Visit to the Old House of Keys, Castletown
On the day Tynwald elected its first ever Lady President the Club visited Manx National Heritages Old House of Keys in Castletown.
Members sat at the original House of Keys debating table and had the opportunity to change the course of the islands history by voting on subjects actually determined by the House of Keys since the 1800’s including the introduction of a popularly elected government, giving women the vote, allowing road closures for the road racing, and establishing a low tax regime.
Surprisingly most of the decisions followed the actual decisions made by the Governments of their times.
Afterwards the Club enjoyed refreshments at the Whitestone at Ballasalla before making the long trek up north. Thanks to PP Terry for making all the arrangements, the Old House of Keys is definitely an experience to be recommended.
Members sat at the original House of Keys debating table and had the opportunity to change the course of the islands history by voting on subjects actually determined by the House of Keys since the 1800’s including the introduction of a popularly elected government, giving women the vote, allowing road closures for the road racing, and establishing a low tax regime.
Surprisingly most of the decisions followed the actual decisions made by the Governments of their times.
Afterwards the Club enjoyed refreshments at the Whitestone at Ballasalla before making the long trek up north. Thanks to PP Terry for making all the arrangements, the Old House of Keys is definitely an experience to be recommended.
Members contemplate the vote for women (yes the Presiding Officer on this occasion is a dummy – albeit interactive)
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PP Keith practicing in case sister Clare, newly elected President of Tynwald, needs a stand in
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PP John thanking our host at the House of Keys
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Crocus Bulb Planting 2011Saturday 5th March 2011, Kevin Halsall and his team of helpers managed to raise £130 to add to the monies raised from the coffee morning.
The bulbs have been very successful and have left the area outside the Police Station looking rather purple. The bulbs have taken well and given real colour to the garden space around the Police Station.
A fantastic job done by all those planters. The luscious colour has given new depth to the very well kept flower beds. These are maintained by the Ramsey Town Commissioners. 
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Coffee Morning 2011 and Crocus PlantingSaturday 19th February at the Town Hall between 10.30am and 12 noon, a coffee morning was held to raise monies for the planting of Crocus's at the Police Station Gardens in Ramsey. People attending paid £1 at the door.
What a good effort by all concerned.
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Here he is trying to avoid buying some
Three more standing around
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Games Night - 27th July 2010
The evening meeting was a games night. Not our usual sort of meeting but nevertheless it was enjoyed by those attending.
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Student Summer Camp 2010
24th July 2010, President Eugene and Vice President Grant with the Summer Camp Students from Europe, who visited the Island this weekend and were entertained by our Club on Saturday evening at the Lakeside Centre, Mooragh Park, Ramsey.
Past President Keith about to unleash his magical talents on the Summer Camp Students from Europe who visited the Island and were hosted by the Island Rotary Clubs over the weekend, with President Eugene and Chairman of Youth Activities, Richard Power looking on in amazement.
Each of the students sang their National Anthems at the end of the evening.
Past President Keith about to unleash his magical talents on the Summer Camp Students from Europe who visited the Island and were hosted by the Island Rotary Clubs over the weekend, with President Eugene and Chairman of Youth Activities, Richard Power looking on in amazement.
Each of the students sang their National Anthems at the end of the evening.
District 1280 Conference
Was held in Douglas on the 17th to the 19th July 2010.
President Eugene and Past District Governor Harry Pease requested a good attendance by our Club Members.
District Conferences don't come to the Isle of Man very often so this was an important event.
President Eugene and Past District Governor Harry Pease requested a good attendance by our Club Members.
District Conferences don't come to the Isle of Man very often so this was an important event.
Duck Dash 2010
The Club's Community Service Committee held a Duck Dash on the Sulby River on Sunday 11th July 2010.
As always the event was well supported and the winning duck owner was awared their winning soon after the excellent race.
As always the event was well supported and the winning duck owner was awared their winning soon after the excellent race.
Junior World Cup Competition 2010
Sunday 11th July 2010 at Ballacloan Football Club.
Finalists on the day were Uruguay and Algeria with Uruguay coming out the eventual winners on the day.
President Eugene was on hand to undertake the presentation of the medals.
The day was a shining example of sportsmanship and friendship both on and off the field. A great day was had by all.
Finalists on the day were Uruguay and Algeria with Uruguay coming out the eventual winners on the day.
President Eugene was on hand to undertake the presentation of the medals.
The day was a shining example of sportsmanship and friendship both on and off the field. A great day was had by all.