Supporting Stonham

This Christmas we were able, with the help of Rotary and our families, to present to STONHAM, supporting Agencies for Victims of Domestic Abuse, a donation, 175 children’s presents and 60 presents for the mums, a box full of used toys and books for the Refuge as well as a hamper of food and a big box of general toiletries. We had a great deal of fun wrapping them all up and were invited to the Centre for a coffee morning to meet some of the staff, volunteers and mums.

L-R: Jean; Lorraine, Stonham coordinator; Sherry; Iris; Marge; Helen

Stroud Interclub

President Marge and Jenny East attended the Stroud Interclub at Whitminster Village Hall on August 10th.

We were greeted by Vice President Elizabeth Haughton and President Yvonne Lane and offered a complimentary drink. We then enjoyed an excellent cold buffet followed by delicious desserts made by Stroud club members together with the good fellowship of other club members.

After the usual introductions, roll call and greetings we were treated to a very entertaining speaker. He was Mr Philip Taubenheim and his subject was "The life and Times of a Country Auctioneer". He kept us enthralled with his fascinating family history and anecdotes about the antiques business.

Our thanks go to Stroud Club for a most enjoyable afternoon.

Jenny East, August 2011

Summer Rally 2011
Sixways, Worcester

The six ladies from the forest travelled together to the Sixways Stadium enjoying the chance for a chat. We were all dressed in our finery and after a cup of coffee were ushered into the various photo sets. Marge and Jenny wore their hats.

Forest ladies

President Marge

We all filed through to the dining room which was beautifully set out with sophisticated floral arrangements, using the Inner Wheel colours, decorating the tables.

Jean & Jenny

Iris, Jean, & Jenny

After lunch 2010-2011 District Chairman Liz Hodgkinson welcomed everyone and presented incoming Chairman Nicky Clark with the chain of office. Association President Phyllis Charters then lit the Friendship Candle.

AIWC President Phyllis Charters
& District Chairman Nicky Clark

Phyllis lights the Friendship Candle

In her speech Phyllis urged members to encourage interested friends and family to join Inner Wheel and hoped that in the near future the rules of membership would be relaxed.  Rotary District Governor Martin Greaves expressed a wish for closer links between the Rotary and Inner Wheel.  In her response Nicky said how pleased and proud she was to be taking on the role of District Chairman.  She reminded everyone of the importance of the friendship offered within Inner Wheel and said she hoped the next year would be hard working and productive but also full of fun along the way. Her chosen charity is The Samaritans.

District 10 Executive

This year’s Executive sports two RFoD members, namely Sherry Phillips as Second Vice Chairman and Katharine Smith as District Editor.

Club Presidents of District 10

The Club Presidents of District 10 with Marge in the back row 4th from the right. Nicky Clark said how pleased and proud she was to be taking on the role of District Chairman. She reminded everyone of the importance of the friendship offered within Inner Wheel and said she hoped the next year would be hardworking and productive but also full of fun along the way. Her chosen charity is The Samaritans.

July 2011