger mesh, that would give the
saplings more room for growth and
greater protection from deer.
Toby and Dominic (Dad) Hiscock
mulching and screening a sapling.
Clear some of the undergrowth to give
the saplings more light and room to
spread. It turned out, the area which
those who'd been there when the trees
were planted swore was flat grass, was
covered in thick, wild undergrowth up
to 5 or 6 feet deep, meaning that our
first task was to find a sapling without
accidentally cutting one down and then
spreading out from there.
After the winter, when much of the
undergrowth will have died back, or
perhaps even been compressed by
snow, we will return to complete the
job when hopefully the remaining
saplings that we didn't manage to
find will be visible. Our efforts are
beginning to create a legacy for the
future. Mark Butcher
David James, Ali Morse, Simon Burge
with landowners George & Veronique.
Co-ordinator Diana Brooks (right)
Example photo of a 1950s family dinner.
Rotarian Ian White (right)
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Winchester University Winchester Rotaract
Another month done and a whole
host of activities taken part in. The
month began with the Clarendon
marathon which was a huge success,
and enjoyed by all who took part,
with a semi-choreographed dance
performance at the finish line.
PEACEJAM ANNUAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2016
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 March 2016 – The
University of Winchester
Following the success of the first PeaceJam UK Annual Youth Conference to be held at the University of Winchester in
March this year, with Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams, the plans for next year’s conference are under way.
Attending Nobel Peace
Laureate to be announced in
the Autumn Term
PeaceJam is an international peace education programme aiming at helping teenagers become active citizens and
advocates for peace, justice and human rights. It is directed by a group of leading Nobel Peace Prize winners, including
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Dalai Lama, and Aung San Suu Kyi. See www.peacejam.org.
The Conference is run by PeaceJam staff, and students at the University who act as mentors, facilitators and role models for
the teenagers attending. We hope to welcome over 200 young people, their teachers and youth workers from schools all
over the country for a weekend of inspiration, fun and practical learning.
The weekend will include a talk and Q & A session with the Nobel Peace Laureate, facilitated small group discussions, fun
and inspiring ice-breakers and workshops, and a presentation by young people of their own projects for social change, and
much more. For further details please contact our Conference Coordinator on: [email protected]
Alex, President Ross Buchan and
Alex Roeshanne.
Several of our members got to
experience their first Rotary meeting
in the Darials Room in the Royal
Hotel with the Japanese cookery
demonstration. We also heard a
great ‘My Life’ talk by Nadine Perry.
Social events: a meal at Slug and
Lettuce which included a group
colouring project and finally, on
Friday we held a Rocky Horror
Picture Show social with 8 magentas,
1 riff raff and a slightly disturbing
Frank n Furter (full drag) by our Vice
President Tom. Ross Buchan
We have had a few more new people
join, with the club getting closer and
closer to 20 members all the time.
The other week we had Julian English
from the cathedral kindly come and
talk to us on about 6 hours’ notice.
He was very interesting & impressive.
Sue
‘Rocky Horror’ Tom
Marathon stars
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reports. Thanks to several opportunistic photographers. Everything points to the website; so thanks to Shelagh Bird, Gill
Russell and President Anthony for all their work on that & those who manage the programme of meetings. Ed. JML
Meetings in November
Monday 2 November. Lunch Meeting. 12.30 for 1.00p.m. The Royal Hotel. Buffet.
Meeting Chair: David Farthing and “William Walker” Talk. Attendance & Props: John Eade.
Monday 9 November. Evening Meeting. 7.00 for 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. The Royal Hotel.
Attendance: Mike Slinn. Props & Grace: Barry Lipscomb. Tech: Colin Cook.
Speakers: “Youth and Community Showcase”.
Monday 16 November. Lunch Meeting. 12.30 for 1.00p.m. The Royal Hotel. Buffet.
Meeting Chair: John Eade. Attendance & Props: Julian English.
Wednesday 18 November. Breakfast Meeting. 7.15 for 7.30 – 8.30 a.m.
The Hampshire Room, Winchester Royal Hotel. Contact: Iain Steel/Website.
Monday 23 November. Evening Meeting. 6.00 for 6.30 – 9.00 p.m. The Royal Hotel.
Attendance: Jim Hull. Props & Grace: Dominic Hiscock. Tech: David James.
Speaker: “Life Talks” by Mike Slinn and Kordo Saeed
Monday 7 December. Lunch Meeting. 12.30 for 1.00p.m. The Royal Hotel. Buffet.
Meeting Chair: Mike Downie. Attendance & Props: Colin Eames.
Monday 14 December. Christmas Party. 7.00 for 7.30 – 10.30 p.m. St. Johns House.
Co-ordinator: Robert Parsons. Special menu to savour and details are on line.
Live Entertainment.
Monday 21 December. Lunch Meeting. 12.30 for 1.00p.m. The Royal Hotel. Buffet.
Meeting Chair: Mike Downie. Attendance & Props: Bill Lumsden.
Wednesday 23 December. Breakfast Meeting. 7.15 for 7.30 – 8.30 a.m.
The Hampshire Room, Winchester Royal Hotel. Contact: Iain Steel/Website.
Monday 28 December. Bank Holiday - No Meeting.
Monday 30 November. Evening Meeting. 6.00 for 6.30 – 9.00 p.m. The Royal Hotel.
Attendance: Jim Hull. Props & Grace: Dominic Hiscock. Tech: David James.
Speaker: Special General Meeting.
Mike Slinn
Kordo Saeed
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Inner Wheel Winchester Ladies
Adrian Noke (see above) is the
Regional Organiser and Community
Rehabilitation Manager for the South
of England for Arthritis UK, which has
been in existence since 1936.
A social coffee morning was held at
the home of Maureen Chisnell and
with the very generous donations
from the attendees, she presented a
cheque to Patrick Piper, Treasurer of
the Friends of the Royal Hampshire
County Hospital at their AGM.
The Friends support patient care and
recovery at the hospital and since
their foundation in 1955, have
donated in excess of £2 million.
Each year wards and departments at
the RHCH submit bids for items of
equipment or furnishings which fall
outside the normal expectation of
provision by the NHS Trust.
Patrick Piper and Maureen Chisnell
Inner Wheel District Chairman,
Alisson Smith, visited the Club and
gave a talk about her year. She
supports the Honeypot House in the
New Forest which is a lifeline for
young carers incredibly as young as
five! They get the chance to be
children and have the luxury of a
meal cooked for them instead of the
daily routine of cooking for their
family!
Her chosen charity this year is The
British Heart Foundation. She was
very impressed with Inner Wheel's
large amount of activities
undertaken, including fund raising for
home and international charities,
community support in schools
helping children to read and help at
the prison in the visitors' tea bar, to
name but a few.
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Maureen
Committee members with guest Governor
Catherine Bowen, President Adrian Noke
Lucy Imrie-Brown
Ann Bull
On Tues. 3 Nov. we will be organising
a Bridge afternoon with tea and
cakes, at Shawford Parish Hall. All
bridge players are very welcome to
join us and for further information
please contact Sheila Wickes, Tel.
867709. Maureen Chisnell
Club Correspondent
Dr. Catherine Bowen gave a talk on
her 13 years of research work, now
as an associate Professor at
Southampton Hospital, where she
specialises in arthritis in feet and
ankles. She advised us that women
who wear 1 inch heels generally have
good foot health !
Sue
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Hosted by Winchester Rotary in the
upstairs sitting room. Time to chat with
carers too. Contact: Norman Murphy.
7.00 – 10.00 pm for a celebration for all
connected with the Clarendon Marathon.
Balaka Restaurant, Stoney Lane, Weeke.
Front of House will be managed by
Rotarians. Please sign on the website -
special ticket price. Contact: Gill Russell.
Monday 14 December
Winchester Rotarians assist Round Table
on this bonfire night with marshalling
and fundraising. The River Park venue
attracts over 20,000 spectators.
The commitment will be from 5.00pm
to about 8.00pm and helpers will be
briefed at the River Park Pavilion.
Contact: Web and Anthony Arkwright.
Winchester Music and Operatic Society
presents this production of Carmen with
a new, talented Director Sam Quested.
Tuesday 3 November Marathon Dinner
Winchester Rotary Bulletin Sponsors
Richard Steel & Partners – Family Owned Funeral Directors Alderman House, 12-14 City Road, Winchester 862333 (24 hours)
The Lilacs, West Hill Road North
South Wonston Winchester SO21 3HJ
T/F: 01962 882445 Mob: 07800 617240
Star Lane House Staple Gardens Winchester SO23 9AD 01962 844544 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.shentons.co.uk
Thanks to Rotarian Shafi and his team.
The cost will be £15 and payment on the
night will do. Contact: JJ Heath-Caldwell.
10.45am–12.00pm. Sunrise Senior Living.
A coffee morning for those living with
Dementia and their Carers.
Reminiscence Group Thursday12 November
Looking Ahead…
Friday 20 November Theatre Royal, Winchester
Saturday 7 November Fireworks Night
No great singing skill is required. Do
enjoy the event for just an hour if you
are free. Contact: Carole Miles-Lovelock.
St. John’s House
Carol Singing - Buttercross
7.30 -10.30 pm in the beautiful main
room for a two course meal with a
difference. Menu details on the website.
Wed. 9 - Fri. 11 December
An hour or two across lunchtime
depending on the weather the high
street is crowded with shoppers.
Main course: Venison or Pork or
vegetarian. Desserts: Lemon Posset or
Chocolate Torte. Contact: Robert Parsons.
Charity Swimathon Saturday 20 February, 2016
Morning and afternoon at the beautiful
Winchester College Swimming Pool.
Swim in relay for 55 minutes for fun. Up
to 8 swimmers in team for your charity.
Donate £25 to Rotary Trust Fund. Visit
website to register now and see details:
winchesterrotary.or.uk or Contact: Mike
Slinn. Gift aid can be administered for you.
