THE ROTARY CLUB OF FERNDOWN
In this issue
Bill’s Blog
Rembrance Sunday
Getting to know you
News from France
Blast from the Past
Salad Days
Inner Wheel
Parley Quirky Quiz
Members Profile
Boys with Toys
Burns Night
Special points of interest:
Meets at Cobhams Sports and Social Club
Merley Park Road Wimborne
Telephone: 01202 885773
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Bill’s Blog
Well this is the last but one of this years Newsletters. I understand that Neville
will be producing the usual Christmas edition incorporating your collective
greetings the proceeds from which will go to the Presidents Charity (The Air
Ambulance).
I believe that the second of the “Getting To Know You” interview of Martyn
James by Tim Lee was equally as entertaining as the initial one hosted by
Mike Fenner. It is intended that this format will be continued.
On Monday, 7 November an extraordinary Council Meeting was held at Rich-
ard Giles residence in order to discuss in depth the various proposals and con-
cerns regarding the future Structure of Our Rotary Club. The result is of these
deliberations were accepted at the following normal Council Meeting and ,as
you are aware put to the Club at the next Business Meeting, very ably and effi-
ciently presented by Pres Elect Richard Giles. The principal change was the
Members wish to reinstate Club Members onto our Committees for Richards
year. By popular demand I intend to do this for the rest of my year and hope to
have this in place by the start of 2017. I trust this will improve the enthusiasm
and morale of the Club.
It looks like we have a good turnout for the partners evening on 30 November.
I would like to see jackets and ties (not mandatory-of course!).
I trust all members will be able to contribute some time to the Haskins Collec-
tion organised this year by Neil Meldrum. We have of course the SGM to
come and our Christmas event at Cobham’s this year.
Enjoy!----------- Cheers President Bill
Remembrance Sunday
St Mary’s Church Ferndown
Presidents Bill and Jenny representing Ferndown Rotary and Ferndown Inner Wheel at the
Remembrance Service at St Mary’s Church Ferndown. The Service was attended by contin-
gents from local clubs of the area. Scouts, Cubs, Guides, Sea and Air Cadets and many other
groups.. After the Service all groups marched to the British Legion Club for refreshments.
````````````````````````“Getting to know you”
with Tim Lee
In the hot seat this time was Martyn James giving details of his life so far and very interesting it
was. With telling us that his mother was a bit of a snob and that was why his name was spelled
with a Y instead of an I, to the terrible impression he made on his first girl friend, I hate to say
this but things have not changed. His life has been a tyresome thing apparently, from Pirreli to
Tyrelands and now to his present venture Tyre Shack, his venture into catering business was a bit
of a failure and the old adage of sticking to what you know best is still true. A great interview by
Tim was enjoyed by the Club. I can not wait to see who will be next in the hot seat.
Some of the Girls on Pirelli Calendars
No wonder Martyn is smiling
News from France
Jenny & Julian
In case you are thinking that that les Daniel have gone quiet, it is because we haven't had time to draw
breath. The first week we returned, we were out six days out of seven among which, was an invitation
to the usual all day lunch, with the four other couples whom we meet up with regularly, then there was
the "fishing" expedition with Pierre and Mari-France and a few other friends at La Baule. This time
fishing meant digging up little shell fish from the sands which they call "coques", little molluscs with
round flat shells, perhaps like cockles.
I suppose the main event was the annual Autumn Lunch (another all-day affair) with the club of which
our walking group forms part. This is a sort of U3A but with no classes, simply walking cycling and
afternoons playing cards etc The President of the Club who is a walking friend of ours asked, when
we were back in France last time, if we would do some entertainment. In a weak moment I said we
would do a turn from Abba - I afterwards regretted it but there was no going back. We did the track
from "Take a Chance on Me" which really needs only two people - miming of course!! We persuaded
a few of the committee members to join in the background while we both dressed up. I had night-
mares for several nights beforehand, I was sure that a number of the Golden Oldies in the club had
never heard of Abba and imagined a deadly silence at the end.
However it was a great success and greeted with Bravos and applauding and lots of photos(!). We
have the horrible feeling that we shall have to do something similar for the Spring lunch!
Morgane (now 16) arrived a couple of days later and we all went off to Gran Canaria where we had a
really good time. She is perpetual motion so no sitting around the pool for days. We hired a car for
three days and toured the island extensively which was fascinating. Found several typically Spanish
places for lunch where no English or even French was spoken. Super people, lovely atmosphere and
real Spanish food - at Spanish prices.
Now a few days of repose before we plunge into the next round of events. No time to get bored!
Jenny
Blast from the Past
A few Photo’s taken by Bob Jones at the Eastbourne Conference which was organised by the Club
when Malcolm was District Governor, though how he took them dressed as a Sun beats me, have
you noticed that he still has that same cheeky smile, must be the drink.
DG Malcolm Day
with
Smiling Bob Jones in Drag
and as he is today
Ladies from Ferndown Inner Wheel on their stall
Last night of the Proms, apart from Bill, who gets every where do you recognise any one
Mike Barrett used to sing this in the Car but according to Geoff Richardson
not very melodically as he was tone deaf
INNER WHEEL CLUB of FERNDOWN
Early in the month we had the pleasure of the company of District Chairman Linda Pratley at our
morning Business Meeting.
She spoke about her Installation, District 11's 80th birthday celebrations and her visits to other clubs
in the District and was pleased to report that some clubs were meeting the challenge of falling num-
bers by some members taking on more responsibilities or opening up 'open membership' within the
community.
Afterwards she joined a number of members for lunch before retuning home to the Isle of Wight.
Later in the month we celebrated our 38th Charter with lunch at the St. Leonards Hotel with special
guest D.C Linda, other guests, partners and friends.
At one of our 'in house' meetings we enjoyed much fun and fellowship with a 'Beetle Drive' some
members seemingly much more accomplished than others!
President Jenny and President Bill at St Mary’s where they presented Wreaths on behalf of both
Clubs on Remembrance Day.
Jean Hunter
Club Correspondent
Parley Quirky Quiz We entered two teams in Parley’s Charity Quiz. Team Ferndown B consisting of Charlie, Fiona,
Bob, Maureen , Neville and Alan a friend of Charlie and Fiona. In the first half we were in the
lead but fell away slightly in the second half but managed two hang on to third place, still we
beat Ferndown A, though so did most of the other teams, especially Debbie Dunford’s Wareham
Rotary Team who trounced every one with a magnificent score (clever clogs), still it was a good
evening and raised quite a bit of money for Parleys charities. Well done Jenny.
Donna Wallbank D1150 Rotary Club of Brynmawr has been duly elected R.I.B.I President 2019/20
and Niall Blair D1090 Rotary Club of Marlow is elected as R.I.B.I Hon Treasurer 2018/19
Donna Wallbank
Niall Blair
Members Profile
Fiona Knight
Place of Birth - Bournemouth
Parents – Don and Joyce
Married – To Charlie (Bournemouth Rotary’s First Wedding)
Children – None
Education – All local schools. Law Degree at North Staffordshire Polytechnic Stoke on Trent fol-
lowed by Solicitors’ Final Examination at The College of Law Guildford. Qualified as Solicitor
1989.
Work or Business – Solicitor specialising in residential and commercial property. Currently non-
practicing as taking a Sabbatical. 2017 setting up Consultancy and Locum business ‘Law Knight’
servicing local legal firms for property work. Articled at Harold G Walker and Company working
for them for 7 years followed by 21 years at Coles Miller Solicitors and over 2 years at Kiteleys
Solicitors. Member of Bournemouth and District Law Society since 1987, President 2011/12 and
currently second period as Treasurer.
Sports – Cycling and golf now. Lacrosse at BSG where school Captain and represented Dorset.
Always played a lot of sport particularly racket sports. Arthritic knee to prove it! Hardy Monu-
ment abseil and tandem sky dive in between.
Interests –Travel, history, architecture, photography and Psychology.
Favourite Author – None. Like self-improvement and non-fiction books. Charlie’s mission is to
get me to read a fiction book from start to finish!
Favourite Film – Sound of Music.
Favourite Music – No specific artist/type. Easy listening. Being introduced to the world of Blues
& Jazz by Charlie.
When joined Rotary and why – May 2009. Met Doug Temple of Bournemouth Rotary on a holi-
day in Malta. Despite the mainly retired male membership and the food not being great, when
moved offices to Bournemouth Town Centre joined because of the Service Above Self ethos of
Rotary. Previously member of Christchurch Rotaract Club from 1989 for 6 years.
Likes – Humour/Fun. Learning anything new. Helping people.
Dislikes – People who think they are better than the rest of us. Personally making mistakes.
Ambitions –An interesting, meaningful and productive life with lots of laughter/fun along the
way. Cycle from Lands’ End to John O’Groats.
Wed 7 Dec M Fenner Fellowship
Mon 12 Dec Inner Wheel Christmas Meal
Wed 14 Dec Martyn
James
Business & SGM & Book Sale
Wed 21 Dec Christmas Meal at Cobhams
Wed 28 Dec No Meeting
New Years Walk
Program for December
Boy’s with Toys
President Bill droning onto Geoff Richardson and John
Smith about his new toy. Not only is he a bit of a menace
with his Plane he now wants to dominate the sky with his
Drone
Come and Join Ferndown Rotary
at
Their Burns Night Supper
at
The Escoffier Restaurant
on
Wednesday 25th January 2017
The Object of Rotary
The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as
a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and fos-
ter:
1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
2. High ethical standards in business and professions, and the
recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations and the
dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to
serve society.
3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s
personal, business and community life.
4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill
and peace through a world fellowship of business and
professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The “Four-Way Test”
First: Is it the truth
Second: Is it fair to all Concerned?
Third: Will it build goodwill and better friend ships
Fourth: Will it be beneficial to all concerned
Business Partners of Ferndown Rotary Club Helping Our Community
Haskins Garden Centres
Henderson’s Opticians
Hendy Group Motor Dealers
Insley & Partners,Solicitors
A.E.Jolliffe & Sons, Funeral Directors
Kingston PTM Financial Advisers
Merlo UK Ltd
Moors Pharmacy
Simon R Puddle, Certified Accountant
Swift Body Repairs
The Practice at Ferndown, Osteopaths
The Roman Group Printers
Wellstead & Wellstead Estate Agents