RC of Ravenshead and Blidworth 27th Charter Anniversary

Charter celebrations are an important feature in the Rotary calendar as they mark the 'birthday' anniversary of the club.   My club Hucknall were instrumental in the formation of the Ravenshead and Blidworth club and so it was good as the 'mother' club to join with colleague rotarians for the last Charter of the Rotary year.  Huckall has two 'daughter' clubs, the other being Alfreton who Charter is always the first one of the new Rotary year and it amuses me that our 'daughters' charter celebrations are the first and last of the year.

President Gwilym Griffith (with only 4/5 days remaining as President) welcome all guests and rotarians to the Hostess Restaurent, Sookholme.  A superb meal ensued as always.

The evening's entertainment was a musical duo who had driven from Belguim, Jacques et Wiske, who were friends with President Gwilym.  They performed a range of numbers and helped make the night enjoyable.

In the absence of District Governor Dave Ashley (who was attending Rotary's International Convention in Portugal so can be excused), Assistant Govenor (shortly to be District Governor Nominee Dr. Rodger Summers proposed the toast to Rotary International.