Rotary Club of Stirling, Meeting of 1st December 2017.

President Stewart Wilson welcomed our speakers Robbie Dempster, Rory Lang and Tom Cafferty.  Sports Convener Colin Bayes reported another win in the Gavel competition.  Against the very hospitable Kirkcaldy club, we initially fell behind, but the Stirling team rallied, winning the heat on the final point, taking us into round three.

Our speakers, Stirling Scouts Robbie, Rory and Tom, were part of a group of fifty Scouts taking part in a project, "Build Namibia" to which we had contributed. They were in Namibia for three weeks helping to build a school, toilets and gardens, with the aim of helping education, facilitating hygiene and providing clean water. Before their arrival the land had been cleared, a well bored and the school walls built ready for them to roof. They were also involved in digging trenches for connecting pipes, heavy going in such a hot climate. At the end they had a well-deserved period of rest and relaxation. The talk was well presented by the boys and accompanied by informative illustrations. It was evident that all three had enjoyed their experience of Africa, and the end product will improve the lives of the local population for many years to come. All in all a very worthwhile and well organised project, and an experience from which the Scouts will have gained much.

The vote of thanks was given by Colin Bayes.    Meeting of 8th December, Speaker’s host Bill Bryce, Visitor's host Tom Thomson. For further info  www.stirling.rotary1010.org