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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT |
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Rotary Club of Wirksworth
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People often say that ‘change is inevitable’, but it often comes as a surprise, particularly in the context of our club meeting venue. I must thank Simon most sincerely for accommodating us so efficiently over the last 18 months or so and express our sadness at leaving. Changing circumstances now see us meeting at The New Bath Hotel where we hope to have a happy relationship, I know that Rebecca and the General Manager are eager to accommodate us on a regular basis. Also, carol singing at Christmas again. As the holiday season draws to a close I was delighted to be welcomed as a guest at the Rotary clubs of Berwick upon Tweed and the Otter Valley in Devon. I know that a number of Rotarians have also been visiting and I thank them for conveying our greetings to those clubs, it is always interesting to see how other clubs operate and how they raise money etc. It gave me great pleasure to present the prizes to the winners of the Speaking Competition from Anthony Gell School, and also welcome them and their parents to our club meeting. Once again, a big thank you to J.V.P. Bill and his team for organising the event so efficiently. It was also a great honour to induct our new member John Holden into our club and I hope that both he and his wife Alison enjoy their Rotary. The Charter season gets under way next week with Alfreton being the first on 1st September and I know that there will be a number of us visiting them, and I hope other subsequent Charters across the district during the year. A quick thank you to S.V.P. Peter and J.V.P, Bill for holding the fort in my absence. Mike
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