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Incoming President John Whiteley is given his

chain of Office by Immediate Past President

(2019-21) Derek Simpson at Club Assembly

24/08/21

Martin started his campaign in the Men’s Singles WH2 Group Play Stage - Group B, defeating Dumnern Junthong of Thailand. He then came 2nd in his Group but was unfortunately knocked out by Chan Ho Yuen of HK in the quarterfinals Over the last 5 years Berkhamsted Rotary has helped towards self-funding Potten End resident Martin’s expenses and helping him realise his dream of representing his country at the Tokyo Paralympics. We have written to him to congratulate him on all his hard work and determination which earned him a quarterfinal place. Martin replied: ‘Yes , I’m always disappointed whenever I lose a game. More so when it’s at the biggest tournament of my life. However eight weeks ago, I was 95% sure I wouldn’t make it to the Paralympics due to injury. I couldn’t hit the shuttle hard. I was in so much pain. I travelled to Leeds , Manchester to see specialist after specialist. I had Cortizone injections into the elbow that were unsuccessful. With constant physio, rehab and huge desire, I managed somehow to turn it around. That alone was a monumental achievement. The Paralympics itself has been and unforgettable experience. I’ve played against the best players in the world on the biggest stage in the world. I can’t thank Rotary enough. I’m extremely grateful for your constant support throughout my incredible journey. ‘

Tokyo Paralympics - Local Hero Martin Rooke represents GB in

wheelchair badminton team

ROTARY CENTENARY CIVIC AWARD – 2021 WINNER – JOAN FISHER The Rotary Centenary Civic Awards were instituted in 2004 when Rotary celebrated its Centenary. At that time Berkhamsted Town Council also wanted to introduce an Annual Civic Award to recognise the work of those unsung heroes in our community who contribute so much to our civic life – so we came together to set up these joint awards. There are two Awards – one made to an adult and one to a young person of 18 years or under. The first award Award was made in 2005. Winners names are engraved on the shields which are displayed on the wall of the Council Chamber in the Civic Centre. This year we are recognising JOAN FISHER with the Senior Award, but because of the interruptions to so many youth activities in the last year, a Junior Award is not being made. Joan has made outstanding contributions which have benefitted many people in our Town.

Veterans Visit to National Memorial Arboretum -

7th September 2021.

The Rotary clubs of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead jointly organized a trip for veterans to visit the NMA (National Memorial Arboretum). After several postponements due to COVID-19 this went ahead in September. 37 veterans signed up for the trip including a 98 year-old RAF aircraft crew, a 97 year-old Royal Marine, a 91 year-old Paratrooper and several WRAC ladies whose ages shall not be revealed.

Castle Concert July ‘21

A wonderful Summer’s

evening with picnics and a

lovely, lively audience

enjoying the boisterous but

mellifluous charms of Illyria

aboard HMS Pinafore.

Brought to you (safely) by

Berkhamsted Rotary.

A BIG THANK YOU FROM SANTA AND HIS ELVES Thank you to all the local groups, charities, volunteers, sponsors and everyone who donated that helped Santa and his Elves raise an amazing £15,400. Santa’s Sleigh has made its way back to the Santa garage with Santa and his team of elves resting up enjoying a well earned break. Two hundred and eighty children came and wrote their letters to Santa when The Elves Posting House opened its doors again at the Berkhamsted Festival of Light. Throughout the month of December twenty one local charities and organisations went out around the streets of Berkhamsted with Santa to raise funds. Funds raised for Santa’s Sleigh and the Elves Posting House would not be possible without the support of the Rotary Club of Berkhamsted and Berkhamsted Town Council. We’d also like to mention that, Santa’s visits around Berkhamsted would not have been possible without our sponsors. Thanks to Vanarama for the loan of the Santa truck, De Lisle Garage for sleigh maintenance and Trackit247 for the Santa tracker. Look out for us again in December! Santa and his Elves
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Veterans Visit to National Memorial

Arboretum - 7th September 2021

The Rotary clubs of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead jointly organized a trip for veterans to visit the NMA (National Memorial Arboretum). After several postponement due to COVID-19 this went ahead in September. 37 veterans signed up for the trip including a 98 years-old RAF aircraft crew, a 97 year-old Royal Marine, a 91 year-old Paratrooper and several WRAC ladies whose ages shall not be revealed.
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Incoming President John

Whiteley is given his chain of

Office by Immediate Past

President (2019-21) Derek

Simpson at Club Assembly

24/08/21

Castle Concert July 2021

A wonderful Summer’s evening with picnics and a

lovely, lively audience enjoying the boisterous but

mellifluous charms of Illyria aboard HMS Pinafore.

Brought to you (safely) by Berkhamsted Rotary.

Martin started his campaign in the Men’s Singles WH2 Group Play Stage - Group B, defeating Dumnern Junthong of Thailand. He then came 2nd in his Group but was unfortunately knocked out by Chan Ho Yuen of HK in the quarterfinals Over the last 5 years Berkhamsted Rotary has helped towards self-funding Potten End resident Martin’s expenses and helping him realise his dream of representing his country at the Tokyo Paralympics. We have written to him to congratulate him on all his hard work and determination which earned him a quarterfinal place. Martin replied: ‘Yes , I’m always disappointed whenever I lose a game. More so when it’s at the biggest tournament of my life. However eight weeks ago, I was 95% sure I wouldn’t make it to the Paralympics due to injury. I couldn’t hit the shuttle hard. I was in so much pain. I travelled to Leeds , Manchester to see specialist after specialist. I had Cortizone injections into the elbow that were unsuccessful. With constant physio, rehab and huge desire, I managed somehow to turn it around. That alone was a monumental achievement. The Paralympics itself has been and unforgettable experience. I’ve played against the best players in the world on the biggest stage in the world. I can’t thank Rotary enough. I’m extremely grateful for your constant support throughout my incredible journey. ‘

Local Hero Martin Rooke represents GB in the wheelchair

badminton team for the Tokyo Paralympics

A BIG THANK YOU FROM SANTA AND HIS

ELVES

Thank you to all the local groups, charities, volunteers, sponsors and everyone who donated that helped Santa and his Elves raise an amazing £15,400. Santa’s Sleigh has made its way back to the Santa garage with Santa and his team of elves resting up enjoying a well earned break. Two hundred and eighty children came and wrote their letters to Santa when The Elves Posting House opened its doors again at the Berkhamsted Festival of Light. Throughout the month of December twenty one local charities and organisations went out around the streets of Berkhamsted with Santa to raise funds. Funds raised for Santa’s Sleigh and the Elves Posting House would not be possible without the support of the Rotary Club of Berkhamsted and Berkhamsted Town Council. We’d also like to mention that, Santa’s visits around Berkhamsted would not have been possible without our sponsors. Thanks to Vanarama for the loan of the Santa truck, De Lisle Garage for sleigh maintenance and Trackit247 for the Santa tracker. Look out for us again in December! Santa and his Elves
ROTARY CENTENARY CIVIC AWARD – 2021 WINNER – JOAN FISHER The Rotary Centenary Civic Awards were instituted in 2004 when Rotary celebrated its Centenary. At that time Berkhamsted Town Council also wanted to introduce an Annual Civic Award to recognise the work of those unsung heroes in our community who contribute so much to our civic life – so we came together to set up these joint awards. There are two Awards – one made to an adult and one to a young person of 18 years or under. The first award Award was made in 2005. Winners names are engraved on the shields which are displayed on the wall of the Council Chamber in the Civic Centre. This year we are recognising JOAN FISHER with the Senior Award, but because of the interruptions to so many youth activities in the last year, a Junior Award is not being made. Joan, through Open Door, has made outstanding contributions which have benefitted many people in our Town.