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Cumbernauld Rotarians have helped Abronhill Nursery
following the recent vandalism to their nursery patio and equipment. Taking
advantage of the school holidays – Rotarians met the Headmistress Fiona
Maxwell on Friday and spent most of the day – making two large planters and
three plant containers using resources provided by helpful Cumbernauld
Companies - who all rushed to be of assistance following the photographs of
vandalism in the Cumbernauld News. B&Q quickly agreed to supply all the
necessary plants and planting required as a gift to Abronhill Nursery – the
children will now be able to plant the plants and bulbs and to have a
valuable personal involvement in the venture.
Timber for the project was supplied by Scotia Fencing
allowing the Rotarians to dismantle the existing play box and to reassemble
the framing to form new planters. Scottish Water were happy to supply bags
of the new product “ Soil Improver” a humus mixture made locally at their
Deerdykes Facility from grass cuttings and garden waste treated and
processes to make an excellent soil improver. As well as helping Abronhill
Nursery School -Scottish Water are demonstrating the environmental value of
collecting waste materials – and processing them to provide a valuable and
environmentally friendly by-product to be sold in Cumbernauld Area to
improve the heavy clay garden soil.
The Head mistress Fiona Maxwell – thanked the Rotarians
for their skilled labour and giving their own time so freely – for working
so hard and for taking time to make all the arrangements – showing an
example of “Service over Self”. Fiona promised to welcome the Rotarians back
soon to see the fruits of their labour as the nursery children do their
planting.
She thanked all the concerned companies in Cumbernauld
who had been involved including ASDA who had immediately sent a member of
staff to help.
Tom Reilly President Cumbernauld Rotary club – was
delighted that members had made such an effort to be of assistance to the
local community and that they had found it a pleasure and very enjoyable to
work in a team and to be able to help make good the vandalism – and to see
that their efforts were so appreciated by the Nursery school.
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| 10th October 2007 |
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Rotarians and guest Gordon Alexander join with local
architect John Kirkhope following John’s talk on his work in Cumbernauld and
Northern Ireland. John updated Rotarians on the present position on William
Adam’s Grade A listed building Cumbernauld House built circa 1731 for John
Fleming Earl of Wigton. |
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| 12thSeptember2007 |
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| Patrick Gaffney of Achieversuk.com visited the Club and
gave a most interesting presentation and related to the many within our own
area that were recognised for their own achievements.
Club Members were delighted to welcome back as a guest Past
President Richard Teale who recently set up home in France with wife Joyce
and his brother and sister - in -law. |
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| 5th September
2007 |
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Members welcomed back to the Club - Past President
Brian Thompson - Greening Manager from North Lanarkshire Council. Brian
outlined the work of his department across Lanarkshire and highlighted the
Biodiversity Action Plan – and the money spent in Lanarkshire and in
Cumbernauld in particular. The Club noted the Greenspace Diary 2007 and
volunteered to take part in the bulb planting event following on last year’s
success with removing stakes from young trees. Norman Andrews ably expressed
the Club’s deep appreciation to Brian for his talk and his visit to the
Rotary Club.
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| 2nd September
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| Rotarians turned out in force to man the BBQ at the
Inter Services Tournament in the grounds of Tulliallan Police College. A
good fun day which raised in the region of £10K for Strathcarron Hospice.
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| 22nd August 2007 |
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Below President Tom welcomes District Governor John to
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| Our RYLA candidates Scott, Daniel and Jack returned to
the Club and gave a very interesting report on the week at RYLA and the
change it had made to them over the week.
District Governor John Lafferty just happened to be visiting the Club
and presented Scott, Daniel and Jack with Rotary Young Leaders Awards. |
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| 25th July 2007 |
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| Scott Speedie, Daniel Stephen and Jack Wildman, all
pupils of Abronhill High School, along with their parents were guests of the
Club. Scott, Daniel and Jack were selected by the Club to participate in
this years RYLA camp from 28th July through to 4th August. Youth
Opportunities Convenor Frank Clark gave an insight into The Rotary
Organisation and RYLA. |
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| 28th July 2007 -
Stirling Services |
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| Gathering at Stirling Services awaiting departure |
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Three mums plan what to do when son is away at RYLA |
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| 27th June 2007 |
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| Presidential
Handover |
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The Handover Dinner for Cumbernauld Rotary Club took
place on Wednesday in the Westerwood Hotel - President Tom Reilly received
the Rotary Chain of Office from outgoing President Andy Cunningham. Tom
thanked Andy for all his hard work over the past year and especially
arranging the 40th Anniversary Dinner in Cumbernauld College
raising £5000.00 for local charities. Tom highlighted that – although the
club is in very good heart – we would like to increase the new members of
Rotary to expand and continue the good work of the Club – the whole club
have taken this on board and Tom has set the criteria for the success of his
year in office that it should be measured by the increase in membership – a
real challenge.
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| 15th June 2007 |
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| 40th Anniversary
Charity Dinner |
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A most enjoyable evening was held to celebrate the 40th
Anniversary of The Rotary Club of Cumbernauld at Cumbernauld College.
The sponsors The Clydesdale Bank plc., Cumbernauld College, Mings
Restaurant, Ross and Liddell Ltd., SAS 9 Satellites & Aerials ) Ltd, South
East Traders Ltd. and Wylie Bisset and the generosity of the Rotarians and
their guests raised the grand sum of £5,000.00 for the three charities
President Andrew Cunningham had chosen as recipients, which are Campsie View
School, Craighalbert Centre andStrathcarron Hospice. |
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| 13th June 2007 |
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| Colette
Wylie and Marie McKenzie gave an interesting and useful talk on their work
with North Lanarkshire Council supporting people with learning
disabilities and mental health issues who live in Lanarkshire into very
useful employment. They were congratulated by members on the excellent
work and the success of the project |
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| 9th June 2007 |
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| Rotarians manned a "Bottle Stall" at the
Abronhill Gala Day and raised £250 which will go toward local charities
supported by the Club. |
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23rd May 2007 |
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| The Club had an excellent visit from Young Soo
Kim from South Korea – with a presentation on the geography, culture,
music, dance, education and food of Korea – the detail was very
interesting as South Korea is not well known in Scotland. Young Soo is a
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar studying Literature at Edinburgh University
and is setting up a language college on her return to Korea. |
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16th May 2007 |
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Bridie Ashrowan Fundraising Manager of ProjectScotland.
Bridie spoke on the project which inspires young people to volunteer full
time changing their lives and aspirations and their youth and energy gives
an enormous boost to the voluntary sector – placing over 1200 young
people in structured and rewarding placements with over 120 non-profit
organisations across
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2nd May 2007 |
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| New Member Ken Robertson is welcomed into the Club by
President Andy. |
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11th April 2007 |
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Members enjoyed
Sqn Ldr (Ret'd) John Gilbert’s enjoyable talk on “Low Flying
Aircraft” – was really excellent and it was convincing on the need to
train pilots in the skills of low flying and the need to keep up their
levels of skill. It was also balanced and covered how compensation for
noise or disturbance can be paid – if it is due. All the members made
their feelings clear that they had a really memorable and enjoyable
evening – enlivened by John Gilbert’s comments on his own experiences
in the RAF - including flying Vulcan Bombers.
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14th March 2007 |
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| Andrew
Wynd, Director of the Spina Bifida Society attended the club with a
newly released DVD promoting the society and the new Spina Bifida Centre
in Cumbernauld. Andrew outlined the work carried out in the Centre. |
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| 7th February 2007 |
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Rotarian
Bob Aird – AirdFotos Cumbernauld showed the range of his work for
Advertising, Commercial and Industrial Photography. He gave an excellent
and entertaining presentation on his work with beautiful wedding
photographs – stunning building interiors – spectacular still scenes
from food and drink commissions. Bob highlighted the difference in film
and his modern work with modern professional digital cameras. Bob showed
on the screen the possibilities to form compositions from photographs
taken at different times and how they could manipulated and altered.
Norman Andrews gave the vote of thanks highlighting the fact that a Club
member had given us such an entertaining evening and how members were in
awe at the excellent standard of the photography.
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| 21st February
2007 |
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John Kusel and his wife Marion gave an
interesting talk “Nuts on Brazil”. John and Marion have lived in
Brazil and worked in a research laboratory to find a cure for
schistosomiasis which is caused by several species of parasites found in
many areas of the world from fresh water snails. John stated that
unfortunately despite such huge efforts there is as yet no effective
vaccine for prevention of any form of schistosomiasis. Their love of Brazil
and its people came through in John’s talk and extracts from his diary
with detailed descriptions of friendly joyful young students and towns
folk living in sometimes difficult circumstances. |
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| 14th February
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| Gerry Lewis Conservation Officer for North
Lanarkshire Council gave a talk on conserving the woodlands, hedges and
open spaces across North Lanarkshire and Cumbernauld. Gerry highlighted
the rich fauna and wild life in Cumbernauld and the potential of the area
for the Community Park - showing slides of birds, butterflies, owls and
deer in the forests and hedges around the Town. |
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| 2nd February 2007 |
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| The Club held its Annual Burns Supper in The Cumbernauld
Village Sheltered Housing Complex Hall. The hall was full to capacity and
all had a most enjoyable evening. Thanks must go to all those who made
this a most successful event.
President Andy is pictured with wife Debbie and guests.
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| 31st January 2007 |
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Assistant Governor Roy Redwood attended the January
Business Meeting of the Club. Assistant Governor Roy was impressed
with the work being implemented by the Club. |
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| 24th January 2007 |
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| Lillemor Jernqvist the Director of The
Craighalbert Centre came along to a Partners Evening to give a talk and to
receive a donation for the Craigalbert Centre. Lillemor who retires from
the Centre on Friday 26th January 2007 gave an incite into the unique
background information on how the Centre was started and the excellent
work which is being carried out with young children and the successes
which the Centre has achieved. Lillemor discussed negotiating with the
Scottish Office, the wonderful support given by Cumbernauld Development
Corporation and the corporation staff and workforce to the support from
Princess Anne. |
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| 17th January 2007 |
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Rotarians enjoyed a really good evening of
fellowship with a short talk by John Duffy NLC access officer. John
outlined the exciting work he has started in Cumbernauld – opening the
countryside to the public. It is important work contributing to the health
and leisure of citizens and to improving employment opportunities in
Lanarkshire. Access to the countryside also increases the tourist
potential of Central Scotland |
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| 12th January 2007 |
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| Cumbernauld Rotary Vice President Tom Reilly received the
presentation of a cheque from Cumbernauld College principal Brian Lister
and Tom Dodds for money raised at a sponsored sportsman’s dinner
arranged by the College. International and Foundation Convenor Frank
Clark, pictured along with Tom, advised that the money will be used,along
with a Matching Grant from Rotary, to support the Aeta tribe in the
Philippines – to help provide further improvements to the accommodation
for their school and support a study recording the history and culture of
the tribe. |
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| 10th January 2007 |
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The club had an excellent membership
evening with club members bringing along five guests. Frank Clark
give an excellent presentation on Rotary. |
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| 9th December 2006 |
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Yet again Rotarians turned out for our Annual Food
Collection at the Tesco Store in Craigmarloch. Shopper gave generously
over the day and over 100 food parcels were prepared by the Rotarians
wives at the nearby Craighalbert Centre.
The Customer Relations Manager for Tesco Gill
Marshall presented the Club with Gift Vouchers for £30 which was used to
purchase food for the collection.
The food parcels were distributed through the
Salvation Army, Women’s Aid, The Unemployed Workers Centre and C.A.C.E.
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Thanks must go to the Tesco Management and Staff,
Craighalbert Centre and all the shoppers who contributed and made the day
a great success.
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| 22nd November
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Chris Benard Manager at Palacerigg Country Park visited
the Club and outlined the three phases of developments at the Palacerigg
Park – the early period when workers came from Glasgow by train on a
work programme – then highlighting the work done by David Stephens
developing the country park – and finishing with the recent changes in
direction. Palacerigg Park is doing good work with rare Scottish animals
and assisting with the preservation of rare breeds of sheep. The
vote of thanks reflecting the interest shown by members and partners in
the talk.
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| 10th November
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| The pupils of Holy Cross Primary School have once again
responded to the challenge to put "Service Above Self" by
raising the fantastic sum of £900 through a series of different fund
raising events to enable the purchase of four Aqua Boxes and one
shelter Box which will be sent to disaster areas around the world.
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Aqua Boxes enable contaminated water to be purified providing one of the
basic necessities of life and The Shelter Box with accommodation for sleeping,
cooking and the provision of pure water will save the lives of
an extended family of up to ten people.
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| 8th November 2006 |
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Nick Oldham General
Manager of the Westerwood Hotel – outlined the £5 million extension and
refurbishment programme currently taking place - which will establish the
Westerwood as the premier conference venue and hotel resort in central
Scotland. At the end of the process the hotel resort will have 150 deluxe
bedrooms, Conference & Banqueting facilities, meeting rooms,
restaurant refurbishment and restaurant extension with courtyard, club bar
& grill refurbished. The Club and all public areas will be refurbished
– the gardens and grounds landscaped – golf course and facilities
upgraded – new tennis courts. |
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| 1st November 2006 |
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| Connie Postlethwaite of
Childline received the presentation of £500 from President Andy
Cunningham. Connie stated that the charity is marking the occasion
of its 20th birthday with a renewed call to the public to help
raise £20m to enable the helpline to support an extra 1000 children a
day. ChildLine – the UK’s free, confidential 24 hour helpline for
children and young people – celebrated its 20th birthday on Monday 30
October. Since its launch in 1986, the 0800 1111 number has been the
source of help for nearly two million children. In the last 20 years
ChildLine has saved children’s lives, broken paedophile rings, found
refuges for children in danger on the streets, and given hope to thousands
who had nowhere else to turn. It led to a global revolution in help for
children, being copied in dozens of countries like Gibraltar, India and
the Czech Republic. |
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| 18th October 2006 |
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A most enjoyable evening was had by Rotarians, partners
and friends. Our speaker Tom Dowds gave a most interesting and informative
history of the construction of the Forth and Clyde canal. We were also
able to celebrate with Rotarian Frank Clark in reaching his " Big
60".We all also congratulate Frank on his new post as Convener of the
Care Commission just one day after "retiring" as Director of
Strathcarron Hospice.
Yes Frank - your very own bus pass, free
prescriptions and 10% reductions at B&Q on a Wednesday. |
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| 4th October 2006 |
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enjoyed an excellent slide presentation on “
Bergamo
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Andy Goodwin
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Bergamo
a precious medieval town in Lombardy to life giving members a real insight
into the town and the buildings, all set against the foothills of the
Alps
begin immediately north of the town. Andy highlighted the ease of access
by Ryanair whetting member’s appetite for a visit . |
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28th June '06 -
Handover Dinner
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| Immediate Past President Frank Clark
stretches to present President Andrew Cunningham with his chain of office |
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| 22nd March 2006 |
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Ambassadorial
Scholar Michael Ford visited the Club and gave a most interesting
presentation to Rotarians and Partners on his homeland of Trinidad
Michael is
studying Chemistry at Edinbugh University under the guidance of D.G. Doc.
Steven Henderson.
Michael is
pictured presenting President Frank with a Banner from his host Club..
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| 1st March 2006 |
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welcomed Dr Peter Ball senior lecturer in the DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT Department of
Strathclyde
University
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position of “manufacturing” in
Scotland
– highlighting efforts being made to support the industry. The talk was
very well received and Gilmour Aiton gave an excellent the vote of thanks.
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| 18th January 2006 |
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Members and Partners had
a full house for the presentation from Shiona McPhail – Urban Parks
Development Manager from North Lanarkshire Council. Shiona ranged over the
work of the department at Cumbernauld House Town Park – Balloch
Eastfield Park – Carbrain Gulley – at all the areas local people are
involved in the “Friends of the Parks” determining the provision of
facilities etc.
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| 11th January 2006 |
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President Frank
Clark welcomed Savio D'Souza as
a very interesting speaker on “Breathing Theraphy” to Cumbernauld
Rotary Club. Savio pointed out the real health advantages of learning
correct breathing techniques.
“If you change your breathing you can change your life.”
www.dominicsavio.co.uk
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| 7th December 2005 |
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The Rev. Tom Findlay from Mercy Ships and also a member
of The Rotary Club of Perth visited the Club and gave an insight into the
work of Mercy Ships throughout the world. For more information and
how you can help see http://www.mercyships.org |
| 30th November
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| Immediate Past President Bob Aird receives a donation of
£451 from the residents of Hillcrest Housing Complex towards the Clubs
Tsunami Appeal.
The money was presented to Bob by Edith Blair.
Rotarians Ken Davie, Tom Munro and Alex Mearns look on.
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| 25th November
2005 - Presidential Dinner |
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An excellent evening was held on Friday 25th November '05 at the Westerwood
Hotel. It was pleasing to see our friends from the Rotary Club of Kirkintilloch
supporting our evening as well as many Rotarians and friends. During the evening
an auction and raffle took place raising over £350 for Rotary Charities.
President Frank Clark and wife Linda are pictured with top table guests
District Governor Elect Bob Christie wife Ray, Rev Dr. Bill More and wife Liz
and the President of The Probus Club of Cumbernauld Reg Newton and his wife Ann.
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