COMMUNITY... GOLDRICK’S GAMBLE PAYS OFF On Saturday 5th June, Tilly's Tea Room on Dawson St, Heywood and Heywood Rotary hosted a fun Casino Night, entertaining over 100 guests. Mike Goldrick Blinds opened and cleared their downstairs showroom to make way for a roulette table, two blackjack tables and a poker table, while the tea room became the bar and buffet area. The evening raised £1320 in total, for the Rotary’s chosen charities.
NEW PRESIDENT IN OFFICE The new President of the Soroptimist International Club of Rochdale for 2010/2011 is Mrs Ann Stott JP. She received her chain of Office from Past President Mrs Lisa King at the recent AGM. The Soroptimist Club is a global club for women and meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month in the Education Suite at Springhill Hospice. Any new members would be very welcome. Contact the Membership Secretary, Miss Kath Taylor on 01706 852699.
ON BENDED KNEE Former Springhill Hospice Fundraising Director, Ken Davies, received a well-deserved MBE for his continued Rochdale charity work. He was at the helm for 12 years at Springhill Hospice and he has also been a fundraiser as a Freemason and for Rochdale Rotary. Ken was accompanied to the palace by his proud wife Joan and his two sons Alun and Iain. Honoured in the New Years Honours List, Ken commented, "I was very, very proud to receive my MBE. It was a wonderful day and a wonderful occasion".
GIVING MND THEIR BEST SHOT The 5th MND Classic Golf Day was held at Manchester Golf Club on 4th June. The annual event raises money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, in memory of Ian McCarrick, who died from the illness in 2006, aged just 34. Ian's widow Vicky said: “This year’s event attracted 120 golfers and everyone had a great days golf for a great cause. We have already started taking bookings for next years event to be held again at Manchester Golf Club on 10 June 2011.”
Fundraising team (right) - Janice McCarrick, Rita Bottomley.and Vicky McCarrick
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Winning Team (left) Aaron Watkinson, Paul Radcliffe, Michael Farrington, Scott Sanderson