Tuesday night was an excellent preparation for our visit to Howick Colonial Village next Tuesday. Our guest speaker was Kerry Powell Village Manager. Of course we have a particular interest in "our Historical Village" it has long been supported by Howick Rotary Club and our own Rob Mouncey is Howick and Districts Historical Society president. Rob makes a great contribution to the village with his management and fundraising skills.
Kerry told us many enthralling facts about the village. Not only does it have the obvious collection of building and other obvious artefacts but it also has thousands of donated items that require evaluation, cataloguing, restoration, storage and display.
I hope that all whets your appetite for next Tuesday evening. If you haven't been before you are in for a treat and if you have been before you will undoubtedly discover something you haven't noticed before. Did you know even the gardens including the vegetable are all heritage varieties?
This Sunday 18th March is a big club event the annual Howick Walk and fun run. It has built up over the years with an outstanding effort from club members who have championed the occasion. In particular I would like to acknowledge John Osborne who has done a great deal however this year he is recovering from major back surgery and Colin Monk has stepped in and taken control of the event. They both deserve both our thanks but more importantly our support on Sunday. It is a major event and it needs all our members to be on hand to help with the preparation and organisation. At least it is not an early start just be there around 6:30 am! Remember to wear your Rotary Shirts and caps.
Don’t forget the following Sunday we are having a family picnic day including, friends, children, grandchildren and extended family. It is a delightful spot with alpacas, Scottish cows and possibly a few wild rabbits. BYO picnic. See the notice in this newsletter.
We have a change of program for 27th when we will have Howick Radio as our guests.
And my thought for the day:
"You know you are getting old when your back goes out more than you do (sorry John), and when you sink your teeth into a steak they stay there!!