CATS PROTECTIONA gentleman called John successfully bid for a Hog Roast in the Broadland Radio Christmas Auction and offered this to us to raise money for the cats in care. We were delighted to accept this most generous gift and plans were made to hold the event at Stephanie's. After contact was made with James Cawdron, the butchers at Stalham (who donated the Hog Roast to the Auction), it was finally agreed we should hold the event on Sunday 22nd June. It was decided to offer suitable alternatives for our vegetarian friends as well as providing salad, desserts, and a complementary glass of wine.
Our new party tents (a recent purchase, previously used at the Scouts Centenary
Jamboree) were erected on Saturday morning and the tables and chairs collected from Dilham
village hall.
The weather could not have been better and people had the option of sitting in the shade in the party tents or out in the sunshine, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and visiting the cats and kittens in care. The highlight of the day however was the light-hearted fun and games provided by the Chief Car Park Attendant who raised £50 from fines for infringement of car parking regulations (one gentleman even being fined for "being cheeky"). Everyone appeared to have a good time and we were delighted it went so well. After expenses have been deducted we will have raised nearly £1000 for the cats in care.
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MUSICAL FEAST PLANNED BY CARLO CURLEYCarlo Curley, arguably the world's foremost concert organist will play no fewer than fifteen pieces at a charity organ concert in September organised by Cromer and Sheringham Rotary Club The concert will take place in Cromer Parish Church on Thursday, September 4 at 7.30 pm. The programme - a mixture of light classical, popular and church music - has been chosen by Carlo Curley himself to provide a range for all tastes. Among the classical pieces are Mendelsohn's 'War March of the Priests'; Bach's 'prelude and Fugue in A Minor'; Elmore's 'Pavane; Mozart's 'Fantasy in F Minor'; and Saint Saen's 'Marche Militaire Francaise'. Two pieces with a religious theme are 'O, Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us' by Bach and concert variations on 'Austrian Hymn' by John Knowles Payne. The 'popular items include 'To a wild Rose'; variations on 'America'; 'Clair de Lune'; John Irelands 'Romance'; and Carlo Curley's own composition 'An American surprise'. All together, five of the pieces are the organists own arrangement. At Cromer, he will play the well-known four manual Hill, Norman and Beard church organ, originally from Bath Abbey.
Carlo Curley studied under the famous American, Virgil Fox, and Britain's Sir George Thalben-Ball. He made history by being the first classical organist to perform at The White House in Washington. He has also played for the Danish Royal Family and Princess Grace of Monaco as well as making private recordings for the Sultan of Oman. Renowned for his tuneful programmes and larger than life personality, he now has a mission to spread an appreciation of music world-wide - particularly organ music. He enjoys meeting his audience both during and after performances, providing an added attraction to his programmes. ' It's Carlo Curley's only performance this year in Norfolk or Suffolk and we can't quite believe our good fortune", said Rotarian Harry Reed. "We anticipate a strong demand for tickets from all over East Anglia" Tickets are £10 and advance bookings can be made by 'phoning Joe Floyd on 01263 511260 or writing to 'Carrowkeel', The Warren, Comer, NR27 0AR enclosing a cheque and SAE. Other outlets for tickets will be announced in August. ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY' URGES NEW ROTARY PRESIDENTJoe Floyd of The Warren, Cromer is the new President of Cromer and Sheringham Rotary
Club. A consultant in global risk management, he took over from Hilary Thompson who, only
recently, added the office of Mayor of Cromer to her many responsibilities. Paying tribute
to the way in which she had led the Club over the past twelve months, Mr. Floyd - because
of her event-led poems at most club meetings - also described her as Cromer and
Sheringham's own Poet Laureate. Speaking at the Club's Assembly, Joe Floyd urged
"We must continue to engage with the community and other local Rotary Clubs, grow our
membership and expand our social activities. Indeed, one of our priorities is to look for
new members. We have a lot to offer many individuals and, equally, they have a lot to
offer the community at large. It is by banding together in fellowship, and using our
individual talents that we can bring joy and well-being not only to ourselves but also to
our community, fellow countrymen and the world. This is what Rotary is all about.
The quality and quantity of the fruits of our efforts", he added, "will
depend on the desires of the Club. Let us go forth in the spirit of friendship fun and
service and meet the challenges ahead. Most people in the world are less fortunate
than ourselves.... May we remember that and always be conscious of the needs of others...
Most service organisations are changing fast. Rotary is no exception but we must ensure
that any changes we make are not for the sake of novelty but a genuine step forward for
Cromer and Sheringham Rotary Club. Joe Floyd was a member of Rotary in the London
area before joining Cromer and Sheingham Rotary Club three years ago when he moved to
Norfolk. Donald Mayes of Roughton was elected Vice-President for the coming year and Tony
Colman of Aylmerton, Junior Vice-President. For further information contact : Joe
Floyd on 01253 511260 |
@ Sheringham Community Paper - Issue 90 - 1st August 2008
