Members will be saddened to hear of the death of Ivor Napier.

Our thought are with Ruth and the family at this sad time.

The funeral service is on Wed 8th Feb at 11.00am in St Margarets Church.
 

      
SPORTS AWARENESS DAY,

SATURDAY 10th MARCH 2012,

REID HALL, FORFAR, 10AM – 4PM

In 2011 the Rotary Club of Forfar ran a Cycle Awareness Day in the Reid Hall. Despite the dreadful weather on the day, it proved to be a very successful event.

Following on this the club are proposing to run a similar event this year namely a “Sports Awareness Day”. Since the Olympics are to be held in London in July we intend
to focus on local Sports Clubs in Forfar and its surrounding area of which there are approximately fifty clubs.

During the day we hope there will be many different exhibiting clubs from national and local level, bringing with them, if possible, Video and Power Point Presentations to promote their clubs. At the same time a number will also give demonstrations to show their “Sports Expertise”.

Sports and fitness is nowadays a large recreational activity. It is hoped that this event will help local residents and in particular new families to our area to identify with a sports club which might be of interest to them and at the same time increasing membership.

There will be No Entry Fee to this event and is structured to encourage all age groups.

We invite you as an individual, family, business, school or organization to come along to this very worthwhile exhibition to see the large variety of Sports Clubs we have available to us in our area.
We look forward to your replies and participation

It would be helpful if you could contact Robin Wardhaugh, Sports Convenor at :
Robin.wardhaugh@btinternet.com   or 01307 465324 after 6pm.

Alternatively you can see details of the event on Rotary Club of Forfar website. www.forfarrotary.org.uk where you can make contact using the Guest-book Button.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Mike Cumming President   The Rotary Club of Forfar 

Rotary Says Thank You

Forfar Rotary were pleased to welcome to their meeting, representatives from various groups who assisted with the visits Santa made throughout the town in the lead up to Christmas. Traditionally the Rotary Club has arranged for the annual switching on of the lights and the visit from Santa to the Cross. This year they took on the role previously  done by the Round Table in having Santa visit as many of the Forfar streets as possible. This would not have been possible without assistance from other local organisations ( as listed below) and it was felt that it has had a positive effect in opening up the work of Rotary. It has forged a relationship with other clubs all with a common goal, that of   fund raising. It is with gratitude that they and Forfar Rotary thank the Forfar public for their generosity in these times of austerity. The total donated by the door to door collection was £2900 an amount that was way beyond expectations.
The amounts to each of the groups are listed and they in turn are pledging their support for the same in 2012.

Not only have the public of Forfar donated to this but they have also, without any coercion been contributing to the Wishing-Well that the Rotary Club has had sited within the Forfar Tesco Store. This was a new venture and the club wish to thank Tesco Manager Callum Telford for kindly allowing this project which will be a permanent fixture for the foreseeable future. In the space of around 4/5 weeks the public astounded us by freely donating £372.73.
Rotary President Mike Cumming had this to say,”we know we keep asking for contributions and we are arranging to donate even more money into the community but this would not be possible without the continued help from big hearted Forfarians”

Photo with President Mike Cumming , Rotarian Sandy Ogilvie at rear and the representatives holding the cheques for the groups as detailed. .

1    The Glens United  Action Group
      Contact:- Lorraine O'Brien, Chair  Person
      Cheque value :- £300

2    Strathmore Primary Parent Council
      Contact:- Jacqui Williamson,  Chair Person
      Cheque value :- £300

3    Four Seasons After School Club
      Contact:- Wendy Crighton
      Cheque value :- £150

4    Strathmore Rugby Club
      Contact:- Thea Jackson
      Cheque value :- £150

5    Forfar Sailing Club
      Contact:- Jim Green,  Commodore
      Cheque value :- £150

  6  Forfar Community Sports Association Ltd
      Contact:- Bob Baldie
      Cheque value :- £150

Adventure Seekers Wanted.

Forfar Rotary Club are looking for two teenagers, male and or female, between the ages of 16 and 18. What for? Well, applications are invited for a chance to participate in a week long Rotary Youth Leadership Award which is an all action outward-bound type adventure week. Any Club or Youth Organisation can select and forward a suitable person they feel would benefit from this type of activity and then bring their new found talents back to strengthen their future walk of life.

The successful candidates will take part in many activities involving others from all walks of life and will benefit from taking part by returning a better more confident individual. The dates for 2012 are: Female camp 30th June to 7th July 2012 Male camp 7th to 14th July 2012. at the Abernethy Centre, Nethybridge.

The Rotary club has provided two places for many years and have yet to have anything other than a positive feedback from those who have undergone the adventure in the past. The cost of the week is paid for in full by the Rotary Club
Individuals can find out more about RYLA camps by using a link such as http://d1010ryla2011.blogspot.com/ where more facts are explained and an example of the programme is given in detail.

Applications can be written via email using this Forfar Rotary website and can be made on some-ones behalf with their permission or by the individual themselves. An entry in the news section of the website also contains a flyer with info of the RYLA camp.
A selection will be made, this may mean an interview if there are difficult choices to make for the two places and the successful individuals will be notified by the end of March.
 

For the information of those directed to the website for details on RYLA the two links provided will assist anyone wishing to apply. Remember this is fully paid for by the Rotary Club of Forfar and is for male and female participants between the ages of 16-18.

/RotaryClubofForfar/documents/ryla-leaflet-2012[1].doc

/RotaryClubofForfar/documents/ryla-flyer-2012[1].doc

The late Betty Yeaman.

Forfar Rotarians were saddened by the news at the passing away of Betty Yeaman. There is much to remember and much to be thankful for as we remember Betty and the way she shared her life with those around her.
The entire Rotary Club of Forfar will be thinking of Morris and his family at their sad loss. We know words are never enough but we trust it is mark of the high esteem in which Betty was held by all who knew her, a gentle lady who always had time for others.

Congratulations to Sandy Ogilvie for his sterling effort in bringing Santa to the residents of Forfar. Assisted by some Rotarians, in particular Alan and Adrian White and Allan Cairns for pulling the Sleigh (albeit with a 4x4) as well as a motley crew of collectors and Santa Impersonators. Sandy orchestrated the nightly collection and then emptying and counting of the collection can proceeds.

This community service has prompted a few emails through the web site inviting Santa to call to streets not mentioned in the planned routes advertised in the press. If this is to be repeated in the future then there are lessons that have been learned as to how this can be improved upon or changed. Letham residents have also asked if Letham could be included next year so it will further enhance the event but also means extra nights and extra volunteers.

The other helpers from the local bodies who contributed with their much needed assistance, will all be invited by the club in Jan 2012 to receive a cheque to boost their own funds. Rotary will also benefit from the generousity of the good people of Forfar and this will be announced to the club in the near future.

Well done once again to those who were willing to give up some of their evenings to assist and show the public face of Rotary.

Rotary Saves Santa's Visit.

For many years the Forfar Round Table had upheld the tradition of having Santa on his Sleigh for all the children to see and  doing a door to door collection. Sadly the Round Table in no longer able to undertake this role and rather than disappoint those with younger families, the Forfar Rotary Club have, at short notice taken up the project with the assistance of other local organisations
The first obstacle to overcome was that of an ageing sleigh in a state if disrepair. After its stint at the Cross, a broken axle was discovered and time was of the essence. Thankfully for Rotary, the firm of A. M. Phillps made a speedy repair and in the spirit of Christmas, waived the bill with their best wishes for a successful event. To make sure the axle remains intact we have put Santa on a strict diet  as it appears he may be carrying a bit of excess weight as his expanding waistline seems to confirm.
Parents are asked make sure they are aware of the routes to be taken during the next two week and the approximate times Santa will be in your area beginning at 6.00 pm each evening the following will apply :

Monday 5th December
Route :-  Benholm Gdns, Drummers Dell, Briar Grove, Sheriff Pk, Lochview Tce, Graham Cres, Grampian Pk, Glamis Road, Lowson Ave and Lowson Tce.

Tuesday 6th December
Route :- Lentlands Rd, Taranty Rd, LanglandsRd, Fruithill, Jeanfield Cres, Teuchat Croft, Old Halkerton Rd, Lintie Croft and Jeanfield Rd.

Wednesday 7th December
Route :- Potters Pk, Northampton, Balmashanner, Dundee Rd, Mavis Croft, Slatefield Rise, Slatefield Place, Slatefield Gdns, Westfield Loan, Westfield Gdns, Westfield Place, Kemsley Place and Donaldson Ave.

Thursday 8th December
Route :- Kemsley Pk, Thornton Place, Thornton Pk, Threewells Dr, Threewells Place, Westfield Pk, Westfield Dr and Westfield Cr.

Monday 12th December
Airlie Crescent, Glenclova Tce., Glenmoy Tce, Glenogil Tce., GallowshadRoad,  Lyninghills, Laurelbank.

Tuesday 13th December
Kirkton Park, South Street, Restenneth Drive, Pitreuchie Place, McCulloch Drive, Strangs Ley, Gowan Rigg, Lilybank.

Wednesday 14th December
Turfbeg Place, Inchgarth Street, Inchgarth Ave., Turfbeg Cres. , Turfbeg Rise, Turfbeg Ave., Turfbeg Road, Lochbank Road, Lochbank Gdns., Taylor Street, Turfbeg Drive, Fyfe-Jamieson

Thursday 15th December
Wyllie St., Roberts Street , Callander Drive , Pirnie Mill, Service Road,Steadfast Lane, Esk Court , Isla Place , Lethnot Gdns., Ivy Tce,. Ivy Road,St. Margaret’s Park, Whitehills Cres. ,

After a trip to Dufftown which took up the best part of a Saturday, Rotarians Ian and Colin brought the Wishingwell to Colins Storage depot. The club should be aware that the transport and its costs were donated by Strathmore Foods, so our grateful thanks to them. After a modification to make the collection of money secure it has now been place at the entrance inside Tesco Forfar store and we thank them for allowing it to be placed there and in such a prominent position. Money has already been deposited into it and once again the Rotary are getting great support from the Forfar Public. Final signage is being looked at to further enhance the looks but many have already given the project the "thumbs up" 

This cheery elf was last seen at the Cross, if any one has seen him can you let us know so that he can be put back in touch with Santa as its a busy time of the year

A large crowd visited the Cross in Forfar to the switch on of the lights on Thursday Night and to welcome Santa, Mrs Claus and the Elves. Forfar Rotary Club sponsored by Tesco Forfar were hosts once more to this successful pre Christmas event and were delighted at the support from the people of Forfar. The singing of carols enhanced by members from the church choirs and accompanied by the Instrumental Band were the prelude to the switching on of the lights by the Lady Provost. The appearance of the Santa Sleigh was the highlight as children and their parents handed over their letters to Santa and were each given an orange and sweets. So, the scene and the mood is set as children look forward to receiving their letter from Santa.