Club News - 2007 Jan - June

We hope the year does not continue as Handover started! Torrential rain greeted the guests arriving at Dorney Reach rowing centre. Along the way we had mislaid the bell and the floral presentations. Then flames were seen on top table as a programme fell onto a candle - soon extinguished but quite a bit of ash remained. See PRESS RELEASE for more details.

Sterling efforts at Budgen's Car Park again, charging Race-goers for parking at the closest car park to the course for Royal Ascot. We raised £3,300 for Thames Hospicecare, see PRESS RELEASE for more details.

Vice President Ian reminded members that there will be NO MEETING of the Rotary Club of Ascot on 20th June, as it is in the middle of Royal Ascot week. Ian encouraged members to "scatter" to other local clubs during the week beginning 18th June. As an added incentive, Ian is offering a bottle of wine for the most interesting "Visit to Other Clubs" item at our meeting on 4th July.

Vice President Ian and Past President Alan attended Longridge Outdoor Activity Centre near Marlow to see HRH the Earl of Wessex launch the Dragon Boat bought by the local Rotary Clubs (and to which we contributed). See Press Release for more details and photos.

The May INNER WHEEL NEWSLETTER is now available. Click Here to view.

This evening we met up with our international guests from the Rotary Clubs of Gulpen-Waals in Holland, and St. Nazaire in France, for a weekend of international fellowship. See Press Release for more details and photos.

A small but select group of 8 went to see a performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Sorcerer" by Windsor & Eton Operatic Society at the Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, in Maidenhead. It was a very enjoyable performance in an interesting theatre environment.

A group of RCA members made a "pilgrimage" to Reims, to visit the town and to sample the local champagnes. Further details to follow.

For the May Friend’s meeting we were very pleased to welcome back for the second time David Duff to talk about "The Waterloo Campaign" – the three days leading up to the famous battle.

On Friday 4th May, RC of Ascot welcomed for the weekend 13 members of the RC of Ingelheim, old friends from our visit to their Club and to Mainz in July last year. Fuller details of their visit can be found on the Private Notice Board in the Member Area of this web site.

The April INNER WHEEL NEWSLETTER is now available. Click Here to view.

John Morris represented us at the District Assembly held at the University of Reading. He reported that it was a most interesting event, with emphasis placed on recruitment, retention and extension.

Over 50 Rotarians, partners and Ladies attended the President's Weekend, organised by President Geoff and his wife, Barbara, in Lavenham. Full report and pictures to follow.

Foundation Chair Brian, VP Ian and his wife Chris attended the GSE Hong Kong team farewell rally at the Holiday Inn, Maidenhead (home of the two Maidenhead Rotary Clubs). The members of the departing team made some very good presentations summarising what they had learned from their visit, and their observations on our clubs.

The March INNER WHEEL NEWSLETTER is now available. Click Here to view.

05/04/2007

Our Inner Wheel organised a trip to the Mill at Sonning to enjoy a meal followed by an excellent performance of Neil Simon's 1960's comedy "Barefoot in the Park".

02/04/2007

A group of RCA members and ladies went to London to see a performance of "Evita" at the Adelphi Theatre on the Strand.

30/03/2007

30/03/2007

10 Rotarians turned out to "Rattle the Buckets" at Ascot Race Course in aid of Thames Hospicecare. Over £400 was raised.

28/03/2007

The Charity Golf Day subcommittee met at VP Ian's house to progress the arrangements for our Charity Golf Day. RCA members can find the minutes of this meeting by logging into the member area of this web site.

26/03/2007

Club Foundation Committee chair Brian with VP Ian went to Boehringer Ingelheim in Bracknell to meet with the incoming GSE Team from Hong Kong and their hosts from the Rotary Club of Reading Abbey, see Press Release for the full story.

21/03/2007

District Council was held at Oxford, and VP Ian went along as our representative.

18/03/2007

Another Jazz night was held at Jagz @ the station, with The David Jones Dixieland Band. The music was lively and was much enjoyed by those present, but attendence was down - maybe scheduling this for the evening of Mothers Day was not such a smart move?

14/03/2007

Guest Speaker Richard Snailham gave a talk to our "Friends Evening" entitled "Walk to the base camp of Mount Everest" .

04/03/2007

The Childrens concert at the Hexagon was once again a great sucess, organised in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Wokingham.

March 2007

The February INNER WHEEL NEWSLETTER is now available. Click Here to view.

26/02/2007

22/02/2007

The "5 Clubs" (Ascot, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Easthampstead & Wokingham) annual dinner this year was hosted by the Rotary Club of Wokingham at Bearwood Lake.

21/02/2007

The minibus for Kennel Lane School to which we had contributed from the proceeds of the 2006 Charity Golf Day, was handed over to the deputy head of the school at Mill Ride Golf Club. See the Press Release for the full story.

19/02/2007

A group of 12 RCA members and ladies went to see "Acorn Antiques - the Musical" at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking.

14/02/2007

At the "Friends Evening", our guest speaker, Brian Payne, gave an entertaining and amusing talk on "Life as a Property Master making films at Pinewood and other Studios"

08/02/2007

Council met at President Geoff's House. RCA members can find the minutes of this meeting by logging into the member area of this web site.

31/01/2007

C.O.P.D. Of course you knew that this was medical shorthand for “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease“ You learnt a great deal more at the second Boehringer-Ingelheim Community Lecture . The essential message was DON’T SMOKE and protect your respiratory system. It will make your future life more enjoyable. We were given this news and an entertaining and interactive session by the Consultant from our own King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor. His patients are truly lucky to be in such competent hands.

29/01/2007

A group of RCA members attended the Windsor & Eton Rotary Club 75th Anniversary Dinner.

26/01/2007

21/01/2007

14/01/2007

VP Ian attended the Incoming Presidents' lunch which was held at Calcot Hotel, when the VPs in the district had a chance to meet their colleagues in other clubs.

10/01/2007

Our January “Friends Evening” may rightly be described as “Magical”, when our guest speaker, Ian Keable showed us just what bored Accountants do in their spare time.

03/01/2007

The 2007 Charity Golf subcommittee held their initial meeting at VP Ian's house. Whilst proposing to retain the winning format of 2006, it was agreed to propose a professional entertainer for the evening dinner and auction. RCA members can find the minutes of this meeting by logging into the member area of this web site.

01/01/2007

Sunninghill Wheelbarrow Race, New Year's Day - see Press Release for full details.