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Cannock Rotary Club Members enjoyed an evening of Magic to celebrate all the clubs Past Presidents. Close up table Magic was performed by Adam Paul Cooper of APC Magic.
Dog handler, Bob and his dog Jake came to the club yesterday evening. This was a perfect event for all. Jake, the Working Cocker Spaniel and Metropolitan Police Dog helped to keep people free from further harm after the 7/7 London bombings. He risked his life to search the bus wreckage at Tavistock Square and the mile-long route from Russell Square to the bomb-damaged train at Kings Cross, ensuring that the area was safe for paramedics and explosives officers. All the guests enjoyed meeting Jake after the talk.
A huge thank you to everybody who entered the 2011 Cannock Rotary 10km, with on the day entries taking us up to a final entry total of 262, an increase of 19% over 2010.
The 10k run over the Chase in November raised a total of £2504.72 after costs. This donation will benefit Funds and Charity’s.
Due to a mix up, some race entry’s missed their goody bags ~ PLEASE get in touch if you did not get a medal.
Congratulations to the 2011 Cannock Rotary 10km Champion MARK ROGERS of Wigan Phoenix AC who completed the hilly course in 36.46. Our Ladies Champion for 2011 is JILL McGEE of B.R.A.T who came home in 43.23.
2011 ended on a high when Santa came to a 3 day collection at Cannock Asda store attended also by Rotary Club Members. Thanks to the generosity of Cannock shoppers at the ASDA store, a huge £1580 has been raised. The sum will benefit Charity’s and causes over the next few months. Santa was very pleased to see so many well behaved Cannock children.
An entertaining and informative talk was given on 12th January by Sarah from Staffordshire County Council Trading Standards. Sarah’s team are responsible for enforcing a wide range of legislation relating to the supply and distribution of goods and services. Sarah showed club members a huge amount of confiscated counterfeited household, drink and grocery items. Club member’s received valuable advice from this popular event.
This is the time to get training for Cannock Chase’s big run event. This years run will be starting from The Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive, WS12 4PW over scenic Cannock Chase. The date is now set as 11 am, Sunday November 20th. Entry will be £10. Details of how to enter available from this link. The time to beat from 2010 is 33 minutes, 44 seconds. The Rotary Club of Cannock will host a barbecue on the morning of the event offering food, snacks and drinks to competitors and their families. Car parking is available free of charge, and there are toilets available some 600 metres away at the Cannock Chase Visitor Centre. Public Liability Insurance is provided under the Rotary Club’s policy, and there will be paramedics in attendance on the day.
More local teams are needed for the quiz night on the 10th November? Please get in touch via this link to submit a team.
In the Physiotherapy Gym (Level One), Cannock Chase Hospital.
Wednesday 16th November 5:30pm – 8pm
Tickets £5 (on the door) for the lesson. Spectators welcome (donation only required for entry)
Join in for a fun-filled fundraiser evening, including a lesson from a professional salsa instructor followed by lots of salsa dancing!
Even if you can’t (or won’t) dance, it would be great for you to come and show your support.
There will also be a raffle with a range of prizes donated by local businesses.
All proceeds will be split between The Stroke Association and Therapies Unite. Therapies Unite work towards supporting children and adults with physical impairments and disablilities living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
For more information, contact Laura Brown on 07737 103 900 or 6938 (Physiotherapy Department) laura.brown@midstaffs.nhs.uk
Just to let you know that the forthcoming Rotary Clubs Firework party in Trentham Gardens is a sell-out, no more tickets left!!
The Stroke Association are hosting a fantastic Fire Walk event on Friday 4th November 2011 @ Hednesford Town FC, Keys Park Stadium, Hednesford. Challenge yourself and your colleagues to walk over hot coals with the temperature reaching a heat up of to 1300 degrees Fahrenheit, whilst raising funds to support people affected by stroke. Your support will help the Stroke Association to work towards a vision of a world with fewer strokes and where those affected by stroke get the help and support they need. Hot foot it to Hednesford Town and get involved in the event and help us raise vital funds. You can enter as an individual or as part of a team. Open to everyone aged 16 years and above (anyone under 18 years old will require parental consent). For more details or to register please contact me further, email Jodie.smith@stroke.org.uk.
A great night out charity quiz night is planned for the 10th of November. Always a lively and and fun, let us know if you are interested. Details will be posted here soon.
A quick “welcome and hello” from Cannock Rotary Club members to the Group Study Exchange Team (GSE) from Canada who are visiting district 1210. The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country’s culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas. More information from this link to GSE, or ask a member of our club.
Get training for the big run event starting from The Visitor Centre, Marquis Drive, WS12 4PW over Cannock Chase. The date is now set as 11 am, Sunday November 2oth. Entry will be £10. Details of how to enter available from this link. The time to beat from 2010 is 33 minutes, 44 seconds.
Local Rotarians flipped the burgers at the the recent Cannock Town Carnival BBQ. Every one enjoyed the food and the function raised a fantastic £140 towards funds at the Church.
On Friday 4 November 2011 ten Rotary Clubs of North Staffordshire are
organising a bonfire and firework display at Trentham Gardens.
Briefly, the programme will be as follows:
- 5.30pm Arrival (“fire performers” will entertain the
crowds)
- 6.30pm Bonfire will lit .
- 7.30pm Firework display, to music, above the lake. Hopefully switched
b a local child accompanied by a “celebrity”
The rain of July was forgotten when the fantastic West Hill Primary School Steel Band played at the Presidents Garden Party!!!
On 29th June Mel Morgan, the new President for the year 2011/12 was inducted at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Cannock.
Mel is a local man and has been a member and keen supporter of the Club for many years.
He thanked out going President Peter Barke for all his hard work in the past year.
Mel set out his plan for the forth coming year, it a busy schedule of fun and fellowship that includes raising much needed funds for charities both locally and abroad.
He also stated that the Club will continue to respond with emergency aid to international emergencies as they arise, Rotary Clubs are always amongst the first to send aid in these situations and Cannock Rotary Club is proud to be part of this rapid response. The Rotary Club of Cannock sent aid to Haiti, Pakistan, Japan and New Zealand during recent disasters.
The Rotary Club of Cannock continues to grow and Mel reinforced his desire to attract new members from the Cannock area to the Club especially as the next 12 months will include so many enjoyable social events.
Just a quick reminder for the Cannock Town Carnival, nice Hot Dogs and Burgers available at St Luke’s Church. All funds raised go to Charity.
On Thursday 16th June 2011 the Rotary Club of Cannock are holding a charity video horse race night to raise vital funds for Rotary charities.
Why not come along and join us in an evening of fun?
The venue is in Cannock.
Time 7.00pm arrival with the first of our 8 featured races starting at 7.30pm.
The evening will consist of video horse racing consisting of 8 races in total throughout the evening with a lightsupper provided. All for the cost of £6 per person.
The theme for the night is Royal Ascot Ladies day with a prize to the lady with the best home made “Ascot Hat”.
For the more daring of you why not become a horse owner for £5.00 with the horse being named by you and featured in the evening race card, and if your horse wins you will win a prize equivalent to £20
If you would like tickets for the evening or own a horse email info@cannockrotary.co.uk and we will get tickets to you.
Remember 100% of the funds we raise go to charity.
Another great fund raising evening, tickets are £6 each, get in touch with a club member for further details. lots of prizes, including best ladies hat. All the proceeds from the evening will go to The Rotary Foundation Charity.
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