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Devizes Rotary celebrates 60 years
Many happy returns to Devizes Rotary, who are celebrating the 60th anniversary of it’s charter which was granted on August 31st, 1959.
To mark this special occasion, the following ex presidents joined current members in a lovely celebratory meal last week:
- Ralph Flower MBE
- George Day
- John Bishop
- Richard Bush
- Bill Carter
- Derek Elliot
- Robert Akerman
A wonderful time was had by all, so here’s to the next 60 years!
60’s Themed Evening
There will also be a special 60’s themed evening held on 16th November to continue the celebrations. There will be food, music and drink, all reminiscent of the 1960’s, and 60’s dress will be optional!
Tickets are £30 a head, and include a welcome drink, a 3 course hot buffet with cheese and coffee, live music and other entertainment.
If you’re interested please contact Paula on paulawinchcombe@gmail.com, 07540 822800, then come and join us for a great evening of 60s fun!
Fund Raising for the Imagine Rotary Holiday
Continuing the success we’ve had in providing the hot food for the Imagine Cru
ising team over the past 3 years, last Saturday we did the same again at a party hosted at Craig and Vicki Collingwood’s house. The theme of the meal this year was Tex Mex, and we were delighted that their two sons, George & particularly Edward, were there to lend a helping hand setting up the equipment and preparing the food. Thanks a lot fellas!
The money raised at the event will be put towards a week’s holiday next year for a deserving family at the Rotary bungalow in New Milton. In recognition of this, we’ll be naming it the Imagine Rotary Holiday. Thanks again to all the crew at Imagine Cruising for helping to make this happen.
Fund Raising for Springfields Academy
Devizes Rotary were again in action on Sunday 14th July when we cooked hot food (this time paella) at a fund raising event hosted by Jennie Shaw in the grounds of her lovely home in Bremhill near Calne.
Around 50 guests spent a wonderful afternoon in the sunshine, and gave generously in support of the Springfields Academy in Calne.
3000 pounds raised for charity by Devizes Rotary at the 2019 Devizes Beer Festival
The 20th Devizes CAMRA Beer Festival took part on Saturday 6th July, and once again Devizes Rotary were invited to provide hot food for the hungry festival goers. Over 20 Rotarians and friends were joined by members of Devizes Lions to serve over 500 burgers, 800 sausages, and four huge pans of chilli. Veggie burgers and a vegan chilli were also on offer, and this year plastic cutlery and polystyrene containers were replaced by recyclable and sustainable alternatives.
A great day was had by all, and we are delighted to say that our efforts raised just under £3,000 local charities.
Devizes Know Your Blood Pressure Day
Devizes Rotary in partnership with Wiltshire Council’s Health Trainers ran another Know Your Blood Pressure (KYBP) day on 6th June. A steady flow of people attended the session which was held between 9:30 and 12 noon in the Brittox, Devizes.
Health & Well Being Day
Much of the following has been taken from an article by Jo Moore which appeared in the online Gazette and Herald on 17th June.
62 organisations offering everything from fitness fun to advice on how to keep your home more secure were out in force in Devizes on Saturday 14th June. The Devizes Community Area Health and Well Being Day, organised by Devizes Rotary with support from the Devizes Area Board, brought together a wide range of activities. Many of them were aimed at older people but there was also plenty on offer for younger people who were drawn to The Green despite severe showers throughout the morning.
Devizes U3A for example had a stand to advertise its many and varied groups that meet in members’ homes, village halls and community centres so people can socialise and do everything from French conversation and painting to playing table tennis and walking.
Also among those taking part was Devizes Men’s Shed which is a group that brings retired people together to make objects and offer friendship and support. Albert Wooldridge from Mens’ Shed said: “A great day at the Devizes Health and Wellbeing Day held on the small green. Devizes Men’s shed would like to say a big thank you to Cliff Evans for making it possible.”
Also taking part was town councillor Damion Godwin from running club Devizes FIT and Townson training, started by Greg Townson, which offers boot camp fitness.
Before the event opened refreshments were made available to the exhibitors and demonstrators by volunteers from WCIL and St James’ Church, then Devizes Rotary took over providing a great mixture of hot food and drinks. All the profits raised have been donated to 3 loical charities, namely the Devizes Monday Club, Market Lavington Tuesday Club and Bromham & Rowde Tuesday Club.
