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Speaker Evening with Victor Marshall and 200 Club Draw

Thu, Nov 27th 2014 at 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Meet at the Royal Oak at 7:30pm for dinner at 8:00pm, after which Vic will talk about his father, Viktor Popelka DFC. Richard Hanson will host the speaker. The evening will conclude with November's 200 Club Draw.

Speaker Evening with Victor Marshal and 200 Club Draw at the Royal Oak

A clue to Vic's origins may be found in his full name: Victor "Karel" Leslie Marshall.  Since his retirement, Vic has been researching the life of his father, Viktor Popelka, who joined the RAF as a Czech Squadron fighter pilot during WW2.  Working with enthusiastic and dedicated descendants of veterans of the Free Czechoslovak Air Force, Vic has uncovered a wealth of information about his father, whom he never really knew in real life.  The story of Viktor Popelka's life is encapsulated below.

Viktor Popelka of the Free Czechoslovak Air Force, 1944

The story of Viktor Popelka DFC
 

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The 2017 Rotary Youth Award has been awarded to Martha Woods, a vital and dependable member of

The 2017 Rotary Youth Award has been awarded to Martha Woods, a vital and dependable member of "Lost in Song", a 60-strong community choir based in Lostwithiel

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The Lostwithiel Memory Cafe is a happy place where people can share memories, ideas and provide mutual support, as well as sharing tea and cake! All guests have the opportunity to access advice, guidance and information, but most importantly have fun!

The Lostwithiel Memory Cafe supports people living with dementia and their families

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Monthly club diary containing details of club meetings, committee meetings, events, stewards and speaker finders (click on the links below for each month's diary)

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Careers event on Wed 16 Jan 2019 offering the best advice for 13 - 17 year olds about vocational opportunities. If university is not for you, but you still want a challenging and rewarding career, then this event will help you decide what to do.

Careers event on Wed 16 Jan 2019 offering the best advice for 13 - 17 year olds about vocational opportunities. If university is not for you, but you still want a challenging and rewarding career, then this event will help you decide what to do.

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Beer Festival (a great day in March)

The 15th Lostwithiel Charity Beer Festival will be held in the Lostwithiel Community Centre on 16th March 2019 with rugby in the afternoon and music and dancing in the evening.

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A week of merriment and sport from 14th - 20th July 2019 that everyone can enjoy, with Charity Fete Day, Its a Knockout, Raft Race, Cricket, Rounders, Pram Race, Concert, Street Party, Duck Race, Live Music, Football, Spot the Stranger and Carnival Parade

A week of merriment and sport from 14th - 20th July 2019 that everyone can enjoy, with Charity Fete Day, Its a Knockout, Raft Race, Cricket, Rounders, Pram Race, Concert, Street Party, Duck Race, Live Music, Football, Spot the Stranger and Carnival Parade

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