Joint Carol Service with Chesterfield and Chesterfield Scarsdale Rotary Clubs

I was invited to this service jointly organised by Rotary and Inner Wheel.  It was a good service led by Rtn. Tony Bethell and attended by the Chesterfield Male Voice Choir. Tea and mince pies were served.

Monday 12th December

No rest for Santa at this time of the year.  Suit on again and down to Dale Road Methodist Church to the Toddler Group.  All the parents were happy to have photos taken of their children with Santa.

Saturday 10th December

Santa was out again on Saturday afternoon, this time giving 60 senior citizens their gifts at the WI Pensioners Party.

Saturday evening Lorraine and I went to a joint social event with Alfreton Rotary Club and Inner Wheel. (I did not go as Santa)

Rotary Club of Wirksworth Christmas Collection Friday 9th December

Even though it was our 44th Wedding Anniversary Lorraine and I collected at Sainsbury's for three hours, me being the one in the Santa Suit. Ho Ho Ho.

Visit to the Rotary Club of Vale of Belvoir Thursday 8th December

Picked up Rtn Steve Lawes on route and enjoyed a good evening of fellowship with their members.  Although still only 8th December, the evening was a trial menu for their Christmas Dinner. Phot of President Duncan Garment

Informal visit to the Rotary Club of Bakewell Wednesday 7th December

I was invited by Rtn Joyce Buxton to attend the meeting and hear the Presentation from Miller Homes which is now an international organisation for young people.  The club had just had their new sleigh delivered and Joyce and I had our photo taken in it.

District Team Meeting Tuesday 6th December

Meeting was held at the Novotel where the various committees updated other team members on their activities.