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The Fareham Flyer
Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Fareham D1110 UK
President Pamela Bryant
Service above Self Bulletin No. 360 JULY 2013
President Pam in charge
It’s annual Presidential
Changeover time for the
Rotary Club of Fareham which
meets weekly at Cams Hall
Golf Club. Well-known
Fareham Councillor and past
Mayor of Fareham Mrs Pamela
Bryant has taken over the helm
from outgoing President
Duncan Colin-Jones.
Pam’s theme as the new
President of Fareham Rotary is
‘Care, Compassion and
Consideration and this fits into
her wish to support charities
near to home.
Support for cancer charities
and the Fareham Stroke Club
are high on the agenda
supported by the newly formed
Wykeham House Interact Club
which is the first Interact in
this area.
Interact is for young people
aged from 12 to 18 and this
club, sponsored by the Rotary
Club of Fareham, aims to
encourage and inspire the local
students to complete two
community service projects
annually and develop their
leadership skills. The girls are
currently making blankets for
the Fareham Stroke Club.
President Pam says "I am
honoured and humbled to have
become the Rotary Club of
Fareham’s President for the
coming year and trust my
chosen charities and
community projects will
benefit from our support
locally."
For the coming year Pam also
hopes that, as a Club, they will
be able to continue with the
variety of events and meetings
enjoyed in previous years. The
international side of Rotary
service this year has the theme
‘Engage Rotary, Change
Lives’. The Rotary Club of
Fareham aims to continue their
contribution to the Eradication
of Polio Appeal to further
reduce the numbers of
sufferers throughout the world.
Additionally during Pam’s
year she hopes to encourage
support for the Rotary Dentaid
Box scheme. This project will
improve the oral health of
disadvantaged communities
around the world.
This is a copy of the Press
release issued by our new
Press Officer Pam Marsden.
A report on Changeover night
appears later!
KIDS OUT AT PAULTON’S Another month has passed –
they seem to fly by. But where
is summer? A couple of sunny
days, then back to gloom once
more. Despite the gloom, it
couldn’t dampen the spirits of
the children treated to a day
out at Paulton’s Park.
Fareham Rotary sponsored a
group from St Columba
Academy and another from St
Francis Special School,
Fareham. Rotarians were out
early to ensure that the groups
safely boarded their transport
for the journey to Paulton’s
Park.
The picture following shows
the group of children from St
Francis Special School under
the watchful eyes of Rtns.
Dick Taylor and John Russell
from Fareham, together with
the President of the Rotary
Club of Locks Heath Dave
Bevis
Meanwhile, at St Columba
Academy, The Mayor of
Fareham, Cllr. Mrs Susan
Bayford, together with her
consort Cllr. Brian Bayford
were greeted by President
Duncan Colin-Jones. Assisting
with preparations for the
journey were Pres Elect
Pamela Bryant, Rtns Lyndon
Palmer, Betty Evans and
Roger Esnault.
Meanwhile at Paulton’s Park,
Rtns. Tony Cove, Chris
Thomas, Gary Willcocks,
Dave Barclay, Mike Hurley,
Mike Eastwood, Chris
Courtney, Terry Eldrid, and
John Landaw were busily
engaged in setting up the
‘Headquarters’ gazebo.
Unfortunately John got a bit
too enthusiastic, and it was
only timely intervention by
Gary that stopped him from
disappearing into the ether!
Soon the crowds began to
gather and it was all hands to
the pumps, booking in,
checking numbers and contact
details, and issuing the correct
number of passes.
Gary used his experience from
past years and soon had the
process under control.
Chris was responsible for
collecting returned tickets, and
issuing any extras required.
Terry and Chris C handed
maps to everyone to ensure
that nobody lost their way!
It was unfortunate that the
weather decided to break just
at lunchtime, when groups
were preparing their spots for
group picnics. Some wise folk
had brought groundsheets and
large umbrellas – obviously
been before!
Although many of the duties of
previous years had changed,
from the time when Tony
Cove was ‘Mr KidsOut,’ for
example car parking, lunch
preparations etcetera, it was
still a great experience to be
involved.
We gained publicity from an
article which appeared in the
‘News’
Welcome to our new
member On Thursday 13
th June we
were delighted to welcome a
new member, Maureen Bell.
Maureen has been associated
with Fareham Rotary for many
years, as wife of the late
Murray Bell, Club President
2005/2006.
Secretary Roger Esnault
introduced Maureen to the
Club, giving a glowing
reference to her commitment
and service to the Community,
being involved in many roles.
Maureen spoke fondly of her
past association with the Club,
and the many happy occasions
which she and Murray had
shared.
Of particular memory to many
past presidents was the
McGonnagall** Dinner
organised by Murray, when the
order of courses was reversed!
I don’t know if it ever caught
on.
President Duncan carried out
the induction ceremony in the
approved manner, and all
Rotarians present warmly
welcomed Maureen into the
Club.
** William Topaz McGonagall
William Topaz McGonagall was a Scottish weaver, doggerel poet and actor. He won notoriety as an extremely bad poet who exhibited no recognition of or concern for his peers' opinions of his work. William Topaz McGonagall Poet
Scotland’s worst poet!
"Beautiful Railway Bridge of
the Silv'ry Tay!
Alas! I am very sorry to say
That ninety lives have been
taken away
On the last Sabbath day of
1879,
Which will be remember'd for
a very long time."
They don’t get much worse
than that!
Wishing Well supports
‘The Rocky Appeal’ (Press release of event)
The Rotary Club of Fareham is
dedicating the funds raised
through its Wishing Well in
Fareham Shopping Centre for
the next months to the Rocky
Appeal for the newly opened
Orthopaedic Digital Operating
Theatre at Queen Alexandra
Hospital.
As Appeals Coordinator for
the Portsmouth Hospital NHS
Trust, Mick Lyons says “The
new theatre will provide high
definition digital technology to
allow much more accurate
diagnosis and surgical
procedures in orthopaedics to
help so many of our patients
and we are delighted that the
Fareham Rotary Club has
agreed to help.”
Club President, Duncan Colin-
Jones, himself a former
consultant at QA is pictured as
the Wishing Well was formally
dedicated to the appeal.
Picture – (left) Mick Lyons,
BEM, Appeals Coordinator,
Portsmouth NHS Trust and
(right) Duncan Colin-Jones,
President, Rotary Club of
Fareham.
A good start today, Gary and I
counted £132.40 from the
Wishing Well and 99p store.
School Vouchers Jill Newby has asked me to
thank all those who have
collected the supermarket
schools’ vouchers. Jill took a
large bunch of these to
Portchester Community
School, where they are used to
provide small items of sports
equipment – balls, pads etc..
The poor girl in reception was
busy counting vouchers when
Jill arrived, and almost ran
when she saw Jill’s additional
collection.
Thanks once again to all.
President Duncan’s
Statement
Personal thanks
I am very grateful to so
many in the club who have
helped me during the last year.
Roger has been a superb
secretary, so well organised
and outstanding in his
knowledge of matters Rotary
and in his kindly wisdom,
guiding and encouraging me. I
have learnt a lot and am so
very grateful. Geoff Hillam
has been a huge help with the
joint Matching Grant for
CURE, taking a significant
burden off my shoulders and
unlike myself, he knows what
he is doing in his dealings with
Foundation! Tony Cove has
great commitment to club and
Rotary, and superb
organisational skills for which
I have been very grateful on
numerous occasions, he is a
real pillar in the club. Gerry
Ayres has cheerfully kept the
speakers rota going well,
coping with the occasional
hiccoughs and providing good
speakers and subjects of
interest. George Cantrill is to
be the next secretary which I
know he will do extremely
well; he has been a great
recruiter – well done and thank
you – and has helped me
frequently in several different
ways. Mike Hurley now has a
District post and deserves our
support for his work with
Youth. The work of the Wheel
House has had a little of the
recognition it deserves with a
District award and being
shortlisted for Queen’s Award
for voluntary service – thank
you PP Chris and your team.
And thanks to the Stubbington
‘gang’, Gary Willcocks and
Dave Barclay, who contribute
so much with the ‘Flyer’ and
keeping the club accounts. IPP
Linda as our new Registrar has
quickly got it all sorted, PP Jill
continues her almoner’s
support work, not only
knowing our birthdays, but
keeping in touch with those
who are not so well, and PP
John Gauntlett faithfully
organises the bottle draw –
thanks to them all. Many
others in the club have helped
in different ways and always
so willingly and reliably, I am
very grateful – please forgive
that space prevents my not
mentioning all by name.
Working well with next
year’s team is crucial for a
successful handover, and I
have been privileged to have
had PE Pam and VP John as
wonderful colleagues and
friends – I am hugely in their
debt for all they did and know
that a really good year lies
ahead, it cannot be anything
else with such quality people
leading
Duncan Colin-Jones President
2012/13
Twinning Weekend
JUMELAGE 2013
On Friday 14th June 12
Cabourg Rotarians and wives
arrived at the Portsmouth Ferry
port to begin the 20th twinning
since the formal link between
our two clubs was established.
We were all shocked to hear
the Marie Lecat had had a bad
fall on their stairs as she and
Herve were setting out and
was at the hospital. These
stairs are remembered with
some trepidation by Jill and
Linda who tackled them a few
years ago! Marie and Herve
have been wonderful hosts and
guests over many twinnings
and their company was greatly
missed.
First call after the port was to
Pam and John’s home. The
fine weather that accompanied
our French visitors this year
meant that the delicious cream
tea that our hosts provided,
could be enjoyed in the garden.
Links made over many years
were renewed and plans for the
weekend revealed.
Friday evening began with a
unique opportunity to visit a
little known piece of D-Day
history. Droxford Station, now
a private house, was where
Churchill and Eisenhower met
to finalise plans for the
landings.
We were treated to a very
interesting account of why
Droxford was chosen for that
historic meeting and also the
ploys that were adopted to
ensure that no passing German
reconnaissance aircraft spotted
unusual activity. This
fascinating tale was brilliantly
translated by Penny in a day
when her linguistic talents
shone.
A walk round the garden
worked off some of the cream
tea and everyone retired to the
nearby Hurdles Public House
for a full Roast Beef dinner.
The giant Yorkshire Puddings
triggered some interesting
banter over the meal.
President Duncan gave a
valiant welcoming speech in
French and Eric Spoor
responded fluently in English.
On Saturday we were all at
another Station - the Police
Station at Southwick, home of
the Combined Services Police.
More famous as Southwick
House the nerve centre for D-
Day and the home of the
historic D-Day wall map set
out as it was at H hour on 6th
June 1944.
Did you know that the map
was made as a giant jigsaw by
toy makers Chad Valley, one
of several covering different
parts of the country so that the
real invasion route was not
given away. We heard that it
was all so secret that the men
sent to install it were not
allowed to leave until the
invasion was over and didn’t
get home until September.
We heard how the whole
invasion was threatened by the
weather and left Eisenhower
with a difficult decision
whether to take the first
window or wait for a more
settled long term forecast. As
things turned out if he had not
given the order to go – the
invasion might not have been
possible for months and the
Russians might even have
reached the French coast
before we did - a sobering
thought. (And all this had to
be translated in detail by
Penny).
Lunchtime found us in
Winchester sharing a jewel of
Pan Asian Cuisine - The
Tanoshi Fusion Restaurant
discovered by Norman and Jo
Chapman. We enjoyed a
‘Fusion’ of dishes that just
kept coming. Many of us
marked it down for a return
visit.
A short coach ride, or in the
case of Colin’s team a quick
wheel and trot down
Winchester High Street took us
to Winchester Cathedral for
their ‘Symphony of Flowers’
This was a real treat. Stunning
displays that included a ‘wild
flower meadow’ in the knave
and living flower people
walking about. We admired
the work of the Soberton
Flower Group, that included
Lettice (Palmer that is – not
salad) , a wonderful Angel
clothed in leaves and flowers
flanked by white inverted
trumpets.
The Final event of the
Twinning was a skittles match
and buffet supper in Wickham.
We marginally beat the French
but Klaus maintains that this
was only because Hubert, one
of their star players, had an
injured hand.
Our French guests were
delivered wearily back to the
Ferry, all too early on Sunday
morning for the voyage home.
In all 43 Fareham Rotarians,
partners and friends joined in
the 2013 Twinning events.
Another successful testimony
to our lasting friendship with
the Rotarians of Cabourg that
exemplifies the fourth object
of Rotary – The advancement
of International understanding,
goodwill and peace through
fellowship. Grateful thanks to
Roger and Gerry for the above
report, and to Roger for the
photographs.
Notes from our Roving
Correspondent – Mike
Swinburne.
ON Monday President Duncan
and I attended the last meeting
of the Petersfield Rotary
Club. It should have been a
fairly solemn affair but, in fact,
it was very jolly. The
Petersfield Club was chartered
in 1954 and were down to the
last 11 members. In
attendance were the Mother
Club, Fareham (chartered in
1946), The Grandmother Club
Gosport (chartered in 1919)
the Great Grandmother Club ,
Portsmouth (chartered in 1917)
and several other Clubs
including Waterlooville
(chartered in 1976) Their
President Laurie Redstone,
gave a rundown of the Club’s
achievements during the past
year. It is difficult to believe
that a Club with so few
members could have achieved
so much. Among their
achievements was taking a
party of Senior Citizens down
to the Wheel House and giving
them tea on the
beach. Duncan and I sat with a
couple of the Club members
who told us of the difficulties
the Club had in recruiting new
members They said that the
Town Centre of Petersfield
was almost bereft of retail
outlets and the big multiples
did not want to know. Their
venue is very friendly, The
food was very good and the
bar Staff were very
pleasant. Some of the
members were going to join
neighbouring Rotary Clubs but
others would be lost to
Rotary. The man who should
have been the Incoming
President, Tris Tristram
already held 5 posts in the
Club and they said he would
attend Rotary meetings every
day of the week if he
could. Currently he was in
Lisbon attending the RI
Convention. He would no
doubt be of value to any Club
that would have him.
On Tuesday night I attended
the Change-Over Night of the
Waterlooville Club which was
rather strange. The President
had died of cancer a few
months before the end of her
Presidential Year. Susan Deyes
had transferred in from another
Club. She was the first female
member of the Club which
resulted in a number of the
members resigning. The new
President referred to himself as
a “Recycled President” having
held the post some years
before. The Club is a very
active organisation with a very
supportive Inner Wheel who
shared the evening with the
Rotary Club. Because Ann is
a member of their Inner Wheel
the Club is no stranger to me
On Wednesday night I
attended our own Change
Over. We had an excellent
meal at Lysses superbly
organised by Tony
Cove. Before the meal we
were entertained by our
Interact Cub based on
Wykeham House School of
which The Head Teacher is an
honorary Member of this
Club. The youngsters treated
us to some delightful singing
which I enjoyed most when
they all sang
together. President Duncan,
who has been a superb
President summarised the
events of the year which were
most frequent and
praiseworthy. He handed over
his Chain of office to Pam
Bryant who will be a
noteworthy President. She is
the third female to be President
of this Club and she is
determined to put a female
touch to the Club. She even
distributed pink club
directories. For many years I
moaned about the fact that I
received the District and RI
Directories before I got the
Club Directory. But there it
was on our dinner plates
waiting for us. Unlike poor
old Petersfield we have no
shortage of incoming
members. It is a pity that
Petersfield could not have
done what we did i.e. look for
early retired members. We
had 7 new members which
more that covered the 3 that
we lost through age and
illness. I predict this will be an
excellent year.
Many thanks Mike.
Changeover Night.
Our annual Changeover Night
celebrations were this year
held on Wednesday 26th
June
at Lysses Hotel, Fareham.
The evening, meticulously
planned by Tony Cove,
commenced with a musical
presentation by the young
ladies of Wykeham House
School Interact Club. Each
member gave an individual
rendition, and the concert
ended with all of the girls
singing in unison. Such
confidence! These young
ladies did us proud. Thanks to
Head Teacher Lynn Clark for
sanctioning the event.
President Duncan welcomed
our Principle guests, the
Mayor and her Consort, as
well as the many Friends of
Rotary, wives, husbands etc:
The whole gathering filled the
upstairs function room. The
evening continued with dinner,
which was enjoyed by all.
We then came to the main
business of the evening. The
out-going President Duncan
reviewed the events of his year
in office, and re-iterated his
thanks to all who had helped
make it such a wonderful year.
There were then presentations
to be made and the following
were rewarded – to the
incoming President Pam
Bryant, for her outstanding
efforts in setting up our new
Interact Club at Wykeham
House School, Pres. Duncan
presented Pam with a Paul
Harris Fellowship. Richly
deserved!
The President’s Salver,
awarded at the President’s
Discretion, for the member
who had given invaluable
assistance, was presented to PP
Tony Cove.
A new award this year was the
Jim Burrell trophy, presented
in memory of the late Jim, who
sadly passed away after many
many years in Rotary. It was
decided that the trophy would
go to the member providing
the most entertaining
countenance during the past
year, and of course there could
be no doubt as to who might
win! Yes, PE John Rowlinson!
Modesty almost prevents me
mentioning that the Swinburne
Cup winner this year was the
Editor of your Flyer!
Finally Long Service
Certificates were presented to
John Landaw, John Gauntlett,
Keith Southern.
It was then time for the
outgoing president to hand
over the duty to incoming
president Pam Bryant.
President Pam accepted the
challenge, and in her
acceptance speech thanked the
retiring president for all he had
achieved during his year. She
said that it would be a hard act
to follow, but aided by the
strong team she had put
together, was sure that all
would be well.
President Pam then installed
her President Elect John
Rowlinson
Unfortunately the incoming
Vice Pres. Bob Mussellwhite
was absent, but will be
installed at the next possible
Club meeting.
It was then Pres. Pam’s duty to
present PP Duncan with his
medal, and a small gift from
the Club, in appreciation of his
very successful presidency.
A special mention must be
made of the ladies, and
presentations of bouquets were
made to Penny Rowlinson for
her excellent translation skills
during the Caboug visit. Penny
ensured that everyone knew
what was going on!
Secondly, to Carol Colin-
Jones, for her sterling work
with the Food Bank
organisation, and for
supporting Duncan during his
presidential year
And finally to Ursula Esnault,
in recognition of all the
support given to our retiring
secretary Roger.
A splendid evening to end a
splendid Rotary year, and to
herald in the next.
GRACE LIST - JULY
4th
Gary Willcocks
11th
Gerry Ayres
18th
Dave Barclay
25th
Mike Bazeley
JULY BIRTHDAYS
5th
Pat Willcocks
11th
Nandini Das
17th
Rebecca Traynor
19th
Lynne Benstead
30th
Peter Brett-Burley
30th
Pippa Coghlan
31st David Sanders
JULY ANNIVERSARIES
7th
Bob & Susan Marshall
14th
Bob & Sue
Mussellwhite
15th
Chris & Marion
Thomas
19th
Richard & Jenny
Watson
23rd
John & Maria Russell
24th
Roger & Ursula Esnault
25th
Geoff & Christine
Hillam
Quote: In ancient times cats
were worshipped as gods –
they have not forgotten this!
-Terry Pratchett
Did you know? ----
Polish is now England’s
second language. There are
546,000 Polish speakers,
compared with 273,000
Punjabi and 147,000 French
speakers.
Each month I receive a copy of
Meon Tidings, the newsletter
of Rotary Club of Fareham
Meon
If anyone wishes a copy I will
gladly email it to you – or see
http://www.rotary-
ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=
253979&ClubID=653
JULY PROGRAMME
4th
Job talk – John
Russell
6th
DISTRICT
COUNCIL
11th
Lunchtime meeting -
Interact
15th
CLUB COUNCIL
18th
Business Meeting
25th
Speaker –John Lait –
(Hampshire Highways
South)
July Menu
4th Grilled Gammon Steak,
Fried Egg and Pineapple.
11th Crispy Battered Cod,
Chip, Peas, Tartar & Bread &
Butter.
18th Lancashire Lamb Hot
Pot.
25th Beef Bourguignon,
Sauté Potatoes & French
Beans.
This wartime photograph clearly indicates the importance of Droxford station, which featured in our
programme for the Caboug guests. It shows: McKenzie King (PM of Canada), Winston Churchill, Peter
Fraser (PM of New Zealand), Gen. Eisenhowe, Sir Geoffrey Huggins, (PM of Southern Rhodesia) and
General Smuts (PM of South Africa). Picture kindly supplied by Gerry Ayres.