Monday, 15 July 2019

Rotary International - Woolwich

The Rotary Club of Woolwich. Doing great work in the community, my favourite was the help given with the elderley suffering from Dimentia, Thank you Woolwich Rotarians




Rotary International - Radlett

Official Visit
In a very pleasant setting in the countryside. Good to see the support for local community projects, the End Polio campaign and also Water Aid. Looking forward to attending some of their events in January & February, diary permitting.

Thursday, 11 July 2019

District Board Meeting

First time chairing the meeting, much discussed and admin kept up to date. 

Rotary International - Battersea Park

Official Visit.
Superb reception and full attendance, with the venue bursting at the seams! Wonderful hospitality by all from the minute we arrived (very early !)  Thank you President Brenda and all the members for making both Harjinder and l so welcome. People of Action with service projects in Wandsworth and India. 16 Shelterboxes so far by Annie Goodall, by selling home made jam. Thank you Annie for you efforts.

Wednesday, 10 July 2019

By Invitation

Delighted to be invited to the handover event for Barkingside. Geoffrey Wrightman hands over the Presidency of the Rotary Club of Barkingside to Margaret Cooper. Excellent evening with music and speakers and fellowship. Most enjoyable.


Rotary International - Brixton, Battersea & Clapham

Official Visit
Great location with friendly atmosphere. A club with a massive history and now with a few members, still doing good in the world.


Tuesday, 9 July 2019

Rotary International - Chiswick & Brentford

Official Visit.
Back to this club after 19 years! Wonderful fellowship, a friendly lot indeed. Several projects on the go, with the signature project of school rebuilding in Nepal and a local Interact Club




Rotary International - Epping

Official Visit.
A big club with superb fellowship and doing excellent work in the community. Great to see two solicitors who are corporate members. Donated over £14K to St Claires Hospice.


Monday, 8 July 2019

Rotary International - Barnet

Official Visit.
Another great Rotary Club doing so much work in the local community. Also great to catch up with so many friends.

Rotary International - London

Official Visit.
As the First chartered club outside USA, The Rotary Club of London is THE premier club of London and UK. With fine tradition and ceremony. Very welcoming and friendly. Highlight was the induction of New Member Nicole. Many projects carried out by this club, both locally and internationally.





Rotary International - Inner Wheel

Official Visit.
The Handover from Karen Krestin to Joint new Chairs Judith Dellbridge & Carole Storrie. The work Inner Wheel is vital support to Rotary and was glad to see so many at the meeting. Wishing Inner Wheel every success.

Thursday, 4 July 2019

Rotary International - Leytonstone & Woodford

Official Visit.
Wonderful hospitality! Great to see so many friends and hear about all the community work this club does. great work with Memory Cafe and dementia.

Rotary International - Elstree & Borehamwood

Official Visit.
Handover from Cynthia Baker to Clive Butchins. A very pleasant afternoon in the gardens of The Wagon & Horses. A very unusual meeting !

Rotary International - Enfield Chase

Official Visit.
Up at 5.30. Not trusting London traffic, left early and ....arrived at 6.40 for a 7.15 Breakfast start. What a wonderful group of dedicated Rotarians. It was the clubs handover and great fellowship.


Tuesday, 2 July 2019

Rotary International - Bush Hill Park

Official Visit.
Good to be back at this club where friend gave an extreemley warm welcome. As usual there was much football banter as the President, Bob Wilkinson, is a massive Arsenal Fan. The Cup Final in Baku was mentioned several times.
Bush Hill Park is one of the five clubs involved in The Noah's Ark Foundation Appeal. To date they have raised over £30,000 and Rotary will be matching that via a Global Grant. Excellent work in the community.

Polio Presentation - London Parliament

After much planning the event took place. With notable speakers from all around the world. Led by Past District Governor Aziz Memon (Rotary Club of Karachi) who is the Chairman of Pakistan for Rotary International, End Polio campaign.



Rotary International - Westminster West

Official Visit.
Fantastic to see a young and dynamic lady take the Presidents role of this iconic club. With the support of a very experienced team, Anna will lead the club to new heights! Looking forward with great anticipation.

This is the home club of the Chairman of London Rotary 1130 Peace Chairman Sree Vallipuram.


Monday, 1 July 2019

Rotary International - Tower Hamlets.

July 1st - First Official Visit. Happy to visit my own club. Highlight was the induction of new member Mr Usman Chadhary. Then there was the award for outgoing president Jagmohan of Paul Harris Saphire pin for his extensive work in the community, The Bow Food bank and John Scurr School primarily.


Rotary International - Woolwich

The Rotary Club of Woolwich. Doing great work in the community, my favourite was the help given with the elderley suffering from Diment...