Wednesday 10th November 2010

The Rotary Club of Chesterfield celebrated its 88th birthday on Sunday with a Charter Anniversary luncheon at the Ringwood Hall Hotel for 115 members and guests. President John Keeton hosted the event and local legend Geoff Miller, National Selector of the English Cricket Team, was a thoroughly entertaining after-lunch speaker. 


(L to R) Geoff Miller, National Selector for the English Cricket Team, Val Leivers, Rotary District 1220 Governor, President John Keeton, Mrs Liz Keeton

Rotary District 1220 Governor Val Leivers gave an inspiring speech about looking forward rather than backwards in order to build on all the good work of the founder members and members of the Chesterfield Rotary Club since 1922 in supporting the local community, therefore ensuring the club remains in good shape to meet the latest challenges now affecting local people.

She also spoke warmly about the extraordinary charitable work carried out by the lady members of Rotary's sister organisation Inner Wheel.

15-year-old local student Hannah Rodger of St Mary's High School who played the harp provided a musical interlude.

The Rotary Club of Chesterfield is open to both men and women and for more information about joining go to www.chesterfieldrotary.co.uk

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