Hinnerup Visit, Barn Dance & More!

It has been busy once again but now it is time to catch up as my year as President comes to a close. Sad to say it all ends on 30th June 2014. But, lots to report so here we go!

HINNERUP VISIT
We had the most fantastic time in Hinnerup a few weeks ago. Seven of us went to see our Club we are twinned with and wow did we have a great time!!! There was a Viking theme to our time there which was lots of fun and very educational. One of the highlights was watching a Viking play with our hosts interpreting the action for us. Some in the audience did not appreciate it as much as we did. LOL.

Anyhow, there was much more to the trip as well. Our formal dinner was an evening I will never forget. Superb food from a local young chef along with great fellowship. What more could one ask for. There was also the art museum, cathedral, city tour and trip to Sky Mountain. Of course our hosts showed us even more. We were exhausted when we came back home and we do miss all the wonderful people we met at our sister club and look forward to seeing them again in two years time when they visit us.

Here is a video that kind of captures our trip. Hope you enjoy watching it.

HINNERUP VISIT MAY 2014

BARN DANCE

Now, what do you get when you have International Committee and a barn free of charge? You get an incredible evening in the form of a barn dance. What a great evening of fun and dancing. We all learned a few new moves and found that many of us can't count or stay on our feet as SVP Geoff demonstrated. 

Here are some pictures and video from last weekends superb and well attended barn dance. As you can see lots of fun and smiling faces.

CITIZENSHIP PARTY

Last weekend I had a Citizenship party to celebrate my becoming a citizen of this great country - the UK. I am blessed to be a citizen of two countries and you can see by the flags in the pictures that both were represented. However, the festivities (which included Morris Dancers) and food which was very English traditional food celebrated the day in British style. 

It was also very special a few weeks ago to be able to vote for the first time since I moved here 17 years ago. It was the European Parliamentary elections. Very important stuff for the future of the UK and Europe. 

Well, here are some pictures to show you the action on the day. Thanks to all from RCCW who came out and supported the afternoon fun. Very much appreciated.

INNER WHEEL CHARTER

One of the best things about RCCW is we have a great and well supported Inner Wheel club. This years President is Ann Gregory who I have had the great pleasure to serve with as my role of President of RCCW. The Inner Wheel Club of Church Wilne has done some incredible fundraising events this past Rotary year and today there were some cheque presentations to their charities.

Congratulations to Ann and all of Inner Wheel for a most successful year. Also, thank you very much for inviting Gail and I to your Charter this past Sunday. It was absolutely delightful.

Here are some pictures of todays cheque presentations to two very important charities in our local community. Thank you Inner Wheel of Church Wilne for being a leading light in our area and setting a superb example of service above self.

Cheque presentation to keep Rainbows bus going!

Cheque presentation to NIDAS

So, as you can see it has been busy once again. Can't believe how much we have squeezed in this past month. I will be writing a few more blogs before the end of my year as President of RCCW. Stay tuned!!!

Many thanks,

Greg