News from around our Club...
24 July 2024Our newest Paul Harris Fellow
President Gillian Marsh announced recently that Rotarian Frank Muirden has been accepted as a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition for his long and wide-ranging service in the Rotary Club of Perth Kinnoull. The picture below shows Frank (centre) with the other Paul Harris Fellows (left to right: Ian Stevenson, Eddie Anderson, Bob Thomson, Brian Raine & Douglas Sinclair).
15 July 2024Ian Percival Quaich
As part of our handover meeting, Frank Muirden was presented with the Ian Percival Quaich for his support and fellowship within the club over the last year. The quaich was presented by outgoing President Gillian Marsh as part of the handover to our new president Ian Brown.
11 June 2024Dementia Dogs
A great talk was given by Fiona Corner from Dementia Dogs and Veryan Farr together with dog Roly on the impact that these dogs have to carers and sufferers of Dementia. Fiona also accepted a cheque on behalf of Dementia Dogs for £3000 from Rotary Club of Perth Kinnoull president Gillian Marsh as a donation to a very worthwhile cause. The picture shows (L/R) Veryan, Fiona and Gillian with young Roly just out of shot!
04 June 2024Antiques Valuation Day
The Rotary Club of Perth Kinnoull are hosting an "antiques roadshow" with Anita Manning from Great Western Auctions and her team.
Anita is a kent face from TV, appearing on The Antiques Roadshow, Antiques Road Trip and Flog It.
It is Tuesday 4th June from 10am - 2pm, £10 on the door and includes three valuations although no furniture due to space and logistics.
Proceeds in aid of The Black Watch Regimental Trust Ltd.
30 April 2024Perthshire Classic Car Tour
Below is Brian Johnston's excellent photo taken whilst passing through Glencoe in his Triumph Spitfire 1500 alongside George Delgaty from the club.This was on the recent Perthshire Classic Car Tour organised by Perth Rotary Club. Brian and George had £150 sponsorship from Perth Kinnoull Rotary Club and Murrayshall Golf Club Members, which should increase via Gift Aid. The photo was used by the BBC for its photo's of the week.
28 November 2023Visiting the Rotary Club of Queensland, New Zealand
Our member Paul Vincenti visited the Rotary Club of Queensland in New Zealand. He gave a talk with details of our club and particularly focussed on Tayside Challenge, Malawi Fruits, Calendar details, Active Kids and our many fundraising events He also spoke about how to attract more younger members.
Paul (left) exchanges club banners with Queensland's stand-in President Neil.
16 October 2023Visit to Arnold Clark's Innovation Centre, Glasgow
Ian Stevenson, Chris Kirk, Douglas Sinclair, Frank Muirden, Bob Thomson and Bob Abernethy enjoyed a day out Arnold Clark's Innovation Centre, where they learnt more about Electric Cars.