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Club Annual Walking Quiz Night
The Club held its annual walking quiz night for members and friends/guests in Aylesbury on 29 July.
The quiz was won by The Intrepids team. Jon & Jan Mullins, Liz & Ralph.
Donation to Buckinghamshire Mind
Presentation of cheque from Past President Peter Linford to Kaya Mallinder from Buckinghamshire Mind. Half of the amount was from the Rotary Rocks concert at the Limelight Theatre held earlier in the year.
New Club Member
The Club has welcomed a new member Alan Routledge. He was inducted into the Club on 15th July by our 2024/25 President.
Rotary Corporate Membership
Open to Businesses, Professional Practices, Government Entities,
Educational Institutions, and Not-For-Profit Organisations
Benefits
- Attracts positive PR being involved in Community service
- Elevates image as a supporter of charitable causes
- Opens networking opportunities combined with community
service - Strengthens commitment to CSR and STEM opportunities
- Creates avenues for employees to develop leadership and
professional skills - Provides opportunities to participate in Community Projects via the Rotary Club and Wider Projects via the Rotary Global Network
Watch for More Details to Follow
WHEELPOWER DONATION – STOKE MANDEVILLE STADIUM
In support of the revitalisation of a patio area at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the Club donated a new round table, made from recycled plastic for long life and limited maintenance requirement. It is large enough for 4 wheelchairs.
The Club has had a long standing support programme with Wheelpower and was there on a visit with District 1260 representatives end June.
ROTARY YOUTH SUPPORT COMPETITION – YOUNG ARTIST
Students from St Michael’s Roman Catholic School, Aylesbury, entered the Rotary Young Artist competition 2024, supported by the Headteacher, Mr Adam Palmer, the Art Teacher, Mrs Josie Whitfield, and Club President Peter Linford.
The theme for the artwork was Rebuilding, and each student was asked to provide a short talk about their artwork. The judging, on behalf of our Rotary Club, was undertaken by Prof. Ian Brooks, https://www.inkwyrm.com/. The winning entry is entitled “Under Construction”, the judge said: A really thoughtful piece with a strong idea behind it. Love the bits of brain all doing different things.
The artist used pencil to create texture of the head and pen to exaggerate the meaning of building good mental health. The entry went into the District 1260 final where it won the Young Artist award.