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2008/9

Outgoing President Peter Hooson-Owen hands over to

new President Tony Kennish

District Governor Elect Elizabeth Tatman

at Changeover/Club Assembly

 

NEW MEMBER INDUCTED

On 1st July 2008 President Tony Kennish inducted Paul Taylor, who is the Manager of HSBC in Ramsey

Walk around Ramsey

Merinda Fargher took the members on a guided tour of the Town on 22nd July 2008

(The two members on the right of the bottom picture were photographing the top one)Photos by Kevin Halsall

 

ROYAL MANX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW

Ten of the Club Members manned one of the gates on Friday 8th August. The conditions were awful but we all had an enjoyable day.

PP John Sayer and PP Geoff Gell, PP John Sayer and PP Mike Pugh, PP Mike Pugh and Paul Kinnin at the Show

2007/2008

The 2008 Vocational Award Winners

President Peter presents Kerry Gerratty with her "Best Entry" trophy.

President Peter presents Henry Wood with his "Most Promising Student" award

President Peter with Rev. David Greenwood, Kerry Gerratty,

Henry Wood and Ian Sheard from Isle of Man College

 

Getty TT Photographic Exhibition in Quayles Hall

 

 

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Literacy Scheme - Auldyn School

Rtn Paul Kinnish is looking for help with a Literacy Scheme at Auldyn School

to be held from 9-10am each Monday morning. Anyone able to help should contact Paul on 811311

 

MANX DISABILITY SPORTS

Immediate Past President Kevin, supported by President Peter Hooson-Owen, handed over two Kayaks

to Dave Callaghan - Disability Sports Development Officer on Sunday 2nd December in the Mooragh Park.

President Peter Hooson-Owen is shown the Kayaks by Dave Callaghan

 

 

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Paul Kinnin entertained the Summer Camp students by holding a barbeque in the Mooragh Park.

Paul is seen here, displaying a commemorative banner, with the students in the background.

2006/2007

Ramsey Rotary Charity Distribution

President of the Rotary Club of Ramsey, Kevin Halsall, presented cheques to representatives of three local charities. In March this year the Club held a very successful fundraising dinner with entertainment provided by Ramsey residents, and motorcycle racing stars, James Toseland and Neil Hodgson at which £5,224.00 was raised. The bulk of the monies raised have been distributed amongst local charities with £2,612 going to the Manx Grand Prix Supporters Club Helicopter Fund, £1,000 to the recently established Ramsey Neighbourhood 1st Responder Scheme operated by St John Ambulance, £550 to Manx Disability Sport to fund the purchase of 2 specialist kayaks for disabled users, and £500 to the Ramsey Young Peoples Project. In addition the Rotary Club of Ramsey has donated £300 to the International Wheelchair Project through which Rotary provides wheelchairs to those in need in poorer countries and £262 to Rotary Wateraid project where Rotary provides the infrastructure to bring fresh water supplies to deprived areas. The picture shows President Kevin Halsall presenting cheques to John Kermeen of the MGP Supports Club, Commissioner Brenda Quayle of St John Ambulance, and John Breen of the Ramsey Young Peoples Project.

Annual Vocational Awards

 

 

The 2007 Ramsey Rotary Club Vocational Awards were presented on Tuesday June 12th. Elizabeth Richardson won the Department of Trade & Industry Award;

Sarah Pugh was the Most Promising Northern Student; James Wren received the Commendation Award.

President Kevin with 2007 Vocational Winners Sarah Pugh and Elizabeth Richardson

 

Foundation Sponsored Walk

On Sunday 15th April 2007, 28 Rotarians took part in a Relay from the Sound Café to the

Point of Ayre Lighthouse, 44 miles in 10 1/2 hours and raised £1721.40 for Rotary Foundation.

 

PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIP

 

At the Club's Charter Night, held on 8th March 2007 at the Grand Island Hotel, Ramsey, President Kevin Halsall

presented PP Roy Merrill with the Paul Harris Fellowship to commemmorate his 25 years service to Rotary

 

MANX GRAND PRIX - LOCAL HEROES EXHIBITION

An exhibition featuring photographs and memorabilia commemorating the participation of local riders in the Manx Grand Prix Racers is being staged at the Ramsey Heritage Centre, alongside the MER Station on Albert Road, Ramsey. The exhibition was opened on Thursday by Minister of Tourism Adrian Earnshaw and perhaps the islands best known motorcycle ace Geoff Duke OBE. At the opening Adrian Earnshaw and Geoff Duke praised the facilities, which have been provided through the efforts of the Trustees of the Jane Quayle Trust and the Rotary Club of Ramsey, and commented on the large number of local riders who had taken part in the Manx Grand Prix over the years and who were featured in the display. Geoff Duke also gave a personal and very interesting account of his first race in the Manx Grand Prix when he was forced to retire not knowing that he was actually in first place. The display material has been provided from the collection of Wally Radcliffe, and follows very successful displays at the Heritage Centre during TT week and Ramsey National Week. The exhibition will be open 2pm - 4 pm Friday 24th and Saturday 25th August. From Sunday 26th to Friday 31st August the exhibition will be open 2pm - 4pm and in the evenings from 7pm - 9pm.

 

 

photo [L-R] Robert Jelski [Ramsey Heritage Centre], Adrian Earnshaw MHK, Geoff Duke OBE, Peter Hooson-Owen [President Ramsey Rotary Club], Wally Radcliffe