District Alumni Tea Sunday 18th March

This was the first time this had been organised.  Congratulations to John Dain for organising this event at the Novotel.  Around 20 students and team leaders attended.  It is hoped that this will become an annual event.

Rotary Club of Dronfield Charter Friday 16th March

Held at the Hallows Golf Club, Lorraine and I were taken by Rtn. Colin Lloyd. President Andy presided over a informal charter with a very humorous after dinner speaker Canon Alan Haydock of the Rotary Club of Bingham.

Rotary Club of Wirksworth New Members night Thursday 15th March

Joint President David had worked very hard to invite half a dozen prospective members to the meeting.  During the meeting cheque presentations were made to the Mountain Rescue and the local football club.

Visit to the Rotary Club of Bakewell Wednesday 14th March

The club held their weekly meeting at Carsington Sailing Club where they presented a cheque to the Ellen McArthur Trust.  The money had been raised when President Kathryn had her long hair cut short and was sponsored by Rotarians and friends.

Rotary Club of Kirkby in Ashfield Charter Tuesday 13th March

This charter was at the Hostess Restaurant with the usual wonderful choice of menu.  Like the Wirksworth Club, the Kirkby Club has joint presidents.  President Eric and President John were almost as good as Eric and Ernie Wise.  The entertainment for the evening was Newstead Brass.

Rotary Club of Heanor Charter Monday 12th March

Lorraine and I were taken to this Charter by Rtn Mike Tomlinson (Joint President of the Wirksworth Club)  This was held at Morley Hayes.  As the meal was being served President Dennis remarked to Lorraine that he had a very warm feeling down is back (it was the gravy being spilled the length of his dinner suit jacket).

The evening ended with some wonderful musical entertainment but not from the two on the photograph.

District Link Evening Thursday 8th March

This was held at the Novotel, Long Eaton.  An excellent turn out once again to support this special evening with Ambassadorial Scholars and past GSE members sharing their experiences. They were interviewed by Colin Slater who did a good good getting the best from the youngsters.

Immediate PDG Val talked about the Indian Housing Project and presented me with a framed photograph of the house paid for by the Rotary Club of Wirksworth in memory of PDG Arnold Crosby.