Monday, 19 November 2012

90th Birthday Celebrations


Reaching the age of ninety is something to be celebrated and the Rotary Club of Ilkeston certainly did that at their 90th Charter Dinner this last Saturday at the Morley Hayes Hotel.   What made this charter different to the ones I have attended so far?






This was the first charter that had Birthday Cake!    That certainly made an impression on me as I’m someone who enjoys his cakes.   Upon arrival and during the meal, a group of musicians drawn from several of the area’s brass bands were playing well-known pieces under the collective name of “Top Brass.”  Being a brass aficionado myself, I took a keen interest in their repertoire chatting to the members and earning an invitation to a band rehearsal.  Included was a “Last Night of the Proms” singalong with the top table guests standing on their chairs waving flags!

The meal was well-presented and the tables were set in accordance with individual ‘s meal choices so the staff didn’t have to ask who was having the soup or prawn cocktail option etc.   A little detail perhaps but one that hasn’t been observed elsewhere.

After the formal toasts, a dance band called Park Royal entertained.

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