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This month’s issue contains news of the Joint Quiz Night with the Soroptomists, the Young Artist Competition,

continuing games events, bulb planting and our Scatter Week as well as all the Calendar related work.

Editorial October seemed to fly by with everything at a

standstill despite being a five week month on the

Rotary calendar. But after a little delay we did pitch in with a very enjoyable Joint Quiz Night

with the Soroptomists at the end of October.

Still, I did not really have enough to fill the pages and so onto November which was a much busier

month with our scatter week and the great effort

to increase our calendar sales.

Sadly, despite last year’s clean sweep with the final bowling game, we have not progressed in

this year’s gavel competition though some comfort

can be had that the loss was only on a count back.

Congratulations to George Delgaty and company

for getting the crocus bulbs planted at last. The

International committee have certainly been busy with their pink theme this year.

Finally, and by no means least, congratulations to

Ian Brown for the superb effort in bringing the 2017 Young Artists Competition to fruition; a

bumper year for entries.

Planting Crocus at Charlotte Gate.

For over 30 years, Rotary has been working tirelessly

to rid the world of the deadly disease polio and as a result of its members’ efforts the number of polio

endemic countries has dropped from 125 to just three. Over 2.5 billion children have received

vaccinations thanks to the help of Rotary.

International Convenor George Delgaty said: “We are

delighted that Bellway is allowing us to plant bulbs in such a prominent place near the main traffic lights at

the entrance to the new development. Hopefully, people driving past will see it and want to find more

about the work we do in the local community and the

polio campaign.”

Purple has become a symbol for polio eradication as children have their pinkies dyed purple when they

are immunised in developing countries. Rotary has

joined forces with the Royal Horticultural Society to plant over 7 million purple crocus bulbs across Great

Britain and Ireland.

Fraser Conn, Sales Director of Bellway Homes (Scotland) Ltd, said: “We are delighted to be involved

Above: Perth Centre – Nae Day Sae Dark by

David Annand.

Below: What was the question?

in such a worthy campaign and it will be wonderful to see crocuses bloom next year. Crocuses are a great

symbol of hope, as soon as you see them you instantly

think at last winter is coming to an end.”

The planting team - (L to R) Willie Monks, Bob Abernethy, President Colin Moreland, George Delgaty, Bruce Cameron and Chris Kirk.

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Calendar News

The winning numbers for the

months of October and November.

Perth Kinnoull Rotary Club celebrates November with a cultural evening and group photograph.

Bellway’s Charlotte Gate development in Broxden

near Perth will be a sea

of purple next spring to support an international

campaign to eradicate polio.

The Rotary Club of

Perth Kinnoull is

planting 5,000 crocus bulbs at the popular

development near Perth as part of its

Purple4Polio campaign.

Rotary members, along

with representatives from Bellway including

Sales Manager Lyn Maloney, planted the

first bulbs on Thursday

26th October.

Generations Working Together

Maureen O'Reilly, Perth & Kinross Council's very first Intergenerational Development Officer,

visited us this evening to explain her new role.

Maureen, pictured below with host Janet Simpson,

hails from Edinburgh but has lived in Perthshire for 18 years, having previously worked for

Arthritis Care, NHS Tayside, Marie Curie, and the British Red Cross. She is currently using Perth

Grammar School and the Community School Auchterarder as bases for her task of bringing the

generations together.

Maureen is responsible for developing

intergenerational initiatives within the two schools which will address literacy and numeracy by

recruiting older volunteers and providing support

to organisations that are keen to connect and grow their intergenerational work.

Generations Working Together, a Scottish charity,

provides information, delivers support and encourages involvement to benefit all of

Scotland's generations, by working, learning,

volunteering and living together.

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Speakers

3 Oct Jane Graham China In Pictures

17 Oct Estelle Nicol Trekking in the Himalayas-

7 Nov Maureen O'Reilly Generations Working Together

28 Nov Brian Johnston Charity Ride In Vietnam

China in Pictures

When Mike Graham's speaker cancelled at short

notice, he turned to his wife, Jane, who kindly stood in and told the story of their trip to China,

including lots of photos of the more well-known

landmarks.

First she took us to Beijing for views of the Great Wall of China and the Emperor's Summer Palace.

Then Beijing to Xi'an for a visit to the Terracotta

Army before going on to Nanjing and views of the famous double-decker bridge across the Yangtze

River. Towards the end of their journey, they travelled from Nanjing to Suzhou on the Bullet

Train and on to Shanghai before returning home via London.

Many thanks to Jane for her rescue act and for showing us some lovely photos -

Trekking In The Himalayas

Estelle Nicol, wearing traditional Indian dress, came to

explain her involvement with Marie Curie and her exploits

in raising funds for the charity. She treated us to some spectacular pictures taken during her trip to India and the

Himalayas.

Estelle is an active Rotarian in Auchterarder, a director of Perth & Kinross Credit Union and Minute Secretary of

Auchterarder District Community Council. She is currently

planning her next fund-raising trip to Costa Rica shortly, followed by a trek to Base Camp Everest in 2019.

Estelle Nicol wearing traditional Indian dress, pictured with

President Colin Moreland (right) and host and former

colleague George Delgaty.

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Soroptimist/Rotary Quiz

There was a full house at the Royal George Hotel on

Wednesday 25th October when 18 teams entered the

quiz organised by our club on behalf of the Perth Soroptimists.

Our international convenor, George Delgaty, took over

the running of the event, ably assisted by Bruce

Cameron as an excellent quizmaster.

Bruce Cameron and Frank Sloan had spent many weeks in the preparation of the questions which were much

appreciated by the large attendance.

The Royal George Hotel provided a

complimentary stovie supper enjoyed and

appreciated by all.

The winning team were The Spiders, all NHS workers, captained by Anne Gray.

Pictured (L to R) Lillias Stibbles, Anne Gray, Yvonne Dewar and Ann Freeman.

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Charity Ride In Vietnam

Brian Johnston took the opportunity to tell us

about the cycle ride, some 500 km in 8 Days,

he is undertaking in April next year in Vietnam for one of his favourite charities, CARE

International UK.

Brian is hoping to raise £1750 and at the time of writing he has already achieved 85% of the

target. What a way to train for the Tayside

Challenge!

Brian is pictured with members of the club who wish him an enjoyable trip and a safe return.

Young Artist Competition

In conjunction with the Perthshire Art Association, the Rotary Club of Perth Kinnoull has been

sponsoring the Young Artist Competition for

secondary schools in the Perth area since 2007. We are most proud of this the 11th occasion of our

involvement as we have had a record number of 112 entries, with 6 out of the 7 local secondary

schools taking part.

However, it gave the judges from the Art

Association a very difficult task and we thank them very much for their deliberations. Dr Alistair Ross

kindly presented the prizes to the successful pupils and their schools.

President Colin, left, reading out the winners, while Dr Alistair Ross presents Vladislav Nemshilov of

Strathallan School with his prize in the presence of the event organiser, Ian Brown, right.

Winner S1 to S3 age group – Vladislav Nemshilov (Strathallan School) - £50 voucher.

Runner-up S1 to S3 age group – Jessica Pearson

(Perth High School) - £25 voucher.

Winner S4 to S6 age group – Tom Jeffers

(Glenalmond College) - £50 voucher.

Runner-up S4 to S6 age group – Mina Brennan (Strathallan School) - £25 voucher.

Best School Overall – Perth High School. £50 voucher collected by Nicola Ross, Principal Teacher

of Art and Design.

Caribbean Update - British Virgin Islands

In response to the devastation caused by the Category 5 Hurricane Irma throughout Rotary District 7020’s many islands, Aquabox are despatching today via DHL, 180 Aqua Family Filters (15 Aqua 12's) to the British

Virgin Islands. The filters will provide safe drinking water and will be distributed by Rotary District 7020.

Many thanks once again to Robin Rodger, President of the Perthshire Art Association, and his team for their

help and expertise and for framing the winning

pictures. (Left to right, standing) Nicola Ross, Jessica Pearson,

Robin Rodger, President Colin Moreland, Mina Brennan. (Seated) Vladislav Nemshilov and Tom

Jeffers.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/brian-johnston6

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Door Duty Rotarians

demonstrating the

tensions of the task on Tuesday evenings

at the Royal George Hotel

GAVEL - A WINNING START, 31st October Perth Kinnoull 10 pts - Pitlochry 6 pts

AND THEN A LOSS - 1st November Aberfeldy 10 pts - Perth Kinnoull 6 pts