Rotary Club of Bakewell BBQ Friday 22nd June

Held at Carsington Water Sailing Club on a cold and windy evening.  The members managed to BBQ out side but we all ate indoors.  The evening concluded with a very successful charity auction.

Visit to the Rotary Club of Clay Cross Thursday 21st June

With just a couple of weeks to go I thought I would try and fit in a few more informal club visits.  After an enjoyable meal I left before the business meeting.

Visit to the Rotary Club of West Bridgford Wednesday 20th June

An informal visit to the Club.  This was a games evening and it was full of fun and fellowship.

Rotary Club of Hope Valley Charter Tuesday 19th June

Held in the very pleasant surroundings of Hassop Hall the event was well supported by many clubs in the District.  The main speaker was Assistant Governor Roger Summers.  The evening concluded with the presentation of some swards including a PHF to David Brown.

Visit to the National Memorial Arboretum Sunday 17th June

Ripley President Owen Briggs organised a trip to the Arboretum for his club and other Rotarians.  Lorraine and I joined the party (on two buses driven by Owen and Carey) to take a flag as we had heard there was not one on the flagpole at the Rotary Ridge.  However, a flag had been erected recently by District 1060 so our flag will go into stock until the other one is worn out.

AG Meeting Friday 15th June

An evening at home to say thank you to the AG's and their partners for the support they have given us this year.

District Council Meeting Thursday 14th June

Held at the Novotel, this was the last District Council Meeting of the Rotary Year.  There was a presentation  on Interact from President  Cham Kang from the Rotary Club of Etwall & Hilton.