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[25 Sep 2006]

Some of the Club members supported a fund raising event organised by the Runfurly Charitable Services. They enjoyed a fine after-noon at 'A Pig Roast' held in Great Pednor Manor. Club member Richard Waterfield has been a long-standing member of the Ranfurly Committee representing our Club. [16 Sep 2006]

Ray Richards (right), recently retired Administrator of Work-Aid, outlined the history and role of the Charity. It was founded locally, in Amersham, after the Ethiopian famine of 1985/86. It has gone from strength to strength helping mainly Eastern African countries with refurbished tools. They have helped improve the livelihood of several thousand people over the years. Ray is seen here with Rotarian Ian Bullock who is one of nearly 170 volunteers helping Work-Aid. More info at Work-Aid's website [11 Sep 2006]

The Club members and President Mike Rainford (left) welcomed Rotarian Ron Vader from the Rotary Club of Heldebere, South Africa. Ron is on a vacation staying with his daughter in Great Missenden. [11 Sep 2006]

Rotarian George Tyler organised a visit to Halton House near Wendover. Click here for more pictures taken by Steve Gill. [21 Aug 2006]

Rotarian Paul McDowell organised a Wine Tasting session at Rodwells in Pitstone. Click here for more pictures taken by Steve Gill [14 Aug 2006]

RIBI President Peter Offer and his wife Janis visited Amersham Rotary Club. They are seen here flanked by our club members Steve Gill (Left) and Mike Rainford. [July 2006]

Andy Jong of ROPE, a Charity based in Great Missenden, outlined the Charity's activities. Offering Relief for Oppressed People Everywhere, they are operating in about 80 countries, with a local ROPE holder in each country. Great Missenden Rotary Club contributed through them for a Shea Nut Crusher project in Northern Ghana and more recently for a water distribution project in Kpandi. Their founder Michael Wood has been awarded the Charity World's Beacon Prize. More info at: www.rope.org.uk  [10 July 2006]

President Mike Rainford's message ... for 2006-07

Steve Gill handed over his role as president of the Great Missenden Rotary Club to Mike Rainford on 3 July 06. Steve thanked all the members for their support and achievements. He has heard positive comments from RI officers that the Club is small but it has achieved a great deal. The Club has been awarded the RI Presidential Citation for its overall achievements. [3 July 06]

The sponsored Duck race was held on 26 June 06 in Wendover.  Funds raised will go towards McMillan Cancer Relief and other Rotary Charities. Plastic ducks are seen here at the start (left) and round a bend (right). The prize winners were: 
1st   No.616 Maria Sturgess 
2nd  No.16  George Fountain 
3rd   No.232 N Allchin                                                           

Higher resolution pictures of the duck race are available from Alan Maizels [26 June 06]

Cherie Blair with a big plastic duck…On that day, our Club was also promoting tickets for a Duck Race to raise money for McMillan Cancer Relief and other Rotary Charities. Cherie Blair encouraged the Club to help another Group with plans for a Children's play area in Prestwood. From L to R: John Coates, Paul McDowell, Cherie Blair and Mike Rainford (President for 2006/07). [Higher resolution pictures of Cherie Blair's visit are available from Guru Guruswamy]    [18 June 06]

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