July 2010 sees a new Rotary year, a new Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham President, new Officers and reorganised Committees.

 

The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham thanks ex- President Robbie Burns for his achievements during 2009/10 and welcomes Jean Pereira as our new President.

Jean Pereira President 2010/11

 

2010 News ---- and the Juniors came first 

Now in its 16th successful year and organised by the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham the Bognor Prom 10K Race and Junior Fun Races took place on Sunday 16th May with help on the day from willing friends and local companies - for which we are eternally grateful.

The Bognor Prom 10K race attracts runners from throughout the South of England and is a great local attraction drawing huge crowds to cheer the runners (and the juniors) on. Contestants for the Junior Fun Runs were up this year totalling 161 compared with 149 in 2009.

The weather held good with just a light breeze and hint of rain making the going good for most of the record number of runners.

The day started early with the Junior Fun Run along the prom and was organised into two races:

8 - 11 year olds, and 12 - 14 year olds. 

8 to 11 years Start	8 - 11 years  Winner - Matthew Ryan	8 - 11 years Second - Ryan Spray
	Both Races were started by the 2009/10 President of the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham - Robbie Burns
12 to 14 years Start

Actual Race Results were as follows:

8 to 11 Years Group

	No	Name
1st	55	Matthew Ryan 10 - Felpham
2nd	22	Ryan Spray 10 – Bognor Regis
3rd	39	Joe Jones 10 – Middleton on Sea

12 to 14 Years Group

	No	Name
1st	218	Harry Leluu 13 - Birdham
2nd	226	Nick Rolt 14 – Crawley
3rd	235	Magan Short 13 – Bognor Regis

 

Adults Race Results: 

There is a dedicated website for Race Results which can be found using the following link:www.bognorprom10k.org

Adults Race Photographs:

There is also a dedicated link for Race photographs which can found on the Official Photographers website using the following link: www.sussexsportphotography.com

For all other enquiries contact the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham direct

 

BOGNOR ROTARY CLUBS COLLECT FOR HAITIAN VICTIMS

In response to the disaster appeal following the earthquake in Haiti, both The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham & The Rotary Club of Bognor Regis took to the streets of Bognor Regis last Saturday to collect funds for the people of Haiti.

Members of The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham & The Rotary Club of Bognor Regis collect for The Haiti Appeal in Bognor Regis town Centre.	Shelter Boxes, which cost £490, provide shelter and warmth for up to 10 people for a prolonged period. They contain a high quality 10-person tent, manufactured from lightweight but resilient and robust materials plus 10 high quality durable sleeping bags and ancillary equipment such as a multi fuel cooker, water purification equipment, spade and rope.

Over £1700 was collected and both Club Presidents were delighted with the generosity of the people of Bognor for this appeal.

For many years Rotary Clubs have purchased Shelter boxes that are immediately sent out to disaster areas. The two clubs will now purchase more of these with the funds that have been donated. The Rotary Club of Bognor Regis has already purchased four of these boxes and our own Bognor Hotham Club will make a sizeable donation that will be added to the amount collected to enable the purchase of further units.

A Shelter box contains equipment including a tent, cooking equipment and a water purification set that can support a family of ten in a disaster area.

Click on the link below to read a news update on Rotary-Aid-Relief in Haiti. The news report confirms the huge efforts made by Rotary members to help supply both Shelter Boxes and Aqua Boxes to the people of Haiti 

http://www.ribi.org/news/articles/rotary-aid-relief-projects-deliver-hope-to-haiti

Further support for relief appeal can be given by sending cheques made payable to:

RIBI Donations Trust

c/o RIBI

Inwarton Road Alcester B49 6PB.

 ---- or to the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham contacts shown on this website.

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Santa waves farewell to 2009 and wishes you all a very Happy New Year

 

A big thankyou and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to all.

 

As our 2009 Santa Claus Christmas Tour closes we would like to thank the residents of Bognor Regis and surrounding areas for donating hard earned cash so generously.

In due course the money collected will be offered as financial support to local deserving people and charities.

I big thank you goes to our helpers, including members of the The Bognor Lions Club, who gave their time so freely sometimes in quite difficult weather conditions.

We thank you once again for your generosity and wish everyone a very Happy New Year.

  

2009 Handover Party  

The big Handover event for The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham took place at

the Roland Rank Centre, Bognor Regis on Sunday 5th July 2009

The sun shone the food and wine was great and everybody had a great time.

Our photographs show:

First Photo:

2009/10 President Robbie Burns with last years President Phyllis Barnet during that

special 'Handover' moment.

Second Photo:

New President: Robbie Burns

Past President: Phyllis Barnet

President Elect: Jean Pereira

Vice President: Peter Elliott

20th Anniversary

We celebrated our 20th Anniversary of the Charter Presentation with a very special bash on

Tuesday 6th October 2009.

Past club members and several members of local Rotary clubs and other Service clubs helped

us celebrate a very special occasion.

 

 Charity Cycle Ride for Children

Presentation of the sponsor money to Sarah for her Charity Cycle Ride for Children on Sunday 11th October 2009

10K Bognor Prom Road Race - 17th May 2009

Despite heavy rain and winds there was a good turnout for the early morning Childrens Fun Run and the participants enjoyed the challenge.By the time runners were ready on the starting grid for the Bognor Prom 10K Road Race the sun was shining at West Park.

The Bognor Prom 10K Road Race is an annual and very popular event organised by The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham and attracts runners from far and wide, all eager to raise money for charity and many of them hoping to achieve their own ‘personal best time’ in the bargain.

Thanks go to the hundreds of people who helped to make the day a success.

A full range of photographs are available from the official photographers and can be viewed by clicking on www.sussexsportphotography.com 

We thank you for taking part and hope that you enjoyed the race.

 

Despite torrential rain earlier on, the sun shone for the main event

Training

The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham race organisers offer training sessions through Rotary Road Runners, a small but keen group of runners who meet every Thursday at 7pm at West Park. Anyone wishing to join them will be welcome, regardless of ability-just turn up.

Sponsors

The day’s races would not be possible without the help of our many sponsors and helpers. Many are acknowledged below, but particular thanks are due to the Bognor Regis Observer, which has been closely involved with the event since the early days. We are delighted to welcome Chestnut Tree House as charity partner for 2009 and we hope that the run will raise significant sums of money for the charity as well as other good causes close to the hearts of our runners. The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham will increase all money raised by runners, through its top-up scheme, and always gives thousands of pounds to charities from the event.

Help from the following is much appreciated:

Art of Dance & Fitness: Warm-up session                                                               

Arun District Council: Facilitating services                                                                     

Asics: Support materials                                                                                        

Bognor ATC Cadets: Field support                                                                      

Bognor Regis Concert Band: Promenade music                                                           

Bognor Regis Lions Club: Marshals                                                                         

Bognor Regis Rotary Club: Marshals                                                                               

Bognor Town Council Town Force: Race support                                                              

Bruce Dixon: Field accommodation                                                                               

Express Printing Ltd: Print sponsorship                                                                       

Frisby: Motorcycle outriders                                                                                        

Johnston Publishing Ltd: Bognor Observer sponsorship                                                            

K & M Scaffolding Ltd: Field staging                                                                                                

May Gurney: Traffic management services                                                                   

Milestones Garage Felpham: Race support                                                                     

Nicolas & Co, jewellers: Race clock sponsors                                                         

Raceahead: Results service                                                                                   

Promenade concessionaires: Course cooperation                                                         

Raynet: Course communications                                                                                       

RW Whittington & Grandsons: Promenade train cooperation                                             

Sammy Community Service: Emergency communication centre                                   

Southern Water: Facilitating service                                                                                 

Spirit FM: Publicity                                                                                                       

St John Ambulance: First aid support                                                                                                                      

Sussex Police cadets: Field support                                                                                    

Sussex Police, Special Constables & PCSOs: Course supervision                                     

Sussex Sport Photography: Race photographer                                                                  

TMS: Field speaker systems                                                                                                   

West Sussex County Council: Highways & traffic management

Not to forget all of our volunteer marshals, course doctors, time keeper & referee

 

Young Chef Competition 2009

Ruth Thackray 15 from Feltham Community College and came 3rd in the Regional final in Canterbury and is shown with District Governor Pat Evans

 

Young Photographer Competition 2009
Megan Seward 17 from Feltham Community College was runner up in the Senior 1250 district final

Last Year - 2008

What a great year 2008 was for both the road race and our Christmas sleigh (which of course had been beautifully refurbished in time for the Christmas tour).

The 2008 Bognor Prom 10K Road Race results can still be viewed by clicking on 'Race Results' in the upper panel on the left of our Home page.

The race would not be possible without the help of our many sponsors and helpers. As usual local charities benefited from the event and the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham added, through its top-up scheme, to all money raised by the runners.

Award Winner 

The Bognor Prom 10K Road Race is not the only race in the UK of course and it is with great pride we draw attention to the ongoing success of our fellow Rotary Club member David Crook.

A dedicated runner and founder member of The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham  David has inspired others and won many awards during his running career.

David capped his successes by winning the British Middle Distance Triathlon Championship 2008 (age group 65 to 69) and is shown proudly displaying his medal – Well done David

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Why ‘Bognor Hotham’

Bognor is one of the oldest Saxon sites on record in West Sussex and was recorded in AD 680 as Bucgan.

Sir Richard Hotham was born in York in 1722. He moved to London where he traded as a hosier and hatter later joining the East India Company where he commanded four ships and generally amassed an immense fortune. In the late 1700’s he turned his attention to property and exercised a considerable influence on the development of Bognor which until that time had been a sleepy fishing village, with it is said, a reputation for smuggling.

Enter, King George V who after successfully convalescing in Bognor during 1929 bestowed the title Royal , or ‘Regis’ on Bognor thus creating our present town of Bognor Regis.

The only element missing from this is the formation of our own Rotary Club in the late 1980’s which adopted the key elements of the two distinctive names and became Bognor Hotham Rotary Club.

Bognor Hotham is probably the most southerly Rotary club in the UK being based in the Royal Hotel in Bognor Regis close to the sea and the towns promenade.

The area enjoys one of the highest sunshine records in the UK.

So we have Bognor Hotham Rotary Club – add a lively club atmosphere, a mixed team of local professionals and a generous helping of fundraising -  and we have a warm and welcoming club that offers considerable financial support to local charitable organizations.

The Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham Trust Fund is registered as a charity; No. 1039210

At our Tuesday evening business meetings we enjoy an excellent meal service provided by the Royal Hotel with the meetings alternating between formal Dinner and slightly more Casual evenings.

On the 5th Tuesday of the month (when a 5th Tuesday occurs) we extend an invitation to our spouses and partners.

Most Tuesday evenings are enriched by a Speaker and in recent months we have been able to listen to, and enjoy discussions with, for example the Director of Fishbourne Palace, a lady from RSPB, a gentleman from a local Detective Agency, and even one of our own members giving a memorable talk on ‘Landmark Beers’.

Our current Meeting Programme is shown at the foot of this page, and also in 'Meeting Programme' (in the panel top left of the main page).

Fund Raising and Awards

Our energetic fundraisers are responsible for the Bognor 10K Prom Race held in May which attracts a huge number of runners from far and wide (and is the place to be),

and our Santa Clause sleigh which travels throughout Bognor in the lead up to Christmas bringing seasonal music and Christmas joy to all.

Young Chef Award 2007 Presented by Bognor Hotham Rotary Club President -John Holman	Youth Awards 2007 Presented by Bognor Hotham Rotary Club President -John Holman and Nick Gibb MP	Junior Fun Run 2007 on Bognor Regis sea front

Social Events

When we are not fundraising we enjoy life.

 

Previous social events have included the Presidents Garden Party

--- and a visit to the Brighton sewers which those who could not go were led to believe was ‘enlightening’.

Needless to say there are many other events both social and fundraising that seem to involve, darts, golf, eating, and drinking – all are greatly enjoyable.

We must not forget our wives and partners who keep themselves busy in the Hotwives club which includes an active book club among its many social functions.

Bognor Hotham Rotary Club is eager to attract new members.

If you have a genuine interest in Rotary and in serving the local community. If you have a professional background – no matter what the trade or industry – why not consider joining Bognor Hotham Rotary Club and help to make the lives of others just a little easier.

Use the contact numbers, and emails, on this website to make your interest known to us.

You are likely to be invited, as a guest, to one or more of our Tuesday meetings where you can join in the spirit of the event, contribute as much or as little as you wish, and generally have a very pleasant evening.

Contact us via telephone, email, this website, - or direct to the hotel

-we look forward to hearing from you.   

In the next 30 days..

07/09/2010  Club Weekly Meeting -  Dinner Meeting.  Speaker: Mr Plowman to give a talk about the Ghurkas
24/09/2010  District Conference in Warwick.  

Last Meeting

31/08/2010 Topic: 5th Tuesday
5th Tuesday with Wifes/Husbands/Partners - details to be confirmed