Welcome to our websiteFrom our President Bill McCormack
Now that 2008 is with us, we the members of Windermere Rotary Club hope that you may find something in our website pages to interest you. We are always very happy to welcome your involvement in our activities and events such as the AIRSHOW to be held in July. This year we have new events and well tried and tested ones too. Although we are not specifically a fund raising club we do support charities both locally and internationally and some of our events are aimed specifically at their needs. We would also encourage you to talk to us if you feel that membership of our club could be something you might welcome and enjoy.
To give you a taste of the sort of events we arrange - here is one which should prove to be very popular
ZULU 
You’ve seen the film now hear the truth
At this one battle in 1879 eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded
Rob Caskie an internationally renowned authority on the Zulu people and the drama of the Zulu wars will be visiting from South Africa to speak on "The Battle of Rorke's Drift".
This acclaimed speaker will mingle with the audience after the lecture which starts at 7.30pm on 29th May at The Percival Lecture Theatre at Cumbria University, Rydal Road, Ambleside. There is ample free car parking.
Rob Caskie brings real emotion to this great story of the heroism of the British Army in what was clearly one of their finest battles. He will bring alive the magnificent characters of the men involved. More VC.'s were awarded for valour in this battle than in any other battle in history. Rob will captivate the audience as he is truly a great story teller and the audience will be riveted to their seats as he unveils intricate details of the battle fought by 150 soldiers against the might of 4000 Zulus.
After the lecture Rob will answer questions and mix with people over a glass of wine (Included in the price of the ticket of £12.50 )
Proceeds will go Rotary Charities and further information can be obtained from Pat Crowfoot on 015394 42738.
We
are also now finalising WINDERMERE AIRSHOW
2008.
We are putting together a programme
of really excellent air and ground attractions for your enjoyment.
We are
very grateful for the support of our business sponsors. Our
main sponsor, Lakeland Limited would
be very pleased to see or hear from you at their Windermere Store
or through their website. So if you are looking for
accommodation, somewhere to eat, enjoy a drink or buy yourself that
Lakeland present do please visit our
sponsors - you
can find them all here
Are you a local resident who has just retired or have you been considering widening your circle of friends and acquaintances whilst helping the local community and needy people overseas? Would you like to join our club? Read on................
Our Rotary Club is sixty years old and is one of the seventy four Clubs
in Rotary District 1190 and we presently have forty four members - all
male, but who knows what the future may hold for us?If you are a Rotarian
visiting our website, we hope to give you all the information you need
to encourage you to visit us on a meeting night or to one of our functions
which are listed on our programme page. If
you are on holiday and would like help with what to do and where to go,
please look at our page of local businesses and attractions at Club
Supporters
But what is Rotary and who are Rotarians?
Rotary International is a world wide organisation of clubs whose members are
all of like mind in their desire to serve their fellow human beings and to do
all they can to relieve some of the problems which people have throughout the
world. Rotarians are the members of Rotary clubs - they are male or female, no
age, colour, creed or race restrictions exist to preclude membership of any Rotary
club.
All members are or were employed in a vocation which would see them as self employed
or in a decision making position within their employment. Rotary meetings are
generally held weekly, usually over a meal when members have the opportunity
to enjoy each others' company in a social and pleasant atmosphere. Membership
is normally effected through a club member but we welcome enquiries. Membership
costs are generally around £80 to £90 per annum.
If you are not a Rotarian, but are interested in us in any way then this site will, we hope, also give you the information about us, about Rotary International and about what we do and who we are. In our pages we aim to provide information of interest to many folk and to help you find just what you are looking for.
So, please use the links in the column at the left to take you to what
interests you most - and don't forget - you can contact us -
Our Secretary Past President Peter Lobb will
be delighted to help on 015394 36205
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