CLUB NEWS AND PAST EVENTS
new member - James sizer
On Thursday 2nd November 2017, the club 'inducted' James Sizer to the Rotary Club of Norwich. James runs his own Architectural Services company and we look forward to him being an active member of the club
President Kevin Reynolds welcomes James to the Club
presentation of cheque to The Sanctuary
On Sunday 22nd October, Mary & Mike Beardwood, Mark & Anne Templeman, Brian Earley and Anna Cottrell presented a cheque for £500 to The Sanctuary on Grove Road. This money was the balance of the profit made on the recent Buskers Night, organised by Mary Beardwood. Vice President Mark Templeman thanked Matt Irwin and Rev David Phillips from the Sanctuary and gave some examples of the work done, and charities supported by the Rotary Club of Norwich.
cheque given to the Nancy Oldfield trust
On Thursday 19th October, Stephen Bradnock from the Nancy Oldfield Trust gave a very interesting talk about the work done by the trust and how they try to provide an opportunity for anyone with any sort of difficulty, be it physical, mental or circumstantial, to take to the water in a variety of craft, all overseen by trained staff and volunteers. After the talk, Stephen was presented with a cheque by Rotarian Hilary Hammond for £200 in support of the charity. For further details of the Nancy Oldfield Trust, click here.
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David Pallant
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to long time Rotarian David Pallant. David passed away suddenly on Thursday 11th May and will be missed by all who knew him. David was presented with a RIBI Community Service Award for Outstanding Service to the Local Community at the Austerity Lunch on the day he passed away. David was involved in many local projects, including championing the Catch 22 Include school Ipads (see below)
Our condolences go to David's wife Lynn and their family |
ipads for catch 22 include school
Catch 22 Include operates schools for children with behavioural issues who are unable to be accommodated at mainstream schools. The Rotary Club of Norwich provided them with a total of 5 iPads at a cost of £1800, utilising a £500 District Grant, to be used in their Norwich school.
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Norwich centenary charter night - 21st June 2017
YOUTH SPEAKS 2016 - NORWICH HEAT
On Wednesday 18th November, the Hewett Academy in Norwich hosted the first round of the annual Youth Speaks competition. Each team comprises of three students, a chair, a speaker, and a proposer of thanks. The speaker can talk for six minutes on their chosen subject, and is then asked to answer one question from the audience. There are two age groups - Intermediate, age 11-13 years, and Senior, 14-17 years As usual, the standard was high with an interesting and varied range of topics.
On Wednesday 18th November, the Hewett Academy in Norwich hosted the first round of the annual Youth Speaks competition. Each team comprises of three students, a chair, a speaker, and a proposer of thanks. The speaker can talk for six minutes on their chosen subject, and is then asked to answer one question from the audience. There are two age groups - Intermediate, age 11-13 years, and Senior, 14-17 years As usual, the standard was high with an interesting and varied range of topics.
The winners of the Intermediate presentation were The Norwich School with their chosen subject of 'The Genius of Pokémon Go' This was both funny and informative and the speaker, George Taylor, showed great enthusiasm for his subject. Runners up were the trio of girls from the Langley School and in third place, Norwich High School.
The Seniors category was also won by The Norwich school with their question 'Capitalism - where did it all go wrong?' Speaker William Tremelling gave a well researched and interesting presentation, and fielded his audience question with great assurance. Special mention must be made of the Wymondham College team who had to replace their Chair at very short notice. Their replacement, Tom Musgrove, provided some brilliant one liners, and a few awful puns, and provided some great laughs.
A really entertaining evening which highlighted some thoughtful ideas and provided a good opportunity for students to develop their public speaking and confidence. Winners of the local heat will go forward to the District final will be held in Jan/Feb 2017
If your school would be interested in participating in next year's competition, contact us via the form here.
A really entertaining evening which highlighted some thoughtful ideas and provided a good opportunity for students to develop their public speaking and confidence. Winners of the local heat will go forward to the District final will be held in Jan/Feb 2017
If your school would be interested in participating in next year's competition, contact us via the form here.
ROTARY CLUB - YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR - 2016
The Rotary Club of Norwich held another successful young chef of the year competition at Notre dame high school. This year we had eight students participating from three schools in the region. Chris 'Buzz' Busby from Brasteds restaurant was our judge and as the standard was very high, he had a difficult task to pick a winner.
The Rotary Club of Norwich held another successful young chef of the year competition at Notre dame high school. This year we had eight students participating from three schools in the region. Chris 'Buzz' Busby from Brasteds restaurant was our judge and as the standard was very high, he had a difficult task to pick a winner.
However, first and second place went to two students from Wymondham College and the overall winner was Giorgia Roberts. Her menu was:
Starter: Spinach and ricotta filled home made ravioli served with a tomato sauce and roasted potatoes Main: Chicken with a lemon and thyme salt on a bed of potatoes and green beans Dessert: Meringue stack with raspberries and a mixed berry sauce. Rotary Club of Norwich President, Chris King, presented Giorgia with her prize and all the young chefs with their certificates. Giorgia will be going on to represent our club at the District heat in Ipswich during February 2017 and wish her all the very best. Big thanks go to Club member Lynn Rawlings for organising this round of the competition. |
TWO NEW MEMBERS
President Chris King inducting our two newest members - Brian Early, who has transferred from RC Bassenthwaite and Andy Cooke. Significantly, in the background (on the right) is George Kerry, our oldest member!
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our thoughts are with our twin club in nice
We know that many members must be concerned about the recent events in Nice, and must be wondering if any of our friends in the Nice Côte d’Azure Rotary Club were affected. President Chris King has sent the following message to the Nice Club via Miles Neville. Chris has asked me to circulate his message to our members,
Dear President Catherine,
The members of the Rotary Club of Norwich were devastated to here of the tragedy which befell your city on Thursday night. We hope none of your members have lost loved ones in the incident, but we also understand the sense of outrage that all residents of the city must be feeling after this murderous attack.
No doubt, as time passes, the aftermath of the tragedy will provide opportunities for service, and if that proves to be the case, you know that you can count on our support.
In solidarity,
Chris King on behalf of all of our members.
First thing on Friday morning, as soon as I heard the 6.00 news on the radio (my alarm call!) I sent an email on the Club's behalf, and from myself, Jane and the twins, to Jean. President Chris has also composed a message which I have sent on his behalf to the President of Nice Cote d'Azur. This evening, a few minutes ago, I chatted with Jean Lecach on the phone. To the best of his knowledge no-one in the Rotary Club is amongst the victims or has lost family members, for which we can be grateful. However, it brings it home when he mentioned that his daughter, Tatine, was on the Promenade des Anglais when the incident happened, but fortunately was further down the road. Apparently everyone started running in her direction and she too turned and ran, not aware at the time what was happening, and she ended up several yards further on from where the lorry was brought to a halt. Thank goodness. Whilst we are glad that our friends in Rotary appear to be fine, we all, I'm sure, will feel tremendous sadness that so many innocent lives have needlessly been lost and many more affected by this horrific incident.
Miles Neville
Dear President Catherine,
The members of the Rotary Club of Norwich were devastated to here of the tragedy which befell your city on Thursday night. We hope none of your members have lost loved ones in the incident, but we also understand the sense of outrage that all residents of the city must be feeling after this murderous attack.
No doubt, as time passes, the aftermath of the tragedy will provide opportunities for service, and if that proves to be the case, you know that you can count on our support.
In solidarity,
Chris King on behalf of all of our members.
First thing on Friday morning, as soon as I heard the 6.00 news on the radio (my alarm call!) I sent an email on the Club's behalf, and from myself, Jane and the twins, to Jean. President Chris has also composed a message which I have sent on his behalf to the President of Nice Cote d'Azur. This evening, a few minutes ago, I chatted with Jean Lecach on the phone. To the best of his knowledge no-one in the Rotary Club is amongst the victims or has lost family members, for which we can be grateful. However, it brings it home when he mentioned that his daughter, Tatine, was on the Promenade des Anglais when the incident happened, but fortunately was further down the road. Apparently everyone started running in her direction and she too turned and ran, not aware at the time what was happening, and she ended up several yards further on from where the lorry was brought to a halt. Thank goodness. Whilst we are glad that our friends in Rotary appear to be fine, we all, I'm sure, will feel tremendous sadness that so many innocent lives have needlessly been lost and many more affected by this horrific incident.
Miles Neville
Welcome to our new president - Chris king
Outgoing President Colin Rymill thanked club members for their support during a difficult year and welcomed new President Chris King to the role. Chris thanked Colin and stressed the need for members to get together and support club projects, events and initiatives in the coming year.
Andy's Coastal walk for the Grove
On Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th June, Past President Andy De'ath completed another one of his annual walks in aid of charity. Andy managed the 46 miles of the Norfolk Coast Path despite torrential rain all day on the Tuesday. Said Andy " Never believe the Met Office forecast when it says 10% or 20% chance of rain - it means 100%! It was fairly hard going as, whilst I can walk over 20 miles without a problem, I've never done it 2 days running, and due to my poor route finding, it turned out to be over 50 miles"
Andy wished to thank all who sponsored him, and added " I've raised over £500 when Gift Aid is added, which will be added to the £1600 we already have in the club for The Grove's Sensory Room project" Well done Andy, and watch this space for next year's walk! |
Norwich Rotary Club members visit Novi Sad.
Every two years, Norwich Rotary Club exchanges fellowship with the Rotary Club of Novi Sad.. One of our several twin clubs.
Norwich Rotarians arriving via Belgrade for the May Day weekend, discovered that the celebrations were doubled this year by the fact that the Orthodox calendar dictated that it was also Easter. A bonus, and despite poor weather, the Rotarians of Novi Sad rolled out the red carpet and the Easter eggs ..and 3 days of feasting and friendship ensued.
Norwich Rotarians arriving via Belgrade for the May Day weekend, discovered that the celebrations were doubled this year by the fact that the Orthodox calendar dictated that it was also Easter. A bonus, and despite poor weather, the Rotarians of Novi Sad rolled out the red carpet and the Easter eggs ..and 3 days of feasting and friendship ensued.
President Dusko Boskovic hosted a "Big Friday" fish supper .. Speeches and toasts were given and, as English is widely spoken in Serbia, president Colon Rymill was excused from responding in strange tongues!
Over the next two days each Norwich Rotarian was hosted by a local Rotarian and his family. Every host tried to outdo the others and every Serbian has his favourite wines and liqueurs!
We were treated to monastery visits, a drive to a delightful farmhouse lunch, a meal high above the Danube, an Easter brunch and a city tour.
Over the next two days each Norwich Rotarian was hosted by a local Rotarian and his family. Every host tried to outdo the others and every Serbian has his favourite wines and liqueurs!
We were treated to monastery visits, a drive to a delightful farmhouse lunch, a meal high above the Danube, an Easter brunch and a city tour.
Novi Sad is a broad-street, fine-façade Eastern European city with a touch of Russia, Germany and Italy. The countryside has extensive flat, farming areas but also some hidden, wooded, mountain scenery dotted with pretty churches.
The Novi Sad Rotary Club assists several local charities and many of its members are from families with long histories of local support for the city. With Rotary finance, the famous clock tower on the Petrovaradin fortress will soon ring out again with new bells ... and without having to be wound up daily.
It goes without saying that this will be yet another excuse to open the bottles of Slivovitz!. We look forward to reciprocating the wonderful Novi Sad generosity in 2018.
The Novi Sad Rotary Club assists several local charities and many of its members are from families with long histories of local support for the city. With Rotary finance, the famous clock tower on the Petrovaradin fortress will soon ring out again with new bells ... and without having to be wound up daily.
It goes without saying that this will be yet another excuse to open the bottles of Slivovitz!. We look forward to reciprocating the wonderful Novi Sad generosity in 2018.
Dentaid box
In good voice and spirits, Andrew Brown, President of Rotary Club, Norwich 2014-15, set off from District 1080 Assembly in April 2015 to cycle from Norwich to RC Koblenz Ehrenbreitstein to raise money for DentAid, his chosen charity for his presidential year. Pedalling for a mere 440 miles, there was plenty of opportunity to exercise his memory and sing himself along with the Proclaimers’ classic ‘But I would bike 500 miles..... before arriving six days later in Koblenz to coincide with Rotary Club Norwich’s twinning visit. He was, of course, given a hero’s welcome.
Past President Andrew’s enthusiasm and energy raised £3,311.08 sponsorship money and two DentAid kits were ordered, one destined for Ghana and the other for Malawi as RC Norwich has essential contacts in both places. |
So, many air miles later, the kit was delivered to Ghana’s capital city, Accra where it was collected by the Ministry of Health and then transferred to its final home Keta Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region of Ghana.
Following the arrival, it was time for Mr. Serene Akpanya, the Hospital Administrator and Mr Selasi Tamakloe, Dentist to start working out an implementation programme. I therefore sent some questions to be answered, all of which are recorded below: What sort of dental service do you hope to provide? We intend to provide rural community dental care by visiting at least one deprived community once a month What distances will you need to travel? Approximately 30 km per journey What are the most common dental needs? Dental caries, dent alveolar abscess and chronic periodontitis |
What are the most common treatments?
We may have to do glass ionomer fillings for patients with caries and also restore their teeth. For those with teeth that cannot be restored, dental extractions will be done. We will also carry out root canal therapies and acute periodontitis will be managed with scaling and polishing
Will you have to make a charge for patients?
Most of the inhabitants of the rural communities are poor and cannot pay. We shall need dental supplies and logistics to provide comprehensive care since dental materials are very expensive to buy.
Do you anticipate needing to recruit and train volunteers?
Yes. This will be another big challenge as the idea of volunteering is pretty much unknown in our society. Due to poverty, people are only willing to give time if they are to be paid for their trouble. Otherwise, they might just as well be doing their normal work (fishing, trading) and earning an income. At the very least, we shall have to provide them with a hot dinner.
We may have to do glass ionomer fillings for patients with caries and also restore their teeth. For those with teeth that cannot be restored, dental extractions will be done. We will also carry out root canal therapies and acute periodontitis will be managed with scaling and polishing
Will you have to make a charge for patients?
Most of the inhabitants of the rural communities are poor and cannot pay. We shall need dental supplies and logistics to provide comprehensive care since dental materials are very expensive to buy.
Do you anticipate needing to recruit and train volunteers?
Yes. This will be another big challenge as the idea of volunteering is pretty much unknown in our society. Due to poverty, people are only willing to give time if they are to be paid for their trouble. Otherwise, they might just as well be doing their normal work (fishing, trading) and earning an income. At the very least, we shall have to provide them with a hot dinner.
So it is obvious that the provision of a Dentaid kit brings hope to the rural poor but also a very big challenge to those who are responsible for providing the service. Once again, we in Great Britain are reminded of how much we take for granted. Of course, the budget challenges are huge here but we know that there will be a service which all can access.
It is not always possible to show the beginning and the end of a Rotary project with a Rotarian from the fundraising club present on both occasions. With this project, however, we are able to track the complete journey
Anna Cottrell - April 2016
It is not always possible to show the beginning and the end of a Rotary project with a Rotarian from the fundraising club present on both occasions. With this project, however, we are able to track the complete journey
Anna Cottrell - April 2016
Nice Riviera Cote d’Azur Visit
The Rotary Club of Norwich were very please to host a party of 20 fellow Rotarians from one of our Twinned Clubs - Nice, Cote d'Azur. After arrival on Friday 1 April afternoon our visitors relaxed around Norwich or spent time with their Rotary hosts before gathering for small dinner parties that evening.
On Saturday visitors and members departed by coach for Sandringham where they visited the house, museum and church and toured the gardens. Most enjoyed a leisurely lunch at the Visitor Centre or picnicked in the warm sunshine that had been specially prior-arranged by the President!
Dinner
All received a very warm welcome from manager and staff on arrival at Stower Grange and the evening proved exceptionally convivial and good-humouredly noisy. The service throughout was attentive and courteous without being invasive and helped the evening develop. President Colin delivered a brief welcoming speech in his very best Franglais with halting pauses to emphasis his linguistic ability. He expressed delight and amazement at the spontaneous applause that broke out on various occasions as he is more used to the howls of derision and protest from Norwich members. |
President Georges-Eric Martinaux responded with a cultural address and presented Miles, the organizer, with gifts. Miles, still recovering from hours spent slaving over a hot stove on Friday preparing a gastronomic delight for his dinner-party, gave eloquent thanks in French
It was particularly pleasing that a number of visitors came with partners and families so unusually ages spanned from 13 to 87 years. It added to the bonhomie, as did the previous Norwich members and wives of past-members who were able to join and add sparkle to the festive evening.
The sun shone throughout the visit and possibly added to the good fellowship, entente cordiale and humour that prevailed, as evidenced in the group photo shortly before departure on Sunday
The sun shone throughout the visit and possibly added to the good fellowship, entente cordiale and humour that prevailed, as evidenced in the group photo shortly before departure on Sunday
Email received from Jean Lecach.
President Georges-Eric has asked me to contact you in his name and that of our group, including me, to thank you ever so much for the splendid reception in Norwich from your club. Everything was perfect, the visit to Sandringham, the festive dinner and above all the warmth of your club members who took such great care of us, not to forget the beautiful weather you arranged for us. All the participants from Nice told us how much they appreciated this trip which not only gave them a chance to see your beautiful city of Norwich but also to meet such friendly Rotarians.
We also wish to express our gratitude to Miles and Chris for their excellent organization and , of course, to all the kind people who hosted, fed and transported us during this unforgettable visit. We are looking forward to welcome you and your members in Nice for your return visit next year and will be glad to have visitors from your club before that.
Thank you again and best Rotarian greetings to you and your members.
Jean Lecach
President Georges-Eric has asked me to contact you in his name and that of our group, including me, to thank you ever so much for the splendid reception in Norwich from your club. Everything was perfect, the visit to Sandringham, the festive dinner and above all the warmth of your club members who took such great care of us, not to forget the beautiful weather you arranged for us. All the participants from Nice told us how much they appreciated this trip which not only gave them a chance to see your beautiful city of Norwich but also to meet such friendly Rotarians.
We also wish to express our gratitude to Miles and Chris for their excellent organization and , of course, to all the kind people who hosted, fed and transported us during this unforgettable visit. We are looking forward to welcome you and your members in Nice for your return visit next year and will be glad to have visitors from your club before that.
Thank you again and best Rotarian greetings to you and your members.
Jean Lecach
new honorary member
On Friday 11th March 2016, the club were pleased to welcome local journalist Derek James and present him with an honorary membership of the Rotary Club of Norwich. Derek has been a great supporter of our club, producing many articles for the EDP and was instrumental in raising over £20,000 towards the building of Rotary House for the Deaf in Norwich - of which he is also a trustee.
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youth speaks district final
On Saturday 27th February, the 1080 District Final of Youth Speaks was held. Click here for a report on this event
north of England flood collection
On a cold Saturday 16th January, members of the Area Rotary Club DART team took to the streets of Norwich to collect money on behalf of the North of England Flood Relief. Although at times 'business' was a little slow, the team raised an excellent £803, which with Gift Aid should equate to around £1000,. A big thank you to everybody that turned out on the day
Cumbria flood appeal
Our club raised £345 via a recent collection for the victims of flooding in Cumbria. A cheque was posted to the Club Secretary of Cockermouth RC on 22 December 2015 and we have received this note of thanks from Brian.
"Thanks for your wonderful support, it really is appreciated. If you could send the cheque to me at the following address I will then pass on to treasurer David"
Brian Mitchelhill - Secretary, Cockermouth RC
"Thanks for your wonderful support, it really is appreciated. If you could send the cheque to me at the following address I will then pass on to treasurer David"
Brian Mitchelhill - Secretary, Cockermouth RC
Chris and john donate wheelchairs
Rotarians Chris King and John Backhouse have each raised £75 to pay for two wheelchairs to be used in Botswana. Chris raised the money via donations from his cleaner and putting aside loose change each week. His wheelchair donation was made in memory of his late wife and fellow Rotarian, Hilary King
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Christmas dinner dance - Saturday 5th December
On Saturday 5th December a total of 77 guests enjoyed a great Christmas dinner Dance at the Masonic rooms on St Giles in Norwich. The evening kicked off with the Sonatas - a musical trio, in the bar area providing some soothing sounds before the dinner.
Guests were treated to an excellent 3 course dinner, during which, the Elite Performance Team from Busybodies Stage School in Dereham, performed a 15 minute ballet about a little girl and her visit to the ballet. The girls, aged 6 to 15 years of age, performed brilliantly and received a standing ovation from the guests.
After the meal, there was much energetic dancing, with some interesting 'shapes' being thrown by a few (nameless) Rotarians on the dance floor!
The evening raised over £600 for various supported charities and was a great success. Many thanks go to Rotarian Nickie West for organising such a brilliant event
Guests were treated to an excellent 3 course dinner, during which, the Elite Performance Team from Busybodies Stage School in Dereham, performed a 15 minute ballet about a little girl and her visit to the ballet. The girls, aged 6 to 15 years of age, performed brilliantly and received a standing ovation from the guests.
After the meal, there was much energetic dancing, with some interesting 'shapes' being thrown by a few (nameless) Rotarians on the dance floor!
The evening raised over £600 for various supported charities and was a great success. Many thanks go to Rotarian Nickie West for organising such a brilliant event
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ROTARACT CHARTER NIGHT
On Monday 30 November the club was delighted to present the Rotaract Club of UEA with their Charter Certificate, at a dinner held at The Library Restaurant in Norwich.
RCN President Colin Rymill handed the certificate to Rotaract Chairman Hussam Hussein, and thanked him and everyone present for their enthusiasm and dedication in setting up the club, making special mention to our Chevening Scholar Abdul Razak Yakubu who has been the driving force behind forming the club at the UEA during his year there.
Virtually all the members of the Rotaract Club were present, and many different countries were represented – Italy, Syria, Hong Kong, Kenya, Finland, Mauritius, USA, Netherlands as well as UK. If I have forgotten a country my apologies. Also present was Rotarian Keith Tovey - District Assistant Governor, Rotarian Martin Brocklebank - District Membership Chairman and Rotarian Anne Templeman who will act as the liaison between Rotary Club of Norwich and the Rotaract Club of UEA.
We hope to welcome the Rotaract members to some of our meetings next year, and their President Hussam Hussein has extended an open invitation to Rotary Club of Norwich members to attend their meetings.
Anne Templeman
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RCN President Colin Rymill handed the certificate to Rotaract Chairman Hussam Hussein, and thanked him and everyone present for their enthusiasm and dedication in setting up the club, making special mention to our Chevening Scholar Abdul Razak Yakubu who has been the driving force behind forming the club at the UEA during his year there.
Virtually all the members of the Rotaract Club were present, and many different countries were represented – Italy, Syria, Hong Kong, Kenya, Finland, Mauritius, USA, Netherlands as well as UK. If I have forgotten a country my apologies. Also present was Rotarian Keith Tovey - District Assistant Governor, Rotarian Martin Brocklebank - District Membership Chairman and Rotarian Anne Templeman who will act as the liaison between Rotary Club of Norwich and the Rotaract Club of UEA.
We hope to welcome the Rotaract members to some of our meetings next year, and their President Hussam Hussein has extended an open invitation to Rotary Club of Norwich members to attend their meetings.
Anne Templeman
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Handover of Blood Pressure monitor
The Rotary Club of Norwich plus the Rotary House for the Deaf have provided an additional blood pressure monitor for The Gunthorpe Acute Stroke Ward at The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. A bequest from Ron Bearne’s estate, a past member of The Rotary Club of Norwich, with approval from his family, has also contributed to the sum required. This is an appropriate use of this legacy, as Ron Bearne spent his working life within the NHS.
The wives of three of the members of the Rotary Club of Norwich have died in the Gunthorpe Ward in the last year (Pam Rowe, Hilary King and Jill Hammond). Hilary King was a Club member in her own right. The additional blood pressure monitor for the Gunthorpe Ward has been presented in recognition of the care that all three received. It is difficult for the nurses continuously to monitor those patients with very high blood pressure, because the available blood pressure monitors have to be used between all the 36 patients in the ward, and one cannot be dedicated to one patient. The presentation was made in Gunthorpe Ward on Thursday 19th November. |
The photograph shows, from the left, Jane Shermilt, Gunthorpe Ward Sister; Colin Rymill, President of The Rotary Club of Norwich; Andy De’ath, Chairman of the board of Trustees of the Rotary House for the Deaf; Chris King; Hilary Hammond, who initiated the provision of this monitor; Jane Douglas, OPM Matron; Dr Sutton; Majari Muli.
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Dentaid cheque
Following Past President Andrew Brown's epic cycle ride from Norwich to Koblenz in April this year, we have received a thank you letter from Jacqueline James of Dentaid. Andrew's epic ride raised £1500 for the Dentaid Charity. You can see Jacqueline's letter here.