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News from 2006
District Quiz
Rotarians Langford, Chappell, Horne and D Miller represented the club in the second round of the district quiz on 30th January 2006 and were once again victorious, beating teams from Rotherham and Scunthorpe by a six point margin.
News from 2005
New President
New President Martin Harrison was installed on Monday 4th July 2005. President Harrison stated in his speech that he hoped to maintain the momentum set up by his predecessor, and looked forward to another good Rotary year. Martin and Pam held a get-together at their home to welcome all members and their partners to the new Rotary year. A beautiful warm, sunny, summer evening provided just the right conditions to enjoy the company in their lovely garden.
Buxton Festival
The club traveled to Buxton for the annual festival and, following a meal at the Old Hall Hotel, walked across to the theatre to enjoy Gilbert & Sullivan's The Sorcerer. A first class performance of this little known comic opera by a first rate professional company. A birthday treat for Tony Chappell.
Sandra Ketteridge
New member Sandra Ketteridge, inducted into the club on 9th May 2005, gave her Job Talk to the club on Monday 22nd August 2005 when she amazed the audience of members and wives with her business experiences.
Rotary Quiz
The club's quiz team comprising John Langford (Captain), Peter Horne, Tony Chappell and David Miller having previously progressed in their last round, failed in their bid to reach the next round of the District Quiz. Perhaps the trip to some far away venue in rural Lincolnshire did not inspire them sufficiently.
Inter-Club Bowling Evening
Not until their arrival at the Bowling Centre in Hexthorpe did members realise that this was bowls with a jack and woods, and not bowls and skittles. Members of the three Doncaster Rotary Clubs enjoyed a good meal and a couple of hours of trying to get a big black bowl near a little white ball. They did not find it easy but enjoyed the evening on 20th April 2005.
Stroke Awareness 2005
Stroke Awareness blood pressure test centres were set up at three venues in Doncaster on 8th and 9th April 2005, and were manned by Rotarians from our own and the St Leger clubs. 617 people were tested and 21% were advised to seek further medical advice as a result. Thanks are due to Sheila Bryant for organising our club's involvement.
Charter Dinner
The 83rd Charter Dinner was held at Doncaster Golf Club on 19th February 2005 when about 100 Rotarians and their partners enjoyed a good evening where the guest speaker was Rev. David Ottaway, the vicar of Winningly. Past District Governor Les Connell also spoke in his usual entertaining fashion on the work of the Rotary Foundation in Africa.
Paul Harris Award
President Peter Wyatt was awarded a well-deserved Paul Harris Fellowship by past District Governor Les Connell at the 83rd Charter Dinner.
News from 2004
Annual Christmas Sleigh
The annual Christmas sleigh made its way round Bessacarr and Cantley, the Millers fulfilling the role of Father Christmas, and John Spalton, Keith Vaughan and Bob Jones supplying the reindeer power. The weather was kind and the collections grossed £1,829 over five nights.
Christmas Music & Carols
The Rotary Club of Doncaster returned to Tickhill Parish Church with the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra after an absence of three years for a performance of Christmas music and carols. Over £800 was collected for NSPCC and Barnardos, and £150 for St Mary's Church.
Bonfire Party
The bonfire party held at Peter Wyatt's home was a raging success. A splendid fire was accompanied by a magnificent fireworks display masterminded by Ian Millar and assisted by Peter Oldridge. Thanks to Peter and Pat Wyatt for hosting a successful event.
Remembrance Day
David Millar laid a wreath in a ceremony at the War Memorial on Bennethorpe on behalf of the three Doncaster Rotary Clubs.
Sportsman's Dinner
Held at Castle Park on Wednesday 5th October 2004, the Sportsman's Dinner raised approx. £5,000 to support Rotary's charitable work. Speakers Billy Thompson and Austin Knight kept the diners entertained, whilst MC Mike Cowan kept everyone in order, especially when he auctioned valuable items of sporting memorabilia.
Hog Roast
President Peter Wyatt and wife Pat hosted a hog roast in their paddock. Attended by 150 members and friends in brilliant sunshine on Sunday 15th August 2004, nearly £1,400 was raised for the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice Appeal. The event was enhanced by the arrival of the Doncaster Chapter of Harley Davidson Owners on their immaculate machines.
Tickhill Jubilee Wood
Twelve Rotarians and their wives walked from Tickhill Castle to the Tickhill Jubilee Wood to visit the trees planted in 2002. The trees are thriving, and after walking back, the members and their partners were treated to wine and savouries at the home of Mr & Mrs Tony Sheridan to whom we are very grateful for their kind and generous hospitality. President Peter presented a cheque for £120 on behalf of the club's Environmental Committee for the provision of bat and owl boxes.
New President
New President Peter Wyatt was installed on Monday 5th July 2004 with aims to increase membership. All members are to become more involved in Rotary matters and to forge closer links with other local Rotary Clubs.
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