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New Members

The Rotary Club of Wellington has inducted three new members since the last edition of ROTO. Here seen with President Peter Martin are John Banks [Financial management], Maurice Lamb [Facilities management] and John Bradley [Education]. This brings Wellington’s total membership up to 62 – a net increase of 5 so far in this Rotary Year

Paul Harris Fellowships awarded.

Traditionally the Rotary Club of Wellington’s awards Paul Harris Fellowships to those who give outstanding service to Rotary and to the wider community. When these awards are made the club tries to ensure that they are made individually and separately. This year the unusual occasion arose when Fellowships were presented to a couple. Past president …

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36 years as Father Christmas

On every Christmas morning – for as long as club members can remember – Father Christmas, alias Rtn. Tom Farmer of the Rotary Club of Wellington, together with Mrs Christmas and a group of elves have called at Farcroft Nursing Home in Wellington. In the residents’ lounge areas presents are given out and opened while …

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Brendon Batson MBE kicks off 2014

The Rotary Club of Wellington’s 2014 programme was kicked off when the club was addressed by Brendon Batson MBE. Brendon is a special adviser to the Football Association and Trustee of the Professional Footballers’ Association. Born in Grenada, he moved to England with his family aged nine. After an unlikely start (having never kicked a …

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Tree of Light Update

Hopefully we will have settled the gift aid claims in time for presentation evening.   We expect to distribute in excess of £37,000 to the nominated charities.

Alan Fisher

It was with great sadness that members learned of the passing of Rotarian Alan Fisher on 15th December at the age of 68. He had been nursed in hospitals continuously since April. Firstly in Inverness then Shrewsbury and finally Salford. In each he battled valiantly against his numerous problems. Finally he was brought back to …

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Christmas 2013

Besides providing service to the community which is the main purpose of the Rotary Club of Wellington’s activities, there is always the opportunity to take part in social activities,  especially at Christmas time.  This year has been no exception.  The club’s choir (aided by their ladies) has been in full song. Carols were sung first …

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President’s notes

Club President Peter Martin contributes his thoughts as the year draws to a close Where did those months go since I last provided some “ President’s Notes” ! Certainly a busy time with, as you will understand, both highs and lows, but the overall feeling that I am left with is that we are, undoubtedly, …

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News from Inner Wheel

Lesley Martin, club correspondent sends the latest news from Inner Wheel. There have been a diversity of events over the last few months beginning with the sad deaths of two valued members of the club – Edna Rice and Kim Wardle. However to balance this we have several new members in the process of joining …

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