Rotary Club of Cowes

‘Dragons’ Den Comes to Newport 

‘Dragons’ Den Comes to Newport 

Young Enterprise Isle of Wight staged a Dragon’s Den style day on Saturday 23^rd February at Quay Arts, Newport.  The Young Enterprise companies from schools & colleges on the Island each made a ‘pitch’ for a sum of money provided by the Rotary Club of Cowes. Products ranged from customized wood turned products to a wrist band which reads a smart phone to exchange contact details. The Club was able to offer all the teams who came to the Den a sum to invest in the development of their product.  The final to find the overall winner will be held in May. 

2012 CHRISTMAS FLOAT COLLECTIONS RAISE £537

With the torrential rain in December causing the cancecllation of 2 ourtings for the Cowes Rotary Club Christmas Float, thanks go to all those who donated when at NatWest Bank, Cowes & M & S, Newport. Although cold the sun did shine on these two occasions. The £537 raised will be used within the local community during 2013. 

After a damp start, Wednesday 13^th June saw 175 Special children from Medina House, St Catherine’s and St George’s Schools, their teachers, carers and nine Rotarians descend on Robin Hill Country Park, Newport courtesy of Southern Vectis who provided transport at no charge. The children had the run of the Park for the day providing activities for all ages and capabilities. Our thanks also go to The Isle of Wight Youth Concert Band, Sainsbury’s, other Island businesses and Rotarians who gave support and generous donations towards the running of this event. 



COWES CONCERT BRINGS FESTIVE CHEER  

Held at St Mary’s Church, Cowes on the 17^th December, and led by Cowes Concert Band, the evening was a clever mixture of traditional carol singing with seasonally arranged band numbers which together made for an evening of nostalgia and genuine musical joy. The finale of the Hallelujah Chorus and White Christmas left the audience with a mellow feel. The bucket collection as everyone left raised a record sum of £95. The evening raised a total of £621 which will be shared between St Mary’s Church, Cowes Concert Band and the Rotary Club of Cowes. 

 

COWES CLUB SUPPORTS IW YOUTH CONCERT BAND

Supporting the IW Youth Concert Band, the Rotary Club of Cowes President, Brian Saunders, presented the Band with a cheque for £400 at their recent Christmas Concert held at the Medina Theatre, Newport. The £400 will help with the purchase of new music and was from funds raised on the Aberdeen Asset Management sponsored Rotary Club Stand at Cowes Week 2012.   

 RECORD NUMBER OF CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES COLLECTED AROUND COWES 

The 2012 Rotary International Christmas Shoebox Appeal saw a  record 361 Shoeboxes  collected by Cowes Club from local schools, churches, businesses and individuals. This year, for the first time, the shoeboxes will be going to Moldova, where deprivation and living conditions for many children are among the worst in Europe. Many live in shacks with no running water and little protection from the elements. A total of 2562 Shoeboxes were collected by Island Rotary Clubs, organised and collated by Sandown Rotary Club.  

'SENIORS OUT' LUNCH AT NEW HOLMWOOD HOTEL

 wEDNESDAY 31STWW Wednesday 31st October saw Cowes Club Rotarians collect 31 guests from Age UK IW in Cowes & Gurnard to enjoy pre-lunch drinks and subsequent meal at the New Holmwood Hotel, Cowes. Before lunch President Elect John Hamar welcomed everybody and spoke a few words about the Seniors Out event. Guests thoroughly enjoyed their lunch and it is hoped to run the event again in 2013. Special thanks to the Isle of Wight Youth Concert Band for the loan of their minibus and Driver.

£2500 RAISED DURING COWES WEEK THANKS TO ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT 

The results are in and the winners of this year's Aberdeen Asset Management sponsored Balloon Race are:

1st : Tag 2823, 501 miles, Straithvaich Lodge, Rossshire, Scotland. Tag Holder is from Cowes. 2nd : Tag 1909, 456 miles, Masper, Germany. Tag Holder is from SW London. 3rd : Tag 1748, 426 miles, Oban Scotland. Tag Holder is from Horley, Surrey. ....more

ANNUAL 'SAILOVER' AT THE ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON WELL SUPPORTED

  20^th September saw 107 Rotarians from around the country, furthest from Greenock, Scotland descend on the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes for the annual Sail Over event. The weather was kind with many sailing from the Mainland to the RYS. Guests included the District Governor Mary Pike and her Husband a past D.G. The selected charity for this year’s event was the Isle of Wight Youth Water Activities Centre with the Charities C.E.O Mike Acton the After Lunch Speaker. With his help the raffle raised over £1000 for the Charity.

20^th September saw 107 Rotarians from around the country, furthest from Greenock, Scotland descend on the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes for the annual Sail Over event. The weather was kind with many sailing from the Mainland to the RYS. Guests included the District Governor Mary Pike and her Husband a past D.G. The selected charity for this year’s event was the Isle of Wight Youth Water Activities Centre with the Charities C.E.O Mike Acton the After Lunch Speaker. With his help the raffle raised over £1000 for the Charity. 

NATASHA LAMBERT IN 'MISS ISLE' SAILS SOLO ROUND THE ISLE OF WIGHT

With the special training completed, funded by the Rotary Club of Cowes, athertoid cerebral palsy sufferer Natasha Lambert sailed solo round the Isle of Wight on Sunday 9^th September. Started by the Royal Yacht Squadron gun at 7 am and with variable conditions during the trip, Natasha used a specially modified Sip & Puff system via a computer to control the Artemis 20 yacht. ‘Miss Isle’ crossed the finish line at Cowes at 6.30pm. 

With the special training completed, funded by the Rotary Club of Cowes, athertoid cerebral palsy sufferer Natasha Lambert sailed solo round the Isle of Wight on Sunday 9^th September. Started by the Royal Yacht Squadron gun at 7 am and with variable conditions during the trip, Natasha used a specially modified Sip & Puff system via a computer to control the Artemis 20 yacht. ‘Miss Isle’ crossed the finish line at Cowes at 6.30pm. 



MISS ISLE GETS COWES ROTARY SUPPORT

 FOR SOLO SAIL ROUND ISLE OF WIGHT

Despite suffering from athertoid cerebral palsy, which affects all her movements, Natasha Lambert, will attempt a solo sail round the Isle of Wight in September controlling the Artemis 20 yacht by Sip/Puff to raise money for three charities. To fund the special training required, the Rotary Club of Cowes presented Natasha with £1200 at the Cowes Yacht Haven on Monday 7^th August more. 

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