This year's handover was held at Steepleton Manor with the kind permission of Brian & Margaret Westlake and the residents. Members, family and friends totalling over 50 attended and were able to witness President Alan's final duties for the year. New members Rebekah Comben and Dave Shaw were inducted into Rotary. New President Stan Knight then performed his first duties by handing over the position of President Elect to Helen Allen and Vice President to Janet Kench.
After the formalities members and guests were able to enjoy the brilliant sunshine and venue with games and drinks in the garden and a fantastic buffet prepared by the resident chefs David and Marius. All the staff did a wonderful job in accomodating us and looking after us so well.
The Treasure Hunt was won in rapid time by Margaret Dunlop and Helen organised a raffle which raised
more Our twinned club of Vire visited us for a whole weekend
more Some pictures
more Along the coast from Ringstead to Lulworth
more Wine tasting and Music at Sutton Poyntz to raise funds for Nepal. Use the arrows to scroll through the pictures.
more Mike was inducted at our meeting on 11th August
more A walk in the Purbecks
more Around the Dorset hills west of Cerne Abbas
more The first Rotary warm up walk, partly for Nepal, but mostly as a club social event, was a great success.
more Pictures from the Garden Party for Handover 5 July 2015
more A walk past stone circles and through the Valley of Stones
more Visit to Crealy Park on June 10th 2015
more Here are some Letters from the Kids
more Follow up visit on the water projects September 2014
more Visit to Nepal in November 2013