President Mark was delighted to welcome all as he celebrated his year at his President's Day held Monday 24 June at The Royal Belfast Golf Club. Always an exceptional event in the Club calendar, this year's relaxed and convivial evening proved to continue that tradition being greatly enjoyed by the 51 members, Honorary Members and guests. Luckily the weather held for the 6 members who played golf during the afternoon and for members and guests to enjoy “the putting challenge” and chatting on the terrace before moving in for dinner.
The Club were delighted to host a very special Charity Evening Monday 20 May when, in the form of a 'living room chat', Lady Mary Peters gave a fascinating and entertaining question and answer session with Keith McGarry Solicitor Advocate, Conn & Fenton Solicitors, encompassing many aspects of her life.
The Mary Peters Trust Board greatly thank the Club for the exceptional £1,530 raised, Lady Mary is pictured right thanking interviewer Keith McGarry and Club members President Elect Ken Nixon and Past President Campbell Morton.
A special Grub Club was held during the 2019 TABU Exchange Tuesday 26 March when 17 members and partners were joined by Highland Park Rotarians PP Martha Gray and Phil Lazarus and the Highland Park High School teacher Erica Tuke.
Another delicious Chinese Banquet at the Welcome Restaurant was greatly enjoyed by all.
Members and guests enjoyed another excellent evening at the Club Christmas Dinner Meeting held at Malone Golf Club. 51 Club members and guests had a splendid evening of food, entertainment and good fellowship.
24 members and partners had a most enjoyable evening Thursday 22 November at the latest Grub Club event in The Linen Lounge, Belfast Metropolitan College. The 3 course menu ranged from ranged from Noodle soup, Parfait, Quail and Kedgeree to Pigeon, Tortellini, Hake and Pork Wellington all finished off with a delightful selection of desserts with complimentary wine, tea and coffee.
Plenty of fellowship and chat completed this most successful and convivial event. Thanks are extended to the supervisors and the students of the cookery, bakery and hospitality courses and PP Alan Rundle for organising the evening. PP Alan notes that this fantastic value evening was booked out very quickly.
Membership of the Club is an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable experience and we are actively looking for new people to invite to join and breathe new vibrancy and ideas into the Club and take Rotary into its second century in Belfast.
If you think Rotary may be for you, or for further information, please contact us.
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