Weekly Newswire from Peter Race 11 July 2017

Ripon Rotary Club Newswire

11^th July 2017

Newish members David Adkin and David Stubley pictured with Bill S and Peter S. Congratulations extended to Ray on his 90th birthday this week.

BUSINESS MEETING

Club agreed that Council should discuss a possible donation to the Rotary Charity Fund in aid of the Grenfell Tower Appeal.

Club group photos can be ordered by writing your name on the back of the photo required.

Derek is to be the new Almoner on the resignation from the Club of Barry L.

AG David and Russell will be taking two RYLA candidates to Hebden Bridge on July 22nd.

£36k is in the Charity Account before the distribution of funds.

The Maternity Ward in Fass, Gambia has been fitted out.

NOTICES

Marshals are required at the Old Cars Rally on July 30th at the Racecourse and on Rotary Way on August 5 for St Wilfrid's Day from 2 to 3.

Stewards required for Cancer Research Race for Life at Ripley Castle on July 15th and 16th.

There is a visit to Rainton to see the gardens of Radio York's Martin Fish on August 23rd at £6 pp.

Yorkshire Night is on September 12th when caravanners’ will be guests. £12 for members and £22 for guests.36 caravanners’ are Rotarians. The evening starts at 6.45 for 7.15.

Proposed, weekend away; from 23rd March - 26th March at Arnside in the Lake District. Contact AG David for detail.

Contact Bill S if interested in joining a Friends of Hell Wath group or the Museum Trust Garden Scheme.

The Horn has been completed and the grass cut on Rotary Way.