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2011/12

3rd February 2012 – An Evening with James Toseland 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 Toseland Evening Pictures

President Peter with James - Chris Blatchard with James

 

Stroke Awareness Day 21st January 2012 Ramsey Town Hall 10.00am to 2.00pm 1 in 6People worldwide will have a Stroke in their lifetime.

Free Blood Pressure & Pulse Rate Check Available

Club Members are needed to help on the day.

 

 

23rd July 2011 - 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 and Rotarian Chris and took to the track for an exciting 2 ½ hours of Karting.

Chris “Juan Fangio” Blatcher steels himself for the race ahead.

President “Stig” Peter on the track.

 

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 Ramsey Rotary Dream Team

The group were each presented with a memento of the event to take home.

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

2010/11

THE CROCUS BULBS ARE UP

Kevin and his team of helpers managed to raise another £130 on Saturday 5th March

Some more bulbs have appeared and the area now looks quite purple.

 

Coffee Morning

Saturday 19th February at the Town Hall

10.30 -12 noon

Pay at the door £1

Please attend and give your support.

 

CROCUS PLANTING IN AID OF

THANKS FOR LIFE

Alice Huxham and her Dad (Alice did the planting)

PP George Huntley about to stab PP Keith Greenland

Rotarian Inspector Richard Power even planted a few.

Here he is trying to avoid buying some

PP George Huntley pretending that he is planting some.

Three more standing around

What a good effort by all concerned.

27th July 2010

Games Night

The evening meeting was a games night. Not our usual sort of meeting but nevertheless it was enjoyed by those attending.

24th July 2010

President Eugene and Vice President Grant with the Summer Camp Students from Europe, who visited the Island this weekend and were entertained by our Club on Saturday evening at the Lakeside Centre, Mooragh Park, Ramsey.

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Past President Keith about to unleash his magical talents on the Summer Camp Students from Europe who visited the Island and were hosted by the Island Rotary Clubs over the weekend, with President Eugene and Chairman of Youth Activities, Richard Power looking on in amazement.

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Each of the students sang their National Anthems at the end of the evening

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17th to 19th September 2010 is

DISTRICT 1280 CONFERENCE

being held in Douglas

Register before 31st July for £28 or After for £32

President Eugene and Past District Governor Harry Pease would like a good attendance by our Club Members

District Conferences don't come to the Isle of Man very often so please support it by registering NOW!!!!

Duck Dash

The Club's Community Service Committee held a Duck Dash on the Sulby River on Sunday 11th July

THEY ARE OFF!!!!!!!

On the same Day a Junior World Cup Competition was held at Ballacloan Football Ground

Finalists were Uruguay v Algeria with Uruguay winning.

President Eugene presented the medals.

2009/10

Boat Trip on Karina 22nd June 2010

 

The Magicians, Young Magicians and technical staff who performed at the Magic Show on

Friday 21st May 2010

The net result towards the Foundation Committee's contribution to RI Thanks for Life Campain to end polio is - £333

ROTARY CLUB OF RAMSEY is pleased to present A MAGIC SHOW by THE MAGICIANS OF MANN and The Young Magicians of Mann at Scoill Ree Gorree, Ramsey on Friday 21st May 2010 7.30pm-9pm (Doors open 7pm) All Tickets £6

 

ROTARY CLUB OF RAMSEY ISLE OF YOUNG CHEF COMPETITION 2009/10

kindly supported by

The Rotary Club of Ramsey has organised the Inaugural Isle of Man Young Chef Competition in association with the Isle of Man College. This is specifically for students aged 17 years, or under, on the 31st August 2009. The competition aims to encourage young people to: Develop cookery skills Develop food presentation skills Consider healthy eating options Prove their organisational and planning skills Prove their ability to cope in a demanding situation Prove their ability to cope in a demanding situation. 1st Prize for the successful finalist is entry into the prestigious Rotary Young Chef 2010 competition organised by Rotary International of Great Britain and Ireland in association with Fillippo Berio Olive Oil. Initially a number of students from around the Island provided a written submission on how they would approach the competition and from these applicants three were chosen for a cook off at the Isle of Man College on Wednesday 10th February. Three Young Chefs Luke Callister of Douglas, Laura Dixon of Ballasalla and Kervin Della Fuenta of Douglas made it through to a well contested final. Three runners up Jocelyn Houreau, Mary Kennish and Suzanna Skelly, all students of Ramsey Grammar School received certificates in recognition of their work. The Judges for the cook off were well known Island Chef Tony Quirk an experienced judge at prestigious national competitions and Past President of Ramsey Rotary Club James Duncan, Founder of Ramsey Bakery who is himself a qualified chef. Luke Callister was the successful winner and Laura Dixon the runner up. At the prize giving immediately afterwards Eugene Lantry, President Elect of the Rotary Club of Ramsey announced that two places had been secured in the next round of the event which is the District Final to be held at Riverside School in Radcliffe in Manchester on Wednesday the 3rd March. Therefore Luke and Laura with their tutor Andy Parker will represent the Isle of Man at that event at which ten Young Chefs will compete for two places in the Regional Final to be held at Llandrillo College North Wales on the 20th March. Eugene Lantry also paid tribute to the Isle of Man College and their team including Mary Wilson and Margaret Manning for their great help in getting the competition up and going in such a short time. Each of the six students received a token prize for their efforts and the travel costs are being funded by sponsors including Shoprite, Rotary Club of Ramsey and Rotary District 1280.

RESULT

Isle of Man Young Chef Winner Luke Callister and Isle of Man Runner up Laura Dixon at District 1280 Finals at Radcliffe Manchester. Laura scooped the 3rd Place in the District Finals and Luke was highly commended. (NB Laura has the Ramsey Isle of Man Rotary logo on her sleeve)

Well done to both of them.

THANKS FOR LIFE

23rd February 2010

 

(the smiling one is Ben Dutnall and the miserable looking one is

Keith Greenland)

Two of the Town Hall collectors

Martin Callister(left) and Mike Corlett(right)

 

12 Club Members collected the sum of

£551

for the Rotary Thanks For Life Project

at Shoprite and the Town Hall

 

 

COFFEE MORNING

30 January 2010

In aid of Youth Services Projects.

The two Pauls (Desmond and Kinnin) raised

£700

at a very successful coffee morning at the Town Hall

23 Club members attended the event which was supported by ladies of the Inner Wheel Club of Ramsey

13th October 2009

A CLUB VISIT TO RAMSEY BAKERY

Past President Jim Duncan very kindly gave us a tour of his bakery and arranged for a production team to show us the process of bread making, slicing and packaging.

President Simon with his free loaf from Jim

Dr Cowley looks as if he has stolen one.

Grant Hill wonders what a loaf is.

DUCK DASH PHOTOS

(© PP Kevin Halsall)

President Simon congratulates the winner of the Duck Dash, Miriam Critchlow from Peel who received a cheque for £200 as her prize, Hilfiger is Rtn Paul Kinnin

The event raised £468 and the winner Miriam Critchlow has kindly rounded the amount up by sending a cheque for £32.

£500 was an excellent result, well done Paul and his Committee.

 

 

2008/9

£701

The Youth Services Committee held a successful Coffee Morning on Saturday 31st January when, with the help of the Inner Wheel Club of Ramsey Members, they raised the sum of £701. Well done Paul and team. Thanks to all who helped in any way.

 

 

Winners of the Indian Rose Bowl 2008

President Tony receives the District Trophy for the Best Community Project

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