Weekly Newswire from Peter Race 6 June 2017

Richard Booth of Knaresborough Rotary Club, Hon. Member Dean John, John Henry and Ian Mitchell welcomed.

Speaker John Me (pictured with John W) gave a detailed account of the refugee situation including ideas on how it might be transformed and improved. Increased support for refugees regionally and the creation of an international plan of action as a workable model were important.

Members who helped with Golf Day and those who contributed to the tombola were thanked and particular thanks expressed to organiser Barry. Barry and John Me pictured at 9am yesterday at the Clubhouse before the start of the event.

Tick lists available for the Joint Presidents' Farewell and the new Joint Presidents' service at Sharow Church at 11.30 on July 2nd followed by lunch at Copt Hewick Village Hall at 1.0.

Estimates of time spent on the work towards the Bike Ride required by Keith.

Robert Morphet's Marathon raised £11,000 for Polio Plus.

An update was given on the renovation of the Health Centre  and particularly the maternity unit in Fass, Gambia.

There is a collection for the homeless in a fortnight.

The Bike Ride has raised £36,000 so far ( £18,000 for Rotary charities).