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Incoming President Paul Dubbins
is given his chain of Office
by Immediate Past President (2021-22)
John Whiteley
at Club Handover28th June 2022
Martin started his campaign in the Men’s Singles WH2 Group Play Stage - Group
B, defeating Dumnern Junthong of Thailand. He then came 2nd in his Group but
was unfortunately knocked out by Chan Ho Yuen of HK in the quarterfinals
Over the last 5 years Berkhamsted Rotary has helped towards self-funding
Potten End resident Martin’s expenses and helping him realise his dream of
representing his country at the Tokyo Paralympics. We have written to him to
congratulate him on all his hard work and determination which earned him a
quarterfinal place.
Martin replied: ‘Yes , I’m always disappointed whenever I lose a game. More so
when it’s at the biggest tournament of my life. However eight weeks ago, I was
95% sure I wouldn’t make it to the Paralympics due to injury. I couldn’t hit the
shuttle hard. I was in so much pain. I travelled to Leeds , Manchester to see
specialist after specialist. I had Cortizone injections into the elbow that were
unsuccessful. With constant physio, rehab and huge desire, I managed
somehow to turn it around. That alone was a monumental achievement.
The Paralympics itself has been and unforgettable experience. I’ve played against the best players in the world on the biggest stage in the world.
I can’t thank Rotary enough. I’m extremely grateful for your constant support throughout my incredible journey.’
Tokyo Paralympics - Local Hero Martin Rooke represents GB in
wheelchair badminton team
ROTARY CENTENARY CIVIC AWARD – 2021
WINNER – JOAN FISHER
The
Rotary
Centenary
Civic
Awards
were
instituted
in
2004
when
Rotary
celebrated
its
Centenary.
At
that
time
Berkhamsted
Town
Council
also
wanted
to
introduce
an
Annual
Civic
Award
to
recognise
the
work
of
those
unsung
heroes
in
our
community
who
contribute
so
much
to
our civic life – so we came together to set up these joint awards.
There
are
two
Awards
–
one
made
to
an
adult
and
one
to
a
young
person
of
18
years
or
under.
The
first
award
Award
was
made
in
2005.
Winners
names
are
engraved
on
the
shields
which
are displayed on the wall of the Council Chamber in the Civic Centre.
This
year
we
are
recognising
JOAN
FISHER
with
the
Senior
Award,
but
because
of
the
interruptions to so many youth activities in the last year, a Junior Award is not being made.
Joan has made outstanding contributions which have benefitted many people in our Town.
Veterans Visit to National Memorial Arboretum -
7th September 2021.
The Rotary clubs of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead jointly organized a trip for veterans to visit the NMA (National Memorial Arboretum). After several postponements due to COVID-19 this went ahead in September. 37 veterans signed up for the trip including a 98 year-old RAF aircraft crew, a 97 year-old Royal Marine, a 91 year-old Paratrooper and several WRAC ladies whose ages shall not be revealed.
Castle Concert July ‘21
A wonderful Summer’s
evening with picnics and a
lovely, lively audience
enjoying the boisterous but
mellifluous charms of Illyria
aboard HMS Pinafore.
Brought to you (safely) by
Berkhamsted Rotary.
A BIG THANK YOU FROM SANTA AND HIS ELVES
Thank you to all the local groups, charities, volunteers, sponsors and everyone who donated that helped Santa and his Elves raise an amazing £15,400. Santa’s Sleigh has made its way back to the Santa garage with Santa and his team of elves resting up enjoying a well earned break. Two hundred and eighty children came and wrote their letters to Santa when The Elves Posting House opened its doors again at the Berkhamsted Festival of Light. Throughout the month of December twenty one local charities and organisations went out around the streets of Berkhamsted with Santa to raise funds. Funds raised for Santa’s Sleigh and the Elves Posting House would not be possible without the support of the Rotary Club of Berkhamsted and Berkhamsted Town Council. We’d also like to mention that, Santa’s visits around Berkhamsted would not have been possible without our sponsors. Thanks to Vanarama for the loan of the Santa truck, De Lisle Garage for sleigh maintenance and Trackit247 for the Santa tracker. Look out for us again in December! Santa and his Elves
Rotary Seniors Out trip to Waterperry Gardens 14th September 2022
The Rotary Club of Berkhamsted with help from the Happy Wanderers, which is a local group that provide help for senior citizens, organised this years outing for senior citizens. This year the visit was to Waterperry Gardens. A Party of 32 Senior citizens, helpers and carers, as well as Rotarian and Inner Wheel helpers travelled by coach to the gardens. The coach left from Berkhamsted Sports Centre at 1pm. Waterperry Gardens were made famous by Beatrix Havergal who established her School of Horticulture for Ladies here from 1932 to 1971. It is now home to 8 acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens, with a plant centre and garden shop, a gallery and gift shop, and a museum and tea shop. The day was helped by exceptionally warm and sunny weather throughout the afternoon. After exploring the beautiful gardens, we congregated in the Tea Rooms for a welcome “Cream Tea”. We departed from Waterperry at 4.40pm and after the coach driver managed to avoid numerous road closures, we arrived back in Berkhamsted. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all.
NEWS
Veterans Visit to National Memorial
Arboretum - 7th September 2021
The Rotary clubs of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead jointly organized a trip for veterans to visit the NMA (National Memorial Arboretum). After several postponement due to COVID-19 this went ahead in September. 37 veterans signed up for the trip including a 98 years-old RAF aircraft crew, a 97 year-old Royal Marine, a 91 year-old Paratrooper and several WRAC ladies whose ages shall not be revealed.
For previous NEWS items
Castle Concert July 2021
A wonderful Summer’s evening with picnics and a
lovely, lively audience enjoying the boisterous but
mellifluous charms of Illyria aboard HMS Pinafore.
Brought to you (safely) by Berkhamsted Rotary.
Martin started his campaign in
the Men’s Singles WH2 Group
Play Stage - Group B, defeating
Dumnern Junthong of Thailand.
He then came 2nd in his Group
but was unfortunately knocked
out by Chan Ho Yuen of HK in
the quarterfinals
Over the last 5 years
Berkhamsted Rotary has helped towards self-funding Potten End
resident Martin’s expenses and helping him realise his dream of
representing his country at the Tokyo Paralympics. We have
written to him to congratulate him on all his hard work and
determination which earned him a quarterfinal place.
Martin replied: ‘Yes , I’m always disappointed whenever I lose a
game. More so when it’s at the biggest tournament of my life.
However eight weeks ago, I was 95% sure I wouldn’t make it to the
Paralympics due to injury. I couldn’t hit the shuttle hard. I was in so
much pain. I travelled to Leeds , Manchester to see specialist after
specialist. I had Cortizone injections into the elbow that were
unsuccessful. With constant physio, rehab and huge desire, I
managed somehow to turn it around. That alone was a
monumental achievement.
The Paralympics itself has been and unforgettable experience. I’ve
played against the best players in the world on the biggest stage in
the world.
I can’t thank Rotary enough. I’m extremely grateful for your
constant support throughout my incredible journey.’
.
Local Hero Martin Rooke represents GB in the wheelchair
badminton team for the Tokyo Paralympics
A BIG THANK YOU FROM SANTA AND HIS
ELVES
Thank you to all the local groups, charities, volunteers, sponsors and everyone who donated that helped Santa and his Elves raise an amazing £15,400. Santa’s Sleigh has made its way back to the Santa garage with Santa and his team of elves resting up enjoying a well earned break. Two hundred and eighty children came and wrote their letters to Santa when The Elves Posting House opened its doors again at the Berkhamsted Festival of Light. Throughout the month of December twenty one local charities and organisations went out around the streets of Berkhamsted with Santa to raise funds. Funds raised for Santa’s Sleigh and the Elves Posting House would not be possible without the support of the Rotary Club of Berkhamsted and Berkhamsted Town Council. We’d also like to mention that, Santa’s visits around Berkhamsted would not have been possible without our sponsors. Thanks to Vanarama for the loan of the Santa truck, De Lisle Garage for sleigh maintenance and Trackit247 for the Santa tracker. Look out for us again in December! Santa and his Elves
Incoming President Paul Dubbins
is given his chain of Office
by Immediate Past President
(2021-22)
John Whiteley
at Club Handover28th June 2022
Rotary Seniors Out trip to Waterperry Gardens 14th
September 2022
The Rotary Club of Berkhamsted with help from the Happy Wanderers, which is a local group that provide help for senior citizens, organised this years outing for senior citizens. This year the visit was to Waterperry Gardens. A Party of 32 Senior citizens, helpers and carers, as well as Rotarian and Inner Wheel helpers travelled by coach to the gardens. The coach left from Berkhamsted Sports Centre at 1pm. Waterperry Gardens were made famous by Beatrix Havergal who established her School of Horticulture for Ladies here from 1932 to 1971. It is now home to 8 acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens, with a plant centre and garden shop, a gallery and gift shop, and a museum and tea shop. The day was helped by exceptionally warm and sunny weather throughout the afternoon. After exploring the beautiful gardens, we congregated in the Tea Rooms for a welcome “Cream Tea”. We departed from Waterperry at 4.40pm and after the coach driver managed to avoid numerous road closures, we arrived back in Berkhamsted. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all.