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Newport Pagnell Rotary Club
Olney Bells Project
Pagnell Club has g GSE team
to Taiwan, Brazil, 2008 GSE
strict in Seoul, sted in being
g experience and rea in April/ May, rian Neil Beeton
Scholarship one of the
hip programmes
in a country
ry where they
Picture of health...
There are ten orphans living in the village of
Utange that have lost their parents to aids. I'm
sure you know how rife that is in Kenya. They are
being looked after by the local Pastor. After
meeting Pastor John and keeping in touch by
email since I've returned from holiday, they have
laid heavily on my heart until I have felt
prompted to do something to help them. I want
to raise £8,000 to buy land, build an orphanage,
educate, feed and clothe the children. We want
to give these children hope and a future. Sadly I
feel there will be more orphans by the time we
raise the money. To this end, myself and a
neighbour are organising a number of fund
raising events. The first being an art exhibition
and sale on 5th October (7pm–10pm by
dors of goodwill
The above picture was taken on the 17th April and shows the
invitation only) and 6th October (10 am–5pm
RTotary educational programmes, 2007/08 In recent years the Newport he Olney Bells Project is fast approaching completion
The Rotary movement is the largest and most
been instrumental in providin
members from the local area
Australia and Argentina. The
and we thought you would be interested in the
well know service organisation in the world,
attached diary of events
and many people associate Rotary with fund
Fri 22nd May – Transport from Olney toexAcphpanlegteoisnwtoithpaicRkotary di raising for charities and ‘doing good’ in
cuopmamlul nsitireusc, btuorthalosctaelealndanindtefrrnamtioenasl.ides. South Korea. If you are intere
There is, however, another side to Rotary – in
considered for a life-changin
Tue 26th May – Start of installation of foundation beams
the words of a well known, and now departed
would like to go to South Ko
and frame grillage. Work supervised by Whites of Appleton.
politician – Education, Education, Education.
2008, get in touch with Rota
Labour supplied by a team of local voluntary labour.
on 01908 617735
different educational programmes, the main The Rotary Ambassadorial
Rotary sponsors and underwrites many
Fri 5th June – Transport from Olney to Appleton to pick up options being the Group Study Exchange and programme is recognised as
bells, wheels and all other fittings. Transport is being
Ambassadorial Scholarship schemes, both of largest international scholars
provided free of charge by Duncan Rogers, MD of projector
which the Newport Pagnell Rotary Club has in the world. Scholars study
Lifting. Once the lorry carrying the bells has entered the
been actively involved with for many years. other than their home count
town it is planned that it will then drive up Weston Road,
The Group Study Exchange programme (GSE)
serve as unofficial ambassa
along Aspreys and then along the full length of the High
is available as an annual award to paired
complete installation in the workshops of Whites of Appleton
Street before arriving at the church.
subject. The educational period is normally public viewing) at Lawes House, Turvey. It is an including all ten bells. During the first week of May the installation
Rotary clubs, and designed to provide travel
opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work
eSxapet/nSseusnfo6r athte/a7mthofJfuonureor–fiBvenllosnwe ill be on the floor of church
circumstances be for an extended period,
Rfortaariallntsofrsoemea. Tvahrietby loefsrescinognoisfedthe two new bells will form
whilst donating 20% commission of sales to our galvanisoerpdhbaenfaogre ptraonjescpto. IrtatlisoonetnoaOblenseym. embers of
and Rotary currently awards an amount of
Rotarian Team Leader. Candidates must be around US$23,000 for each scholarship. In Mon 8th June – Start of installation of b20e0ll5s/2a0n0d6,f7it3t1insgtusd.ents from 59 countries
professions, accompanied by an experienced
part of the 10.00 am service on the Sunday.
the public to buy an original painting.
Watercolours, pastels, acrylic, photographic art,
for their country, whilst studying their chosen
for one year, but can, under certain
between the ages of 25 and 35 and are Sun 28th June – Patronal Festival; first service ringing by
Work supervised by Whites of Appleton.stLuadbieoduinr6s0ucpopulnietrdiesbayt a total award cost
there is something for everyone.
required to have reached a good level of
Sat 11th July – 5.00pm Service of rededication of the bells Sat 27th June – CHURCH CHERRY FAIR: First session of full by Bishop Alan of Buckingham
itinerary in the appropriate country studying
eaxpteraiemncoefinlothceairlcvholsuentcaarryeelar.bour.
of over £10 million.
If you would like information about Rotary The Sure Foundation – Orphanage Project
GSE team visits occupy a four to five week
open ringing. Ringing beforehand will be by the Olney
country. In the year 2005/2006, 543 teams David Dibley on 01234 391743 or President- may be contacted on 01234 360220, mobile Branch of the Oxford Guild who have been supportive of Clifton Reynes. We would like to thank our friends and the
travelled abroad at a cost of around Elect David Robertson – 01234 391371 or
07941 563443, email dscott4lakeview@aol.com
Gardner & White
BSF CONSERVATORIES
the appeal. e-mail d.dibley10@btinterneta.cuotmhoKrities involved in allowing us the use of their bells. £2.5million.
will be taken apart and the steel which is not painted will be
the Olney ringers
educational schemes or if you are interested Reg charity no 1061603
and being involved in the vocational, in finding out more about the Newport If you would like further information or can help
ringers plus a number of special invited guests. Ringing
Monday Night Practices
educational and cultural aspects of that Pagnell Rotary Club, please ring Secretary with fundraising (or make a donation) Debbie afterwards will be open to ringers from the North Bucks We continue to use the bells at Stoke Goldington and
God Bless, Debbie Scott
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