This WeekThanks to everyone who attended this week’s club meeting, and congratulations to Gary Smith and his wife Rose who joined our club after a recent move from Rotorua. Gary and Rose transferred across from Rotary Sunrise Rotorua, and both look forward to getting to know our membership ‘as we’ also look forward to getting to know Gary, Rose, and their family over the coming months. Our guest see kers Ellen and Aaron from Raleigh Street Christian Centre gave us and insight into their 24/7 Youth programme. With around 1.6 million New Zealanders under the age of 25, representing about 33% of our population. this population becoming increasingly diverse, with more and more children and young people identifying with multiple ethnicities and identities, young New Zealanders need more time spent with them. They need more listening, more encouraging and more “hanging in there” with more people who can be there for them. The 24/7 programme has an approach based on relationships and meaningful programmes. It was great hear Ellen and Aaron encompasses role modelling, being accessible to young people and being around to help young people make good choices. Next WeekNext week the second of our committee organised evenings this event run by Alan Van Niekerk and his Youth and New Generation committee. To be held at our newly renovated Cambridge Cricket Pavilion with a theme of Picnic in the Park (weather permitting - with a bit of fun and games). Please bring a chair, plate, cutlery and something to drink. Food will be provided on site. Rotary Foundation Please consider giving to the Rotary Foundation in this time of need. I realise we are personally unable to solve the world’s problems, but I do know our desire to help is strong. By giving to the Rotary Foundation and encouraging others working toward the same goals, we will know that all funding generated, is directed to those who need it most. NZ Blood Bank Collection We are once again supporting NZ Blood service with their Cambridge collection on Monday 28 March and Tuesday 29 March. After the completion of their donations, donors are required to “take five” to ensure that they are fit to leave. Our role is to man the hospitality centre, providing them with refreshments and to alert the NZ Blood nursing staff should a donor feel any aftereffects. Fortunately, this is an infrequent occurrence. It is not a physically demanding role, but with the direct interface with a public-spirited section of the Cambridge community, an extremely satisfying and enjoyable one. We have one shift still vacant – from 7.30am on Tuesday morning until 10.00am. Please contact me if you can spare two and a half hours for a most worthwhile cause. Nigel Salter 027 4559069 Lake Rotopiko Walk and Jurassic Forest 26th MarchWalk around an 18,000-year-old peat lake before entering a Jurassic Forest. This is a family event. The very easy and short walk is suitable for all ages and stages. There are education stations positioned around the walk making this very suitable for children Bring a thermos and morning tea We will meet in the carpark at 10am. The carpark is a couple of kms south of Ohaupo on the left. Keep your eyes peeled for the sign. We will spend around 30 minutes exploring the lake and Jurassic Forest before enjoying morning tea picnic Grade – Easy ….. Total time 1 hour approx. Organiser - Andy Newman Don’t Forget the Big Bike Film Night – Tickets $26I’m ecstatic to announce details of this year's tour to you and our fellow cycling/ film fans around New Zealand. This, our 2022 collection, our 8th incantation, has 12 mesmerizing films that are as varied and diverse as you could hope for. The power of storytelling is at the forefront of what The Big Bike Film Night offers, and these stories have been specifically sought to delight you - our two-wheel devotee, whatever you ride. For our burgeoning bike tour- we're going places! We ride into our regular places and this year, some new bike friendly locations - Takapuna, Thames, Gisborne, Reefton, and Kaikōura; all up visiting 42 locations across our great country, top to tail. I'm pretty excited about it all (can you tell?), and below are details of our tour schedule. Brett from The Big Bike Film Night Organiser – Cary Church Thanks and see you all next week at the Cambridge Cricket Pavilion. President Ian |
