Bulwell and Basford's 51st Charter

The latest charter I attended was the 51st anniversary dinner of the Bulwell & Basford Club.  I have to say that the venue of Woodborough Hall and their catering was superb.  Seeing as this is also the venue I've chosen for my Partners evening Dinner and Dance, you wouldn't expect me to say otherwise.  Similarly, if you are interested in attending a great night hosted by Hucknall Rotary Club, please contact me for further details.

The menu card was the most elaborate one I've seen this year and included details of the clubs formation.  The first headquarters of the club was the Newstead Abbey Public House, St Albans Road, Bulwell as the landlord was the third person contacted with a view to being a founder member of the Club.  I'm pleased to say that the Rotary Club of Bulwell and Basford has fared and aged much better than the aforementioned pub!!!!

The guest speaker was Tim Reddish OBE, ( http://www.timreddish.net/)  who was born  in 1957 and raised in Bulwell.  In 1988, he developed a hereditary degenerative condition affecting his sight.  Already a keen swimmer, the following year he competed in his first international championships winning 11 medals.

In 2009, he became the Chairman of the British Paralympic Association and was a board member of the organising Committee for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Tim was a truly inspirational speaker as he shared his story.  He was very encouraging about Rotary and challenged Rotarians not to devalue the great work they do.