Our Presidential Dinner which was held in Cameley Lodge was a very successful and enjoyable evening attended by Rotarians and members of Inner Wheel from seven different clubs including District Governor, Stewart Cursley from Wells and our guest speaker, local MP Jacob Rees Mogg from Midsommer Norton & Radstock.
His highly professional and entertaining talk focused on the excellent work that Rotary International performs throughout the world. He referred particularly to the projects and fund-raising events that Rotary Clubs undertake for their local communities and made special mention of our Water Survival Box Charity which has raised over £1.5m over the last 10 years. I am delighted to report that, after his talk, Jacob agreed to assist in a packing session within the near future.
He reminded us all just how influential Rotary is and his article, which was published in the Somerset Guardian after the event, is printed in full at the end of this report. On behalf of our Club I would like to thank Jacob for finding the time in his very busy schedule to come along and give us such an inspiring talk.
During the evening I also had the honour of presenting the Paul Harris Award to two outstanding Chelwoodians, Ray Lithgo and Barry Gillett. Both have given excellent service to Rotary and their communities for many years and richly deserve the award.
My wife Sandra and I were also delighted that two of our closest friends were also able to attend. Steve Gunnell is the President of Sidmouth Rotary Club and his wife Cathy is a member of Sidmouth Inner Wheel. Steve and I have been good friends since our school days together in the 1960s. Our Grammar School in North London was founded in 1641 by Sarah, Duchess of Somerset, and has a rousing school song “Foy pour devoir” which, to the relief of those present, we did not sing on this occasion.
I would like to thank everyone who attended, as well as the staff of Cameley Lodge, for making my President’s night so memorable.
Finally, I also take this opportunity to thank all my colleagues in Chelwood Bridge for their support during these past 12 months and I also thank Simon and his team at The Carpenter’s for their consistently excellent food and service.
A followup from Rotarian Jacob Rees-Mogg
more Clutton Flower Show, where once again members of Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club took charge of traffic control and parking.
more Outgoing President Martin Palmer hands over to Incoming President Andrew Martin.
more This concert will feature Welsh Choir - CANTORION CREIGIAU SINGERS and BRISTOL MILITARY WIVES choir. Venue - St John's Church, Keynsham
more Rotary Wreath laid at Stanton Drew War Memorial.
more Supporting the Rotary Ukrainian appeal
more Launch of the on-line auction using Jumblebee. This was very successful during lockdown and the timing should help with buyers bidding for items that can be passed on as Xmas presents.
more Cabaret night in Stanton Drew Parish Hall
more Chelwood Bridge Rotary provides microcredit for entrepreneurs in developing countries.
more Car Parking Duty
more Win a 1.5 Kg. Easter Egg for £1 in the Chelwood Bridge Rotary Easter Egg Raffle.
more In aid of The Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
more Join us for a day’s golf at the beautiful Farrington Park and help support Cystic Fibrosis Trust
more Car Park Marshalling
more Tuesday 11th February 2020
more Our Founder Members
more Awaiting further details
more Grace & Bottle - Spike Parker Steward - Mike Daniel
more Our Charity Big Breakfast is on Sunday 14 July 2019, all proceeds to local Rotary charities.
more Awaiting Update Details
more If you would like your Primary School included this year, please contact us through the Chelwood Bridge Rotary website and we will try and include you later this year or in the near future.
more Stanton Drew, Sun 15th July 2018 at 07.00 - 13.00,
more Left to Right:- Don Perry, Vic Clarke, Club President, presenting the trophy, Tony Waldron, Alan Smith, and Paul Panton.
more @ Farrington Gurney Social Club, Teams of 4 or 6 @ £5 per player, Bar available, American Supper, (bring your own) Raffle and Stand Up Fun Bingo
more Rotary Clubs of Chelwood Bridge and Surabaya Central, Indonesia, combine to bring IT to orphanage.
more Grace & Bottle - Colin Robinson Steward - Spike Parker Members are invited to bring in items of interest to show the club.
more Dinner @ 7:30pm Grace & Bottle - Hugo Pike Steward - Barry Gillett
more Bill Lane - "I did it before Joanna." Two years ago Joanna Lumley made a television documentary of a trip she did by train through China and across Siberia. This talk is of the same trip done in 1965. Grace & Bottle - Ken Biggs Steward - Richard Curtis
more President of Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club Douglas Nash, presenting the outgoing President with his Presidents medal for outstanding service to the club in his year as its President (Rotary Year 2018/19)
more Pictured here with a cheque for £2,304 which was raised in aid of Cancer Research UK are Susie Barton, Rotarian Vic Clarke, Kay (Richard’s wife), Barry Day and Clare Macourt.
more A NEW START FOR A NEW ROTARY?
more Outgoing President Vic Clarke hands over to our new President Doug Nash ..Awaiting update.
more Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club Charity Golf Day.
more Club 9 hole golf competition. First hit off 16.00.
more Grace & Bottle: Dennis Warren Steward: Barry Gillett
more Paul Harris Awards presented by President Vic Clarke
more Mike Hedges CBE. Opens the Fete with The The Honourable Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.
more “Visits from Rustic Somerset and Exotic Papua New Guinea” Grace & Bottle:- Ray Lithgo, Steward:- John Poling DG Stewart Cursley is also due to visit us.
more A big thank you to all the attendees of the Farrington Village Hall event who supported local charity's by buying one or more of the many interesting items offered for sale on the Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club bric-a-brac stall. A great time was had by all.
more Friday 13th. April 2018
more Grace & Bottle: Jerry Coles Steward: George Klepp
more Grace & Bottle: Spike Parker Steward: Phil Townshend
more The Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland Conference is all about having fun, making new friends, sharing experiences, listening to inspiring and motivational speakers and taking advantage of some sensational entertainment opportunities.
more "A talk by Air Marshall Sir Peter Norriss, ADC to HM the Queen" Grace & Bottle: Ron Lewis Steward: Tony Quinn
more Raised over £1000:00 for Local Rotary Charities
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more Grace & Bottle: Mike Daniel Steward: Sue Osborne
more It's not all hard work
more Grace & Bottle: John Poling Steward: Tim Waller
more Rotary Club of Chelwood Bridge goes painting.
more Chelwood Bridge Supporting Purple 4 Polio campaign.
more “Visits from Rustic Somerset and Exotic Papua New Guinea” Grace & Bottle:- Ray Lithgo, Steward:- John Poling DG Stewart Cursley is also due to visit us.
more Raised over £1500.00 for Penny Brohn UK
more On Thursday, President Vic, paid a visit to our Mother Club, Midsomer Norton, where he attended their meeting and dined with them at the Centurion.
more Teams, a minimum of 4, maximum of 6. £10 per person to include a table platter, pay bar available Tickets:- Phil 07785 723797, Sue 07989 977992 Proceeds in aid of local Rotary Charities.
more Saturday 02 December, 7.30pm, St John's Church, Keynsham Joint with Cantilena Young Singers. Proceeds from Chelwood Bridge to Children's Hospice South West
more Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
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more Flash Mob in Bath
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more Only 568 more ballels to go!
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