Burns Night
Wed, Jan 24th 2018 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Annual homage to the immortal bard. Traditional food and drink a-plenty.
BURNS NIGHT – Wednesday 24 January 2018
Over fifty members and guests had a most convivial and entertaining evening organised by Alan at the Downe Arms.
Traditional food and drink with haggis piped in by Rachel Broadhead, address to the haggis by George, tribute to Robbie by Alan who then proposed the toast to the Lassies – responded to by Angela.
A raffle for charitable causes raise over £150.Great social event everyone is looking forward to the next one!
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Varied social activities, & worthwhile projects near & far. Our diverse members exchange ideas, create lifelong relationships, join in service projects that make a lasting impact in communities. We aim to have fun, but with a purpose.
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Many members are trustees or active supporters of several local causes. Local organisation reach out to their public at our events such as at our community fair, dragon boat races - and keep us up to date on visits to our weekly meetings.
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Overcoming challenges of public speaking or technology tournaments, or a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards course helps young people develop tools for success such as self-confidence, planning & team building.
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At our convivial weekly meetings we welcome speakers - we learn of many varied interests. ‘Special events’ such as Burns night, Christmas celebrations and visits to places of interest (and refreshment) add to the opportunities for fellowship and fun.
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Rotary supports dozens of projects around the World. - the most long lasting & ambitious is the project to eradicate polio. Cavaliers contribute to this and are owners of projects in Ghana & India supporting schools & delivering clean water.
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- not our core business; but we have rattled buckets in aid of disasters; run tombolas at music events, organised car parking at shows,sold plants at (our own) community fair, run raffles, organised events such as Dragon Boats – & had fun!
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