Today we inducted a new member to the Rotary Club of Farnborough.

Peter Gardener, who is a director of resources at Rushmoor Bourough council.

He lives in Farnborough and has worked with the local council for over 36 years.

Peter is keen on water sports and enjoys water skiing in his spare time.

We warmly welcome Peter to the club.

He will serve on the community committee.

In the picture Peter Gardener (left) and President Sean Usher

Its been announced that the Picnic To Music In The Park, will take place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July 2011.

All proceeds are going to the Phyllis Tuckwell hospice in Farnham.

On the Saturday we will be entertained by PLATINUM…The Live ABBA tribute band, followed by KILLER QUEEN

On the Sunday, its a jazz evening with performances from Jacqui Dankworth and Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen.

Again two totally different entertainment nights in Farnborough.

More details from our website http://picnictomusicinthepark.co.uk/

You can get details of ticket sales, opening hours along with details about our sponsors who help to make this possible

Its more than 50 years since Farnborough’s first Donkey Derby

But…Farnborough’s 2011 Donkey Derby rolls into town on 30th May.

As usual it promises to be a great day out for young and old, in fact its always a great day out for all families.

Here is the basic information:

It will be held at King George Vth Field, Sycamore Road, Farnborough

Entry by programme: £1.50 (Adult) £1 (Child)

Organised by the Rotary Clubs of Farnborough, Rushmoor and Blackwater Valley

This is a very loose programme for 2011 which is subject to change.

12.00 Noon – Gates Open

12.45              Donkey Race 1
1.30    Baby Show (0-9months) – Registration from 1pm
1.30                Donkey Race 2
2.00    Children’s Entertainer – Magic Show
2.15                Donkey Race 3
2.30    Baby Show (10-18 months)  – Registration from 2pm
3.00                Donkey Race 4
3.30    Children’s Entertainer – Punch and Judy
3.45                Donkey Race 5
4.25    Prize draw (complete form at back of programme)
4.35                Donkey Race 6
5.30                Close

There will be stage performances as well..

Farnborough Rotary club has recruited another member..

Well, that’s not quite true.

Local estate agent, Andrew Warren was a member of the club until 3 years ago. He left for businesses reasons, or maybe he just wanted to play golf every Thursday lunch-time.

It was my pleasure to welcome him back last Thursday and to “induct” him back into the club.

Although Andrew left the club, he was still involved in the background, by helping other club members on street collections at Christmas and at other events that the club organised.

Our current membership of the club is around 50.

Well we can see who the main winner is here.

John Batty And His Glamorous Girls

John Batty, was the main organiser of the recent international boxing event in Aldershot in aid of the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

The girls are all dancers at Shuffles Dance Studio in Farnborough, who did a terriffic job the other evening.

A couple of quotes that we have received from attendees..They were diected at John Batty, the main organiser, who worked tirelessly, with a small team to achieve a brilliant night for everone who attended.

John, my thanks again for the wonderful show you put on on Saturday. These events are always more nerve wracking the first time but it seemed to all go without a hitch. I’m sure it was enjoyed by all and you now have a ready audience for a repeat event. I hope financially it met your expectations and has given you the kick start you wanted for next year’s Music in the Park.

Thanks for your hard work

Nigel Penny
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

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Dear John,

From my point of view, I thought the boxing side of things ran well. All officials performing their duties as would be expected of them, both fairly, and to a high standard. The boxing officials were well looked after and it appeared from an onlookers perspective that the evening seemed to run seamlessly. All that hard work that you must have put in beforehand was worth it. I hope that the evening was a success in your respect. Now that you have done all the fact finding and perhaps stumbled through some hurdles along the way, I hope that you have found running an event such as this to have been a worthwhile venture, and perhaps would like to stage something similar in the future.

Kind regards

Mick Budden
Hon SecR&J Commission of England