Issue 22 - July 2012 (PDF) - Chipping Norton Times

Rotary Club of
Chipping Norton
Report from Simon Hamilton (simon@greygables64.plus.com)
01608 677156, 07896 326149
NEW PRESIDENT FOR CHIPPY
We welcome a new hand at the helm of the Rotary Club for the next 12 months.
Edwin Wilson is relatively new to Rotary, having only been a member for about 4
years. Edwin is a retired headmaster, an accomplished organist and has done a
lot of work for the Chipping Norton Music Festival, in particular supporting his
wife Rosemary who is one of the main organisers. It's over to you on July 1st
Edwin, and have a fun and successful year.
STROKE AWARENESS DAY A SUCCESS
Some of you may have had a chance to have your blood pressure taken in the
Town Hall towards the end of May as part of the Stroke Awareness Day. We
hope you thought it better than previous events and gave you more information.
Firstly it was in the warm Town Hall, and not the windy Acrade as previously, and
secondly there was a chance to talk to some of the health workers from the
town including staff from the Community Hospital and members of the Lawrence
Home Nursing Team as well as the trainee doctors who were giving the free
blood pressures and giving general advice. We aim to build on this next year and
make the event a way to meet those looking after our health in the community.
NEW MEMBER
Welcome to a new member to the Rotary Club of Chipping Norton. Andy
Gregory was in the Navy and rose to a senior rank before leaving to join the
MOD. Now settled into retirement in Chippy, Andy had found Rotary an ideal
path to channel some of his energy and we are very glad to have him aboard.
FESTIVAL CAR SHOW
Well, it may have rained a bit at the Chippy Festival but we did have nice cars on
display again for those who enjoyed getting soaked. Dave Gordon from Bannor
Electrics weaved his magic again and persuaded the owners of some very
interesting cars to bring them along. We unfortunately did not get the very best
ones which are allergic to rain! However, there were enough to make a really
great show. Now who did that rain dance?
CHIPPY JAZZ AND MUSIC
Come Along on the 30th September. There will be jazz, swing and associated
music in free gigs at pubs and restaurants around Chipping Norton from 11.30
am until 11.00pm. Programmes will cost £2 and will be available by post in
advance - check out www.chippyjazz.org.uk.
The afternoon Youth Jazz Band Concert featuring the winner of the Jazz Band
Challenge from the CN Music Festival and 3 other youth bands – start time
2:00pm – 5.00pm with an entry fee of £2-00.
The evening concert stars Tony Jacobs and Company In Concert. This fantastic
band features the very best of Jazz, Swing and Big Band Music, and is joined by
the inimitable Tom “Spats” Langham as a guest star. Tickets are £15 with
concessions of £10 for under 16s. Curtain up at 7.45pm. Tickets available from
Chipping Norton Theatre: 01608 642350 or On-line via:
www.chippingnortontheatre.co.uk.
All profits will be donated to the Thames Valley Air Ambulance, St Mungo’s and
Riding For The Disabled plus Rotary Charities.
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