The Club was delighted to attend the Rotary Club of Dublin meeting in the Grand Hotel on Monday 08 April both in person and by zoom. Led by President Steven, 12 members and partners travelled and received warm welcomes and fellowship.
The travellers by train from Belfast were met at Connolly Station by some Dublin Club members and escorted to Trinity College via a LUAS and a bus! A welcome coffee was offered in the Buttery where the group met up Dublin Club President Delma Sweeney and the others who had travelled by car before joining our most informative tour guide for the Book of Kells Exhibition and new audio-visual Experience. A quick DART journey was undertaken before meeting for the Club Lunch at the Grand Canal Hotel.
39 Club members and guests enjoyed an excellent Christmas Lunch meeting at the Europa Monday 11 December. The great buzz in the room highlighted the fellowship of all enjoying a delicious meal and excellent comradery.
President Steven was delighted to welcome members' partners and guests Inner Wheel Club of Belfast President Paddy Glass and 2 widows of former members Anne Houston and Sheila Rader.
President Steven and several Club members attended a stimulating Annual District Conference held this year 29 September-01 October in the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen.
It was an excellent event with very interesting and inspiring speakers and entertainment. Speaker topics included the National Trust, ShelterBox, the Environment, Purple Community Fund, District Youth, Corrymeela Peace Project, District Nepal Project and many more. At the Fellowship Evening on Friday night the entertainment included the unusual sight of Scottish and Irish Dancers dancing together and listening to the harmonious tones of the Silver Tones Male Voice Choir; Bello Duo had everybody singing and on their feet at the District Governor's Ball on Saturday night at which the Club was particularly pleased to again be able to share fellowship with members of the Rotary Club of Dublin.
17 members and partners had a very enjoyable Hope Street Experience Monday 03 July! Unfortunately the weather was very changeable and the 'cruise' around the Copelands could not take place. They were able however to have the planned walk around the town.
Led by members of the Donaghadee Rotary Club the very interesting walking tour covered some of the Hope Street locations and even saw a few of the main characters walk, from their compound at the old bus station, to shoot at “The Commodore”!
President Steven was delighted to welcome 38 members and guests to the celebration held at the Royal Belfast Golf Club, Monday 26 June. Always an exceptional event in the Club calendar, this year's was no exception with the relaxed and convivial evening being greatly enjoyed by those attending.
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