Duck Dash 2012And the ducks were off...
All funds raised through the event will be put towards a target of raising a total sum of approx. £2,000 to be donated to the KANDY ROTARY CLUB in SRI LANKA. This is part of a two –year project to support a suitable international project. Other events, including a race evening are to be staged as part of the overall fund raising effort. The principal areas of assistance under consideration and in need of support in Sri Lanka are orphanages, eye camps, water sanitation and underprivileged children in previous war-torn areas. |
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The running start
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Reluctant swimmers those ducks
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He also serves who stands and grins
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The final straight
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Held on Easter Saturday, the duck dash was enjoyed by all...
Thank you to all who bought a duck and to those who came on the day to see the latest dash! |
The winner is announced
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Scoill Ree Gorree Rotary Public Speaking Competition 2012
On the 28th February 2012, President Peter and Youth & Vocational Chairman Alan attended the public speaking competition at Scoill Ree Gorree, where the schools 12 best public speakers presented their speeches to the whole school and invited parents.
A variety of subjects were enthusiastically presented, from BMX racing to a rather graphic but informative illustration of what goes in and comes out of the human digestive system.
Overall winner was year 6 student Roan Gell who spoke about his love for fishing with runner up year 5 student Alex Walker who had researched the mythical [or perhaps not so] Big Foot or Yeti. Both are picture here with President Peter receiving their awards.
Certificates were presented to all participants and prizes of book vouchers given to each year winner and the overall winner and runner-up. The public speaking competition has run for over 30 years and is enjoyed by the children and provides valuable research and presentation skills.
A variety of subjects were enthusiastically presented, from BMX racing to a rather graphic but informative illustration of what goes in and comes out of the human digestive system.
Overall winner was year 6 student Roan Gell who spoke about his love for fishing with runner up year 5 student Alex Walker who had researched the mythical [or perhaps not so] Big Foot or Yeti. Both are picture here with President Peter receiving their awards.
Certificates were presented to all participants and prizes of book vouchers given to each year winner and the overall winner and runner-up. The public speaking competition has run for over 30 years and is enjoyed by the children and provides valuable research and presentation skills.
Ramsey Rotary Club 65th Anniversary Charter Dinner
The dinner was again held at the Masonic Hall in Ramsey and the 65 attendees including all the Islands Rotary Presidents, DGE Colin Ince, and guest speaker the Hon Steve Rodan Speaker of the House of Keys, enjoyed an excellent menu provided by Ken Devaney and his team from the Harbour Bistro and a great evening of fellowship.
Pictured top table guests [ l-r ] Probus President Michael Kingston, Rushen & Western Mann President Allen Corlett, Hon S Rodan Speaker of the House of Keys, President Peter, Douglas President Sam Alder, District Governor Elect Colin Ince, Onchan President Colin Ring, Douglas Bay President Morris Mutter, Commissioners Chairman Captain Nigel Malpass.
In addition to the celebration of the Clubs Charter Anniversary, the Club received its Charter on 13th March 1947, Past President Terry Groves and Pas President Kevin Halsall, pictured here with President Peter and Vice President Alan Gelling, were honoured with the award of Paul Harris Fellowships.
Pictured top table guests [ l-r ] Probus President Michael Kingston, Rushen & Western Mann President Allen Corlett, Hon S Rodan Speaker of the House of Keys, President Peter, Douglas President Sam Alder, District Governor Elect Colin Ince, Onchan President Colin Ring, Douglas Bay President Morris Mutter, Commissioners Chairman Captain Nigel Malpass.
In addition to the celebration of the Clubs Charter Anniversary, the Club received its Charter on 13th March 1947, Past President Terry Groves and Pas President Kevin Halsall, pictured here with President Peter and Vice President Alan Gelling, were honoured with the award of Paul Harris Fellowships.
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Rotary Swimarathon 2012
Saturday 25th February 2012 – the world’s biggest swim! On 25th February 2012 Ramsey Rotary Club joined 91 other Rotary Clubs in 17 countries around the world in an attempt to set a new world record.
Rotary Swimarathon aimed to get as many Rotary Clubs or organisations to hold a mini “RotarySwimarathon” between 1200 – 1300 hours (GMT) on 25th February and help to break a world record for the most number of people swimming at the same time around the world.
The Club was aiming to get as many people as possible to swim just 100 metres that's (4 lengths of the pool) non-stop within that hour at the Northern Swimming Pool in Ramsey. Participants were asked to make a nominal minimum donation of £2 [£1 for under 16’s] and, if they could, raise sponsorship to support the End Polio Now campaign.
Ramsey Rotary President Peter Whiteway said “Ramsey Rotary is joining other Rotary Clubs around the world to smash a world record. This is a great opportunity for the campaign to eradicate polio, stay fit and take part in getting Rotary into the World Record Book. Anyone who can swim 100 metres is welcome to take part, but we will need under 16’s to obtain parental consent so that we can get our world record attempt verified.”
Rotary Swimarathon aimed to get as many Rotary Clubs or organisations to hold a mini “RotarySwimarathon” between 1200 – 1300 hours (GMT) on 25th February and help to break a world record for the most number of people swimming at the same time around the world.
The Club was aiming to get as many people as possible to swim just 100 metres that's (4 lengths of the pool) non-stop within that hour at the Northern Swimming Pool in Ramsey. Participants were asked to make a nominal minimum donation of £2 [£1 for under 16’s] and, if they could, raise sponsorship to support the End Polio Now campaign.
Ramsey Rotary President Peter Whiteway said “Ramsey Rotary is joining other Rotary Clubs around the world to smash a world record. This is a great opportunity for the campaign to eradicate polio, stay fit and take part in getting Rotary into the World Record Book. Anyone who can swim 100 metres is welcome to take part, but we will need under 16’s to obtain parental consent so that we can get our world record attempt verified.”
Inner Wheel President, Jane was on hand at the poolside
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PP Tony Kennish was the first Rotary member to enter the pool
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Stella Jelski was the first Inner Wheel member to enter the pool
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Evening with James Toseland
3rd February 2012 – The Community Committee, through Past President John Richmond, managed to secure the support of two times World Superbike Champion James Toseland as guest speaker for a fundraising dinner.
James’ diary commitments meant that the Committee were only given 2 ½ weeks notice of his availability. Organising an event in such a short timescale was a challenge most people would think twice about. Nevertheless the Community Service Committee, assisted by Social Chairman Mike Jelski, managed to organise the venue, catering, bar license, auction prizes, invitations, table plan, and sell all the tickets to run a very successful evening with a capacity audience.
Ken & Pat Devaney from the Harbour Bistro provided an excellent meal following which James spoke about his life since enforced retirement, including his engagement to Katie Melua, and performed a number of his own songs on the piano.
With the traditional heads and tails, raffle for a wheel barrel of booze and memorabilia auction the event raised over £2,700 which will be used towards youth sports initiatives in the north of the Island. The Club is very fortunate to be supported by a celebrity of James Toseland’s standing, and to have Members willing to give their time in organising and supporting events, even at very short notice.
Thanks go to Chairman Chris and the Community Service Committee, PP John Richmond and PP James Duncan, and Social Chairman Mike for all the hard work and effort before the event, and on the night, the staff of the Harbour Bistro and the Masonic Hall, and to anyone who contributed in any way to a very successful night.
James’ diary commitments meant that the Committee were only given 2 ½ weeks notice of his availability. Organising an event in such a short timescale was a challenge most people would think twice about. Nevertheless the Community Service Committee, assisted by Social Chairman Mike Jelski, managed to organise the venue, catering, bar license, auction prizes, invitations, table plan, and sell all the tickets to run a very successful evening with a capacity audience.
Ken & Pat Devaney from the Harbour Bistro provided an excellent meal following which James spoke about his life since enforced retirement, including his engagement to Katie Melua, and performed a number of his own songs on the piano.
With the traditional heads and tails, raffle for a wheel barrel of booze and memorabilia auction the event raised over £2,700 which will be used towards youth sports initiatives in the north of the Island. The Club is very fortunate to be supported by a celebrity of James Toseland’s standing, and to have Members willing to give their time in organising and supporting events, even at very short notice.
Thanks go to Chairman Chris and the Community Service Committee, PP John Richmond and PP James Duncan, and Social Chairman Mike for all the hard work and effort before the event, and on the night, the staff of the Harbour Bistro and the Masonic Hall, and to anyone who contributed in any way to a very successful night.
President Peter with James Toseland
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Chris Blatcher with James Toseland
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Stroke Awareness Day
21st January 2012 in Ramsey Town Hall.
Between 10.00am and 2.00pm free Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate checks were undertaken.
1 in 6 people worldwide will have a Stroke in their lifetime.
Available Club Members helped out on the day.
The Rotary Club of Ramsey, in conjunction with the Stroke Association, Isle of Man Ambulance Service and Ramsey Group Practice, have participated in the annual Know Your Blood Pressure Campaign.
The Rotary Club organised a drop in event at Ramsey Town Hall and 122 local people took up the opportunity to have a free blood pressure test with a small number of people receiving advice to make a follow up visit to their GP.
The Stroke Association also had volunteers on hand to provide information about the Face, Arm and Speech Test (FAST) which helps people identify the symptoms of stroke, and to provide literature on the impact of strokes on lives.
Rotary Club Community Services Chairman Chris Blatcher said ‘the Know Your Blood Pressure Campaign is one of Rotary in Britain and Ireland’s key community projects which is run in conjunction with the Stroke Association throughout the United Kingdom. The number of people who attended for testing exceeded our expectation which was particularly pleasing especially as the IOM Ambulance Service and the Ramsey Group Practice had staff in attendance to assist the Stroke Association Volunteers with the testing."
High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke and that around 40 per cent of all strokes could be prevented if people with undiagnosed high blood pressure were identified and treated. High blood pressure can only be diagnosed by blood pressure testing and can often go undetected.
Pictured, PP John under scrutiny, no pressure outside the Town Hall, PP Kevin contemplates asking for a second opinion
Between 10.00am and 2.00pm free Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate checks were undertaken.
1 in 6 people worldwide will have a Stroke in their lifetime.
Available Club Members helped out on the day.
The Rotary Club of Ramsey, in conjunction with the Stroke Association, Isle of Man Ambulance Service and Ramsey Group Practice, have participated in the annual Know Your Blood Pressure Campaign.
The Rotary Club organised a drop in event at Ramsey Town Hall and 122 local people took up the opportunity to have a free blood pressure test with a small number of people receiving advice to make a follow up visit to their GP.
The Stroke Association also had volunteers on hand to provide information about the Face, Arm and Speech Test (FAST) which helps people identify the symptoms of stroke, and to provide literature on the impact of strokes on lives.
Rotary Club Community Services Chairman Chris Blatcher said ‘the Know Your Blood Pressure Campaign is one of Rotary in Britain and Ireland’s key community projects which is run in conjunction with the Stroke Association throughout the United Kingdom. The number of people who attended for testing exceeded our expectation which was particularly pleasing especially as the IOM Ambulance Service and the Ramsey Group Practice had staff in attendance to assist the Stroke Association Volunteers with the testing."
High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke and that around 40 per cent of all strokes could be prevented if people with undiagnosed high blood pressure were identified and treated. High blood pressure can only be diagnosed by blood pressure testing and can often go undetected.
Pictured, PP John under scrutiny, no pressure outside the Town Hall, PP Kevin contemplates asking for a second opinion
No pressure for those standing outside the Town Hall
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PP John Richmond looking very relaxed while under scrutiny
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PP Kevin Halsall contemplates asking for a second opinion
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Coffee Morning by the Foundation Committee
Held at Ramsey Town Hall on the morning of Saturday 22nd October 2011 between 10:30am and noon.
The morning was a complete success and an incredible £937.58 was raised by all those involved.
Thank you for the support and assistance.
The morning was a complete success and an incredible £937.58 was raised by all those involved.
Thank you for the support and assistance.
Youth Commonwealth Games 2011
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12 Members of the Club volunteered to help with the Commonwealth Youth Games held 7-13th September. Two withdrew for personal reasons.
Past Presidents Tony Kennish and John Strickett were two of them. President Peter wanted his photo on the website. |
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Royal Agricultural Show 2011Some Club Members helped at the Royal Manx Agricultural Show at Knockaloe, Peel on the 23rd August 2011.
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Hog Roast
On the 31st July 2011 in conjunction with the Inner Wheel of Ramsey, a very pleasant afternoon was spent at PP Terry Groves' and Janet's home where 70 Members of both clubs and Guests enjoyed a Hog Roast and a variety of puddings were provided by the Ladies of the Inner Wheel.
A raffle was held with proceeds going to the Inner Wheel Club of Ramsey and this funded the purchase of 2 Wateraid boxes. Thanks Terry and Janet.
A raffle was held with proceeds going to the Inner Wheel Club of Ramsey and this funded the purchase of 2 Wateraid boxes. Thanks Terry and Janet.
Youth Camp 2011
The group was selected by Rotary Clubs in nine different countries and arrived on the Island having first been hosted by Rotarian families in England, and spending time at Petty Pool Outdoor Centre in Cheshire. The group went to Lazer Blast on Friday evening and spent Saturday at the Venture Centre where they went gorge walking and tried rifle shooting, archery and other activities.
Ramsey Rotary Club hosted the 18 youth camp visitors to Karting at Jurby on Saturday 23rd July. In addition to the visiting group 8 local young people joined President Peter Whiteway and Rotarian Chris Blatcher to take to the track for an exciting 2 ½ hours of Karting.
Ramsey Rotary Club hosted the 18 youth camp visitors to Karting at Jurby on Saturday 23rd July. In addition to the visiting group 8 local young people joined President Peter Whiteway and Rotarian Chris Blatcher to take to the track for an exciting 2 ½ hours of Karting.
President “Stig” Peter on the track
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Chris “Juan Fangio” Blatcher steels himself for the race ahead
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The Ramsey Rotary Dream Team, fathers and sons
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Our European visitors displayed driving skills very much akin to their nationalities, driving in France and Italy in particular should be avoided.
The karting was a great hit with the young visitors, help tremendously by the good weather. Thanks to PP Kevin for his support and to Chris Blatcher, Tim Cowin and Alan Huxham who also brought their older children out to take part. The Group were each presented with a momento of the event to take home with them. |
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On Sunday morning the Youth Camp visitors were given a guided tour of the Ramsey Fire Station by Rotarian Chris and his colleagues in the Fire Service.
They were also treated to a demonstration of the vehicle rescue capability of the Ramsey fire crew who efficiently turned a Saab saloon in to a convertible. Some of the visitors were also kitted out in full fire fighting gear and used the cutting equipment themselves. After the visit the group took the Manx Electric Railway to Douglas |
Island Foundation Quiz
On the 14th of July, the Rotary Club of Ramsey sent 2 x 5 man teams to the Foundation Quiz hoping to defend last years title.
Unfortunately the title fell to Rushen and Western Mann who proved that 8 heads are actually better than 5 or 6 (despite PP Georges request for a stewards enquiry).
The winning team was captained by Past President Noel Cringle.
Unfortunately the title fell to Rushen and Western Mann who proved that 8 heads are actually better than 5 or 6 (despite PP Georges request for a stewards enquiry).
The winning team was captained by Past President Noel Cringle.
Past Presidents Team
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B Team
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