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Our meeting last week (as we know now was our last for the 2020/2021 Rotary Year) was entertaining and instructive. The continuum of the AGM 2019 was held and all motions approved. We had a visit of a contingent of BlowFly Cricket leaders and players who were to receive a Community Caring award for their wonderful work with 'All Ability’ programs.. Their exploits were ably described by Mark Rushton and several members of group spoke of their enjoyment and success at the sport. President Janelle and PE Peter conducted the presentation. Anne, Mike Langford, Pres Janelle, Mark Rushton, Maddie Jones, Aditya Swarup, Akanksha Swarup, Isolde Kamerman Following which we were entertained by our selected members who described their achievements in their chosen sport interviewed by Phill Comfort. We learned that: Jim Fulton was a champion Tennis and Squash player and a left handed golfer. Barbara Salisch was passionate about her horses as a youngster and enjoyed the time she groomed and rode Sally on her Gloucester property. Greg Starr described sailing as like - "Standing in a cold shower ripping up $50 notes" - but mostly a serene experience! Mentie Knowles was not a natural sport but enjoyed the challengers her three brothers threw at her before adopting water skiing as a go to sport. Peter Kirkwood described his martial arts learning and expertise achieved - becoming a Black Belt in 1972. Jo-Ann Moffat is a soccer fanatic playing for several teams - and was proud of her achievements in perfecting the "nutmeg" move on her opponents! Jo Ann was adjudged the "best attire". Individual photographs - Click- here |