An Unexpected Guest

What a lovely surprise we had to our Quiz evening on Thursday when visitor Rotarian Kimberley, from Oregon USA, walked in. She thoroughly enjoyed our "Fishy Business' Quiz and took a particular shine to Les, who did an amazing job of keeping her entertained. President John presented her with a Carnforth Rotary Flag to take to her club, which coincidentally meets on a Thursday, albeit lunchtime. We exchanged details, so hopefully can keep in touch and maybe FaceTime or Skype them when Kimberley returns to the USA.

Last Night in the Cells

Yesterday evening,  several members and friends from Carnforth Rotary enjoyed an extremely interesting tour round Lancaster Castle.
Janet, the guide, added atmosphere and humour to the whole event with her knowledge,  bubbly personality and tales of ghostly happenings. We learned about the trial and demise of the Lancashire Witches, given information about the branding iron and shown several types of prison restraints which were used in olden days. The scold's bridle, a device used on 'outspoken' women, was never cleaned so diseases were spread and many people died.

An experience behind bars

Time out of the cells.

Welcome Aboard Gillian.

Carnforth Rotary Club gave Gillian Bromley a very warm welcome when she was inducted on Thursday evening, by President John Blowes. Gillian is not a newcomer to rotary as she was President of a previous club in Warwick, and has also been a member of other clubs before moving up North. She was 'discovered' by Doug Taylor, when he was collecting used medical appliances for Physionet, and persuaded to come along to our meetings. And that, as the saying goes, was that.

A surprise for Mike Willetts at Carnforth Handover

It isn't often that Rotarian Mike Willetts is lost for words. However, on Thursday 7th July he was completely taken by surprise when retiring President, Ian Bradley, awarded him the Paul Harris Fellowship.
This was in recognition of the sterling work that Mike has done in Kitale, building a school and encouraging it to become self sustained and also helping Physionet to collect and export medical aids to overseas countries.

A surprise fro Mike Willetts at Carnforth Handover

It isn't often that Rotarian Mike Willetts is lost for words. However, on Thursday 7th July he was completely taken by surprise when retiring President, Ian Bradley, awarded him the Paul Harris Fellowship.
This was in recognition of the sterling work that Mike has done in Kitale, building a school and encouraging it to become self sustained and also helping Physionet to collect and export medical aids to overseas countries.

Carnforth Rotary Club Handover Evening

Carnforth Rotary Club Handover was held at the Longlands Hotel on Thursday evening 7th July, where we were joined by members from the Rotary Clubs of Lancaster, Lancaster Loyne and Lunesdale. It was a very pleasant evening, enjoyed by all.
From the left of the photo is Past President - Ian Bradley, President - John Blowes, Vice President - Kath Bromilow (MBE) and Junior Vice President - Cliff Randall. 
We are all looking forward to another eventful and fun filled year.

Carnforth Rotary Club Handover Evening

Carnforth Rotary Club Handover was held at the Longlands Hotel on Thursday evening 7th July, where we were joined by members from the Rotary Clubs of Lancaster, Lancaster Loyne and Lunesdale. It was a very pleasant evening, enjoyed by all.
From the left of the photo is Past President - Ian Bradley, President - John Blowes, Vice President - Kath Bromilow (MBE) and Junior Vice President - Cliff Randall. 
We are all looking forward to another eventful year.