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The Fareham Flyer Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Fareham D1110 UK
President Duncan Colin-Jones
Service above Self Bulletin No. 355 FEBRUARY 2013
More Good News. After the wonderful Christmas
collections reported in the
Flyer last month, comes more
good news.
The Wishing Well produced
the grand sum of £145.45
during the four week period
over Christmas and the New
Year. During the same period
the good people of Fareham
had contributed another £35.55
via the collection tins in the
99p Store – a grand total of
£181.
It’s amazing to note that the
99p store, through its
collection tins has raised a
total of £328.91 during the past
twelve months. In order to
acknowledge this achievement
a thank you notice has been
placed at each of the collection
points, and President Duncan
will write a letter of thanks.
ALL IN A GOOD CAUSE On a cold and wet January
Saturday afternoon eleven
members of the newly formed
Wykeham House Interact
Group met at the Wheelhouse
to have an afternoon of fun and
friendship as they gathered
round the table to learn and
have assistance in knitting
squares to make a blanket
Dave Barclay had kindly
arrived early to switch on the
heaters, giving a lovely warm
atmosphere as everyone
arrived. President Duncan
arrived with binoculars and
charts hoping to show the girls
parts of the Isle of Wight, but
sadly due to the inclement
weather only a foggy outline
was seen. However our thanks
to our dutiful President for
being brave enough to enter
into the spirit of the afternoon.
There was plenty of lively
chatter as stitches were made
and dropped whilst enjoying
left over boxes of sweets. The
concentration was so intense
the girls barely had time to
stop for refreshments.
However,. When Mr & Mrs
Clarke arrived, the noise levels
did subside for a few
moments! Thanks must go to
Lettice Palmer and Penny
Rowlinson who spent the
afternoon circling the table
with helpful advice and
patience as the girls got off to
a good start with their project.
Thanks to Betty Evans who
kindly kept everyone refreshed
throughout the afternoon with
cups of tea. The blankets will
be donated in due course to the
Fareham Stroke Club who are
regular users of The
wheelhouse.
The afternoon concluded with
a lovely musical song,
accompanied on guitars - the
music sheets kindly held by
Penny, acting as a music stand
but kneeling on the floor.
The photo shows the girls
wearing hats knitted by Pam
and Lettice for the Seafarers.
Story by Pam Bryant,
A Briefing from the Top!
Pres Elect Pam Bryant with Cllr
Sean Woodward
At the lunchtime meeting of
10th
January we were fortunate
to have an update on the ‘State
of the Nation’ with a briefing
from Sean Woodward,
Executive Leader of Fareham
Borough Council.
At the invitation of President
Elect Pam Bryant (who co-
incidentally chaired the
meeting in Pres Duncan’s
absence) Sean gave a talk on
the current situation in
Fareham and in particular the
business area of the town
centre. He said that Fareham
was standing up well during
these difficult economic times,
and although there were
noticeable closures in the retail
trade, Fareham had suffered
only half of the national
average. Additional funds had
been found in order to assist
the smaller independent
traders. Already a large sum
had been expended on the
Western end of the town,
which now looks much
brighter. Central town
independents were to join in a
project for a combined
website, enabling them to
advertise their products and
modernise their business
promotions.
There was time for questions
on completion of the talk. The
‘Solar Farm’ between Fareham
and Stubbington was raised,
and Sean answered by saying
that Council views will depend
on the outcome of the current
planning enquiry. He stressed
that the choice was not
between the solar panels and a
new housing development, but
between panels or no panels,
leaving the ‘Strategic Gap’ in
place.
David Sanders enquired
whether the planned website
and similar technology would
be looking into the future
demands and expectations of
the coming generation. He said
that they expected to do all
their shopping aided by mobile
phone or similar. The device
should be able to identify
retailers locations, their stock
holdings, and the ability to
browse online prior to entering
the premises!
The Speaker was very
impressed by this notion and
promised that it would be
raised at the next Council
meeting.
PP Linda Ingram, past FBC
Solicitor, and colleague of
Sean Woodward gave the vote
of thanks. Dave
_________________________
PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS
LUNCH SUNDAY THE
24TH OF MARCH 2013 You will remember that I sent
you an invitation to the above
some time ago asking you to let
me know if you were coming. So
far of the 22 invitations sent I
have only had one verbal
acknowledgement. Can please let
me have yours. To help you make
your mind up I have had a letter
from the District Co-ordinator
who says they have managed to
get a very good speaker in Cathy
Foster, who will speak about the
Olympic and Para Olympic
Games at which she was a
‘Gamesmaker’ at the last Games.
She represented GB at the 1984
games, having created history by
being the first female
helmswomen in the modern
Olympics. She is heavily
involved in sailing as a
competitor and a coach. Mike
Smith our PHF coordinator has
heard her speak, and says she is
in excellent.
So come on - Let me hear from
you.
Mike Swinburne.
Terry and Terri Eldrid’s
Wedding in South Africa. We were delighted to receive
the following picture of Terry
and Terri’s wedding.
Meanwhile- back in the
UK
Wheelhouse – 18th
January
Three who might be waiting for it
to open!
Quick Quote:
‘Most people see what is, and
never see what can be’ –Albert
Einstein
Thanks to John Gauntlett
REGISTRAR DUTIES. Just a reminder that PP Linda
has taken on the role of
Registrar and has given out the
following notice:
For Apologies there are three
things you can do:
1. For planned absences write
your name in the Book which I
will bring to the meetings,
or
phone me on 01329 230169
and leave a message .
If I am not there you can E-
mail [email protected]
or a combination of any of
those if you want to do belt
and braces
2. Phone or e-mail before
10.30 on the Wednesday
before the meeting - so that I
can give numbers to the Golf
Club
3. If you have been granted a
leave of absence, please also
give me apologies for the dates
you will be away.
4 GUESTS - If you are
expecting to bring a guest or
guests, please also let me know
in the same way as for
Apologies
5 SPEAKERS - ditto for guest
speakers
6 If you have given an apology
for a meeting, please please do
remember to let me know if
you are going to come after all
7 One thing which will
confuse me more than I am
already is if you come up to
me at a meeting and tell me
that you will be away, As I
said at last week's meeting, by
the time I get home it is one
hundred per cent certain that I
will have forgotten - so do
phone or e-mail
Really nothing much has
changed in the routine, but the
telephone number to ring and
the addition of my e-mail
address.
RIBI PRESIDENT
2015/2016
It is with great pleasure that
the Rotary International in
Great Britain & Ireland (RIBI)
President for Rotary year
2015/16 can be revealed. Peter
Davey, Rotary Club of
Monmouth will be leading the
way and encouraging clubs
across these islands to
encourage more people to
discover Rotary whilst helping
communities.
Peter has been a member of
Rotary since 1988 and fulfilled
a number of key roles within
the organisation including
Chair of the Membership
Development and Retention
Committee, District Governor
of D1100 and Training Leader
at two Rotary International
assemblies.
Peter is looking forward to
connecting with clubs and
communities to strengthen
Rotary across Great Britain
and Ireland: "I am keen to
rebuild the membership and
encourage more people to
discover Rotary in their
community. Membership is
something I have always felt
strongly about. This is a great
organisation which has a very
positive impact both at home
and overseas through the time
and skills of its members.
"Rotary has a lot to offer. Our
core values are very relevant in
modern society. To maintain
and develop our work, we need
more people to take on the
challenges of helping others.
There are many vibrant clubs
who are looking for new
members who enjoy
transforming the lives of others
whilst enjoying meeting new
people."
An English Lesson.
No English dictionary has been
able to adequately explain the
difference between COMPLETE
and FINISHED. However, in a
recent linguistic conference held
in London and attended by some
of the best linguists in the world:
Samsundar Balgobin, a
Guyanese, was the clear winner.
His final challenge was this:
‘Some say there is no
difference between the word
‘COMPLETE’ and the word
‘FINISHED’ Please explain
the difference.
Here is his astute answer:-
“When you marry the right
woman, you are COMPLETE.
But when you marry the wrong
woman, you are FINISHED.
And when the right one
catches you with the wrong
one, you are COMLETELY
FINISHED!”
His answer was received with
a standing ovation which
lasted 5 minutes.
A New Government
Initiative.
To help save the economy, the
Government will announce
next month that the
Immigration Department will
start to deport pensioners,
rather than illegals, in order to
lower Social Security and NHS
costs (‘flu jabs, Zimmer
frames, wheelchairs, bus
passes, free prescriptions etc.)
The Government has
established that it is much
easier to catch older people,
and most of them won’t
remember the way home.
I started to cry when I heard
this, maybe I’ll never see you
all again - then it dawned on
me….’See you on the bus!!’
AFTER THE HAGGIS So… We’ve eaten it and that’s
that.
Go on. Give your tums a pat,
For in your hearts you know
it’s right
To have tucked that haggis out
of sight,
Where gastric juices will
defuse
What might have been a
cunning ruse
Cooked up by some accursed
Scot,
Some dastardly cartoon bomb
plot.
Though tasting good and warm
and smelly,
It may yet blow up your belly.
It surely will not make us sick
Unless followed by spotted
dick.
None here would want to upset
This groaning table so nicely
set.
Rather let us thank our loving
hosts
And summon up those lively
ghosts
Who bide within every heart.
But now alas are far apart.
Yet we are still pleased they’re
not here
To share our supper, and drink
our beer.
Pray you forgive this silly
rhyme
Concocted just to pass the time
To let your inner haggis settle
So that you are in finest fettle
For what’s to come in just a
tick.
Just pray it’s not a spotted
dick.
Tony Johns
YOUTH SPEAKS 2013.
Tuesday 23rd
January saw the
Rotary Annual Youth Speaks
competition, held again this
year in the Council Chamber
of Fareham Borough Council
Civic Offices.
The contest this year was to be
between local schools Cams
Hill, West Hill Park,
Wykeham House and Neville
Lovett. Most of the schools
had submitted more than one
team. Teams were placed in
either of two categories,
Intermediate and Senior,
dependent on age.
The panel of judges comprised
Mrs. Heather Carling,
Councillor Dennis Steadman
(The Worshipful the Major of
Fareham) and Rotarian
Graham Lawrence, Past
President of the Rotary Club of
Fareham Meon.
On the Mayor’s arrival, John
Landaw welcomed the
assembly and introduced the
judges, officials and the teams.
He explained the rules of the
competition, and the time
keeping arrangements, and
then assisted with the draw to
determine the order in which
teams would speak.
John is of course an expert on
all matters relating to this
competition, and this year had
the help of an understudy –
Bob Marshall, in training to
carry on the good work in
future years!
Timekeepers Ken and Richard
The competition started with
the Intermediate section,
represented by Cam’s Hill
school, who spoke on the
subject of Body Image, and the
influence played by the media
on the youth of today.
The remainder of the
intermediates then took turns
as follows:
West Hill Park A team -
‘Living in a Plastic World
West Hill park B team -
‘One Night Only’
Wykeham House A team –
‘Dogs should not wear
Clothes’
Wykeham House B team –
‘Parents – Do they Really Set
an Example’
As will be seen, a varied
selection of topics!
Following on were the teams
from the Senior Section.
Neville Lovett Team B –
‘Has our Society become a
Soap Opera of Conflict?’
Wykeham House Team A –
‘Tattoo Taboo
Wykeham House Team B –
‘British Weather’
(Unfortunately Neville Lovett
Team A had withdrawn due to
ill health).
It was then time for welcome
refreshments provided by
Betty Evans, Pam Bryant and
team, whilst the judges
deliberated on the task of
choosing winners for each
section’
After the gathering had
reassembled, the judges took
the stage, and Mrs. Carling
gave a brief speech in which
she praised Rotary for the
concept and function of the
Competition, and in particular
John Landaw for his
organising skills.
She praised the contestants for
their efforts in putting on such
a good performance, which
had made judging a difficult
task.
The results of the contest were
then announced and the
winners were as follows:
Senior Section:
Neville Lovett Team B
Intermediate Section:
West Hill Park Team A
President Duncan Colin-Jones
presented the trophies, and
awarded each contestant with a
certificate. He thanked
everyone for their part in
making the evening such a
success.
John Landaw closed the event,
and wished everyone a safe
journey home
The winning team in Mayor’s
Parlour. (Photo Brian Ray,
with thanks).
AN IRISH STORY Father O'Malley rose from his
bed one morning. It was a fine
spring day in his new parish.
He walked to the window of
his bedroom to get a
deep breath of the beautiful
day outside. He then noticed
there was a donkey lying dead
in the middle of his front lawn.
He promptly called the local
police station. The
conversation went like this:
"Good morning. This is
Sergeant Jones. How might I
help?”
"And the best of the day to
yerself. This is Father
O'Malley at St. Ann's
Catholic Church. There's a
donkey lying dead in me front
lawn and would ye be so kind
as to send a couple o'yer lads
to take care of the
matter?"
Sergeant Jones, considering
himself to be quite a wit and
recognizing the Irish accent,
thought he would have a little
fun with the good father,
replied,
"Well now Father, it was
always my impression that you
people took care of the last
rites!"
There was dead silence on the
line for a moment . . . . . .
Father O'Malley then replied:
"Aye,' tis certainly true; but
we are also obliged to notify
the next of kin first, which is
the reason for me call."
FEBRUARY GRACE LIST
7th
COLIN FRAMPTON
14th
JOHN GAUNTLETT
21st GEOFF HILLAM
28th
MIKE HURLEY
FEBRUARY MEETINGS 7th SPEAKER MEETING
(Mike Eastwood)
14th
CRADLE TO THE
GRAVE
19th
COUNCIL MEETING
21st ROTARY SPEAKER –
Geoff Hillam
24th
ROTARY DAY
28th
BUSINESS MEETING
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 6
th KAREN SANDERS
11th
KEITH SOUTHERN
14th
ANN SWINBURNE
14th
RICHARD COGHLAN
27th
HAZEL ELLWOOD
Basics Bank. President Duncan has written an
article for the News, in which he
tells the story of Fareham
Rotary’s charitable work within
the local and international
communities, in particular the
Gosport and Fareham Basics
Bank organisation.
We are of course immensely
grateful for the marvellous work
of Carol Colin-Jones, who has
taken this project under her wing,
organising collections – ensuring
that the right items are being
collected - and finally being
involved with the liaison between
Rotary and Basics Bank and with
the distribution of the collected
goodies. This is a task done out of
the limelight, but has a very
dramatic effect on the less
fortunate in our immediate area.
Thanks from all of us Carol.
And finally – I would appreciate
any stories or
articles that you
think might be
interesting to other
Club members.
Thanks for all the
jokes and funnies
that you send.
FEBRUARY MENU
7TH Braised Steak, Spring Onion Mash
& Vegetables
14th Chicken Fricassee & Rice
21st Baked Gammon & Parsley Sauce,
New Potatoes , Vegetables
28th Lasagne, Garlic Bread, Salad
Rotary Global History
Fellowship