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The Rotary Club of Bournemouth has presented 3 cheques to Charities in the local area hoping to help make life a little easier where they can.

The first was presented by Club President John Spurgeon and Secretary Mike Edwards to Mr Rod Slip the Chairman of Bournemouth Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society at West Parley. The cheque for £500 will go towards the construction of a new disabled toilet and consulting room at the centre.

Fundraising Co-coordinator at the MS Centre Kay Bundy said that “this kind donation means that they now have sufficient funds to start building the much needed toilet”. They are hoping that the building work will start soon and be completed by December this year.

The second cheque was presented by Past President Anne Green to “Riding for the Disabled” at Stocks Equestrian Centre, West Parley. The Donation of £250 was to pay for a barbecue for the riders and volunteers to thank them for all their effort and support in the past.

The third cheque was presented by Past President Stan Webb to Mr Phil Tarrant, the Chief Executive of the Bournemouth Blind Society (formerly BSVI) at the Society’s centre in Bournemouth. The donation will pay for a CD copier capable of copying 7 CD’s at once and in a matter of minutes where as the old machine

copied 1 at a time and took forever. Material copied will include the bi-monthly audio newsletter and other audio information and advice for visually impaired members. The rotary Club of Bournemouth have supported the Society for a number of years in many ways and hope to continue to do so in the future.

BOURNEMOUTH NORTH ROTARY PROVIDE CHERRY TREE OPEN DAY NURSERY BARBECUE

Following the tradition of many years Bournemouth North Rotary provided the Barbecue at Cherry Tree Nursery Open Day on Saturday 1^st July. Thanks to fine weather it was a resounding success and a substantial amount was raised which will be donated towards the annual Harry Roffey Day when staff and volunteers are treated to a day out at a suitable venue.

This year’s outing will be to Athelhampton House and Gardens near Dorchester, which will be funded by money raised from last year’s open day Barbecues.

A big thank you to all those who helped on the day including, Hazel & Tony Bayliss, Malcolm & Jenny Jefferies, Margaret & Howard Zahl,  Graham Green, Mary & Tony Stark and Liz & Charles Cleghorn

The popular annual Bournemouth North Rotary Club’s Charity Petanque Pairs Competition took place at the Merley Sports and Social Club last Sunday (23rd April).  Twenty two teams took part and some excellent boules were thrown throughout the day.

Teams came from clubs across Dorset and Hampshire and more than £300 was raised for local charities.

The event is very much a fun affair with Tony Bayliss providing his usual superb BBQ bangers and burgers.  He was ably assisted by Peter Avis who looked rather grand in his apron, which looked ominously as though he wears it often. Robbie provided a stunning array of her famous home-made cakes to go with the teas and coffees which she sold on the day ably assisted by Jenny.

The weather was great and a really good time was had by all.

The novice event was won by two youngsters from Parley, Jon Gracie and Sally Sinn, who showed great potential against their more mature and slightly more experienced opponents. The runners up were BNRC’s Charles and Liz Cleghorn, a stunning partnership whose normal prowess appeared to desert them on the day.

The winners of the main event were Tony Giordino and his new partner playing Phil Stapleton who managed to beat the BNRC pairing of Chris Chubb and Graham Green with a great performance in the final.

This is not the first time Tony has won this (and many other events) and he is always a welcome guest, if only to demonstrate how the game should be played.  At least that’s what he tells us!

A big thank you to Steve for all his hard work organising an excellent day. We look forward to next year’s competition.

 

Over 100 members and guests enjoyed a great night out at the Village Hotel, Bournemouth on Friday 7^th April which raised £1,000 for Dorset Mind.

The dinner dance organised by the Rotary Club of Bournemouth North was a great success raising money for this excellent Bournemouth based charity – an independent charitable provider of mental health services working across Dorset, offering support to anyone in the county and facing a mental health problem, or caring for those who already are.

After an excellent meal entertainment was provided by the award winning five piece country and music band “Capricorn.”

 

OVER £500,000 DONATED TO CHARITY

Guests at a Rotary show-case evening heard how the Rotary Club of Bournemouth North has donated in excess of £531,000 to charities at home and abroad since 2003. Guests including the Mayor of Poole, Councillor  Xena Dion and the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Bournemouth, John and Suzi Adams were told that £182,000 has been donated to local charities and £349,000 to charities in Africa and other countries over this period.

The event which was held at the prestigious new Bournemouth University Infusion Building included presentations by the Rotary District Governor Chris Slocock and other senior Rotary figures.  Over 60 guests heard how the Rotary organisation worldwide, together with other organisations, have brought about the near eradication of Polio across the world.

Guests also heard about a wide selection of causes with which the local club are heavily involved.  These include a project in Kenya run by Mr Roger Pannell, founder of the Osiligi Charity Project which was formed to help the Maasai Warriors community. Addressing the meeting the projects founder Mr Roger Pannell said “that the Rotary Club of Bournemouth North had made a significant financial contribution towards the building of a new school, medical clinic and an orphanage including assistance in the running costs”.

Local charities including DORSET MIND which offers appropriate help to those experiencing mental health difficulties, HOPE FOR FOOD whose volunteers offer food to local homeless people suffering with depression and illness, and PEACE JAM, a skill-based program to enable children to make informed choices in conflict situations. Numerous other charities have also benefited from receiving financial and active support from the club.

There was also an exhibition of projects undertaken by the Rotary Club of Bournemouth North to raise funds.  These included the ever-popular Kinson Donkey Derby and Dog Show, Fashion Shows, Cabaret Evenings and numerous other entertaining and sporting events.

Club President Richard Taylor said that “The purpose of the evening was to raise the profile of Rotary and encourage people to join this amazing organisation “ In his opening statement he talked about the sheer enjoyment and satisfaction that members get by joining Rotary and helping others less fortunate than ourselves.

He also stressed the superb work being undertaken by so many local charity organisations that are always grateful for the financial and practical support they receive from Rotary.

The club currently has 40 members, men and women, drawn from all walks of life.  In addition to fundraising activities members can enjoy numerous sports and social events throughout the year and have lots of fun in the process.

The president also thanked the many local business partners for supporting the aims of the club.

He concluded the evening by encouraging people to join this active, thriving and successful club or any other Rotary club in the area, and invited prospective members to visit the Rotary Club of Bournemouth North website for further information.

The evening successfully demonstrated what one club can make to the local and internationally community.

 

 

 

On Tuesday 28^th February President Richard welcomed new member John Slade to the club during the monthly Business Meeting.

John is born and bred in the Bournemouth area and is a Chartered Surveyor and Partner of Slade Estate Agents and Fulljames & Slade (Surveyors).

If that is not enough John is also Chairman of Bournemouth District Scouts, 2017 President of Ferndown International Ambassadors Club, Hon Sec of Winton Traders Association and is soon to become Director of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce.

He is happily married to Sue, an existing member of the club and is a proud father and grandfather.

John was given a very warm welcome by all members of the club and Richard said that we very much look forward to having John as a member and helping him fill some of his spare time as he clearly hasn’t got enough to do at the moment

 

Rotary

Showcase

        “Service above self”   

The Rotary Club of Bournemouth North

Are presenting a ROTARY SHOWCASE

Showcasing some of our Local and International Charities and the Contribution that Rotary Clubs regularly make to the Community.

To take place on Wednesday 22^nd March 2017

6.30pm for 7pm at

Bournemouth University Infusion Building

Presentation in the Inspire Theatre

Special Guests Attending

Mayor of Poole

Deputy Mayor of Bournemouth

District Governor

Assistant Governor

The presentation will be followed by Chinese Buffet

8.30pm – 9.30pm

RSVP to President Richard Taylor : e mail raed@ntlworld.com  : Tel 01202 536404

Evening Programme

Presentation Speakers

Reg Ling: Past Governor Wessex Rotary, EPNC

Presenting Polio Plus and the part that Rotary International has played in bring about the near eradication of Polio in the world today.

Caroline Millman: Past District Governor of Wessex Rotary

Presenting Peace Jam

A skills based program to enable our Young People to make informed choices whenever

they experience any type of conflict.

Roger Pannell: Trustee and Project Manager.

Presenting Osilgi Projects Kenya 2009 – 2017

In 2009 the Osiligi Charity Project was officially formed to help the Osiligi Maasai Warriors’ community in Kenya.  There were two main projects in mind—Education (building a school) and Clean Water (providing solar bore holes and pumps) concentrating on the 100 square miles around their community.

Christine Price: Chair of the Trustees

Presenting Dorset Mind

Christine is passionate about ensuring that those who are experiencing mental health difficulties are offered appropriate support in a timely manner.

Dorset Mind is an independent charitable provider of mental health services. We work across Dorset, offering support to anyone in the county and facing a mental health problem, or caring for those who are.

Clare Mathews: Founder of Hope for Food

Presenting Hope for Food

Out in the cold, roaming the streets, looking depressed and sometimes unwell. These are some of the situations people can find themselves in across all sections of life, affecting all ages young and old right here in our community.

The presentations will be followed by a Chinese Buffet and Wine from 8.30 – 9.30