Music In The Park

To celebrate Farnborough Rotary clubs 50th anniversary this year a tree has been planted at King George V playing fields, Sycamore Road Farnborough on Monday 6th April.

The event was attended by over 35 rotarians and the Mayor of Rushmoor Alan Ferrier accompanied by the Mayoress.

In his speech the mayor said that he had worked with many of the local rotary clubs and understood the high standing the clubs had with the local community. This he said, was  due to the rotary club’s commitment to local projects.

The president of Farnborough Rotary club Bill Cooke, also made a speech and said the following

“50 years ago on the 5th of January 1959 Farnborough Rotary Club came into being.

Over the years the Club has attracted members from many different backgrounds and  professions who enjoy meeting regularly for lunch and combining social activities with raising money for” good causes”.

The bulk of the money that has been raised comes from Farnborough people whose generosity is amazing. Over the years we have raised over three quarters of a million pounds, and most of this money has been passed on to local charities and people “in need”. We have also supported international appeals i.e. the Tsunami disaster, and causes such as the elimination of polio. Every penny  donated goes to charity, all the clubs expenses being  paid for by the membership.

This year to commemorate our anniversary, we would amongst other things like to give something back to the people who have supported us.To this end members past and present have given money to purchase a clock which should shortly be installed in the centre of Farnborough, which we hope will prove both a useful and enduring memento.

Whilst  celebrating our past we will also be looking to the future, and if anyone who lives or works in Farnborough would like to be part of that future , please get in touch,”
After pictures and speeches, there was tea and coffees served along with hot cross buns supplied by rotarian John Grenham and delicious they were too.

Farnborough Rotary Club was formed in 1959. One of the original members Harry Haines, still is an active member of the club and attends most lunch-time meetings.

The tree was a gift from Rushmoor Borough Council for which we are grateful.

Below is a picture of the plaque

Farnborough Rotary club is out of the annual district badminton competition.

Sean Usher and Jim Thomson from Farnborough played John Dumbrell and Karen Sutton from the Shepperton Aurora club.

Shepperton Aurora beat Farnborough A 2-0 (21-19, 21-15).

Two other Farnborough members Tim Dunkley and Gil Puxley lost to Rushmoor Rotary Club

“It was a great game,  I was a last minute replacement and only started playing last week, but I intend to take it up now and play more regularly. But Jim played really well, covering up for me on more than one occasion.

Karen and John had only played together once before but you could see that they have both played quite a bit and they both played really well”.

This was just another example of the rotary clubs getting together for some fun and sport.

If you want to get involved with Rotary,  contact Farnborough Rotary club’s secretary John Anderson. We would love you to come along to one of our lunches or events. John’s Email

By the way, apart from organising the event, local rotary clubs are having a stall at the annual Donkey Derby event at the King George V Playing fields on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May. Why not come along and have a chat to members of our local rotary clubs.

You never know, you might just want to get involved.

KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS FARNBOROUGH

2 Big nights in July 2009 2 VERY DIFFERENT NIGHTS

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July

Put these dates in your diary and don’t miss out on TWO of the biggest nights of the year for the borough of Rushmoor.

This is the 5th time that Farnborough Rotary Club has organised this fantastic bi-annual event and every year it gets bigger and better.

In aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Farnham

This year on the Saturday, you will be entertained by an act that was so popular 2 years ago, that we decided to bring them back, ladies and gentleman “The Back Beat Beatles”. Plus you will hear the music of the Rolling Stones performed by fantastic “The Counterfeit Stones”

Tickets Prices

EARLY BIRD…Buy before 1st May 2009
Adult £17 OAPs/Children (10-16yrs) £12

Buy in Advance Adult £20 or £30 on the day

Buy in Advance OAPs/Children £15 or £30 on the day

Get your tickets early
Tickets available from 9th March.

You can visit and order on-line
www.phyllistuckwellhospice.org.uk
or you can phone them 01252 729459
Or phone Sue Evans 01252 542726

Visit the Music In The Park website here