NEWS
Incoming President John Whiteley is given his
chain of Office by Immediate Past President
(2019-21) Derek Simpson at Club Assembly
24/08/21
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News items
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. Full Report
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.
For previous NEWS items
NEWS
Incoming President John
Whiteley is given his chain of
Office by Immediate Past
President (2019-21) Derek
Simpson at Club Assembly
24/08/21
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. For full details, see
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
