Carnforth Rotarians are enthusiastic, fun-loving and active volunteers who get together
most weeks of the year for dinner, fellowship and professional networking. We have
a varied programme of informative guest speakers and enjoy social events such as
ladies nights, day trips to local attractions and theatre trips.
Our members give their time and talents to serve the local and international community,
in order to help those less fortunate. The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self” which
conveys the humanitarian sprit of over 1.2 million Rotarians throughout the world.
Rotary is a non-religious, non-political organisation that is one of the largest
non-governmental providers of humanitarian, educational and cultural support programmes
in the world. Rotarians encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help
to build goodwill and peace.
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 6 October 2011 - Paul Harris Fellowships:
Past President George Nightingale and Past
Secretary Les Pott were presented with Sapphire Paul Harris Fellowships in recognition
of their long commitment to Carnforth Rotary Club by District Governor Ron Duxbury
at our 65th Charter dinner. The previous week, Past Presidents Jim Hamilton and Ken
McGrath were both presented Paul Harris Fellowships by President Larry Branyan to
honour their contribution to young people through Life Education and the New Generations
committee respectively.
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 22 September 2011 - Mike Craddock Awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship:
Past President
Mike Craddock was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship by District Governor Ron
Duxbury.
The award is in recognition of his contribution to the Community, International and
Fundraising committees where he has been personally responsible for raising a substantial
amount of money for local and International charities.
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 30 June 2011 - Doug Taylor Inducted As A Member of Carnforth RC:
Doug Taylor, Corps
Sergeant Major for the Carnforth Salvation Army and a former joiner was formally
inducted as a member of Carnforth RC by President Larry Branyan, who presented him
with a membership certificate, copy of the Carnforth Directory, Constitution and
By-Laws. Doug lives in Carnforth and was sponsored by Brian Ward. He will serve on
the PR/Membership Committee. We look forward to a long association with him and
his wife, Doreen.
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 30 June 2011 - Larry Branyan Takes The Helm:
President Anthony Chick concluded his
term of office by inducting President Elect Larry Branyan as Carnforth RC president
for 2011-2012. Anthony Chick was presented with his Past President’s medal and congratulated
on his successful leadership. Larry inducted Mike Willetts and Malcolm Watkins as
President Elect and President Nominee respectively and gave a brief outline of his
objectives for the forthcoming Rotary year.
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 30 June 2011 - Les Pott Steps Out As Club Secretary:
After nearly 13 years in the
post of Secretary for Carnforth Rotary Club, Les Pott has decided to step down. Cliff
Randall has agreed to fill the gap left by Les, although Les will be remaining on
the Council in the post of Assistant Secretary. Les has had a virtually unblemished
100% attendance record for many years, and was presented with an engraved pen in
recognition of his outstanding service to the Club.
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23 June 2011- Election of Honorary Members:
Past President Cliff Wilkinson and Rotarians David Defeu and Trevor Wood were elected
Honorary members of Carnforth Rotary Club. All three members are facing long term
periods of convalescence following illness, and we look forward to their speedy recovery
and return to regular attendance at the club in due course.
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 17 February 2011 - Ian Bradley Inducted As A Member of Carnforth RC:
Ian Bradley,
a sheltered housing manager was formally inducted as a member of Carnforth RC by
President Anthony Chick, who presented him with a membership certificate, copy of
the Carnforth Directory, Constitution and By-Laws. Ian lives in Hest Bank near Carnforth
and was sponsored by Arthur Jones. He will serve on the PR/Membership Committee.
We look forward to a long association with him and his wife, Maria.
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13 January 2011 - Farewell To Tom Hutchinson Who Moves to Pastures New!
We are sorry
to be losing long standing Carnforth Rotarian and Past President (2002-2003) Tom
Hutchinson and his wife, Eunice (2009-2010 Joint Past President of Carnforth Inner
Wheel) ,who are returning to Tom’s home county of Kent to be nearer close family
living in the south East of England. Tom will remain an active Rotarian and plans
to join a club in Tunbridge Wells.
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 7 January 2011 - Nigel Pullen Inducted As A Member of Carnforth RC:
Nigel Pullen,
a retired nuclear production engineer was formally inducted as a member of Carnforth
RC by President Anthony Chick, who presented him with a membership certificate, copy
of the Carnforth Directory, Constitution and By-Laws. Nigel lives in Crag Bank, Carnforth
and was sponsored by Bill Reading. He will serve on the Community Service Committee.
We look forward to a long association with him and his wife, Joan.
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 12 October 1940 - 25 December 2010 - Rtn Myles Bateman PHF - Called to Higher Service:
It
is with great regret that Rtn Myles Bateman PHF, Chairman of the Community Service
Committee and a former Banker with the Midland Bank, died aged 70 at home while undergoing
cancer treatment. Born in Preston and educated in Sedbergh, Myles worked in locations
in Lancashire and Cumbria that included Torrisholme and Kendal. A former Rugby player
and passionate follower of all sports involving a ball, Myles was first Treasurer
of the Carnforth Station Restoration project and a former Treasurer and sidesman
at St Oswalds Church in Warton. We offer condolences to his wife Dorothy, son Oliver,
daughter Sarah and his 3 grandchildren.
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26 January 1926 - 26 November 2010 - PP Ken Teale PHF - Called to Higher Service:
It is with great regret that Past President (1986-1987) Ken Teale PHF, a former Inspector
with Lancashire Constabulary, has died aged 84, while undergoing treatment for a
long standing illness at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. We offer condolences to his friends
and family.
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