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Rotary Club of Newark Castle
Welcome to the Home page of the Rotary Club of Newark Castle. Founded in 1987 Newark Castle Rotary Club meets at the Cedric Ford Pavilion, The Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts NG24 2NY (tel 0870 224 1035) on most Tuesdays 7.15 for 7.30pm (except following Bank Holidays).
The Rotary Club of Newark Castle was founded in 1987 with the guidance of the Rotary Club of Newark. Club membership has reached thirty- seven and regular attendance encourages good fellowship and friendly relationships worldwide. Dual gender is now the preferred make up of the Club and we are always looking for members who are prepared to give service to others who are less fortunate than themselves. The main objective of Rotary is service -- in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians build goodwill and peace, provide humanitarian service, and encourage high ethical standards in all vocations. The Rotary motto is 'Service Above Self.'
Rotarians are professional men and women who work as volunteers to improve the quality of life in their home and world community. Club membership represents a cross-section of local business and professional leaders. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly and are non-political, non-religious and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians working in some 29,000 Rotary clubs in 160 countries and 35 geographical regions worldwide. First admitted in 1987, women are the fastest-growing segment of Rotary's membership. There are nearly 2,000 women club presidents and women are rapidly assuming regional leadership roles.
President John’s Final Jottings
as the 21st President of Newark Castle
Yes my time is up – it is time to say “come in number 21”. A year ago I was mentored and launched by IPP Barry, into a privileged and unforgettable voyage sailing the Presidential waters trying to navigate Newark Castle through the tides and waves to hopefully allow all on board to enjoy the fun, service, fellowship and scenery along the way. As could be anticipated on a year long journey though, there were the odd strong gusts of wind, which could have rocked the boat, and did need real concentration, but through the superb support from all the crew members, the ship remained steady and steamed on to calmer waters. Having now reached our destination, it is time to moor up and reflect.
The voyage in headline terms, has seen us increase membership, support 16 different projects, including “ hands on” projects, raise a magnificent sum approaching £19000, a large proportion of which we have distributed to worthy causes along the way. We have also enjoyed great fellowship, I hope, through club nights, partner nights, social functions, District Conference, a superb Twinning event in May, our own charter, plus attending 12 other club’s charters. Joining us on the voyage for a short while was Kyoko Shibata, our Ambassadorial Scholar from Japan, Leo Hissanaga, our Youth Exchange student from Brazil for ten months, plus entertaining the GSE Team from Australia for a day in September.
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21st Charter Anniversary Dinner 2008
Cheque awards on the night
DG Roger Pursey receives a cheque for £1000.00 on behalf
of LECN from Pesident John.
Caroline Hoare receives a cheque for £5019.00 on behalf
of Rainbows Childrens Hospice.
From left to right: David Nicholson, Caroline Hoare,
David Carrott & Derek Rossin PP PHF
Life Education Centres Nottinghamshire - our President's chosen Charity.
LECN delivers interactive education programmes to children throughout Nottinghamshire. Programmes are delivered in purpose built mobile classrooms which are situated on school sites for the duration of the visit. Theprogrammes are age appropriate and build year-on-year to teach children about their bodies, their relationships and interaction with others, and help them to make informed choices about the lifestyles they adopt; particularly in relation to drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. The programmes also encourage children to eat healthily, take exercise and to look after their bodies.
LECN works with the whole community and as well as working with children and schools also works to support parents and carers through their parenting courses.
Life Education Centres Nottinghamshire was established by Rotary District 1220 members in 1994. Over the years they have received on-going support from Rotary Clubs through out the County in the form of financial support and from their volunteers. Without this support they would not be able to work with over 40,000 Nottinghamshire school children.
Newark Castle has been awarded a Presidential Citation
NCRC have fulfilled the criteria of supporting the four avenues of service, membership & youth. The Club has also been awarded the Roy Richardson Trophy for Public Relations, this being in recognition of the Bronze Tactile Relief Map of Newark sited in the Castle grounds. The Club also received a shield for the best club website 2006/7. read on
Alan Taylor PP PHF receives the Roy Richardson Trophy for Public Relations from Assistant Governor Derek Ringer
District Governor Roger Pursey's news letter........ read on
Photograph of Newark Castle Membership
Photograph of Newark Castle Membership taken on 16th October 2007 by David Stocks.
Bottom row left to right
Harold Dawber, Alan Taylor PP PHF & Secretary, IPP Barry Lockett, SVP Graham Macfarlane, President John Barker, JVP Richard Bourne, Glen Foreman, Jack Hancock, Charmaine Fenton (potential new member), Graham Hodgett PP PHF
Back row left to right
Andy Haycox PP, Ken Sutton, David Stocks PP PHF, Graham Sinclair PP PHF, Janet Wilkinson, Alan Marris, Gina Cresswell, Marc Slack, Celia Smallwood, Mac Mallard PP, Mark Taylor, Geoff Woodward PP, Ann Hayes, David Strange PP, Godfrey Pratt PP PHF, John Lewington PP, David Nicholson, Keith Isard PP, Stewart Wallace Treasurer, Mike Hiron (potential new member), Derek Rossin PP PHF, Valerie Rose, David Carrott, Roger Pykett,
Absent members
Mike Rhodes, Lee Slack, Lyn Crabtree
News Articles
Rotarian Caroline Hoare PHF is welcomed into the Club by President John following her transfer from Sherwood Sunrisers Rotary Club
International Rotary Exchange Weekend
The biannual visit was once again held in Newark. The event commenced on the Thursday evening with the arrival of the Les Andelys guests who were met by their hosts on a most pleasant summer evening. Indeed, our English weather was at its very best and this continued throughout the visit.......... read on
Stroke Awareness Day 2008
Cerebral Palsy (C P) Sport is the sports organisation for people with cerebral palsy, providing opportunities to individuals of all ages and at all levels - from the recreational, right through to Paralympic competition....... read on
District Conference Southport 2007
GSE + Rotary Youth Leadership Award - the second part of the morning session on Saturday included two GSE teams and two young men........read on
Rami Seth's talk at the Conference..........read on
The social side of the Conference plus great photo's taken by Graham Sinclair and Carole Sutton...... click here
Teddy Bear's Hospital
We all are well aware of the TV Bear Pudsey that heads the children in need appeal but few of us had knowledge of an alternative Bear based project much closer to home........read on
The Duchess of Cornwall becomes ShelterBox President
The Duchess of Cornwall is to become President of ShelterBox, the Cornwall-based disaster relief charity set up by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard. read on
Kyoko Shibata Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar is leaving us to return to Japan. 
I have had a great year! I still cannot believe that already one year has gone since I came to England.
I did a Post Graduate Diploma in TV Journalism at Nottingham Trent University. This course was demanding but useful. Throughout the year, a correspondent from the BBC taught me how to conduct interviews and to make live reports. He gave me practical tips, such as using statistics to make a report convincing. As I am to return to a local TV station in Japan, I hope I can make the most of what I have learned at the university. read on
Charity Golf Day
The 8th Annual Newark Castle Charity Golf Day took place on the 19th June at the usual venue of Rufford Golf and Country Club in perfect conditions yet again with the sun shining and warm temperatures.
Charity Shoot
In conjunction with The Orston Shooting Ground, we the Newark Castle Rotary club held our third charity clay pigeon shoot on Friday June 27th. On the previous two occasions the event was run, we as a club were involved only to the extent of manning the stands and organising a raffle. However on this occasion we may claim the event, to be to be truly a NCRC endeavour.
Learn more about the Charity Shoot in aid of the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Service & Rotary Charities
Newark Tactile Braille Bronze Relief Map
Sunday 3rd of June 2007 saw the unveiling of the Newark Tactile Braille Bronze Relief Map by Sir Andrew Buchanan Bt, Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and Patron of the Nottinghamshire Royal Society for the Blind (NRSB). Newark Castle President Barry Lockett opened the proceedings by welcoming everyone and thanking them for their support and interest in the project and for coming to the official launch.
“It is said that the difficult we do straight away but the impossible takes a little longer” said President Barry. “There were times when we wondered if we had taken on the impossible, but here before you I feel we offer a fitting legacy to Rotary, Newark town and our visually impaired citizens, persons of all ages and tourists alike”.
Past President and Paul Harris Fellow Alan Taylor thanked the Lord Lieutenant for his kind and much appreciated words, and for performing the unveiling ceremony. “I was privileged to be President of our club when it was the centenary year of the founding of Rotary International” said PP Alan. “It was my responsibility to try and make sure we found a project worthy of commemorating such an important milestone in our history. The model is aesthetically pleasing and a useful town guide for all to use. It is also a very useful educational aid, as children ask questions about the Braille and many of them engage perhaps for the first time when considering the problems associated with being visually impaired”.
read about the bronze
Cow Pat Competition Learn more about the Cow Pat Competition click here
Once again Andy Clay has been feeding Daisy the prize cow only top quality grass and nutrients ready for her big day – 9th May 2008. It was rumoured that she was so well fed that the result could easily land on more than one square. However, Daisy managed to keep the first pat on one square at Newark Showground – T27 which belongs to a person in Long Bennington and a cheque for £250 will be forwarded to him in due course. Thanks to the efforts of everyone who supported the competition both by selling squares to friends, neighbours, relatives and anyone else they could persuade to support us, and also the teams who turned out to the 4 Focus sessions. This year we have raised in excess of £2000.00, a fantastic amount and possibly a record. After deduction of the winner’s cheque the balance will be distributed to Rotary charities including the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance. Once again I would like to give thanks to everyone involved including Andy Clay for preparing Daisy for her big day.
Ci-joint le comité 2007 2008 du club des andelys - click here
Well how about that!
STROKE: Remember the first three letters S. T. R. now.......... read on
HEART ATTACK: You suffer an attack while driving your car....... read on
A QUIRK of HISTORY: Both Lincoln and Kennedy were shot on a Friday...... read on
In Case Of Emergency (ICE)....... read on
