WORTLEY ROTARY CLUB

DISTRICT 1220

August 2020 NEWSLETTER

President: Steve Patterson

Secretary: David Atkinson

Website:

http://www.wortleyrotary.co.uk/

No. 08/20 Issue 113

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Short and sweet this month. Stay Safe, and

vote for Sheffield Children’s Hospital every

day.

President Steve

NEWS

Meetings

6th July – NO MEETING (Pandemic Restrictions)

13th July – Club ZOOM Meeting ‘

President Steve welcomed 15 members to the on-

line meeting.

Secretary’s Notices

1) DMS message – requests for nominations

for DG 2023/4

2) DMS message – Subs invoice received and

passed to acting Treasurer.

3) DMS Message – Rotary4Foodbanks now

has a Justgiving page.

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Club Business

1) Radio Sheffield interview with Hon Rtn

Lewis regarding the Masks / Shields

projects was broadcast on Sunday. We

have a copy which was circulated to

members after the meeting.

2) Hon Rtn Lewis is walking 1.1km each day

up to the end of August, and will take

offers of sponsorship with proceeds going

to Club Funds.

3) Rtn John E had a meeting with Seth

Lilleker. Funds are running low again –

discussed within the club, and agreed to

make another donation of £250/

4) Recent Raffle raised £2,420 for Sheffield

Children’s Hospital. Club will top that up

to £2,500.

5) Committee Chairs – Rtn Geoff advised that

St Saviour’s Foodbank have received

another delivery with funds supplied from

Foundation.

Any Other Business

1) Rtn Steve K – advised that he has had an

issue paying subs on-line. A number of

members has found the same issue.

Account details clarified.

No more issues were raised, so the meeting was

concluded.

20th July – NO MEETING (Pandemic Restrictions)

27th July – Club ZOOM Meeting

President Steve welcomed 14 members to the on-

line meeting.

Secretary’s Notices

1) Club’s current efforts have been reported

on our Facebook site and website.

2) Email received from “When you wish upon

a star” charity

3) Advised members re upcoming talk on

Rotary YouTube channel from the

daughter of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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Club Business

1) Internet Banking Issue – advice has been

received from District.

2) Treasurer – Rtn Anne wishes to step down

as acting Treasurer. Rtn Roger is happy to

resume full duties when Anne steps down.

3) NurtureNature – No contact as yet.

4) Email from Edinburgh University –

COVID19 Survey. President Steve has

replied, but not received anything back yet.

5) Rtn Geoff gave an update re the Food

Bank project – Now up to 40 clubs involved.

Hon Rtn Lewis gave an update re Masks –

now looking to supply local groups.

President Steve has contacted clubs in

areas where we have supplied Masks /

Shields.

Any Other Business

1) Rtn John E has sent a submission to the

Daily Mail for the Covi19 Hero’s award.

2) Rtn John E asked for Photos / write-ups for

the cheque presentations at Art House and

Children’s Hospital. IPP Philip presented

Art House Cheque today, and Children’s

Hospital cheque is due to be presented

tomorrow at Trevor’s.

3) MiTG Committee are due to be meeting on

Friday (with due Social Distancing).

4) Rtn Philip updated the club regarding the

status of Whitley Hall and face-to-face

meetings. Indications are that these are

likely to recommence at the beginning of

October at the earliest.

No more issues were raised, so the meeting was

concluded.

Events

Cheque Presentations

This month, the club made two presentations.

The first was to Sheffield Art House – Lisa Parkes

received the cheque from IPP Philip, and the

second was the presentation to Sheffield

Children’s Hospital at Rtn Trevor’s workplace

with the funds raised by the raffle held at the

beginning of June – Lucy Rathbone accepted the

cheque on behalf of the charity from IPP Philip.

The SheffIeld Art House presentation

Children’s Hospital Presentation

Miscellaneous

Whitley Hall restaurant 1584 Menu (May

2020)

No Meetings Likely – Pandemic Restrictions

First Rotary Virtual Convention attracts 60,000

registrants and 175,000 viewers

The Virtual Convention organised to replace the ‘In-

Person’ event scheduled for Honolulu inspires

members to stay connected and innovate. To read

more about this, click on the link here:-

https://www.rotary.org/en/rotarys-first-virtual-convention-inspires-members-innovate-and-stay-connected

Shelterbox turns 20

Shelterbox, which began life as a Cornish Rotary

club project, and is now Rotary’s global partner in

disaster relief has turned 20 years old. Click here

to read more about how it developed and the work

it does:- https://www.rotarygbi.org/shelterbox-turns-20/

RC of Gainsborough Litter pick nets 45 bags of

Rubbish in 1 hour

RC of Gainsborough spent 1 hour collecting

rubbish around the town’s skate park, and

collected 45 bags worth on that time. To read

more about this, click on the link here:- https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/litter-lincolnshire-45-bags-rubbish-4323854

Other News

Click on the links to read

District 1220 News

https://district.rotary1220.org/arnold-foodbank-gets-rotary-boost-as-demand-for-food-parcels-soars-in-nottingham https://district.rotary1220.org/foodbank-scheme-which-gives-150-asks-public-for-support https://district.rotary1220.org/rotary4foodbanks-covered-on-radio-derby https://district.rotary1220.org/rotary-amber-valley-plan-to-support-communities https://district.rotary1220.org/rotary4foodbanks-interview-on-bbc-radio-sheffield https://district.rotary1220.org/top-award-for-local-community-activists https://district.rotary1220.org/sandiacre-man-with-van-provides-local-lifeline-as-part-of-100000-foodbank-scheme https://district.rotary1220.org/plant-sale-with-a-difference-raises-over-2900-for-jigsaw-foodbank https://district.rotary1220.org/charities-benefit-from-4000-share-out https://district.rotary1220.org/rotary-helps-out-as-local-charity-sees-demand-double-and-fundraising-fall-by-40000 https://district.rotary1220.org/saying-thank-you-to-our-local-shops https://district.rotary1220.org/rotary-teams-up-with-local-foodbanks-to-fight-hunger https://district.rotary1220.org/wortley-rotarian-co-ordinates-delivery-of-ppe https://district.rotary1220.org/1220-challenge-fundraising-for-prostate-cancer-uk https://district.rotary1220.org/dronfield-food-charity-gets-rotary-lifeline-as-demand-for-services-doubles

AquaBox related (District 1220)

None this month

World Water Works Charity (District 1200)

http://www.watersurvivalbox.org/index.html

Shelterbox

https://www.shelterbox.org/operations-update

Rotary in the news this month

https://www.ludlowadvertiser.co.uk/news/18581022.ro

tarians-look-beyond-covid-19/

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-

hubs/wolverhampton/2020/07/16/cash-handout-will-

help-church-stock-the-larder-for-vulnerable/

https://www.newtonnews.co.uk/rotary-newton-

aycliffe-answer-a-call-for-help-from-across-the-miles/

https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/18557157.cocker

mouth-team-delivers-boredom-busters/

https://www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/18608992.rotary-club-helps-save-greenfield-youth-projects-bacon/

https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/18581718.fifty-mile-walk-celebrate-hospital-care/ https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/18556142.rotary-donation-charity/

https://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/groups-join-forces-to-keep-people-fed-during-lockdown-9116511/ https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/downham-market-club-boosts-norfolk-blood-bikes-with-1-700-donation-9115964/ https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/people/demand-free-food-doubles-support-dronfield-families-during-covid-19-crisis-2921854

VVR Remembered

Due to the current pandemic, this year’s

VVR had to be cancelled. The pictures

below are a reminder of what we have all

missed, and hopefully will resume again

next year.

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

Dates for the Diary

WORTLEY

Subject to Current Health Lockdown

(where cancellation is known, Event is marked as

such)

TBA NurtureNature

Collaboration

DISTRICT / RGBI

Subject to Current Health Lockdown

(where cancellation is known, Event is marked as

such)

2nd-4th October, 2020 District 1220

Conference (Southport)

CANCELLED

7th-9th February, 2021 RYLA (Castleton)

Spring 2021 District End Polio Now

Sponsored Walk

(postponed from 6/9/20)

6th-10th June, 2021 RI Convention (Taipei,

Taiwan)

1st – 3rd October 2021 District 1220

Conference (Southport)

REMEMBER THE 4-WAY TEST

4) Is it the TRUTH?

5) Is it fair to all concerned?

6) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER

FRIENDSHIPS?

7) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Who Am I

1. I was born on 22nd November, 1914 in

Rangoon, Burma. My father was a Lieutenant Colonel, whose family originated in Devon, and the sons either went into the church or the armed forces. From 1928 to 1932, I was educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College, and then at an all-boys independent school.

2. In 1933, I joined the RAF, and trained at RAF

Cranwell. I was commissioned as a pilot officer in July 1935, and joined No 1 Squadron RAF at RAF Tangmere. A year later, I was posted to No 36 Squadron RAF n Singapore. After promotion to Flying Officer in January 1937, I returned to Tangmere as a member of No 43 Squadron RAF, and was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in January 1939.

3. During the war, I was promoted to the

temporary rank of Wing Commander in December 1941, and 5 months later, became the commanding officer of RAF Drem in Scotland commanding No611 Squadron RAF (A Spitfire unit), During this time, I married my first wife – the marriage produced 2 sons and, and lasted until 1952 when we divorced. In January 1943, I became CO of RAF West Malling in Kent. During the war, my record was 9 aircraft claimed destroyed, 2 shared, 2 probable and 4 damaged. In 1944, I was appointed temporary equerry to King George VI, the appointment was made permanent later that year and I served until 1953 when I became Extra Equerry, an honorary office I held until my death. I retired from the RAF in 1956.

4. After my divorce, I formed a relationship with

the King’s youngest daughter, but when the news hit the press, I was posted as Air Attache to the British Embassy in Brussels. On October 31st 1955, Princess Margaret issued a statement ending our relationship. IN 1959, I married again, this marriage produced 1 daughter. I was one of several military advisors for the film “Battle of Britain” in 1969.

5. I wrote a number of non-fiction books, short

articles, and contributed to other books. I died on 19th June, 1995 in France as a result of Stomach Cancer at the age of 80. In 2002, a sculpture of me was erected in a new development built on the Old RAF West Malling Airfield.

Answers at the bottom of the newsletter

This Month’s Joke

'Antiques Roadshow'

Paddy took 2 stuffed dogs to the 'Antiques Roadshow'. "Ooh!" said the presenter, "This is a very rare set, produced by the celebrated Johns Brothers taxidermists who operated in London at the turn of last century. Do you have any idea what they would fetch if they were in good condition?" "...Sticks?" Paddy replied.

Another Short Joke

A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlour and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool. After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'

Pub Signs

Anniversaries this Month

1) Iraq invaded Kuwait leading to the 1st Gulf War (1990).

2) Peter de Montfort (1st person recorded as presiding over Parliament died (1265).

3) Bertha Benz made 1st Long-Distance automobile trip [106km] (1888).

4) Richard Nixon resigned as US President (1974).

5) Original IBM Personal Computer introduced (1981).

6) Predecessor of Coldstream Guards formed [Monck’s Regiment of Foot] (1650).

7) Omagh bombing killed 29 and injured c220 people (1998).

8) Gene Roddenberry (creator of Star Trek) born (1921).

9) Martin Luther King delivered his “I have a Dream” speech (1963)

Who Am I Answer:-