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THE BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF Biggleswade IVEL
R.I.B.I. DISTRICT 1260
Presidential reflections on what has passed and looking forward to what is on the horizon
It has been an interesting couple of months with every committee committed to bring a variety of social,
community and fundraising events to the club’s calendar. I have just picked out a few of the highlights for me.
It was a real treat to see how well Katelyn Johnson, our RYLA candidate, was doing when I visited her at Grafham
Water Centre at the beginning of her course. I am delighted that she will be speaking to us about her adventure
on October 12th.
In July our club, once again, helped Kimbolton Rotary Club with the car parking at the Kimbolton Fayre. We all
enjoy this task very much and meeting up with friends from other Rotary clubs is always a bonus. This year non
Rotarians Angela and Andrew Fenn helped too and I think I am correct in saying Andrew enjoyed the vintage cars
as much as Angela enjoyed the variety of dogs inside them.
We will be helping with another community project, the car parking at Old Warden Vineyard, on September 11th . More information at http://www.wardenvineyard.org.uk/ A big thank you goes to my husband Andrew and the members of Ickwell Crib Club who were such splendid
coaches at our recent crib night attended by guests and members of our own and other clubs. This gave the
additional benefits of raising the profile of both the Rotary clubs and Crib groups in the area. Amongst those
who attended, Brookmans Park Rotary Club were by far the superior players! Mike Thorpe of Brookmans Park
and Colin shared the shield for winning by the highest margin. I look forward to a follow up and future events of
this nature.
Thank you also to Liz and the Community team for the Porky Quiz evening—see report.
The Crocus planting project for the Purple4Polio campaign later in the year is more than exciting and the
benefits to mankind enormous. I urge everyone to check this activity out and it is another event I look forward to
seeing the community enjoy.
Finally, if you look back to my entry in the Bridge of March 2016 (where I wrote about Major Tim Peake hanging
a Rotary banner in the window of his space craft as he orbited the Earth) As you know I am a science teacher in
Bletchley, so you will understand why I am so excited about who our Speaker for our 16th Charter Dinner on the
21st September. We are delighted to have Professor Andrew Norton from the Open University who is both an
academic and an enthusiast for Dr Who and Back to the Future. He will be talking to us on “Exoplanets and how
to find them” If you do not know what they are I am sure you will be enlightened and entertained by his talk. His
website is http://www.theadstockscienceclub.co.uk/files/Prof-Andrew-Norton.pdf. He can also be followed on
twitter. https://twitter.com/ajnorton3?lang=en-gb , watched talking about solar eclipse on Youtube https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPOYgTHcIUg and listened to talking about what Stardust is made of http://
www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/astronomy/show/20160525/. Looking forward to seeing you
there.
Lindsey
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Crib Night
Andrew presenting
the winners’ shield
to Mike Thorpe and
Colin (joint winners
of the Crib
competition) and the
wooden spoon to
Keith !
We spent a very enjoyable evening at Common
Farm Langford thanks to Patricia and John . The
food was delicious, the company very pleasant
and the garden looked beautiful. It did, however,
get a little chilly during the evening. After a few
attempts John discovered that firelighters are
better than paper and we were soon able to keep
warm around the chimenea!
5th Wednesday Barbecue at Langford
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Community and Vocational Team News
Porky Quiz
As you can see from the score sheet below, the final result of the Porky Quiz on Saturday
13th August was very close. Colin’s questions were somewhat obscure
and any amount of pre quiz Googling would have proved fruitless. A big
thank you to Colin for organising such a varied and entertaining quiz so
well. We were delighted to welcome members from the Rotary Clubs of
Hitchin Tilehouse and Biggleswade and a team of crib players who had shared our crib
evening with us the previous week. The evening was enjoyed by a good number of club
members and their guests and the community and vocational team would like to thank
everyone who gave raffle prizes, desserts, and donations which added up to a most
enjoyable and profitable evening.
Kingfisher Way
Plans are well in hand for
going ahead with the survey
of the Kingfisher Way. We are
grateful for any help with
walking the pathway or with
lifts to and from the start and
finish of each walk. Keep an
eye on your emails and the
club folder for further
instructions. Mike Fayers, our speaker from the Bedfordshire Rural Charities Council on 7th
September, will be giving us advice on completing the survey forms.
Liz Mc
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International & Foundation Team report
Our club, in partnership with Jordans Mill, is helping to rid the world of polio by supporting the nationwide initiative, Purple4Polio. There have been just 21 cases of polio recorded this year compared with the 1980s, when the world saw about 1,000 cases per day. We are now so close to finishing the job with only two remaining countries where polio is still endemic; Pakistan and Afghanistan. That is why the Purple4Polio campaign is so important to raise awareness and funds. On Sunday 16th October, along with the Jordans Mill gardening team, we will invite the general public to help plant 2,000 purple crocus corms in the beautiful grounds of the Mill. The colour purple has been chosen as it represents the colour of the dye which is placed on the little finger of a child on mass immunisation days when literally millions of children in entire countries are protected against the disease. The nationwide campaign to encourage everyone to join together in the final push to eradicate polio worldwide, which was launched by RIBI, is being supported by legendary singer-songwriter Donovan, a polio survivor himself, and TV Presenter Konnie Huq who has taken part in an immunisation day in India, From the 7th October for 2 weeks Jordans Mill will host a display about Rotary’s fight against polio. On Sunday 16th between 10:00 and 16:00hrs the general public is invited to come along to plant crocus corms, take part in a polio bear teddy trail and help raise funds for the campaign. Crocus corms will be provided along with the necessary planting tools. Donations will go to the Purple4Polio campaign. Your help will be needed!
Brian and Keith
David giving polio drops in Bareilly, India Children showing their “Purple Pinkies”
Community Crocus planting at Dan Albone Car Park, Biggleswade
The bank at Jordans mille where the crocus corms will
be planted
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President Lindsey invites you to celebrate
The Rotary Club of Biggleswade Ivel’s
16th Charter Dinner
Wednesday 21st September 2016 7.00 for 7.30pm
CHARTER DINNER MENU
Homemade Leek & Potato Soup served with Bread Roll & Butter (GF, V)
Chilled Galia Melon served with Mango & Passion Fruit Sorbet (V)
Sauté Mushrooms in a Stilton & Chive Cream Sauce served with Warm Crusty Bread &
Butter (GF, V)
******
Homemade Beef Bourguignon served with New Potatoes (GF)
Roast Norfolk Turkey served with Sage & Onion Stuffing & Roast Potatoes
Oven Baked Fillet of Salmon served with a White Wine, Leek & Dill Sauce & New Potatoes
(GF)
Homemade Mushroom & Cashew Nut Bake served with a Red Wine & Mushroom Sauce &
New Potatoes (V)
All main courses served with a selection of vegetables
******
Homemade Profiteroles filled with Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Whipped Cream & Hot Chocolate Sauce
Apple & Rhubarb Crumble served with Custard
Homemade Raspberry Pavlova (GF) served with Vanilla Ice Cream & Fresh Whipped Cream
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Ground Columbian Coffee and Mints
Other specific dietary requests by request
Black tie and posh frocks
Please contact: Rotarian Maureen Strutt Phone: 01767 318117 Email: maureen@thestrutts.co.uk
The White Horse, Southill
SG18 9LD
‘Exoplanets and How to find them’ Speaker:- Andrew Norton, Professor, The Open University
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The Wheelchair Challenge
The annual Wheelchair Challenge is the brainchild of London 2012 Bedford
Training Camp manager, Howard Darbon. With almost 200 Paralympic
athletes and officials based in Bedford for their pre-Games training, it was
evident how much sport assisted the personal development and confidence
of the athletes. As ‘legacy’ featured highly in the successful London bid, the
concept of the Challenge was born. With the organisation and enthusiastic
support from local Rotary Clubs, many of whose members were active
volunteers during London 2012, the event has gone from strength to
strength.
The Event
The Wheelchair Challenge event will take place on Sunday 9th October at
the International Athletic Stadium in Barkers Lane, Bedford. MK41 9SB.
Lightweight sports wheelchairs are provided by WheelPower. Relay races
are divided into categories and will be timed over the 4 x 50m. Individual
team members may be able bodied or disabled, each completing a 50 metre
length of the track. Finals will be held for each category. An individual 400
metre race has proved very popular in the past and is open to all ages.
Registration opens at 10.00am with the first race at 10.30am.
Documents
Poster, promotional leaflet, registration and sponsorship forms can be
viewed at https://www.rotary-site.org/wheelchair-challenge
Email: wheelchairchallenge@rotary1260.org.uk
What we have achieved
Since the inaugural event in October 2012, over £22,000 has been raised to support the development of sport for disabled
people. We have raised money for WheelPower, Whizz-Kidz, Sport Bedford and Herts Sport & Wellbeing which are all
organisations that support disabled people to be active. Last year grants were awarded to three Bedford athletes to allow
them to progress in their sports.
How Charities can get involved
This is also an ideal opportunity for charities to raise funds for their own cause through sponsorship. All we ask is an entry fee
of £25.00 which will benefit sport for the disabled through our chosen charities of WheelPower, Whizz-Kidz, Sport Bedford
and Herts Sport & Wellbeing. In addition they may advertise their own charity at the event.
How you can get involved
Get a team together and take part in the 4 x 50m relay or have a go at the 400m individual race
Let us have the names of potential teams or team members from groups, work places or charities
Sponsor one of the prizes
Offer to help on the day
Biggleswade Ivel Club Contact
Keith Hichisson k.hichisson@ntlworld.com 01462 700482
Relay teams ready to go
The 2015 Biggleswade Ivel Team
The 2015 Biggleswade Ivel Team Setting off on a 400m race
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Links: www.ivelrotary.org.uk www.facebook.com/groups/ivelrotary www.rotary1260.org.uk
Don’t forget to listen to the Rotary slot on Biggles FM on the 2nd Wednesday
of the month at 8.30am http://www.bigglesfm.com/listen.htm
Our Webmaster, Rotarian Roy, is not only a keen Rotarian but also a very keen racing cyclist riding for the Team SalesEngine racing team.
Having at the end of May passed what he calls “a significant birthday milestone” he took part on 4th June in what was billed as “the world’s largest cycling time trial” which was held on a 16.9 mile closed road circuit starting at the Peterborough show ground.
This event involved 820 riders starting at 20 second intervals and riding as hard as they can for the challenging country road circuit. Roy says that what helped make this race so enjoyable was knowing that there were no motor vehicles overtaking the riders, turning out of side roads in front of the riders or heading towards them!
The race was a qualifying event for the UCI Masters world championships in Australia later this year, with the first three riders in each age group having the opportunity to compete in these championships.
Roy just missed out by finishing 5th in what he calls the “most mature category” which, by the way, meant that there were just over 800 riders in the event who were younger than him! In the end he finished just over half-way through the field beating many riders who he pointed out are a third of his age!
Hobbies and Interests
This edition features our cycling
expert, Webmaster Roy
For Members If you are bringing a guest, or have organised a speaker, please ensure that you let the following know and ensure that Maureen has their meal choices: Guests: apologies@ivelrotary.org.uk Speaker : speaker@ivelrotary.org.uk
If you are unable to attend & have a duty listed, please arrange a swap and notify administration@ivelrotary.org.uk
If you are unavailable for dates beyond this roster, please email administration@ivelrotary.org.uk
For your meal choices (when applicable) and for non-attendance at any Wednesday meeting please contact
Maureen on 01767 318117 or email apologies@ivelrotary.org.uk by lunchtime on Monday.
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Weekly Meeting Arrangements September & October 2016
Other Dates for Your Diary See the latest Calendar at http://www.ivelrotary.org.uk
Date Grace Host Focus Speaker Thanks
7th Sept Linda Sharp
Liz McCartney
Kingfisher Way Mike
Fayers Roy
Robinson
14th Sept Maureen
Strutt Keith
Downing History of Early Scouting
Gerry Pope
Pam Redfearn
21st Sept Charter Night at The White Horse, Southill
28th Sept John
Wheeler - Business Meeting - -
5th Oct Patricia Wheeler
Colin McCartney
Emergency Vets A & E Rtn Michelle
Dawson Brian
Pexton
12th Oct David
Whitehead Mary
Whitehead RYLA
Katelyn Johnson
Trevor Parkes
19th Oct Dave Allen
Colin McCartney
Dressage
Bonita Robinson & Claire
Ackerman
Liz McCartney
Tues 25th Oct
Pam Ayres at Stevenage
(No Wednesday Meeting )
2nd Nov Mary
Whitehead Lindsey Knight
District Governor’s visit DG Chalmers
Cursley Lindsey Knight
9th Nov Jim
Carrier
Colin McCartney
Date Event Venue
19th September Presidents Elect Preparation (PEPs 2) Tilsworth
21st September Charter Night White Horse Southill
26th September Council Meeting Northill
9th October Wheelchair Relay Bedford Athletic Stadium
7th October onwards Display about Polio and Rotary Jordans Mill
16th October Purple4Polio crocus planting event Jordans Mill
25th October Pam Ayres Stevenage
7th December Keech Hospice Sleigh
14th December Christmas Dinner White Horse, Southill
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