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Not much to report at the moment, I’m afraid, as our “raison d’être” rather on hold but still hopeful that we can host our French friends from La Pommeraye and Montjean-sur-Loire at the same time next year, 13-18th August 2022 and enjoy the programme of events that we organised last year. We are still hoping to have some social events before then and will certainly have a garden party, when the weather improves and when rules permit, especially as we have sparkling wine to drink, which we bought for last year’s reception. It will be lovely to see our members again, even if we can’t see our French friends. Members, look out for an email from our chairman. French Conversation is suspended for now but, I know, our members are trying to keep up their language skills in other ways, reading French news, listening to French radio, doing online courses etc and many do keep in close touch with their French friends, who have suffered, just like us, this past year. Book Club members are continuing with their meetings and July’s choice was Sue’s, “Where the Crawdads sing” by Delia Owens. At time of writing, we haven’t decided if we will Zoom or meet face-toface: it probably depends on the weather on the third Wednesday of the month. It has been lovely to keep this going throughout the last seventeen months, reading, as usual, many different genres, as our book club started in February 2006, a long time ago now. Pat can supply more information for now on 01603 782375 or pat.barkergreen@btinternet.com For any more information please contact us, via Peter, on 01603 782733 or peter_c_milsted@talk21.com
free). Don’t forget you can also support us and the many local and international charities we donate to, through the Broadland Council WROXHAM BURE Lottery Scheme – simply go on line VALLEY ROTARY CLUB ( www.communityatheartlottery.co As Covid restrictions are further m ) and sign up, selecting Wroxeased Wroxham Bure Valley Rota- ham Bure Valley Rotary Club as ry Club already has quite a full your chosen cause. It is a weekly programme of activity ahead. We draw and you chose how much to are now meeting again at Wroxinvest. 50% of proceeds go to your ham Barns on a Monday evening selected charity and there is a and the large turn-out of members chance to win up to £25,000 every so far is proof of how much people week. missed social interaction during Meantime, we hope everyone stays lock down. We are still retaining safe and remember, in the true some Zoom meetings in our programme, both to keep our business Rotary spirit of “Service above Self” meetings time efficient and also to we have members ready and willing to help out in the local commuallow us to attract speakers from nity wherever the need arises. If outside our usual geographical you fancy joining us for a vibrant, area. sociable, active, and fun club expeWe continue to do regular commu- rience, please contact our presinity service, working on car parking dent, Peter Milsted, on 01603 duty at the vaccination centre at 782733 / 07850 742337. Hoveton village hall when required, and we also organised a litter pick in the run up to Norfolk day on 24th July. We also had a successful bring a guest night for people to come along and find out more about us in July, followed by our annual Charter Night to celebrate the founding of the club back in 2005. This month we are running the entry gate at Marsham show on 14th and 15th August with its vintage vehicle display. We also hope to have a member’s beach barbecue day, weather permitting. Our first big event for the autumn is our first major fund raising event, a Classic Car Show at Wroxham Barns on Sunday 12th September. If you have a classic car why not bring it along, or if you just enjoy looking there will be some great vehicles to see and some great people to chat to. Exhibitors are asked to let Robin know they are coming on 07721 465647, and to arrive as soon after 10am as possible. Public entry will be from 11am. 100% of all proceeds from the day will be donated to the nominated charities Nancy Oldfield Trust and Rotary Charities supported by our club. As well as the Car show all visitors will have the usual access to all the attractions of Wroxham Barns (some chargeable, some
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