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Club
News
September
19
Inaugural
Meeting
It
is only a week away but - don't worry - our in-house events organiser
Consider It Done has it all under control.
MSRC
Firewalk - Sunday 14th October at Colchester Rugby Club
Not
only has Pam volunteered for these but even Christine. We need lots of
sponsors.
Job
Talk - by Lawrence Wood - Vice President
We
had an enthralling talk from Lawrence - running away at 15, his exploits
in the army, meeting up with Rachel and his passion to entertain - he
did that alright!
Smarties
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Yes
- they are still coming in - Harry's second and one from Vicky.
September
12
New
Members
Welcome
to Claire Coker, Marion Higgleton, Lorna Kean, Roger Griffiths and Robert
Bartholomew; Robert signed up on his first visit - he has no idea what
he has let himself in for.
British
Heart Foundation Collection / Street FestivaI
What a brilliant day. Congratulations to Rob Brown and the Street Festival
Committee (including Pam) for putting together such a variety of entertainment.
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we have Pam, Viki and Mary flanked by the members of the Town Watch,
Rob Brown and Peter Ward |
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Pam,
Harry Royle, Viki and Frank Collins
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Sue,
Lawrence, Viki and Harry
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Collins, Harry 'just look at those legs' Royle, David and Christine
Judge joined Centurions and Rotaract members to help collect £1113.27.
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Some
sneaked off to the pub - John Russel was in the chair I hear.
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And
there we are outside Peake's house
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Christine knocked up some nibbles to finish off the day in Peake's
House, with drinks and an interesting talk from Ian McMeekan. Mary
and BHF thank all those for helping to make the day so successful. |
Inaugural
Meeting - Champagne Breakfast Wednesday 26th Sept
Wow
- this will be a cosy affair - rather more bookings than we expected.
All details including seating plan should be finalised by next week ...
We are all looking forward to the in-house entertainment provided by Lawrence.
Inter-Club
Liaison Officer
Well
volunteered Simon.
August
29
No
news just photos!
Cricket
Day
On
Friday the 24th August the proposed Centurion Rotary
Club held their first fund raising function. The mission of the Centurion
club is to raise money for good causes having the maximum of fun whilst
doing so.
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This
year we had thirty-three guests who enjoyed a rare British summers
day at the cricket. Essex played Lancashire at the Castle Park over
four days. Colchester Centurion Rotary Club had their own Marquee
on the third day of play, which was Friday. A good way to finish the
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kicked off with tea coffee and homemade biscuits, followed by an early
start on wine sampling. A lovely lunch with more wine sampling. A
dice game, which was, only in case the cricket was rain off, was played
anyway causing much furore. |
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Afternoon
tea was served with more wine sampling. The Cricket on this occasion
could have been more riveting however the banter and the weather made
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We
raised this year £415 for The Multiple Sclerosis Centre. This is a Colchester
based charity supporting anyone affected with Multiple Sclerosis worldwide.
We hope that this will become our yearly signature event.
If
you like wine sampling, good company and Cricket this could be something
to put in your dairy for next year. If you have a business, you can of
course threat this as a corporate day and fund rise for a good cause as
well. If you would like us to put you on mail list for next year please
contact our secretary.
( Web master's comment - there seems to be no pictures of the cricket!)
Wednesday
15 August
Guests
Nick Clarke and Harry Royle and
Susan Greenwood
Cricket
day on 24 August We
still need to sell 7 more tickets.
Colchester
Street Festival - 8 September There was a superb response for collectors,
some of whom would dress as Roman centurions etc. Mary on behalf of British
Heart Foundation would provide boxes and co-ordinate the day. Details
of positions etc would finalised next week.
Vicky
planned to have fun group of Centurions who would cover the day and promote
Rotary but collect for BHF. Nick Clarke would provide a Rotary shield.
Raffle
Co-op vouchers were won by Judy Sexton and the plant presented by Jo Portway
went to Lynn Atkin. (has Jo any left?)
The
next meeting will be on 22 August at the Rose and Crown East Street, Colchester
07.00 for 07.15
Wednesday
8 August
Guests:
Nick Clarke, Andrew Cresswell and Ian McMeekan.
Potential
members:
Welcome
to Roger Griffiths
We
still had a good turn considering quite a few members are off on their
hols!
Judy
networking!
Election
of Officers:
Judy gave the results of the ballot of members:-.
President Elect - Kim Collier
Vice President Elect - Lawrence Wood.
Cricket
Day - Friday 24 August
We
still need to sell a further 8 tickets - so come on - if you need tickets
just let either Rachel or Lynn know - or email the Secretary
Street
Festival - 8 September
Members must let Mary know whether they were going to act as Marshalls
or collect. The evening event at Peaks House was to be for members and
partners only - drinks and nibbles!
Inaugral
(26/09/2001)and Charter(14/11/2001) Meetings.
The organisation of both events is coming along well.
Speaker
Secretary(s)
Lynn
and Rachel agreed to undertake this - well done!
Guests
Nick Clarke, Andrew Cresswell
with Member Bob Baggley
Next
Meeting - 15
August at the Rose and Crown, East Sreet, Colchester 07.00 for 07.15.
PS
Fifth meeting of the month will beheld at the Charter Hall - Riverside
Bar 07.00 for 07.15.
Wednesday
1 August 2001
Guests
Amongst our guests this week were Graham Thornton and Tony Hales.
Tony
Hales of Colchester Forum gave a rousing speech to members, that was both
motivating and encouraging. Thanks you Tony.
Potential
Members
Members
welcomed Marianne Beaumont and Claire Moore. We hope that they
like what they see!
New
Members
Congratulations
to our newest members - Ken and Una Jones and Jackie Bowes. We have made
22 - just need a few more.
Smarties!
Graham Thornton collected more full smartie tubes for his designated
charity - gosh it does take a long time to find those 20ps, but it is
an excellent cause. Keep up the good work everyone.
Raffle
Dee
Evans of the Mercury Theatre donated two free tickets and lucky old Bob
Baggalley won them!
Next
Meeting
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 8 August at the Rose and Crown, East
Street, Colchester - 7.00am for 7.15 am. Be there!
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