Talented young musicians from the Carnforth Young Musician Competition are performing for your enjoyment, and to raise funds for a Charity focused on helping young people. Introduced by Geoffrey Reed, Royal Northern College of Music. Refreshments available.
Tickets £7 adults (children free) available on the door or can be reserved by email music@carnforthrotary1190.org.http://www.carnforthrotary1190.org/MFSE-27Jun14.pdf
Saturday 7 June 2014
Rotarian Trevor Wood - Called to Higher Service - 1 June 2014
Trevor joined the Rotary club of Carnforth in 1994 after being introduced by PP Glyn Thomas, and initially became involved with Community Service projects.
He was especially keen on the Sports evening that we used to organise every other week during the summer for The Leeds Children’s Home at Silverdale.
During his time as Chair of the Community and Vocational committee, Trevor led the annual Tin Collection which involved the whole Club. In simple terms we collected food tins from households throughout the Carnforth area and then spent a morning sorting and packing to produce about 250 “Goodie Bags” which we distributed to the over 75s. More recently he served on the Youth Services Committee
Trevor never wanted to be President but he always gave full support to who ever was in that Office. As a keen sportsman he was always involved in Snooker, Bowls and Grey games. This continued until his death.
He was a keen and very knowledgeable Fell walker and together with Jim Atkinson, Ken McGrath and Frank Rycroft was part of the Premier Walking Group of Carnforth Rotary Club. After Jim’s death the name changed to “Last of the Summer Wine”!
Trevor had a partnership in a Graphic Designing Business and was happily married to Mary. They have 2 sons and 4 grandchildren. His love affair with Morecambe FC (The Shrimps) started when his grandfather took him to Christie Park and to continue the tradition he has recently been taking his grandson, Cameron, to their matches at the Globe Arena.
He was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2004 and this developed into Non Hodgkin Lymphoma. He had many treatments including Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy and was always positive but realistic about the inevitable end game, which came when he developed acute pneumonia.
Truly a Top Man in every sense of the definition.
Swing Commanders Charity Concert - 31 May 2014
The Rotary Clubs of Carnforth, Lancaster, Lancaster Loyne and Lunesdale joined forces with Unique Kidz and Co to host a charity concert performed by the Swing Commanders and GI-Jive at Morecambe Winter Gardens on Saturday 31 May 2014.
Unique Kidz and Co provides specialist services for disabled children and their families. The charity was founded in 2009 by two mums of disabled children unable to find suitable childcare or social activities for their children. Unique Kidz and Co now support over 120 children with a range of disabilities.
An audience of over 200 people many in period 1940s costume enjoyed an evening of Swing music and dancing amidst the former splendour of the Winter Gardens which is undergoing restoration by an enthusiastic group of volunteers.
Lead organiser, Keith Simpson President Elect of Lancaster Rotary Club, assisted by Lancaster RC Treasurer Bevis Mulhollland and the President Elects of Carnforth Rotary Club (Bill Reading), Lancaster Loyne (Peter Wiltshire) and Lunesdale (Peter Irving) worked closely with Denise Armer, Jane Halpin and Ellen Smith from Unique Kidz & Co.
Together with a raffle (£280) and bar profits, over £2000 was raised for the charity which has also benefited by increased awareness of the extraordinary service provided to disabled children and their families.
Carnforth RC Annual Car Boot Sale - Ryelands Park - 5 May 2014
Fantastic result for our annual car boot sale at Ryelands Park, Lancaster on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May with proceeds of £7993 for distribution to local causes. A very long day for all of our members working in shifts. Many thanks to lead organiser Ian Bradley, Carnforth Inner Wheel, Police Cadets and everyone who contributed to the success of the event.
Kentmere Walk - 8 April 2014
The weather was slightly drizzling as they made their way along Kentmere Valley Road onto Brow Foot Lane crossing over Ulthwaite Bridge onto Croft Head. After walking about an hour they stopped for a short tea break. By now the weather had closed in and it was raining heavily. Trudging up to Meadowplatts plantation en route to Checkpoint 2 manned by 2 quite miserable looking Rotarians sheltering in a gazebo on the hillside. While checking in, a local farmer arrived on his quad bike together with 3 sheepdogs greeting them by saying "Grand day for it lads" before going off to gather his sheep.
Progressing towards Kentmere village, the farmer was spotted gathering sheep although one dog was having a problem with a ewe and its lamb which was refusing to move. The farmer in frustration came bounding down the hillside and nearly went "arse over tip" but moved the sheep along.
Arriving at Kentmere Village Hall which was Checkpoint 4 for hot drinks, a snack and the toilets, the walkers were informed by the steward that their registration forms should have been signed at Checkpoint 3, even though their route didn't pass through Checkpoint 3! At this point it was discovered that two of the party were missing. Alan White and David Parker had been 50 yards behind the main group prior to entering the village hall. The Checkpoint team were informed that two people were missing from the group and the 6 walkers set off to look for the other two. After half a mile walking towards Kentmere reservoir the two missing walkers were spotted trudging towards them having passed the village hall without stopping before discovering their error!
Panic over for the main group and after a further half mile they stopped for an early lunch as the rain had eased a little. Fully recharged the group headed over a wooden bridge and started the steep climb over stone walls and eventually onto a Tarmac road and through a gate onto Green Quarter Fell. The going became bad underfoot with the rain pouring down and at 1500' the conditions were unpleasant! The route took them past Birk Rigg, Staveley Head Fell and then descended down a tarmac road at Park House.
By this time the motley crew had spaced out somewhat, and the advance party stopped at Barley Bridge by the weir to wait the arrival of the stragglers. On regrouping the wet and dishevelled walkers made their way back to Mill Yard completing the walk at 2.55pm.
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