They're Changing Guard

This wonderful array of guardsmen entertained the guests at our recent Christmas Party for elderly citizens.

Christmas Spectacular

Last weekend Ann and I drove to Thursford, N. Norfolk, in our camper to an ICFR Rally. The highlight of the trip was to visit the Thursford Collection and the Christmas Spectacular - a 3-hour variety show of excellent entertainment value, fit to rival anything in London's West End. Needless to say, while we were there we were treated to 5 inches of snow and I thought it would be appropriate to include the photo with our wishes for a very

Happy Christmas.

Club Service Events

For your diary......

10 November Skittles at the Smugglers Inn, Seaton
17 November Speaker: Looe Harbourmaster, George Penhaligan
24 November Speaker: Don Tarling 'The Magic of Magnetism'
15 December Christmas presents (boys only)
22 December Christmas Dinner (ask Mike Gill!)
and next year!.........
27 January Youth Speaks at Looe Community School
28/29 January Mock Interviews at Looe School

Advanced Warning - President's Night will be on 20 or 21 February, watch this space for further details

Presentation Evening Monday 6 October

RYLA Candidate Ellie Jenkins received her certificate from President Nick and spoke about her experiences and achievements on this year's course. We all agreed that she was a worthy candidate and wish her well for the future.



The 2008 Vocational Award was made by President Nick to Martin Tucker in recognition of his 14 years service at the ECHO Centre in Liskeard.

Calender of Events

13 October - Club Service Quiz.
Sharpen your wits and your pencil

20 October - Speaker
At great expense we have engaged an eminent person to speak tonight.

10 November - Skittles Night. Smugglers Inn, Seaton 7.00 p.m. £8.50 to include a roast beef and sweet meal at 8.00. Ladies and guests welcome.

Bocadden Barbecue

Some 30 members and wives enjoyed the hospitality of Nick and Alison Maiklem at their barbecue on Monday - some of us even swam! Judging by the photos, some serious issues were under discussion.

Competition

Win a weekend for two - just name the owner of this luxurious sitting room. E-mail your answers to Mike Gill before Wednesday.

Handover 2008

Some of the photos taken at the Handover Dinner on 30 June.

Cruising Down the River ....

“43 members, wives and friends enjoyed a beautiful, sunny and thoroughly entertaining trip up the Tamar from Saltash to Calstock and back.

Having done justice to a very good buffet some of us wandered round Calstock then chugged back down the Tamar, watching this wonderful sunset.

An extremely pleasant way to pass a Monday Meeting!!”

Duck Race

Coming soon to a puddle near you - Seaton beach, Saturday 7th June at 10.00 a.m.
Here are a couple of photos to remind you how Rotarians like to spend their Saturdays!

Competition

President Hugh has taken away the doodles to decide on a winner. His choice of 'best doodle' will be framed by Roy and presented to the artist (always assuming he or she is willing to be identified!). I shall publish the winning drawing on the blog.

President's Night

Some of the doodles completed during the speeches

......more to follow!!

Crash

Ireland's worst air disaster occurred early this
morning when a small two-seater Cessna plane crashed
into a cemetery. Irish search and rescue workers have
recovered 1826 bodies so far and expect that number to
climb as digging continues into the night.

PRESIDENT'S NIGHT

Friday 14th March 2007
Restormel Lodge, Lostwithiel

MENU

SMOKED SALMON
Delicate slices of Scottish smoked salmon with a honey & mustard sauce

*****

ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF
Served with a red wine gravy, Yorkshire puddings and vegetables

*****

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES
or
TROPICAL FRESH FRUIT SALAD

*****

COFFEE & MINTS


A VEGETARIAN OPTION IS AVAILABLE

CHILLED DUO OF MELON
Drizzled with a red berry coulis & champagne sorbet
*****
MUSHROOM STROGANOFF
Served with a timbale of lightly flavoured rice

7.00pm for 7.30pm BLACK TIE

Tickets £20

WHAT’S MY LINE?

LOOE VALLEY'S ADAPTATION OF THE POPULAR BBC QUIZ SHOW

Monday 4th February at the Hannafore Point Hotel
7.00 for 7.30 pm dinner

Ladies and Guests Welcome

Looe Valley Christmas Circus

See the strongman showing his all, and losing his dignity. Who's the pretty fairy in blue?

Now Where Did I Leave My Sleigh?

Happy New Year

Here's wishing both of my readers a Happy New Year.





Competition
Name the Santa (clue: he's often found in M&S)


How was your Christmas? Here's a little account of mine .............

'Twas the night before Christmas at Rock-Away Rest,
and all of us seniors were looking our best.
Our glasses how sparkly, our wrinkles so merry;
our punchbowl held prune juice and two drops of sherry.

A bedsock was taped to each walker , in hope
that Santa would bring us soft candy and soap.
We surely were lucky to be there with friends,
secure in this residence, as each comprehends.

Our grandkids had sent us some Christmassy crafts,
like angels in snowsuits and penguins on rafts.
The dental assistant had borrowed our teeth,
and from them had crafted a holiday wreath.

The bed pans so shiny, all stood in a row,
reflecting our candles' magnificent glow.
Our supper so festive - the joy wouldn't stop -
was creamy, warm oatmeal with sprinkles on top.

Our salad was Jell-O, so jiggly and great,
then puree of fruitcake was spooned on each plate.
The social director then had us play games,
like"Where are you living?" and "What are your names?"

Old Grandfather Looper was feeling his oats,
proclaiming that reindeer were nothing but goats.
Our resident wand'rer was tied to her chair,
in hopes that at bedtime she still would be there.

Security lights on the new fallen snow
made outdoors seem noon to us old folks below.
Then out on the porch there arose quite a clatter
(but we are so deaf that it just didn't matter).

A strange little fellow flew in through the door,
then tripped on the sill and fell flat on the floor.
'Twas just our director, all togged out in red.
He jiggled and chuckled and patted each head.

We knew from he way that he strutted and jived
our social-security cheques had arrived.
We sang - how we sang - in our monotone croak,
'till the clock tinkled out its soft 8 p.m. stroke.

And soon we were snuggling deep in our beds,
while nurses distributed nocturnal meds.
And so ends our Christmas at Rock-Away Rest,
'fore long you'll be with us! We wish you the best.