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Guest Speaker - Robin Fenwick

Posted by John Cole

Our guest speaker last Monday was Robin Fenwick and the title of his address was "something of the mystery of King Richard the Third".

Richard was born in 1452, and became king in1483. The War of The Roses, a series of civil wars for control of the English throne, ended during his reign. He was a comparatively short man and only stood about 5 foot in height.

The Power of Positivity

Nov 17, 2025

Prahba Ravi

A Life of Governance

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Board Meeting

Nov 10, 2025

Committee Meetings

Dec 01, 2025

Wednesday Brunch Meeting
Boulcott Golf Club
Dec 03, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Board Meeting

Dec 08, 2025

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General Notices

* The roster can change weekly with absences etc so please check the roster each week to see if you have a duty.

* If you are going to be absent from Rotary for any length of time please let Jan know so she does not put you on the roster while you are away.

* Christmas Puddings

This year the puddings are $25.00. Please put your name and number required on the list at Rotary. Payment is into our Rotary account with "Xmas Puddings" as the reference. Any questions please contact Anne.

Upcoming Youth Committee Events

* Wednesday 22 October

Youth Committee Fundraising event. Ballantynes Fashion Show. 7.00pm. See below.

* Monday 8 December

Avalon Primary Christmas Party for Special Needs students. More information later.

Youth Committee Fundraiser

Contact Mike Keehan on 0272 451028 for tickets to this very worthy fundraising event.

RYLA 2026

Posted by Jaye Howey

Please give thought to any young person you may know, aged 18 - 24 with leadership potential, who would reap the benefits of this amazing leadership programme. See Jaye with any suggestions or queries."

Parting Thought

Robin Aitken provided the parting thoughts this week -

" The best moments in reading are when you come across something - a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things- which you had thought special and particular to you. Now here it is, set down by someone else, a person you have never met, someone long dead. And it is as if a hand has come out and taken yours."

Alan Bennett, The History Boys and

"I was alive when the Dead Sea was just a little lake that was feeling a little poorly."

Cassandra Clare, City of Ashes

Birthdays Coming Up

* Absie Crook - 18 October

* Brian Clarke - 20 October

* Errol Tong - 21 October

* Doug Palmer - 25 October

* David Thompson - 31 October

Anniversaries in October:

* No anniversaries this month.

Rostered Duties

A reminder that it's your responsibility to find a replacement if you are unable to fulfil your duty. Please let Jan Palmer know of any changes to the roster.

Eastern Hutt Rotary e-Bulletin

We meet at Avalon Pavilion, Taita Drive entrance, Mondays, at 5:55 pm

Visitors and prospective members always welcome.

For catering purposes, contact our Secretary (021) 1226153