Chatterbox 1011 - Rotary Club of Belper
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otary international district 1220<br />
www.belper-rotary.co.uk<br />
Winning <strong>Club</strong> Bulletin 2010/2011<br />
September/October 2011<br />
the rotary club <strong>of</strong><br />
belper &<br />
duffield<br />
World Heritage Site<br />
-a birthplace <strong>of</strong> the Industrial Revolution<br />
In this issue:<br />
District Conference Report<br />
National Memorial Arboretum<br />
In Shackleton’s Footsteps<br />
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CHATTERBOX
<strong>Club</strong> members at District Conference enjoy a meal together and relaxing after a<br />
formal evening. Report on page 3.<br />
The two guest speakers from the Air Training<br />
Corps with their host, David Collard.<br />
Report - page 4.<br />
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Clive and Jean after their Evening<br />
<strong>of</strong> Magic, Mystery and Mayhem<br />
as described on page 6.
District 1220 Conference<br />
Scarborough - October 2011<br />
On what seemed to be the most pleasant weekend <strong>of</strong> the summer the <strong>Belper</strong><br />
and Duffield contingent mustered at the Ambassador Hotel on the ‘posh’ end<br />
<strong>of</strong> Scarborough’s seafront. Elizabeth Henson had volunteered to be reconnaissance<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficer for this operation and had bagged a super set <strong>of</strong> rooms in this newly<br />
refurbished hotel at a very good price. We all met up on the Friday evening for an<br />
excellent dinner before sliding down the cliff railway for the entertainment in the<br />
Spa theatre. ‘That’ll be the Day’ was worth every penny that the organising<br />
committee had spent on it. The cast had a rapturous reception as we all rocked,<br />
clapped and stamped our feet to songs from the heyday <strong>of</strong> Rock’n Roll. The choreography<br />
was superb and the energy put into the performances reminded us <strong>of</strong> how<br />
things used to be… (some <strong>of</strong> us <strong>of</strong> course may still be burning the candle at both<br />
ends!) It was a treat to come out into a balmy summer’s evening, no rushing back<br />
to the hotel in freezing rain this year!<br />
The Saturday workshops were the usual blend <strong>of</strong> riveting and less than interesting.<br />
However it was good to find that the Officer’s addresses were brief and<br />
relevant. The last push to eradicate polio was highlighted and the urgency <strong>of</strong><br />
completing the task emphasised, as any reservoir <strong>of</strong> infection left might return with<br />
devastating effects on world populations who will by now have lost their residual<br />
immunity.<br />
Thankfully the House <strong>of</strong> Friendship was back so that we could stock up on<br />
Christmas cards and browse the displays linked to presentations. I then played<br />
hooky and spent a blissful hour paddling with my skirt tucked in my knickers,<br />
proving that some things have not changed since childhood visits to Scarborough.<br />
(though there was no one to rub sand into damp legs with a scratchy towe!) The<br />
resort looked wonderful and so after the Governor’s Lunch and entertainment by<br />
the ‘Dale Divas’ we walked to the harbour to see if we could have a boat trip - too<br />
late alas. However it was relaxing to wander round the bay in warmth and sunlight<br />
and lots <strong>of</strong> others delegates were doing just that. (We failed to spot our Immediate<br />
Past President cavorting in the surf as promised).<br />
Saturday evening brought another excellent show and then music to<br />
dance or listen to and Sunday morning <strong>of</strong>fered more presentations for those who<br />
could resist the lure <strong>of</strong> the weather. A most enjoyable weekend with great company,<br />
but next year’s programme looks even better!<br />
Sheilagh Harnan<br />
Cover Picture - Young Chefs at work!<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the pupils at <strong>Belper</strong> School took the opportunity <strong>of</strong> their Open<br />
Evening to compete in the <strong>Club</strong>’s Young Chef Competition for a place in the District<br />
Competition. Report on page 18.<br />
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Meeting – 5th September<br />
Air Training Corps<br />
by former Cadet Warrant Officer Alex Smith<br />
and Cadet Sergeant Jake Brown<br />
Sixteen Rotarians gathered in the Lion Hotel whilst others were apparently<br />
holidaying in France. Immediate Past President David Harris opened the meeting<br />
and explained that he was in fact fourth choice for taking the chair but was<br />
pleased to do so. He welcomed Rotarians and the two guests and thanked the duty<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers.<br />
During the evening John Scotney reported back on the bowls competition<br />
where the ‘team’ successfully kept themselves dry and well fed on a chilly and wet<br />
Sunday morning as well as managing to avoid playing in the finals. David Harris also<br />
identified to members that there was to be a memorial service to recognise the<br />
work in the community <strong>of</strong> Frank Troughton, a close friend <strong>of</strong> David and known to<br />
many <strong>of</strong> us, in St Clement’s Church in Horsley at 6.30 on 30th October. Peter Davis<br />
promised a ‘magical’ evening in two weeks time and it was agreed that this would<br />
be a guest evening.<br />
David Collard, the activity organiser, introduced his speakers who were to<br />
explain the work <strong>of</strong> the Air Training Corps. Their presentation started with a short<br />
video showing the kind <strong>of</strong> activities which cadets can experience. Alex then<br />
explained the history and the work <strong>of</strong> the Corps which had been formed in around<br />
1938 to give teenagers opportunities and experiences they could not get elsewhere<br />
and provide a potential training ground for them for a career in the Royal Air Force.<br />
Both speakers were from the Derwent Valley squadron <strong>of</strong> the Corps which has been<br />
around for about 20 years under various titles but renamed itself the Derwent<br />
Valley squadron when it moved to larger premises in <strong>Belper</strong> in 2009. Alex explained<br />
that there are about 3500 cadets across the country and the organisation is based<br />
on six regions each <strong>of</strong> which has six ‘wings’. Each wing has between 25 and 35<br />
squadrons. Members can join at the age <strong>of</strong> 13 and stay until they are 20. Alex has<br />
now reached the age where he has had to ‘move on’. The list <strong>of</strong> activities available<br />
is extensive and includes flying, gliding, drills, field crafts, sports and work experience<br />
courses.<br />
Alex and Jake answered a wide range <strong>of</strong> questions including how they<br />
recruited members and the impact <strong>of</strong> current ‘cut backs’ in the forces on possible<br />
career paths. John Lowe <strong>of</strong>fered a vote <strong>of</strong> thanks to Alex and Jake on behalf <strong>of</strong> club<br />
members.<br />
John Horwood<br />
There is a photograph <strong>of</strong> the two speakers on page 2.<br />
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Meeting - 12th September<br />
Visit to the<br />
National Memorial Arboretum<br />
John Frankland was the activity organiser for the meeting and he set a <strong>Club</strong><br />
precedent by arranging a morning visit to the National Memorial Arboretum at<br />
Alrewas which concluded with a lunch. It was well supported with 22 Rotarians and<br />
partners attending, including President Martin who completed the whole walk on<br />
his crutches!<br />
The weather forecast was for high winds, not encouraging for an outside<br />
event, but it turned out to be quite sunny and only breezy. Following c<strong>of</strong>fee we<br />
proceeded to the Millennium Chapel <strong>of</strong> Peace and Forgiveness where a 2 minute<br />
silence is observed at 11a.m. every day <strong>of</strong> the year. One <strong>of</strong> the volunteers gave a<br />
talk about the Chapel itself which is a central part <strong>of</strong> the site and was created to<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer a place <strong>of</strong> tranquillity to appeal to people <strong>of</strong> every faith and none.<br />
From the start the Arboretum was seen as a place <strong>of</strong> joy where the lives<br />
<strong>of</strong> people would be remembered by living trees that would grow and mature in a<br />
world <strong>of</strong> peace. The project began with no money, no land, no staff and no trees.<br />
The National Lottery granted some 40% <strong>of</strong> the funds which was matched by<br />
thousands <strong>of</strong> individual donations from a wide variety <strong>of</strong> organisations, military,<br />
civilian, corporate and voluntary.<br />
We were then guided on a 45 minute walk amongst the 160 memorials<br />
which are contained in 150 acres <strong>of</strong> trees and gardens. Some <strong>of</strong> the memorable<br />
sites were the Basra Wall which had returned from Iraq, the memorial to those who<br />
were convicted <strong>of</strong> cowardice and “Shot at Dawn” and the Armed Forces memorial<br />
which contains over 15,000 names <strong>of</strong> those who have died in the armed forces<br />
since 1948. No organisation seems to have been omitted – there is even a<br />
memorial to Popski’s Private Army! On certain days <strong>of</strong> the year commemoration<br />
parades are held. For those who need it, a train runs through the site with a useful<br />
commentary.<br />
Returning to the Visitor Centre we were served an excellent meal which<br />
rounded <strong>of</strong>f the visit in style. President Martin concluded by thanking our friendly<br />
guide and John for arranging a very interesting visit.<br />
Photograph on page 12.<br />
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John Lowe
Meeting – 19th October<br />
Magic, Mystery and Mayhem!<br />
by Clive and Jean<br />
A ctivity Organiser Peter Davies had been anxious to have a good turn out for this<br />
unusual evening <strong>of</strong> entertainment and the club had not let him down.<br />
President Martin, returning to chair the meeting after a break <strong>of</strong> four weeks,<br />
commented on the excellent outing to the National Memorial Arboretum the<br />
previous week (reported on page 5) and passed on greetings from Chris True, who<br />
would join the club contingent at the District Conference in Scarborough next<br />
month. (There is a note from Chris about her experiences joining a York club on<br />
page 17).<br />
Peter Davies then introduced his guests, Clive and Jean, explaining that they<br />
were long standing members <strong>of</strong> the Magic Circle and gave regular shows both<br />
locally and nationally, usually in aid <strong>of</strong> charities; their special cause was the<br />
Rainbows Hospice at Loughborough.<br />
Clive proceeded to give us a brief history <strong>of</strong> magic, illusions and conjuring with<br />
a selection <strong>of</strong> illustrations <strong>of</strong> some classic tricks. He started by producing handkerchiefs<br />
from ‘empty containers’, changing the colouring and patterns accompanied<br />
by a very entertaining (and distracting?) patter. We were all gob smacked when he<br />
passed Gaynor’s engraved ring round the room for inspection and then produced it<br />
minutes later from a miniature samurai sword kept under wraps at the back <strong>of</strong> the<br />
‘stage’.<br />
He then moved on to ‘mind reading’ and was able to tell Hilary Surga which<br />
card she had selected from a pack, literally ‘switching it’ to the correct one when<br />
we though he had muffed it! He went on explained that there was not sufficient<br />
room to carry out ‘Sawing a Lady in Half’ so had to compromise by chopping <strong>of</strong>f<br />
Carole Soul’s finger with a miniature guillotine; no, she still has ten digits and it<br />
didn’t hurt!<br />
His final performance was to ‘Name that Bear’, which sat looking bemused on<br />
the bar ledge behind him. Fifty two names had been inscribed on the back <strong>of</strong> a pack<br />
<strong>of</strong> cards and he invited Pam Collard to select a card whilst he dealt them. She chose<br />
the Ace <strong>of</strong> Spades, which turned out to be ‘Lucy’ and, lo and behold, the tag round<br />
the bear’s neck read ‘Lucy’! Jean then brought the performance to a close with a<br />
display <strong>of</strong> classic illusions, knotting and unknotting coloured ropes and making<br />
coloured clothes appear and disappear from a variety <strong>of</strong> containers.<br />
John Norreys thanked Clive and Jean for a most unusual and entertaining<br />
evening and Clive performed his final illusion by selecting Nick Blurton’s token to<br />
win the raffle!<br />
John Scotney<br />
Photograph on page 2.<br />
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Meeting - 26th September<br />
Update on the Drop Inn Centre<br />
by Andrea Fox<br />
A ndrea started by saying that she first gave a talk to <strong>Rotary</strong> 10 years ago soon after<br />
“the Drop Inn” was initiated. At that time she worked closely with a Buddhist monk<br />
in setting it up. The aim was to give the young people <strong>of</strong> <strong>Belper</strong> somewhere to meet <strong>of</strong>f<br />
the streets. Apparently <strong>Belper</strong> Town Council said at the time, nice idea but it won’t work.<br />
Ten years on it is the only Youth Foundation <strong>of</strong> its type in the country and continues to<br />
flourish.<br />
The sort <strong>of</strong> problems that the teenagers who come to the Drop Inn Centre<br />
have been involved in or subjected to include knife crime, alcohol and drug abuse, anti<br />
social behavior, domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse. 60% <strong>of</strong> the young men<br />
were at risk <strong>of</strong> exclusion from school, 82% had an alcohol problem and 91% were smokers.<br />
The Centre continues to improve its facilities and has a games room, cinema<br />
space and music and recording studio. It provides mediation and counseling and works<br />
closely with the police. Andrea illustrated the success <strong>of</strong> the Centre’s work by saying<br />
that over the past 10 years, 447 young people have continued on to formal work<br />
training and qualifications and 5 are now involved in the management <strong>of</strong> the Centre.<br />
There are no paid workers and the volunteers average a total <strong>of</strong> 179 hours per week -<br />
each volunteer having a particular specialty. The Centre has received much recognition<br />
for its achievements and has collected many awards, especially over the last couple <strong>of</strong><br />
years and Andrea and a youth representative were invited to the Queens garden party<br />
at Buckingham Palace.<br />
Andrea spoke about two recent projects. “Safe Rave” (modern version <strong>of</strong> a<br />
disco) has been tried out on Friday nights with great success with attendances <strong>of</strong> 80 -<br />
120 young people; the aim is to get underage drinking <strong>of</strong>f the streets. The Police<br />
confirm that there were no call outs for this reason on the Safe Rave nights. The other<br />
project was “Linking Lives” which is an intergenerational strategy aimed at breaking<br />
down the stereotyping and discriminations between the young and older generations.<br />
The project has involved young children visiting the older generation in their homes and,<br />
in turn, the older generation being invited down to the Drop Inn to take part in quiz’s<br />
etc. A film has been made called “Role Reversal” which was shot at Chatsworth using a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional film crew and this shows old people dressed as ‘Hoodies’ and young people<br />
dressed as OAP`s. Sheilagh showed excerpts from this film last year at a <strong>Rotary</strong> evening.<br />
The film has won awards. A 3 year funding for this project has been provided from the<br />
Methodist Circuit but this has now come to an end but Andrea says that the project will<br />
continue.<br />
The talk was followed with a short question and answer session; asked<br />
whether the Centre was involved in any outdoor activities, Andrea sited litter picking<br />
and rock climbing.<br />
Stuart Limb<br />
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Meeting – 3rd October<br />
Wills & Related Things<br />
by Duncan Lyon<br />
I have been a member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Club</strong> for nearly eleven years and as far as I can<br />
remember this is the first time we have had a Solicitor talk to us. Ellis Fermor &<br />
Negus have recently opened an <strong>of</strong>fice in <strong>Belper</strong> and Duncan, who lives in<br />
Nottingham, was introduced by Vernon Barnes.<br />
Duncan commenced by telling two amusing stories and then slipped into gear<br />
by illustrating the problems which could occur if no will was made. Cyril Booth (a<br />
widower without children, brothers or sisters) died, and his estate went largely to<br />
the <strong>of</strong>fspring <strong>of</strong> his father’s brothers and sisters virtually excluding a relative who<br />
had been very good to the deceased during his lifetime.<br />
Following this Duncan pointed out that if no will was left the spouse can only<br />
get £250,000 when their partner dies leaving children and a house worth more than<br />
£250,000. Where there are no children but there are parents or siblings this<br />
amount is increased to £450,000. He warned against leaving making a Will too late<br />
and risking testamentary incapacity. Whilst you can make a Will yourself there are<br />
many pitfalls and it is much better to employ a pr<strong>of</strong>essional.<br />
Duncan explained that under the present law partners in a cohabiting situation<br />
do not automatically succeed to the belongings and wealth <strong>of</strong> their partners when<br />
dead. The cohabiting partner must show that he or she was dependent on the<br />
deceased and make a claim under the appropriate legislation.<br />
The main advantages <strong>of</strong> making a Will are:<br />
(1) Intestacy kicked into touch.<br />
(2) A Will can reflect one’s own circumstances e.g.<br />
(a) Specific legacies to friends and charities.<br />
(b) Age conditions (otherwise children inherit at age eighteen)<br />
(c) Exclusion <strong>of</strong> unwanted beneficiaries.<br />
(d) Funeral wishes.<br />
(e) Discretionary trusts e.g. for disabled children.<br />
(f) Appointment <strong>of</strong> guardians and appropriate Executors.<br />
(g) Tax planning – Inheritance Tax (£325,000)<br />
This was an interesting, well delivered talk and I am sure that we will all be<br />
checking over our Wills based on the points Duncan brought up. After several<br />
questions David Soul proposed the Vote <strong>of</strong> Thanks.<br />
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John Frankland
Business Meeting<br />
10th October<br />
Youth Chair Hilary Surga reported that<br />
a potential RYLA candidate has been<br />
identified by Gail Ashley. Cycling Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency<br />
- volunteers needed to take on<br />
the job <strong>of</strong> organising this as David and<br />
Gail Ashley are now both too busy. The<br />
club needs to appoint an Youth Exchange<br />
Representative; it was suggested<br />
that this should be a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Youth Committee. Individuals who have<br />
been CRB cleared need to ensure that<br />
their clearances are up to date. Mock<br />
Interviews - The Derbyshire Building Society<br />
has again agreed to us using their<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices for the 2012 interviews.<br />
International & Foundation Chair<br />
David Soul reported that the club was<br />
still supporting Water Aid (£150 donation)<br />
and Aquabox - support <strong>of</strong> the club<br />
is still needed for rebuilding supplies <strong>of</strong><br />
the boxes. Fund raising for the Indian<br />
Housing Project is now completed and<br />
David Harris is to report back after his<br />
visit to the Kenya Orphanage at Easter<br />
2012. Gail Ashley gave a short report on<br />
the Fishtail Project which is based in<br />
Nepal; it is being supported by the RC <strong>of</strong><br />
Dronfield and was featured at District<br />
Conference. The project was to ensure<br />
that poor but bright children could remain<br />
in education, gain qualifications<br />
and degrees and then use them back in<br />
Nepal. It costs £60 to support one<br />
student for a year or £300 for five years.<br />
The <strong>Club</strong> target for it’s contribution to<br />
Polio Plus is £550 and our <strong>Club</strong> Subscription<br />
to foundation for the year is £1247,<br />
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which is generally met by our Member<br />
Covenant Scheme and by Gift Aid. This<br />
years’ incoming Ambassadorial Scholars<br />
will be coming to speak to the club in<br />
February 2012.<br />
Community Chair Gail Ashley confirmed<br />
that the Santa Sleigh collections<br />
would be on the 12th and 15th December<br />
in Duffield and 21st December in<br />
<strong>Belper</strong>. Dates for the street collections<br />
and collections at Morrisons still to be<br />
determined. Peter Davis reported that<br />
Clive & Jean, the magicians who had<br />
recently visited the club were interested<br />
in joining forces with the <strong>Belper</strong> Town<br />
Band to hold an event in <strong>Belper</strong>. They<br />
were looking for “supporters” <strong>of</strong> the<br />
event and the opportunity was on <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
to the <strong>Club</strong>. It was agreed in principle<br />
that we should “adopt” the event.<br />
IPT David Henson gave a useful<br />
explanation <strong>of</strong> how the clubs accounts<br />
are structured. The “<strong>Club</strong> Account” is<br />
designed for the day to day running <strong>of</strong><br />
the club and holds things like subscriptions<br />
and pays out expenses. The “Charity<br />
Account” is from where the club<br />
makes its donations. It was proposed by<br />
David Harris, seconded by Nick Blurton<br />
and agreed unanimously by the members<br />
present, that the <strong>Club</strong> Account be<br />
approved and accepted. It was proposed<br />
by Nick Blurton, seconded by John<br />
Scotney and agreed unanimously by the<br />
members present, that the <strong>Club</strong> Account<br />
be approved and accepted.<br />
Nick Blurton
Meeting – 17th October<br />
In the Footsteps <strong>of</strong> Shackleton<br />
by Ken Hall<br />
O ur guest for this evening was introduced by David Harris. Ken’s boyhood hero<br />
was and still is to this day Ernest Henry Shackleton - born on 15 February 1874<br />
in County Kildare, Ireland; his father was a doctor. The family moved to London<br />
where Shackleton was educated. Rejecting his father's wish that he become a<br />
doctor, he joined the merchant navy when he was 16 and qualified as a master<br />
mariner in 1898. He travelled widely but was keen to explore the poles. In 1901,<br />
Shackleton was chosen to go on the Antarctic expedition led by British naval <strong>of</strong>ficer<br />
Robert Falcon Scott on the ship 'Discovery'. With Scott and one other, Shackleton<br />
trekked towards the South Pole in extremely difficult conditions, getting closer to<br />
the Pole than anyone had come before. Shackleton became seriously ill and had to<br />
return home but had gained valuable experience.<br />
Back in Britain, Shackleton spent some time as a journalist and was then<br />
elected secretary <strong>of</strong> the Scottish Royal Geographical Society. In 1906, he unsuccessfully<br />
stood for parliament in Dundee. In 1908, he returned to the Antarctic as the<br />
leader <strong>of</strong> his own expedition, on the ship 'Nimrod'. During the expedition, his team<br />
climbed Mount Erebus, made many important scientific discoveries and set a<br />
record by coming even closer to the South Pole than before. He was knighted on his<br />
return to Britain.<br />
In 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole,<br />
followed by Scott who died on the return journey. In 1914, Shackleton made his<br />
third trip to the Antarctic with the ship 'Endurance', planning to cross Antarctica via<br />
the South Pole. Early in 1915, 'Endurance' became trapped in the ice, and ten<br />
months later sank; Shackleton's crew had already abandoned the ship to live on the<br />
floating ice. In April 1916, they set <strong>of</strong>f in three small boats, eventually reaching<br />
Elephant Island. Taking five crew members, Shackleton went to find help. In a small<br />
boat, the six men spent 16 days crossing 1,300 km <strong>of</strong> ocean to reach South Georgia<br />
and then trekked across the island to a whaling station. The remaining men from<br />
the 'Endurance' were rescued in August 1916. Not one member <strong>of</strong> the expedition<br />
died. 'South', Shackleton's account <strong>of</strong> the 'Endurance' expedition, was published in<br />
1919. Shackleton's fourth expedition aimed to circumnavigate the Antarctic<br />
continent but on 5 January 1922, Shackleton died <strong>of</strong> a heart attack <strong>of</strong>f South<br />
Georgia. He was buried on the island.<br />
Ken’s passion for his hero has even gone to lead him to take a cruise holiday to<br />
trace the various places Shackleton explored. Ken then went on to show a power<br />
point presentation <strong>of</strong> the destinations and wildlife when he visited with his wife<br />
Judy. David Soul gave the vote <strong>of</strong> thanks on behalf <strong>of</strong> the club members.<br />
John Moore<br />
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An Evening <strong>of</strong> Song<br />
22nd October 2011<br />
This concert, held at Ecclesbourne School, had been arranged by Dave and Gail<br />
Ashley as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Club</strong>’s fund raising initiatives for international projects.<br />
Despite plenty <strong>of</strong> publicity and requests to club members to sell tickets, the attendance<br />
was not high; however for those people who did make it, there was a real<br />
musical treat!<br />
Cantata Ensemble are a small group, numbering about a dozen, and they<br />
presented a dazzling programme <strong>of</strong> songs from the shows – such as Big Spender,<br />
On the Street where You Live, My Favourite Things, Nothing Like a Dame, Thank You<br />
for the Music and Rhythm <strong>of</strong> Life – under the title ‘Cantata Cabaret’. They were<br />
accompanied by very pr<strong>of</strong>essionally prepared backing tapes and to show that all the<br />
choir were talented soloists in their own right, the various numbers were fronted<br />
by each member in turn.<br />
The programme by Cantata Ensemble was interspersed by two slots from our<br />
specially invited guest soloists Sam Barson and Lilly Taylor-Ward. They were the<br />
winner and runner up in the recent Ilkeston <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Young Talent Competition<br />
and had performed at the Wollaton Park Charter Celebration earlier in the year.<br />
Sam and Lilly each sang a solo and then a duet; everybody was overwhelmed by<br />
their very pr<strong>of</strong>essional performances and we all expect to hear much more <strong>of</strong> them<br />
in the future. They have been made Honorary Members <strong>of</strong> the Ilkeston <strong>Club</strong>!<br />
In thanking all the artists for their performances and the audience for coming<br />
along and supporting the event, Dave Ashley added that the money raised (some<br />
£360) would be going to the Polio Appeal and ‘Mary’s Meals’, an organisation<br />
operating in a number <strong>of</strong> impoverished countries which ensures that young<br />
children get at least one meal a day to allow them to go to school and better<br />
themselves; the sum <strong>of</strong> £9.40 will feed a child for a whole year!<br />
John Scotney<br />
Christmas Collections<br />
<strong>Club</strong> members will have the opportunity to continue their fund raising efforts<br />
on the following occasions in the run up to Christmas:<br />
December 12th & 15th Santa’s Sleigh in Duffield<br />
December 17th Christmas Concert at St Peter’s Church, <strong>Belper</strong><br />
December 19th Collection at Morrisons<br />
December 21st Santa ‘s Sleigh in <strong>Belper</strong><br />
December 23rd Collection on King Street<br />
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An attentive group listen to the <strong>of</strong>ficial guide during the visit to the National<br />
Memorial Arboretum - report on page 5.<br />
John Horwood helps his<br />
speaker, James Coates, from<br />
Matlock Area Schools’ Trust,<br />
with one <strong>of</strong> the props used in<br />
their school work.<br />
Report - page 15.<br />
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Julia Hampson and<br />
Andrea Hudson from the<br />
Bluebell Wood Hospice<br />
with <strong>Club</strong> Community<br />
Chair Gail Ashley.<br />
Report - page 14.
We are trying to make this Musical Evening an annual <strong>Belper</strong> Event for the<br />
town. Please support the concert by coming along yourselves, bring your children<br />
and grandchildren and sell some tickets to your friends and neighbours!<br />
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Meeting - 24th October<br />
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice<br />
by Andrea Hudson and Julia Hampson<br />
B efore Gail Ashley was asked as Activity Organiser to introduce her speakers she made a<br />
proposal to the club to make donations to Mary’s Meals. This is an organisation that<br />
provides a daily meal for children in deprived situations in Asia and Africa; Malawi in<br />
particular was mentioned. For £9.40 a child can be provided with a meal each day for a year<br />
thus enabling them to attend school. Gail, in the role <strong>of</strong> District International Chairman,<br />
proposed that our club members, in common with others in District 1220, should donate an<br />
extra 50p for their meal each week during November. This was unanimously agreed by<br />
members present.<br />
Gail then introduced her guests, Andrea Hudson and Julia Hampson, both involved in<br />
fund raising for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Both Gail and David Ashley had visited the<br />
Hospice and been very touched by what they had seen there.<br />
Andrea who led the presentation pointed out that the Hospice was “over the border”<br />
in Sheffield but with the Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough covers Derbyshire. All finance<br />
is a result <strong>of</strong> corporate donations, fund raising activities and their outlet shops. The Hospice,<br />
which opened in 2008, costs £2.5M to run each year, for which there is no statutory<br />
government funding. They have been involved with <strong>Rotary</strong> clubs in fund raising activities, eg<br />
bucket collections at supermarkets.<br />
She then played a video showing the facilities <strong>of</strong> the Hospice and interviews with<br />
parents and their children with special needs. Bluebell Wood <strong>of</strong>fers facilities for those living<br />
in S. Yorkshire, N. Derbyshire, N. Notts and N.W. Lincolnshire and overlooks about 580<br />
families. There are 8 bedrooms and 8 family rooms. (42 children’s hospices nationally<br />
provide only a total <strong>of</strong> 265 beds). They try to raise awareness <strong>of</strong> their existence with doctors<br />
and nurses. Bluebell Wood provides respite, the time needed being assessed by the staff.<br />
End <strong>of</strong> life care is provided using a paediatrican from Sheffield Hospital. Following death<br />
the child may stay in the hospice allowing the parents to maintain contact at any time –<br />
unlike a funeral parlour. There is a “Forget me not Suite” where a child can be kept for up<br />
to three weeks, which can be decorated with the child’s favourite toys and pictures and even<br />
favourite music can be played, to assist the grieving process <strong>of</strong> the parents. Funerals can be<br />
arranged from the Hospice. After the death <strong>of</strong> a child they retain contact with the family for<br />
two years. Andrea emphasised that the building was not as sterile as one would expect with<br />
play rooms, music rooms, a spa pool and a multi sensory room.<br />
In answer to questions Julie said that they had a bank <strong>of</strong> 250 volunteers doing a range<br />
<strong>of</strong> jobs, but new ones were hard to recruit – this was mainly done via presentations. End <strong>of</strong><br />
life and emergency cases took priority over respite care. There was space available to<br />
double the number <strong>of</strong> special rooms, but money was not available for fitting out.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the evening all present were provided with “goody bags” containing<br />
relevant information. For those not present full information can be found on the Hospice<br />
web site - www.bluebellwood.org.<br />
John Norreys<br />
Photograph on page 12.<br />
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Meeting – 31st October<br />
Matlock Area Schools’ Trust<br />
by James Coates<br />
John Horwood drew a rabbit out <strong>of</strong> the hat with this dry title which hid a<br />
presentation <strong>of</strong> amazing energy and content.<br />
James and a small group <strong>of</strong> colleagues <strong>of</strong>fer schools in the Matlock area the<br />
opportunity to have one <strong>of</strong> their Collective Worship (Assembly!) periods<br />
choreographed around a story from the Bible. The team come from an evangelical<br />
background and believe that children should have a dynamic experience <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Christian religion.<br />
James gave up his career as a cabinet maker to join forces with his artist wife<br />
to tell familiar bible stories with the aid <strong>of</strong> compelling yet simple visual effects. He<br />
himself is a wonderful storyteller as he illustrated by giving us an ‘Assembly’. The<br />
use <strong>of</strong> shadow play with ingeniously designed and crafted polystyrene to carry the<br />
Easter narrative to an audience was particularly refreshing in these days <strong>of</strong><br />
computer enhanced entertainments which most children seem to be weaned on.<br />
His team has two puppeteers and a clown/magic artiste who bring their own<br />
craft to the telling <strong>of</strong> these stories. I am sure that the schools in the area look<br />
forward to their visits. John had done a little research himself and confirmed that<br />
the children find these assemblies very memorable.<br />
James and his wife also work with children within their church congregation<br />
and are supported by the church financially. This must have required faith to<br />
commit to such a fragile future. Between them the team accomplish 100 school<br />
visits each half term to 71 schools reaching 8,000 children and 250 grateful<br />
members <strong>of</strong> staff! They also <strong>of</strong>fer a ‘Bible Explorer ‘ programme which comprises<br />
five one hour periods using the principles <strong>of</strong> what the pr<strong>of</strong>ession calls ‘active<br />
learning with kinaesthetics ’- lots <strong>of</strong> participation and emphasis on hand signs to<br />
enable the children to remember the content.<br />
James places a lot <strong>of</strong> emphasis on the quiz at the end <strong>of</strong> the story and the<br />
members gamely participated. I am sure that many classrooms could do with an<br />
injection <strong>of</strong> James’ enthusiasm, verve and snappy delivery - I wonder if he could do<br />
it for physics?<br />
Sheilagh Harnan<br />
Photograph on page 12.<br />
Sheilagh has contributed more articles to this edition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chatterbox</strong> than me -<br />
I am sure the readers will welcome a different style!<br />
We also seem to have acquired a ‘Staff Photographer’ - many <strong>of</strong> the pictures<br />
were taken by Alan Widdowson which accounts for the improved quality.<br />
Editor<br />
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MISCELLANY<br />
District Bowls Competition<br />
The <strong>Club</strong> Team (D Harris, J Brazier and J Scotney) turned up at the Hucknall<br />
Bowling <strong>Club</strong> on Sunday 4th September in pouring rain, not looking forward to<br />
the competition. Donning protective clothing eventually achieved the desired effect<br />
and most <strong>of</strong> the games were played under tolerable conditions, although it was a<br />
novel experience watching bowls skimming down the green with bow waves!<br />
The format for the matches had been tightened up from last year so that the<br />
play <strong>of</strong>fs for the final places were held by about 2 o’clock. The results confirmed our<br />
belief that last year’s achievement in coming fourth was a fluke; the Winners were<br />
Hucknall ‘A’, Runners Up Carlton and Third Place Chesterfield Scarsdale. We were<br />
submerged in the bottom six out <strong>of</strong> a field <strong>of</strong> sixteen clubs - we really must practice<br />
next year!<br />
JS<br />
Photograph <strong>of</strong> the participants on page 23.<br />
District Ten Pin Bowls<br />
The first round was played on 5th October and we were more successful than our<br />
Flat Green Bowling colleagues! Our scores were as follows:-<br />
Game 1 Game 2 Aggregate<br />
Graham Wright 101 64 165<br />
David Harris 91 121 212<br />
Martin Drake 70 74 144<br />
Stuart LImb 105 91 196<br />
Alan Widdowson 68 77 145<br />
Nick Blurton 76 119 195<br />
The four highest aggregate scores count so we had 212, 196, 195 and 165 giving a<br />
total <strong>of</strong> 768 as against 743 scored by Ashbourne. We now need to assemble a team<br />
for Tuesday 29th November - any <strong>of</strong>fers?<br />
Nick<br />
There are some photographs <strong>of</strong> the evening on page 23, with a fine action shot<br />
<strong>of</strong> Alan!<br />
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Letters from<br />
the North<br />
19/09/11<br />
Hi to you all, I spoke to Martin the other day so<br />
that you all knew I was still alive. I don’t know<br />
where the time goes to! I have been inducted into<br />
the York Ainsty <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Club</strong> just a few weeks ago.<br />
The club has about 45 members <strong>of</strong> which there<br />
are now two women. The club is holding a recruitment<br />
evening soon to try and swell the numbers<br />
<strong>of</strong> both sexes so I have asked two female friends<br />
to attend and I didn't have to twist their arms.<br />
Everyone has been very friendly and welcoming. The age range is similar to<br />
B&D but I think with a few younger ones who do still work. We meet earlier 6.15pm<br />
for 6.30pm. No choice <strong>of</strong> meal, two courses, £11, but we do get a 'Mint Choc' with<br />
tea/c<strong>of</strong>fee! Of course some things are done differently here to how it was in <strong>Belper</strong>,<br />
they ask me what 'we did' but every club is so different and individual.<br />
There was an outcry when the new S- at -Arms wasn't wearing his sash and he<br />
said he was only going to wear it on 'ceremonial occasions'. There was an outburst<br />
from one member (we found out later he had bought the sash in the first place)<br />
which caused an in-depth discussion <strong>of</strong> where we were heading in the future. My<br />
goodness, all sorts <strong>of</strong> speech was flying around, I put in my fourpenneth too. Phew<br />
what an evening. The next meeting went on in the same vein - thought 'do I want<br />
to be here'. It's settled down now. But change is on the agenda. I'm on the<br />
Recruitment Committee. I shall see those who attend Conference in Scarborough<br />
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I have settled well back up here but still miss <strong>Belper</strong> very much. The fine system<br />
is very different - we don't have a 'pig' and the system is overlooked at times. One<br />
difference one pays a pound! Phew. I'm on the recruitment committee great fun. I<br />
have tried to involve two friends and I think they enjoy the friendship etc. but the<br />
commitment <strong>of</strong> every week can seem daunting at first even when you say it's what<br />
you put in not how many times you attend!<br />
At Christmas time there is the Sleigh Collections - hope it isn't snowing they<br />
go out for 3 weeks, about 4 - 5 times a week and 3 hours at a time. Only for the<br />
strong ones, I feel faint thinking about it.<br />
I will try to get down on the 14th November for your ‘Birthday Party’<br />
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Love to you all, Chris xxx
<strong>Rotary</strong> Young Chef <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
<strong>Belper</strong> School - September 2011<br />
Hilary Surga took on the organisation <strong>of</strong> this well established event. <strong>Belper</strong><br />
School agreed to host it on their Open Evening which gives the young chefs a<br />
large and appreciative audience and allows us to publicise our club. There were five<br />
contestants this year including one from last year’s event who was really keen to<br />
show how his skills had improved. Interestingly over the year he has shown his<br />
interest in food and cooking by consulting with the staff at Fresh Basil Deli in <strong>Belper</strong><br />
and it looks as though this might influence his career choice.<br />
The staff in the Food Technology Department are very supportive and the chefs<br />
all performed calmly and efficiently while being observed and commented upon<br />
throughout the evening. The <strong>Club</strong> had supplied them with a selection <strong>of</strong> table mats<br />
and napkins to enhance the table settings, as we had noted last year that the<br />
department cannot supply these and the winner <strong>of</strong> the regional finals (from<br />
Ilkeston) had a very attractive table setting to enhance his menu. Each contestant<br />
had five pounds from the club towards the cost <strong>of</strong> the meal.<br />
The two course meals were all ready on time and the judges, Sam from the<br />
Deli and Anne Brown, who works in catering, took some time sampling and discussing<br />
the finished menus. Some members <strong>of</strong> our club sneaked in behind them and<br />
also had a good sampling session!<br />
The winners were Cameron Hutchinson with his menu <strong>of</strong> Paella and<br />
Seasonal Crumble and Laura Meier as runner up with Fishcakes and Lemon Drizzle<br />
cake (not much <strong>of</strong> that left by the time the rotary boys had finished!) Everyone had<br />
a little memento <strong>of</strong> the occasion and thanks from <strong>Rotary</strong>. Cameron has been<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered a tuition session at Angelo’s Restaurant in Milford to prepare him for the<br />
regional finals after Christmas. Following Cameron’s success the other chefs have<br />
said that they will try again next year!<br />
The <strong>Belper</strong> News published a good photograph and write up the following week.<br />
Sheilagh Harnan<br />
Cover picture and another photograph on page 23.<br />
Christmas Greetings<br />
The <strong>Club</strong> has agreed to publish Christmas Greetings from members and friends<br />
in the Christmas Edition <strong>of</strong> CHATTERBOX which will be published on the Christmas<br />
Guest Evening, 19th December.<br />
Can you please let the editor have your Greetings (no more than a dozen words,<br />
please) by 12th December. The cost per ‘box’ is £10.<br />
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District Council Highlights<br />
21st September 2011<br />
1. Steve Laws was elected as DGN for 2014/15.<br />
2. DG Gordon McGlone reported that RIBI are continuing to implement changes<br />
in procedure and operations to reduce costs.<br />
3. PDG Val Leivers reported that following close links with the Lord Mayor <strong>of</strong><br />
Nottingham developed during the <strong>Rotary</strong> Showcase last June, local clubs have<br />
been asked to help the British Legion with Poppy Day Collections. This<br />
partnership could spread to other areas in the District in future years.<br />
4. District Treasurer Malcolm Whitt thanked all the clubs for paying their<br />
capitations promptly.<br />
5. Council <strong>of</strong> Legislation:<br />
a. Matlock has now withdrawn their proposal to start a programme<br />
to combat the spread <strong>of</strong> tuberculosis.<br />
b. Wollaton Park put forward a proposal to amend the rules<br />
regarding transfer <strong>of</strong> former Rotarians.<br />
c. Beeston wished to propose that First Class air travel by senior<br />
Rotarians should not be funded; they should use Business Class.<br />
Council approved b. and c.<br />
6. District Conference Director D Curtis reported very good attendance at over<br />
900. Shuttle buses between hotels and the Conference Centre are to be tried<br />
this year.<br />
7. All members were reminded that they should not discuss any potential ‘bad<br />
news’ story with the news media before getting guidance from the DG and RIBI.<br />
8. District Membership Chair Jill Bethel reported a net drop in District<br />
membership <strong>of</strong> 17 so far this year. She requested that clubs increased their<br />
recruitment efforts, particularly amongst ladies; currently they only make up<br />
165 <strong>of</strong> the 1807 total membership.<br />
<strong>Club</strong> Council - 10th October<br />
The following donations were approved:<br />
1. Rainbow Trust - £100<br />
2. Tree Tops Hospice - £150<br />
3. Shelter Box - £150<br />
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NB
District Governor’s Newsletter<br />
October 2011<br />
Now that I have returned from the District Conference at Scarborough, I am<br />
coming back down to earth, but I must thank all Rotarians and partners who<br />
took the time to attend, and helped make this yet another successful event for our<br />
District. At all my <strong>Club</strong> visits I had promised to arrange some weather, but even I<br />
could not have expected almost Mediterranean temperatures and constant blue<br />
skies. I hope everyone gained something from the various presentations and encouragement<br />
to continue the service we give through <strong>Rotary</strong>. Finally on Conference,<br />
can I thank you for the generous giving at the morning service where we received<br />
£1,724, and with Gift Aid this will come to well over £2000.<br />
I am grateful to the <strong>Club</strong>s who have made donations to help the people in the<br />
Horn <strong>of</strong> Africa by supporting Aquabox, Shelter Box or the District 9200 Appeal. The<br />
situation may have lost television coverage, but the problem has not gone away and<br />
millions <strong>of</strong> people are still suffering.<br />
We are now well into the “Charter Season” and it is good to look back on the<br />
tremendous work <strong>Club</strong>s have been doing. But to continue this work we must stop<br />
the decline in membership which some <strong>Club</strong>s are suffering. My congratulations to<br />
those <strong>Club</strong>s that are maintaining or growing their membership, but to the rest,<br />
please give this your attention and remember the best way to find a member is for<br />
YOU to ask someone.<br />
This is Vocational Service month: over the years this seems to have lost focus,<br />
but it was one <strong>of</strong> the major avenues <strong>of</strong> service when <strong>Rotary</strong> was founded. Why not<br />
have a meeting to discuss Vocational Service or have an evening when each member<br />
gives a couple <strong>of</strong> minutes on their vocation. Look to the future and encourage<br />
young people in your area to start planning their careers.<br />
I am grateful to Rtn.Terry Leivers and Rtn. Michael Longdon for arranging the<br />
Evening Race Meeting at Southwell. This event is booked for Tuesday 15th May and<br />
as all races have been sponsored by or through <strong>Rotary</strong> it will be a ROTARY Race<br />
Meeting. Tickets are £5 and all the money raised from ticket sales will go to Polio<br />
Eradication. <strong>Club</strong>s can have as many tickets as they can sell and all your ticket sales<br />
will be credited to your <strong>Club</strong> for polio. Why not arrange for your weekly meeting to<br />
be on Thursday 15th May at Southwell Race Course and bring some friends?<br />
Next month November is Foundation Month – start planning now to promote<br />
the <strong>Rotary</strong> Foundation, after all it is our own Charity. On 10th November at 7.30pm<br />
the District Foundation Seminar will be held at the Novotel, Junction 25. Please try<br />
to attend to hear about the new Future Vision Programme.<br />
Remember – Always look on the Bright Side <strong>of</strong> Life.<br />
Gordon<br />
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Joseph Peter Radford Pym<br />
I have been asked to write a few lines after the passing<br />
<strong>of</strong> Peter Pym, one <strong>of</strong> our honorary members, who<br />
constantly expressed his appreciation <strong>of</strong> this honour by<br />
his interest in the club’s activities which he heard about<br />
through reading his regular copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Chatterbox</strong>,<br />
although he realised that his knowledge <strong>of</strong> recent<br />
members could not be very extensive.<br />
Peter’s father, J. Percy R. Pym, was appointed<br />
the founder president <strong>of</strong> this club when it was formed<br />
in 1930 and was the wearer <strong>of</strong> the first past-presidential<br />
gold jewel presented to him at the end <strong>of</strong> his term<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice in June 1931. It is that jewel which Peter subsequently passed on to the club<br />
and is worn by our immediate past presidents in turn. Percy Pym died in 1946 whilst<br />
still a member.<br />
I have known Peter since he and Ruth married and came to live in Spencer Road<br />
in the town, and we were both founder members <strong>of</strong> <strong>Belper</strong> Round Table in 1950. We<br />
were both inducted into <strong>Rotary</strong> in 1965 – he by P.P. Ted Bennett at a charter<br />
anniversary in November that year – and he followed me into the presidential chair<br />
at the end <strong>of</strong> my term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice in June 1974.<br />
Peter was descended from a well-known local family, and his great grandfather<br />
was the former constable <strong>of</strong> the town, when constable was a high <strong>of</strong>fice indeed in the<br />
community. He spent the later years <strong>of</strong> his education at Repton School, and on his<br />
call-up for National Service he joined the King’s Own African Rifles, serving as a<br />
commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficer in East Africa, India and on the Burmese border, receiving the<br />
Burma Star decoration.<br />
He returned to <strong>Belper</strong> after the war and after completing his articles joined the<br />
family firm. In 1946 Ruth had arrived in Derbyshire to take up a post as teacher at<br />
Derby School for Girls. They subsequently met and married, earlier this year celebrating<br />
their diamond wedding anniversary at Blackbrook House – the same venue where<br />
his grandfather had lived, and where in 1926 his father had celebrated his diamond<br />
anniversary. Peter was a dedicated worker for St. Peter’s Church and he and Ruth<br />
became avid Scottish dancers after he had theoretically retired from his practice.<br />
They were enthusiastic Francophiles, and spent many holidays motoring in the<br />
highways (and mostly byways) <strong>of</strong> France. He admitted to enjoying their wines, and a<br />
visitor would <strong>of</strong>ten be <strong>of</strong>fered a glass from his selection.<br />
Peter and Ruth have two children, Anne and John, and we send to them and their<br />
families our sympathy. I personally have lost a sincere friend.<br />
Vernon<br />
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2011 Organiser Reporter Cash Fraternal<br />
November<br />
7 P James D Partridge J Frankland A Widdowson<br />
14 D Henson J Scotney R Giffin G Wright<br />
21 Business Meeting S Harnan D Ashley<br />
28 S Limb P Shepherd D Harris G Ashley<br />
December<br />
5 P Löchel D Soul D Henson V Barnes<br />
12 J Lowe H Surga J Horwood J Brazier<br />
19 Christmas Dinner P Taylor P James D Collard<br />
26 CHRISTMAS<br />
2012<br />
January<br />
2 NEW YEAR<br />
DUTY OFFICERS<br />
9 P Taylor A Widdowson J Kerr P Davies<br />
16 J Norreys G Wright S Limb J Frankland<br />
23 Business Meeting P Löchel R Giffin<br />
30 D Partridge D Ashley J Lowe S Harnan<br />
DIARY<br />
November 14th <strong>Club</strong> Birthday Party (Guest Evening) with Rtn Chris Knight<br />
November 16th <strong>Club</strong> Council 7.30pm<br />
November 21st <strong>Club</strong> Business Meeting<br />
November 28th Sustainable Transport - talk organised by S Limb<br />
November 29th Ten Pin Bowling - Round 2.<br />
December 12th Santa Sleigh round Duffield with the help <strong>of</strong> Massive Project<br />
December 19th Special Christmas Guest Evening<br />
The latest information about meetings can be found in the weekly Bulletin Boards<br />
and on the <strong>Club</strong> web site:<br />
www.belper-rotary.co.uk<br />
Christmas Edition CHATTERBOX: Publication - 19th December<br />
Editor - John Scotney 01773 823678<br />
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Some <strong>of</strong> the participants in the District Flat Green Bowling Competition with members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Hucknall ‘A’ team holding the Winner’s Trophy. Report - page 16.<br />
The victorious <strong>Belper</strong> Team at the First Round <strong>of</strong> the District Ten Pin Bowling<br />
Competition . Inset - Alan Widdowson with an elegant pitch.<br />
Report with the scores - page 16.<br />
The winning meal at the Young Chef Competition - see page 18.<br />
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The <strong>Rotary</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Belper</strong> and Duffield<br />
Founded 1930<br />
President Martin Drake<br />
Senior Vice-President Graham Wright<br />
Junior Vice-President Hilary Surga<br />
Treasurer Peter James<br />
Secretary Nick Blurton<br />
The <strong>Club</strong> meets every week on Monday at 7.30pm.<br />
The Lion Hotel, Bridge Street, <strong>Belper</strong> (01773 824033)<br />
<strong>Rotary</strong> is a service organisation which exists to help those in need and to provide<br />
fellowship and support to its members, whilst maintaining high ethical standards. If you<br />
are interested in visiting the <strong>Club</strong> and learning more about <strong>Rotary</strong>, please contact the<br />
Secretary, Nick Blurton:<br />
01773 824607 nickblurton@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Website: www.belper-rotary.co.uk<br />
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