The Rotary Club of. Swindon Phoenix. District 1100 England Bulletin (aptly named) The Birdy. President Nominee Rtn Geoff Beale

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number 67, Volume number 3, and Bulletin number

P. David Coe President Nominee Rtn Geoff Beale

P.P. John Flanagan Treasurer P.P. & P.H.

events for July and August Barbury Steeple Chase

.! While Ed Golds is sunning it on a cruise with

.this week s Birdy comes courtesy of IPP Paul no

!! Hey Peggs, I think we missed our boat...shucks!

LOK nstore, Kembrey Park, Swindon for all their

1 The Rotary Club of Swindon Phoenix District 1100 England Bulletin (aptly named) The Birdy Issue number 67, Volume number 3, and Bulletin number 2 of this Rotary Year President Peter Collis P.H.F Sapphire President Elect P.P. David Coe President Nominee Rtn Geoff Beale Immediate Past President Paul Parfrey Secretary P.P. John Flanagan Treasurer P.P. & P.H.F Tony Horn What s landed this week? What happened at this week s meeting? Just when you thought the Dragons had gone! Whoops from Ed Golds!! Thanks from Marlborough & District RC Upcoming events for July and August Barbury Steeple Chase Jokes on the wing..! While Ed Golds is sunning it on a cruise with Lady Peggy..this week s Birdy comes courtesy of IPP Paul no rest for an Immediate Past President!!! Hey Peggs, I think we missed our boat...shucks!! Thanks to Geoff, Christine and all the team at LOK nstore, Kembrey Park, Swindon for all their ongoing, continued support in providing the storage needs for our Club, which we couldn t manage without their support. Editor (but not this week!!) Past President 1 of 8 Peter Goldsworthy P.H.F. Sapphire Twice Winner of RIBI District 1100 Bulletin of the Year

2 What happened at this Week s Meeting? Wednesday 10 th July 2013 Host P.P. / P.H.F. Sapphire / Honorary Member Kevin Brown Guest Speaker Andrew Whiting President Peter, 15 members and 1 honorary member (no guests) attended 7:30pm President Peter welcomed attendees and invited Host Honorary Member Kevin Brown to say Grace. All enjoyed a 2 course meal of Tomato and Fennel soup followed by Pork Loin and Vegetables. 8:15pm President Peter proposed the Loyal Toast. 8:30:pm After a coffee break and wonderful selection of little cup cakes kindly supplied by Birthday Girl Rtn. Barbara Goulding; President Peter introduced this evening s speaker one of our own Rtn. Andrew Whiting subject Swindon Railway Village 1830s to present day. Members thoroughly enjoyed the history that Andrew with his professional background and experience was able to describe in detail. Judging by the number of questions asked underlined their enjoyment. 9:00pm President Peter invited Host Hon Member Kevin to respond on behalf of the Club, Kevin thanked Andrew for the interesting talk and chipped in a few points inviting Andrew to maybe join him at a later date to pool their Swindon Experiences! Announcements President Peter s at Home Sunday 21st July help required to erect the Club Marque on Sunday 14 th (at least 6 people time 2pm) AOB John Fisher - Guide Dog Calendar 2014 Photos Peter Newson Kite flying for the disabled Barbary Castle All Kites supplied by White Horse Kite Fliers (see page 4) and also visit to see the Severn Bore (see page 8) David Coe Asked Tony Horn if a figure for the amount raise by the Dragon Boat Race was known not yet. Charlotte Causton - brought to the Club a souvenir from Glastonbury Festival Next week s Host Nigel Causton, guest speaker Miss Emma Waters, Advisory Teacher for Physical Disability from the Commonweal School 9:15pm - Final Toast Meeting Closed 2 of 8

Just when you thought the Dragon Boat Event was a

(oh no it isn t ) This week we received the final

The best Team Fancy Dress was won by Thameswood Vets

animals The Lucky Winners of the Programme Raffle (no.

3 Just when you thought the Dragon Boat Event was a distant memory! (oh no it isn t ) This week we received the final results and team ranking s from Dragon Boat Events Ltd The best Team Fancy Dress was won by Thameswood Vets (team name Thameswood Pets) who were all dressed as animals The Lucky Winners of the Programme Raffle (no.13) received their Wheelbarrow and Wine.Mr & Mrs Newbold of Wroughton Congratulations from everyone at Swindon Phoenix 3 of 8

A couple of items, 1, I have spoken to a buddy of mine from White Horse Kite Flyers who is happy to make Kites for us on October 13 th (Sunday). This is one Sky One World Day.

4 Whoops, our no.1 Birdy Editor (Golds or aka Peter) forgot to include the picture below in last week s Birdy Hand Over edition of President Peter, IPP Paul, Lynn and Jan, for this he apologises and asked me to include it this week so here it is. A big thanks again to President Peter and Jan for the lovely flowers that Lynn received and I myself was taken back when I opened the bottle bag at home to find in it this champagne!!! I.P.P. Paul A few messages from the Phoenix Members To the Deputy Budgie editor. A couple of items, 1, I have spoken to a buddy of mine from White Horse Kite Flyers who is happy to make Kites for us on October 13 th (Sunday). This is one Sky One World Day. All over the world people will be flying kites. & the WHKF are happy to be part of our day to help the youngsters from CALM have a day of Kite Flying. We do have to get the nod from the Council but hopefully we have friends in the right place. I did a couple of these days about 15years ago with children from special schools in the area, fog or rain doesn t stop the WHKF. We lay a BBQ on for the families and any Rotarians helpers. The WHKF make the kites & have a few beers. As before it all happens at Barbury Castle Peter Newson SATURDAY 13 th July - Lydiard Country Park (8:30am 9:15am) Volunteers needed please to hand out flyers to those who do the Park Run promoting the Horseless Steeple Chase on 4 th August (see August Diary Events later in this issue). There will be 200+ runners so more volenteers the better please. President Nominee Geoff Beale can print the flyers, we just need bodies to help out. Please contact Geoff for details Decided to form new Rotary club on board...choosing new members now...peggy & I will become youngest members via our social selection process!!!! 4 of 8

Peter Goldsworthy (on a cruise ship somewhere) A Thank You from the Rotary Club of Marlborough & District This has been kindly provided by P.P. Rotarian Peter Newson to the benefit of our newer members to Rotary.

5 Peter Goldsworthy (on a cruise ship somewhere) A Thank You from the Rotary Club of Marlborough & District This has been kindly provided by P.P. Rotarian Peter Newson to the benefit of our newer members to Rotary.enjoy!! B & F Is not Bring a Friend but Business & Fellowship PP Is not a comfort break it s Past President IPP Is not I m going to the Loo it s Immediate Past President DG Is not Domestic God(dess) it s District Governor SVP Has nothing to do Visible Pantie Line it s actually Senior Vice President ( I think it is going to be replaced with PE) Foundation Is not worn by some people it s Rotary s Charity. PDG Is not P----d Domestic God(dess) it s Past District Governor International Is not Scotland (Nor the Isle of Wight) it s part of the Rotary Set up DGN Is not Domestic God(dess) Naïve it s District Governor Nominee MSC Is not the Cruise Line but the Membership services committee. GSE Is not an exam it s Group Study Exchange PETS Has nothing to do with Animals it s President Elect Training Session RYLA Has nothing to do with Yachts it s Rotary Youth Leader Awareness RI Is not Religious Instruction it s Rotary International 5 of 8

6 RIBI Is not a Rigid Inflatable it s Rotary International Britain & Ireland 6 of 8

Sunday 21 st (3pm onwards) President At Home President Peter and Jan Collis are kindly opening their home to members and family of Swindon Phoenix to celebrate the initiation of Pete s year as

lis.co.uk Thursday 25 th (7pm to 9pm) Zone 5 Meeting Swindon Phoenix are hosting this meeting at the Sun Inn (Coate Water/Marlborough Road), Swindon.

There will be a cost of 10 for a buffet meal which is payable on the night. Please contact Rotarian Nicole Price if you wish to attend by email at Nicole.price20@btinternet.

7 Sunday 21 st (3pm onwards) President At Home President Peter and Jan Collis are kindly opening their home to members and family of Swindon Phoenix to celebrate the initiation of Pete s year as President. Please let Peter and Jan know by if you are able to attend or not pete@pwcollis.co.uk Thursday 25 th (7pm to 9pm) Zone 5 Meeting Swindon Phoenix are hosting this meeting at the Sun Inn (Coate Water/Marlborough Road), Swindon. The meeting will be chaired by Assistant District Governor Howard Small of Marlborough & District RC. As host club, members are encouraged to attend this meeting. There will be a cost of 10 for a buffet meal which is payable on the night. Please contact Rotarian Nicole Price if you wish to attend by at Nicole.price20@btinternet.com Saturday 27 th (10am to 4pm) ASDA West Swindon Bag Pack to raise funds for the organising of the Santa Run on 1 st December. We can cover up to 16 tills so bodies of all ages are needed for an hour or two each. This is the first event that Rotarian Gail Light has organised and she is begging us all for support. Being a new member Gail is full of enthusiasm and would appreciate a few hours of anyone s time to promote and support the Santa Run. If you can help please contact Gail at tazlight8@gmail.com Sunday 28 th (10am onwards for a few hours) Painting at Covingham Park Primary School Rotarian Elliott Causton is organising a team to go into Covingham School and do some painting and decorating as part of the initiative for Swindon Phoenix to get into schools and provide some community support. Please contact Elliott to let him know if you are able to support this event by to elliott.causton@sjpp.co.uk Upcoming Events for your Diaries in JULY Don t forget keep up to date with all these events and other activities at our Club website on the Meetings & Events tab or what s on in the next 30 days tab. 7 of 8

Upcoming Events for your Diaries in AUGUST Sunday 4 th - Barbury Horseless Steeple Chase Barbury Castle Estate, near Marlborough Who s that man kissing the log?

chap!! RUNNERS WANTED please spread the word as this event can only be success if we have people take part.

Please help to THIS EVENT PROMOTE We need to promote this event in as many places as possible, community centres, schools, shopping centres, doctors surgery s, Dentist s, advertising boards etc (as

8 Upcoming Events for your Diaries in AUGUST Sunday 4 th - Barbury Horseless Steeple Chase Barbury Castle Estate, near Marlborough Who s that man kissing the log??? Pictures courtesy of 1 st event held September 2012 Our 2 nd year working in partnership with the Marlborough & District Rotary Club on this amazing event I think he s that Past District Governor chap!! RUNNERS WANTED please spread the word as this event can only be success if we have people take part. We need runners or anyone who considers themselves able to take on this fun but challenging course of horse jumps!! Entry is open to anyone, family, friends and work colleagues. Please help to THIS EVENT PROMOTE We need to promote this event in as many places as possible, community centres, schools, shopping centres, doctors surgery s, Dentist s, advertising boards etc (as long as its legal bill posting!!!) Please visit the website where you can download the poster, print a few off and post them in a prominent place. If you are unable to download or print the poster, please contact our President Nominee 8 of 8 MARSHALS WANTED We need marshals to support this event to assist with guiding the runners around the course and for general assistance with car parking and other event activities. Support will be required on the day to set up the site and mark out the course. Contact Geoff on

Thursday 22 nd Severn Bore P.P. Peter Newson has kindly agreed to organise a trip to see the Severn Bore, if like me you have no idea what this is then just go to http://www.severn-bore.co.

Pete will provide more detail over the next few weeks and organise the transport arrangements dependant on the number of people interested in seeing this natural wonder of the world!

2 * 21 Wed 07:53 08:46 08:53 09:08 09:28 9.2 * 20:14 21:07 21:14 21:29 21:49 9.9 *** 22 Thu 08:36 09:29 09:36 09:51 10:11 9.7 *** 20:56 21:49 21:56 22:11 22:31 10.

9 Thursday 22 nd Severn Bore P.P. Peter Newson has kindly agreed to organise a trip to see the Severn Bore, if like me you have no idea what this is then just go to and you will be amazed. Below is the tidal information for the evening of the 22 nd. Pete will provide more detail over the next few weeks and organise the transport arrangements dependant on the number of people interested in seeing this natural wonder of the world!!!!!!! Date Day Newnham Severn Bore Inn Minsterworth Church Stonebench Over Bridge Tide (m) Prospect 20 Tue Jokes on the Wing 19:28 20:21 20:28 20:43 21: * 21 Wed 07:53 08:46 08:53 09:08 09: * 20:14 21:07 21:14 21:29 21: *** 22 Thu 08:36 09:29 09:36 09:51 10: *** 20:56 21:49 21:56 22:11 22: **** 23 Fri 09:19 10:12 10:19 10:34 10: *** 21:36 22:29 22:36 22:51 23: *** 24 Sat 09:56 10:49 10:56 11:11 11: ** 22:12 23:05 23:12 23:27 23: ** Upcoming Events for your Diaries in AUGUST cont. Sorry, but due to the Residential Editor being away and that the jokes are sent to him and censored before going to print, I don t have any jokes on the Wing to share this week Deputy Birdy Ed I.P.P. Paul That s All Folks hope you 9 of 8 enjoyed the read.until next week TTFN

District 1100 England The Weekly Bulletin (aptly named) The Birdy

The Rotary Club of Swindon Phoenix District 1100 England The Weekly Bulletin (aptly named) The Birdy Issue no. 164 - Volume no.5 - Bulletin no. 5 Rotary Year 2015/16 (Excluding any special issues) Club