Graham Price transferred the presidency and chain of office to Simon Grierson during a recent handover event. Members reflected on the year’s accomplishments, specifically noting contributions to the local community and humanitarian aid efforts for Ukraine. It was a memorable…
On Saturday 12th April we held an Easter Extravaganza on Harvel village green. There was loads of Easter-themed fun activities for the children and cakes for the grown ups! It was a great afternoon and the weather was kind. We…
At our regular club meeting on Tuesday, 8th April, we had a talk from Ashley Bard from the RNLI, who gave an excellent presentation about the work of the RNLI on the River Thames from near Southend through London. He…
Our Charity Ball was held at Cobham Hall School. It was a sell out, as usual, with over 100 guests enjoying great food and entertainment by the band “Gold”. We were joined by a good contingent from our Twin Club,…
A symbol of Rotary’s campaign to eliminate polio worldwide is the purple crocus. We planted several areas in Meopham last year and this display of crocuses (croci?) is in the grounds of St…
I usually write these notes soon after things happen, but due to a personal incident, I missed writing about several events during the late summer and Autumn. So, let me catch up… In August we held a Garden Party for…
At our meeting on Tuesday, 28th January, we welcomed two new members. Ingrid Spaans has moved to us from another Rotary club and Frank Wardle is new to Rotary. They are welcomed above by President Graham Price (centre).
The Three Daws is one of Gravesend’s most famous pub/restaurants and is owned by one of our members. For the first weekend in August each year they hold a Waterfront Festival with a wide selection of real ales, plus ciders,…
At our meeting on Tuesday 25th June, President for the last year, Nigel Crocker (left) handed over the reins and the jewel of office to our incoming President Graham Price. (Rotary years run from July to June). New President Graham’s…
On Saturday 6th April, President Nigel Crocker and his wife Sue, welcomed us to his annual Charity Ball held in the impressive ballroom of Cobham Hall. Around 100 guests enjoyed a meal and dancing to Gold. The Ball supported Elliott…