Rotary Club

of Bournemouth North

Newsletter

Inside this issue

Our Rotary Partners .................... 2

Dorset Childrens Society ............. 2

Club Jubilee Dinner…………………...3

Charles Stanley evening .............. 3

Founding members …………………..3

Club News & Diary dates …….…...4

Shelter Box………………………………..4

Council highlights ........................ 4

New Rotarians ............................ 4

Poppy collection.……………………….5

Sports round –up…….…………...…..5

Golf in the Dark……………………….. 5

Our new Rotarians…………………….5

Club Officers, Council & Meetings…...………………………….....6

Rotarian wives & partners………...6

Business partners……………...……...6

Special points of interest

• Presidents night

Presidents Night

A “Green Tie” Presidents Night and Christmas Party was enjoyed at West Hants

Club on 30th November. It was good to see President Graham Green back in

the fold after recent surgery and able to enjoy such a splendid celebration of his

presidential year and the onset of Christmas.

Over 60 Rotarians, partners and guests danced the night away to the music of

the 60’s & 70’s performed by the excellent New Beats Band. President Elect

Roger Deas presented the Selkirk

Grace on St Andrews Day in his

full national dress…sorry, I meant

kilt.

“A night to remember”

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Dorset Children’s Society Rtns John Spurgeon and Stan Webb presented a cheque for £500 to the Dorset Children’s Society following the successful “Golf in the Dark” - see also page 5. Our Ladies and partners were not to be outdone and presented a cheque for £400 to this worthwhile local charity. Thanks to our ladies Robbie Spurgeon, the Ladies Group Chair, & Dot Davis photographed with Louise Hands-Heathfield from the Dorset Children’s Society. Monies to go towards helping a child with severe mobility problems.

Gateway Club The Rotary Club of Bournemouth North continues its support for the Gateway Club in Moordown. This an excellent facility for adults with learning difficulties and Rotary Donated £200 to fund an outing for the members to Poultons’ Park. Feedback suggests that ALL enjoyed the outing. Photograph shows President Graham with Anna P, volunteer helpers and members of the Gateway Club

Spot the President among friends

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Founding Members

Richard Chubb - Baker

Des Crago - Horticultural retailer Dan Cunningham - Headmaster (President) Gordon Dean - Estate Agent (Senior Vice-President) Peter Durham - Bank Manager

Jim Farley - Accountant (Treasurer)

Norman Graham - Funeral Director

John Hartley - Photographic retailer

Ray Hoare - Stonemason

John Hopkins - Vicar

Mac Hunt - Dentist

Pat Macdona - Kitchen Furniture manufacturer Brian Newman - Police Officer

Peter Pierce - Car retailer

Ben Pitts - Dentist

Ben Pollard - Accountant

Ivor Potts - Butcher (Junior Vice-President) Harry Roffey - Sports Ground Contractor David Scott - Furniture retailer

Ted Smith - Funeral Director

John Smith - Farmer

Jack Trenchard - Removals and Storage

Bert Walker - Insurance broker

Pat Woolfit - Optician

It’s taken 50 years to get here and now we are to celebrate the

Clubs’ service in the community, and beyond, with civic leaders,

past and current members and partners at Bentleys Restaurant,

Dudsbury Hotel & Spa

Please make a diary note now.

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50 years of service in our Community and beyond

13th July 2020 Club Jubilee Celebrations

An evening with Charles Stanley.

Members were introduced to the intricacies of stock broking

and investment by Jason Winslow and Matthew Pond from

Charles Stanley, the company which manages the

Margery Gordon Fund.

Club News

26th November 2019 saw the

SGM and elections for 2020/1

President: Roger Deas

President elect: John Slade

Vice President: Vacant

Secretary: Mike Edwards

Asst Secretary: Vacant

Treasurer: Vacant

Asst Treasurer: Roger Deas

(Ideally the vacancies should be

filled ASAP—any volunteers

PLEASE)

Club Almoner Tony Stark keeps a

watchful eye on members’ ( past and

present) but always willing to hear of

others.

President Graham has undergone

surgery and is recovering well.

(Note: Graham Is back in harness and

almost back to fighting fitness)

Tony Bayliss is now settled at

Wickmeads Care Home,

Wickmeads Road, Bournemouth

BH6 4LG ( off Wick Lane)

He would welcome visitors but Hazel

feels it better if she is contacted first

so that he is not overwhelmed at any

given time.

2020 Diary dates

8th Feb Curling @ Roper Hall

6th Mar Robbie Williams Tribute

10th May Donkey Derby

19th May AGM

6th June 50th Anniversary

Celebration

Shelter Box

Fund Raising Committee: Tribute Nights continued to provide enjoyable and

entertaining evenings. Elton John (otherwise Gary Setterfield) entertained

over 100 members and guests at the Village Hotel on 25th October. Grateful

thanks to John Spurgeon & team.

The principal charity for the night was

the Bournemouth Hospital Charity.

Pictured are Maureen Todd, a Governor

of Hospital, with Karen Smith from the

Hospital Charity. A cheque for £1000

will be presented in the new year to

help support patients suffering from

Dementia. .

International Committee donations: Roll out the Barrel, Literacy in a Box

Community Service: Pantomime: Tickets bought, Transport on standby,

Kingsleigh, Heathland & Kinson Junior Children anxious. Our Club pleased to

fund this event for another year to deserving children.

Food bank: Communication is ongoing with monies reserved for donations as

required. A watchful eye is kept to ensure stability.

Home Start: Continuing to monitor. £250 donated as fund ing towards a

Christmas Party for 60 families

Young Mothers Support Group: £500 budget agreed for Christmas parcels.

Group currently supports 33-35 mothers plus 2-3 fathers.

Rotary Youth competitions: The Young Chef & Youth Speaks information

sheets have now been circulated to schools with entry forms. Looking for-

ward to continuing success.

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Committee ….highlights

Photograph shows left to right,

Rotarians Steve Small, Howard Matthews and

Keith Lockett with our President Graham Green.

An excellent presentation on the charity

Shelter Box, was given to the members

of the Rotary Club of Bournemouth

North by Rotarian Howard Matthews of

the Christchurch Rotary Club at their

recent meeting.

Since its formation 20 years ago , this

Rotary inspired charity has distributed

thousands of boxes containing

tents and the necessities for life into

areas afflicted by war or disasters and is

now active in many other parts of the

world.

A big thank-you to members and friends who braved the November

weather on Winton High Street to collect on behalf of the Royal British Legion.

Rtn. Tony Stark summoned and commanded our troops in his customary manner.

Thanks also to Sturtons & Tapper for their “back office” support.

Shoppers and residents supported the fund to the tune of £1202.89

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New Rotarians

Remembrance

Golf in the Dark (and it was dry)

We are pleased that Perry and Ruth Ellis have been welcomed so warmly into the

club and are now full and active members contributing to the fellowship offered.

Can we ask that members continue to search out for further expansion of our

membership.

Together we do make a difference.

Sports Round-up

Boules We are through to the District Semi-finals (awaiting date and venue details). If you haven't tried

Boules do— not only is it fun we do have some star players always willing to share their

expertise!!! Home terrain is at Merley Community Club.

Darts Congratulations to Ringwood Rotary for having the sharpest arrows - beating Bournemouth

North 5-4. Until next time!! Sandwiches, cake and fellowship scored on the night.

Snooker Early days! Soundly thrashed by Swanage in the pairs. More practice time called for!!

Southsea and Basingstoke yet to come.

A big thank you to our sponsors, teams and helpers on the night (members and

friends). The Queens Park Golf Club was again the venue.

9 teams ventured out into the night to meet the challenge of 5 holes under a star

light sky. All returned safely although some members appeared to be suffering from

temporary frost bite!

£685 was raised for the Charity Account—£500 to be presented to

Dorset Children’s Foundation

Overall Winning team: Dawn Lawns (on count back)

Nearest the Hole: Nick Hall (Light Relief) & now for 2020!!!

President Graham Green

President Elect Roger Deas

Nominee President John Slade

Immediate Past President Gabriel Shead

Secretary Mike Edwards

Treasurer Ros Horsfall- Turner

Almoner Tony Stark

Assisted by members of the Club

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Graham Green, Roger Deas, John Slade, Mike Edwards, John Spurgeon, Peter Avis, Malcolm Jefferies, Ros Horsfall-Turner & David Scott

MEETINGS Meetings are held on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays in the month at the

West Hants Lawn Tennis Club (unless Tournament functions restrict

availability of space) with reception from 6.30pm for Dinner at 7.00pm.

PLEASE NOTE Rotarian wives and partners are invited to join with us at all

Fellowship Evenings

2019-20 CLUB OFFICERS

This Newsletter is produced by the Rotary Club of Bournemouth North for its members & Business Partners

If you feel you can contribute in any way to the success of the Club, or would like more details of the benefits of membership , please contact the secretary in the first instance - mike@elliesdolls.co.uk

We are always looking for new

club members and Business

Partners.

It’s good to talk

Rotary Club of Bournemouth North

Meetings venue:

West Hants Lawn Tennis Club

Roslin Road South

Bournemouth

BH3 7EF.

Phone: 01202 519455

OUR ROTARY BUSINESS PARTNERS Sturtons & Tappers Druitts Solicitors Chubb Insurance Brokers W Smith & Sons, Funeral Directors Norman Motors Bournemouth University Ristorante Barolo Slades Estate Agents

For information as to how YOU can support the local community through Rotary, please contact Rotarian Steve Small (stevesmall@ntlworld.com)

“The Club is proud to present the second of its Newsletters. Please enjoy and provide feedback for the future”. JOS current Editor.