PDG Don Merritt visited Winfield House in Regents Park the residence of the American Ambassador and presented the Head Gardener with 2500 Purple Crocus Bulbs.
American Ambassador’s cat ‘TABATHA’ gives Crocus Bulbs ‘SEAL OFAPPROVAL’
These will be planted on Thursday 14th October when, hopefully the Ambassador and his wife will be in attendance for a ‘photo opportunity
Whilst there, Don took the following photograph…
The online registration facility is now up and running for the 86th RIBI Conference in Dublin. The registration process is proving very popular. Entertainment, functions and other requirements can be booked as well.
This year’s HQ hotel, the Burlington Hotel, has offered a special discount to Rotarians for up to four nights’ stay.
September only offer!
There is a 20% discount on travel with bmi, for flights between Heathrow and Dublin booked before 30th September 2010, for travel between 1st April and 30th May 2011.
Your Ruby Giant crocus bulbs will be delivered very soon now. Across RIBI over five million of these flowers are going to be planted throughout the month of October ready to be in full bloom for Rotary Day Thanks for Life in February.
The launch of our Thanks for Life campaign will take place on Friday 1st October in Trafalgar Square.The Big Bulb Plant will be joining with us to raise awareness of Rotary and the Eradication of Polio. RIBI President Jim Moulson will be opening the proceedings and Toby Buckland, lead presenter of BBC’s Gardeners World will be on stage to give master classes on how to get the most from your springtime bulbs.
Why not come along and join in the fun? There will be plenty to see as Rotary International’s END POLIO NOW campaign receives a blaze of publicity as Focus on the Crocus is showcased from 10am to 2pm on the day.
You will have received your Rotary Day Thanks for Life posters and the first of two leaflets to help promote activities in your local area. Use these resources to invite the public to help Rotary and help boost membership at the same time. Remember to get the press involved - new press release templates are available on the website.
Add your planting information to the crocus website. Be Bigger, Better, Bolder and tell the world what you are doing to help eradicate Polio…
Are you going for a Guinness World Record? If so, make sure you have received and read the updated guidelines. Remember, the record attempt can take place on ANY DAY in OCTOBER so go on, give it a try and see how much fun you can have bringing people together united by the common goal of a New World Record!
Happy Planting!
DG1260 Amanda Watkin
The following clubs have been selected to take part in the “Think Tank” meetings being held on 21st October and 10th March, commencing at 6:30 pm at York Gate. Presidents to attend:
Central: London, Paddington and Westminster East.
North: Barnet and Enfield Chase.
North West: Kingsbury and Kenton, Northwick Park.
North East: Epping, Leytonstone & Woodford.
East: Redbridge and Gants Hill.
South East: Greenwich and Lewisham.
South West: Putney and Brixton.
West: Chiswick & Brentford and Hanwell & Northfields.
District Governor David Storrie has published his latest newsletter “The David Digest” – download the Sep 2010 edition.
Our Foundation Grants Chairman has launched a new initiative where requests for international project partners will be listed here on our Rotary in London blog. All these listing will be in the “Foundation Grants Partners” category. If you’re interested contact Foundation Grants Chairman Mike Hodge (details in the District Directory).
Project 36 clubs
Project Copacabana et alii
Project Tijuca et alii
Project Bahcelievler
Congratulations to the Shrewsbury Clubs and Rotary District 1210 Coordinator Lynne Deavin for bringing our attention to this excellent video featuring TV gardener Chris Beardshaw at the recent Shrewsbury Flower Show.
Rotary International District 1130
ROTARY IN LONDON PROUDLY PRESENTS
YOUTH MAKES MUSIC
at
THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL
on
MONDAY 14th MARCH 2011
TICKETS PRICED £16 EACH ARE AVAILABLE FROM
COLIN MATHEWS (details in the district directory)
DOORS OPEN 6.15PM, CONCERTS STARTS 7.00PM
COME AND SUPPORT LONDON’S TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS AS THEY PERFORM ON THIS MAJOR INTERNATIONAL CONCERT STAGE