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5th FEBRUARY 2011

COLO-RECTAL CHARITY DINNER

The Club turned out to emphasis and continue their support for The Mid Wales Colo-Rectal Cancer Fund at their inaugural Annual Charity Dinner, held at the Ty Glyn Aeron Hotel. We were given the task of organising and running the Raffle, which proved to be very successful on the night, raising a total of £900.00. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes. The night raised a total of £4,400.00. The event was all the more successful due to the organisational skills and hard work carried out by Mark, Sue and Staff at Ty Glyn Aeron Hotel.

27th JANUARY 2011

CHARTER NIGHT DINNER

Congratulations to Tudor Thomas for his award of the Paul Harris Fellowship Award at the Club's 8th Charter Anniversary, for his outstanding services to Rotary and the general Community. This is a first for Aberaeron Club. Past President Tudor's charity walks are well known and have raised thousands of pounds for charities. Well deserved recognition.

13th JANUARY 2011

YOUTH SPEAKS COMPETITiON

Our first meeting of 2011, at Ty Glyn, saw the Club host the initial local round of the English Youth Speaks Competition.

There were junior and senior teams representing Cardigan County Secondary School and a senior team from Ysgol Emlyn, from Newcastle Emlyn.

The idea of the competition is that each team has three members and puts forward a motion on a topic. One of the team members is the proposer, another is the opposer and the third member is the chair.

Adjudicators for the event were Mrs Katie Jones, Ms Colleen Rafferty and Mr Robert Fry.

The Cardigan Junior Team presented their motion, 'This House believes that Private Education is superior to that of the State'. The team qualified for the next round as no other entrant was in attendance.

Cardigan Seniors presented their motion, 'This House believes that Britain has gone soft'. Ysgol Emlyn's motion was, 'This House believes that there is no such thing as an individual'. Two very thought provoking and well researched arguments were presented and, following consideration by the adjudicators, Ysgol Emlyn progressed to the next round.

Thank you to all the teamsand the adjudicators who made it a very worthwhile and enjoyable evening.

22nd & 23rd DECEMBER 2010

ANNUAL STREET COLLECTION

Our annual Aberaeron street collection was again in aid of the Wales Air Ambulance Service. It proved to be a cold couple of days but the local population showed its support for the Air Ambulance with a total of over £900.00 being collected. The streets were a little quieter than usual but local generosity shone through.

26th NOVEMBER 2010

ABERAERON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

The plan for the day was to help set up tents and the site for the evening events, along with the Rotary Coconut Shy. However, this proved to be foiled by the bad weather. As a result Cymdeithas Aberaeron had a meeting and decided to move everything, that could be, indoors at the Memorial Hall. Members went along to offer any assistance that they could..

8th to 10th OCTOBER 2010

DISTRICT CONFERENCE PLYMOUTH

Again Aberaeron Club won the attendance shield as the members attended the Rotary 1150 District Conference in Plymouth. Unfortunately this was the only trophy won as our fancy dress was a little to subtle for the judges.

During the conference there were some very impressive presentations, in particular Mary's Meals and the Rotary Doctor Bank. These were considered to be two charities worthy of our support.

30th AUGUST 2010

ABERAERON CARNIVAL

A very busy and long day saw the members set up the coconut shy and tents. There was a  tombola, jam slaes, bric-a-brac and lollipop sales. The total that was raised was £573.00.

26th AUGUST 2010

CHICAGO SHOW, ABERYSTWYTH

An evening out at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre to see a very professional performance of the musical Chicago, a very well known show.

12th AUGUST 2010

NEWQUAY BOWLS CLUB

This saw the re-introduction of the annual bowls evening with members of Newquay Bowls Club. A very enjoyable and social evening providing much need practice for all.

8th AUGUST 2010

COB SHOW

The Club, as a whole, continued the busy weekend, with assisting at the Festival of Cobs on the square field, Aberaeron. Members manned the entrance gates, car parks and road junctions. This was another long day supporting the local community and events.

7th AUGUST 2010

VINTAGE SHOW

The Club, as a whole, was on duty at the Aeron Valley Vintage and Family Show, held at Cilfforch Farm. Members manned the Tombola Stall and Coconut Shy, along with selling raffle tickets.

31st JULY 2010

VISIT BY R.I.B.I. PRESIDENT

R.I.B.I. President Jim Moulson, accompanied by District Governor Donna Wallbank, visited Ty Glyn Aeron Hotel, where they met members and representatives of local organisations and charities that we supported.

15th JULY 2010

VISIT TO NORWOOD GARDENS

The weather was not the usual summer evening. It was windy with squally heavy rain and the cold was soon felt. We were given a guided tour which proved to be shorter than usual as the ground and everyone present got colder and wetter. Worth another visit in the future so as to see things at their best. The meal and refreshment at the Belle Vue pub proved to be very good and very welcome.

6th JULY 2010

DISTRICT BOWLS COMPETITION

Six members attended the District Bowls Championship at Llandrindod Wells Bowls Club. The performance was a little below what would normally be expected and an improvement will be required to get into contention next year.

1st JULY 2010

HANDOVER

President John Bradshaw handed over the presidency, for 2010/11, to President elect Ernie Gunner. The vice presidency was handed to Roger Staite.

6th MARCH 2010

60's NIGHT

A very successful evening with an excellent band 'Chicago Joe and the Soul Divas'. After chicken or fish, with chips, provided by Llond Plat, everyone stretched those legs on the dance floor. Our thanks to everyone who supported the night and a special thank you to Roger & Caroilne March for providing accommodation for the band and their entourage.

Early indications are that we have made around £400.00 for our local charity account.

22nd FEBRUARY 2010

ROTARY QUIZ - ROUND 2

The second round of the Rotary Quiz was hosted by Cardigan Rotary Club at The Cliff Hotel, Gwbert, Cardigan. The opposing team were Fishguard Rotary Club.

There was a change to the team, from the first round, with Bob Fry not being available due to work commitments. The team was Tudor Thomas, Roger Staite and Malcolm Sumner. The evening was Cardigan's meeting night so, following a meal and any club business, the event commenced.

Following a close exchange, in the first round, Aberaeron were then always ahead and eventually ran out winners 63 pts to 48 pts.

The next round will be against a club from the southern zone, date and location to be confirmed.

28th JANUARY 2010

SHELTER BOX

During our fellowship meeting Rotarian David Bettles presented a cheque, for £490.00, donated by  St. Ina's Church, Newquay. This was for the purchase of a Rotary Shelter Box.

23rd JANUARY 2010

CHARTER NIGHT DINNER

The Club Charter Night was held in our meeting room at the Ty Glyn Aeron Hotel, Ciliau Aeron, where we were joined by friends and fellow Rotarians from Aberystwyth, along with guests, including the Mayor of Aberaeron, Elizabeth Evans.

Everyone enjoyed a superb meal, accompanied by haggis with neaps and tatties, along with after dinner entertainment provided by Roger & Caroline March.

Many thanks to Mayor Elizabeth Evans for the kind words regarding Aberaeron Rotary Club's involvement in the community and for the donation of £100.00 from the Mayoral Fund.

Funds raised by the evening's raffle will be used to purchase an Aqua Box.

20th JANUARY 2010

CHEQUE PRESENTATION

During the monthly meeting, of the Aeron Valley Vintage Society, Rotarian Elaine Bradshaw presented a cheque for £1,032.00 to Anne Edwards, Wales Air Ambulance. This was money raised during the street collections, in Aberaeron, on 22nd and 23rd December.

During the evening the Aeron Valley Vintage Society also presented a cheque for £350.00, which was raised from their Annual Show, and Mid Wales Four Wheel Drive Club presented a cheque for £500.00, raised from donations and from club funds.

22nd & 23rd DECEMBER 2009

STREET COLLECTION, ABERAERON

Our Annual Street Collection, for Wales Air Ambulance, took place during a very cold spell of weather. Some members were not able to assist due to the poor and icy road conditions.

The People of Aberaeron continue to support our Christmas collection and, considering the weather and financial climate, did themselves proud in donating £1032.00.

Thank you to everyone who gave so generously and for all those who stood around on cold and draughty street corners.

10th DECEMBER 2009

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

This meeting was called to put together the team that will support President Elect, Ernie Gunner, during his year as President over 2010-11.

President Elect for 2011-12:     Roger Staite

Secretary:                                   Roger Staite

Assistant Secretary:                  Donald Jones

R.I.B.I. Rep:                                Ernie Gunner

Assitant Rep:                             David Bettles

3rd DECEMBER 2009

FUND RAISING UPDATE

The money raised, £617.99, during the collection for Age Concern at Morrison's, is to be spent on providing nail clipping kits and towards the expenses of volunteers who carry out duties related to this scheme.

£400.00 is to be allocated towards equipment and the remaining £217.99 towards volunteer expenses.

27th NOVEMBER 2009

ABERAERON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON

As we have come to expect there was a good turnout of members.

The coconut shy was set up and Ian Lampert manned the barbeque to roast the chestnuts which, were provided free of charge. People found them to be ideal to use to warm their hands, as well as bringing back memories from the past. It seems that nobody appears to roast them now. A voluntary donations bucket raised £15.00.

There were some hardy souls around who braved the cold, wind and rain. They had a go to win a coconut and quite a few did. Must hope for at least dry weather next time.

14th NOVEMBER 2009

AGE CONCERN COLLECTION, MORRISONS, ABERYSTWYTH

Aberaeron Rotarians rallied around, throughout the day, to assist Age Concern in their collection day at Morrisons in Aberystwyth.

Information packs were handed out outlining the services provided by Age Concern, along with Emergency Information packs.

A total of £617.99 was collected which will be used to buy nail care kits and cover volunteer expenses, who oversee the nail care scheme.

3rd NOVEMBER 2009

ROTARY QUIZ NIGHT

On a very windy and wet night we arrived at The Marine Hotel, Aberystwyth to compete in the first round of the Rotary Quiz Competition. Following a meal and a short presentation the serious business began. Competing teams Aberystwyth, Lampeter and Aberaeron.

Aberaeron Rotary Club were represented by Captain - Tudor Thomas, Bob Fry and Malcolm Sumner.

Following a very close competition throughout, Aberaeron finished just ahead of Aberystwyth. A keenly fought quiz with many ups and downs.

The next round will be early in 2010 and is likely to be held in Cardigan, against Fishguard Rotary Club.

9, 10, 11th OCTOBER 2009

DISTRICT CONFERENCE TORQUAY

There was a good turnout of members to the District 1150 Annual Conference in Torquay, with 9 Rotarians and 3 guests.

A fuller report will follow, with pictures. The Club had a double success winning the group fancy dress prize and attendance shield.

A very good time was had by all!

31st AUGUST 2009

ABERAERON CARNIVAL

This was to be a long day with another visit to the square field, in Alban Square. There were the initial  tasks of setting-up the coconut shy and erecting the tent. There was a stiff breeze, at the time, which was quite gusty, along with the promise of rain. This required some extra ropes and straps to keep everything in one place on the field.

Once we had all the tables we needed we were able to display the tombola prizes, jams, cakes, bric-a-brac, books, and lollipops. We also had a Shelter Box and Aqua Box on display so that visitors could see what monies raised by Rotary were used towards. There was quite a number of visitors interested in these items, along with other aspects of  Rotary.

The day built up to when the procession of floats entered the field. The coconut shy was working flat out and, as a result, ran out of coconuts an hour and a half before the show finished. Also, the tombola sold out and there was very little left of all the other items.

The day turned out to be warm, and on the whole sunny. This obviously assisted in raising in excess of £600.00. All other items remaining, books, videos and bric-a-brac, were donated to local charity shops.

Thank you to John, Elaine, Ian, Ernie, Barbara, Bob, Donald, Roger, Malcolm, Amy and David for their efforts on the day and for all the preparation that had to be done before hand.

15th AUGUST 2009

MEMORIAL HALL, FELINFACH

A 'Colo-Rectal Day' was organised by Cheryl Jones, which included craft stalls and the draw for the charity raffle. The function was due to be an outdoor event, in Talsarn, but was moved indoors. This was due to the inclement weather we had been experiencing, along with the poor forecast.

The events was well supported and members were utilised in taking the money at the door, selling raffle tickets, selling the pens (donated by Aberaeron Rotary Club) and assisting in the sale of books.

The raffle was drawn at the end of the event and, the money it raised, was in excess of £900.00.

Thank you to John, Elaine, Ian, Bob, Malcolm and Amy for their support.

9th AUGUST 2009

ABERAERON COB DAY

As part of our programme, in supporting the local community, members assisted in stewarding the Aberaeron Cobs and Pony Festival held on the square field, Alban Square. Fortunately the weather only decided to deliver the one shower whilst everyone was at their 'posts'.

Thank you for everyone who volunteered their time, especially for those for who it was their second day in a row - John, Elaine, Roger, Bob, Ian, Ernie, Barbara, Malcolm, Louise, Amy, Donald, Lowri, Gwyn and Beryl.

8th AUGUST 2009

AERON VALLEY VINTAGE SHOW

This was a change from the previous year. Warm and even, at times, sunny. The people turned out and supported a very good show with plenty of attractions.

The coconut shy was set up and, after a slow start, managed to raise £71.00.

Thank you to John, Elaine, Ernie, Barbara, Bob and Roger for their time, even though they were getting deafened by a fairground organ. Sorry!!!!

25th JULY 2009

URDD EISTEDDFOD FUND RAISER

The coconut shy made an appearance to raise funds towards the Llansantffraid Ward's contribution to the Urdd Eisteddfod. The fun day  took place on the square field, Alban Square. A total of £71.00 was raised.

Thank you to Donald, Bob and Ernie for flying the flag for Rotary.

9th JULY 2009 - YOUNG CHEF

The first round of this year's Young Chef Competition took place at Aberaeron High School. There were seven competitors taking part and the standard was extremely high. The judging was a difficult task but ably performed by Jeremy Jones, the head chef from Ty Mawr Mansion Country House.

The winner was Sian Downes and the runner-up Carys Lewis.

Sian was awarded the winner's shield and will be joining Jeremy in his kitchen for some personal master classes. A big thank you to Ty Mawr Mansion Country House for sponsoring the event.

The next round of the competition will be the District Final, some time in either February or March 2010.

7th JULY 2009 - ROTARY BOWLS COMPETITION

This years competition, held at Llandrindod Wells Bowls Club, was organised by Aberaeron Rotary Club following our victory last year. David Bettles must be thanked for his impeccable organisation for such a smooth running  and enjoyable event, with assistance and support lent by Ernie Gunner - President Elect. The organisation even went as far as ensuring the morning rain and cool weather was replaced with far more pleasant conditions.

A very enjoyable luncheon, hosted by Llandrindod Wells Rotary Club at the Metropole Hotel, was attended by 68 Rotarians, prior to the commencement of the competition.

There were 24 teams taking part. Aberaeron were represented by the defending champions David Bettles, Ernie Gunner and Past President Ian Lampert. There was a late appearance of an Aberaeron Rotary Club Second Team, made up of our President John Bradshaw, Treasurer Elaine Bradshaw and Malcolm Sumner. Their late participation was required due to one of the teams not turning up.

A further victory did not prove possible this year. On the number of shots won, over the five games, Aberaeron would have won the competition but they lost one game 3 shots to 2. The second team did surprisingly well, for being non-players, winning 2 games, drawing 1 and losing 2.

The result of the competition was:-

1st Machen;     2nd Britton Ferry;     3rd Aberaeron

Following a welcome tea, in the clubhouse the trophy and runners-up prizes were presented by the District Governor Elect Donna Wallbank.

5th JULY 2009 - DISTRICT HANDOVER

The District Handover took place at the Glyn Clyddach Hotel, Neath, where the district members were introduced to the new District Governor, Bob Higgins, and his team. This was attended by our President John Bradshaw, Past President Ian Lampert, President Elect Ernie Gunner with his wife Barbara, Bob Fry and Malcolm Sumner.

Ian Lampert was presented with his Assistant District Governors regalia and tie for when he takes on the duties in December 2009.

2nd JULY 2009 - CLUB HANDOVER

Incoming President, John Bradshaw, receives president's regalia from out-going president, Ian Lampert

4th JUNE 2009 - VISITOR

For our monthly business meeting our President, Ian Lampert, welcomed a visiting Rotarian, Gill Spalding. Gill was on a three week holiday, with his wife, touring Wales. He bought greetings from Ulveston Rotary Club in Cumbria.

7th MARCH 2009

SALE OF PENS FOR COLO RECTAL CANCER

Aberaeron Rotary Club purchased 1000 pens for the Colo Rectal Cancer Charity which they donated to Mrs Cheryl Jones. Below the pens are being sold at Morrisons Supermarket, Aberystwyth.

Left to right: Cheryl Jones, Bob Fry, President Ian Lampert, Mary Platt (Specialist Nurse) and Kay Davies.

21st FEBRUARY 2009 - PRESIDENT'S NIGHT

'CRUSADERS AND SARACENS'

As the President's Night, Ian Lampert decided that we should have a fancy dress event and, after much discussion of ideas, the theme was set as being 'Crusaders and Saracens'. The event was well supported by club members. Fun and games was had by all, if not with a little assistance of something from a bottle or two.

A gathering in the desert - but it certainly wasn't DRY!!!

26th JANUARY 2009 - BURNS NIGHT, CARDIGAN

At the kind invitation of Cardigan Rotary Club, our President Ian Lampert, President Elect John Bradshaw, Ernie Gunner and his wife Barbara, Roger and Gaby Staite, Bob Fry and Malcolm Sumner attended Burns Night at the Cliff Hotel. Following the 'Piping in' of the Haggis a very social evening was had by all, ably assisted by the bottle of Scotch on each table.

28th NOVEMBER 2008

ABERAERON CHRISTMAS FAIR

On Friday 28th November 2008, Aberaeron held a Christmas Fair, in Market Street, to celebrate the switching-on of the christmas lights. Aberaeron Rotary Club accepted a kind invitation to set up our Coconut Shy to raise funds.

The intrepid crew manning the Coconut Shy are, from left to right: Ernie Gunner,  President Ian Lampert, Donald Jones and Bob Fry

22nd NOVEMBER 2008

RACE NIGHT

On Saturday 22nd November 2008 Aberaeron Rotary Club held a 'Race Night' at Tyglyn Aeron Hotel. This was a fund raiser for our Charity Account.

A big thank you to Costcutters, Market Street, Aberaeron for sponsoring the evening along with all other sponsors of races and horses.

Jockeys getting set for the 'off'.

Punters having been called to the 'bar' waiting to place their bets.