Welcome to a new Rotary Year

It doesn't seem like a year since we welcomed a new President to lead the Club but here we are repeating the process.

The end of last year proved to be quite hectic with events.

Firstly we had a very successful QuadKIds event, involving 9 local primary schools. Competition was stiff, but friendly, with awards being well spread throughout the schools, and awards were presented by District Governor Stuart and Chard Deputy Mayor Andy Kenton. The overall winners this year were Herne View, and they received their trophy from Club President John Harris. It was decided that, having won the event for the past three years, Herne View should keep the current trophy and a new one will be sourced for the competition next year. We would particularly like to thank the staff and young leaders of Holyrood Academy, without whose support this event could not take place.

We then enjoyed an evening of music with Chard Concert Brass. This featured a selection of music from musicals combined with pieces relating to the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Everyone enjoyed the evening and went away invigorated.

We then came to our Handover Evening, when the baton was passed from outgoing President John Harris to incoming President Richard Harris (no they're not related). This took place at the Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club, where members and guests enjoyed an excellent meal. Jewels were passed over and Immediate Past President John was presented with a set of crystal whisky glasses (of course with some whisky) to mark members appreciation of all that he had done in his year. So what's on the cards for the new Rotary Year.

Well, our first main event takes place on Sunday August 11th, when young violinist Anthony Knight will be giving a recital in St. Mary's Church, Chard. This is an afternoon event and will include a Cream Tea.

Tickets are limited so have a look at the advertisement at the top of this page and book your tickets quickly. All proceeds of this event will help Anthony reach his fund raising target of £30,000 for the DEC Ukraine Appeal and UNICEF.