District 8 News & Club News
D8 Ely have a new President !
Ely Inner Wheel held their A.G.M in June. Outgoing President Julia Smithsummarised the events of the year to members and was proud to announcethat a total of £1665.48 had been raised for her chosen Charity, East AnglianAir Ambulance. Treasurer Jenny Axford reported…
D8 Ely Inner Wheel and Solar Aid
Ely Inner wheel held their annual International Fundraising event in May.Guests included Inner Wheel members from clubs around East Anglia, DistrictChairman Angela Leggett- Bond and members of Ely Rotary. The afternoon teawas held to raise funds for the charity SOLAR…
D8 Thetford President handover
Last week at Thetford Inner Wheel Club we saw Janey Mackay hand over her Chain of office after a splendid two years to Annalee Clarke. Congratulations to you both. Janey was presented with a beautiful Hydrangea for her garden
D8 Ely Inner Wheel learn about Bonsai trees!
At our April meeting Ely Inner Wheel’s guest speaker was Adam Mitchell who gave an interesting talk on Bonsai trees. He explained the history of bonsai trees which were invented by Buddhist monks who needed to transport herbal medicines around when travelling to…
D8 Ely Inner Wheel Charter Night
Ely Inner wheel held their 77th Charter Dinner at Ely Golf Club. President Julia Smith welcomed members and guests including District Chairman Angela Leggett-Bond, Rotary members and the Speaker for the evening Jonathan Green from East Anglian Air Ambulance….
Conference Prize winners
The Membership & Development Team ran a Jam Jar Raffle in aid of Ronald McDonald House Charities UK. The lucky winners were: Jennifer Angus D4 – Riviera Travel Voucher for £500.00 Jean Hale D1 – Bread Making Cookery Course Susan Spanswick D22 – Betty’s Easter…
D8 Thetford & Watton have conservation speaker
To celebrate Inner Wheel Day in January, Thetford club joined with Watton club to have an excellent Speaker, Nigel Cobham from Great Hockham Estate who talked about conservation and especially owls. Tea followed provided by Thetford members.
D8 Ely Innerwheel – meet Sibling Support
Inner Wheel Day is held on January 10th when all clubs throughout the world celebrate the day that Inner Wheel was founded, now 102 years ago. At our January meeting we welcomed Dan Eaton from Soham based Sibling Support charity which was set up five years ago by…
D8 Gt Yarmouth Innerwheel – Floodlights the Church for Orange the World!
Here is the parish church of Gt. Yarmouth St. Nicholas Minster floodlit in Orange. Photo by Ann Keable President of Inner Wheel Club of Gt. Yarmouth.
D8 Ely Innerwheel – Cheese and wine for Princess of Wales Hospital charitable trust
The November meeting of Ely Inner Wheel was a cheese and wine evening which raised funds for the Princess of Wales Hospital charitable trust. The meeting started with the induction and welcoming of new member Ruth Arnold. President Julia Smith then welcomed the guest…
D8 Thetford – Orange the World at Thetford Garden centre
THETFORD Inner wheel club brought Orange the World to Thetford Garden Centre. Our stall also promoted Mary’s Meals our District International Charity .
D8 Great Yarmouth- OtW!
Approximately 40 people walked around the Venetian Waterways and then we held a Coffee Morning at the Imperial Hotel where we hold our monthly meeting. Just over 50 people attended that part of the event. We only managed to photograph a few walkers as they started to…
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