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Thanks to the Hub, Cookstown had another excellent Summer Carnival on the 29th June. The many floats demonstrating great business and community support for the carnival were well received by a large crowd of interested locals and visitors. The unseasonal weather, 26°C, contributed to a memorable evening.
Two of Cookstown's Rotarians helping to keep the large crowd safe!
Cookstown Rotary Club were delighted to provide stewards. Thanks to Steve Wilson of CFC for the high visibility vests.
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The Rotary Ireland Tree Garden located within the Colebrooke Estate, situated just off the A4 Enniskillen to Belfast Road at Brookeborough, was opened on World Earth Day on the 22nd April, 2018.
This Rotary Garden will form part of an extensive wooded estate containing a wide variety of trees that have been well managed over many years.
The project will help all Clubs in Ireland address a goal set by Rotary International President Ian Riseley when he challenged every Rotary Club to make a difference by planting a tree for each of its members on World Earth Day 22 April 2018.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nz875VZ5_8
To achieve this objective, the Rotary Club of Enniskillen has worked with interested parties to create the Rotary Ireland Tree Garden in Fermanagh.
Balcas (NI) will oversee the planting and cover the cost of providing an interpretative panel and ceremonial tree in an appropriate location visible from the public road that will tell the story of all partners and list the names of all participating Clubs.
The names of all participating Clubs are included on the signage on the site.
The project was supported by the above named Rotary Clubs.
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Superstars is a charity whose purpose is to provide life enhancing opportunities for people with learning disabilities which are not available elsewhere. Based in Cookstown, membership comes from throughout the whole of Mid-Ulster.
Details of the work of the charity are given on their website.
A proposal from the charity for funding for a "Multi Sports for Multi Abilities project" has reached the final 5 of the Big Lottery People’s Projects. This is a project deserving of support and you can vote On Line by clicking the link below:
https://www.thepeoplesprojects.org.uk/projects/view/multi-sports-for-multi-abilities
A vote from you could make a big difference to these young people
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Among the diverse aims of Rotary is to support the local community, and to improve the personal development and skills of individuals. These skills and qualities are often badly needed by industry, which requires innovative employees.
Considering the importance of the engineering industry in the Mid-Ulster area, the members of Dungannon and Cookstown Rotary Clubs held a Technology Tournament in South West College in Dungannon on the 8th March 2018.
The event was attended by eleven teams from Secondary schools from the Dungannon area. The teams had to tackle a task, about which they, and their teachers, know nothing about until the day. They were required to design, develop, build and then test a specified model from the very limited resources supplied, such as strip wood, dowel, paper clips, tape, wire, cardboard, glue, elastic bands and so on. The results were judged by a panel consisting of an Engineer from AES Global, Shirley Patterson, STEM Centre Co-ordinator and a judge from Sentius.
This year the task required the teams to design, construct and test a launching device, complete with a remotely operated trigger mechanism. This should enable the capsule to rise vertically above 3m. In addition, the capsule needed to carry a parachute that opened to allow descent as close as possible to the point of lift off.
Dean Maguirc College students pictured receiving their award.
The tournament was a challenge, but an enjoyable and rewarding experience for those taking part. An interesting and fun day out was guaranteed for all students, which also tested their knowledge, ingenuity, innovation, application, manual skills and their ability to work in a team. This year’s winners were from Dean Maguirc College.
The day was possible thanks to sponsorship from a number of sources including South West College, Sentinus, and Quinn Fresh as well as the involvement of schools and their students, and the Rotarians who took part in the running of the event.
You can get an idea of the 'buzz' at the competition from the video below!
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Past District Governor Alistair Laird has organised a quiz at Killymoon Golf Club this Friday, the 23th March at 8.30 PM. The proceeds of the quiz will be donated to Newry Hospice and CHARIS. Please bring a friend and support the work of both organisations.
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Stroke can have a lasting effect on some survivors and their families.
Past District Governor Alistair Laird has arranged a Charity Breakfast in aid of the Mid Ulster Stroke Survivors Club on Friday April 13 2018 from 7 am – 11am at Killymoon Golf Club.
The cost is £10 per person and all the proceeds are going to the charity.
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Past District Governor Alistair Laird has organised a quiz at Killymoon Golf Club this Friday, the 26th January at 8.30 PM. The proceeds of the quiz will be donated to Newry Hospice and CHARIS. Please bring a friend and support the work of both organisations.
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Rotary is often considered as an organisation for older people? But is this fair and is it true?
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A pre-Christmas quiz at Killymoon Golf Club on Friday the 15th December at 8.30 PM has been organised to support Newry Hospice & CHARIS.
In keeping with the season liberal supplies of mince pies and mulled wine will be available. Rotarians and friends are encouraged to attend.
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The Annual Rotary Christmas Lunch has been arranged for Tuesday the 19th December at 1 PM at the Glenavon.
Spouses, partners, and friends are welcome.
The cost is £10 per person. We will say more about payment next week.
We do need to let the hotel know how many will be attending.
Please let the secretary know ASAP if you intend to go and how many guests you are bringing.
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The material below has been provided by Seamus Walsh, Rotary Club of Dungannon.
During the last 2 years, Rotary in Ireland has rolled up their sleeves and renovated the Parents' Accommodation Unit at the Crumlin Childrens Hospital. Its given the Parents of some very sick children not just a place where they can rest their head but a comfortable refuge from the worries and concerns that go with the caring of an ill child. Its a project that instill's pride in all Rotarians and a story that more need to see so that they are more aware of our work and maybe just maybe want to help.
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Cookstown Rotarians note the death of Past President Bertie Miller. Bertie was the club president in 1980-1981 and is fondly remembered by all.
We pass on our sympathy to his son Andrew and daughter Margaret and grand children Karuna, Rebecca, Ben and John.
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Roger Barrett attended lunch with the Rotary Club of Vancouver, Canada yesterday (3rd October) and was delighted to convey the best wishes of Cookstown Rotarians.
Roger Barrett exchaning Club banners with Phil Webb
Roger was warmly welcomed by Plil Webb, President. One of the many Rotarians Roger met was Tom Crean, great grand-nephew of the original Tom Crean (of Scott / Shackleton / Antarctic fame).
Roger pictured with President Plil Webb and Tom Crean the great grand-nephew of Tom Crean of Scott / Shackleton / Antarctic fame.
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Last year Cookstown Swimming Club lost a young member, David, to suicide. To create a sense of self-awareness, self-importance, confidence, passion and drive in our children the swimming club has arranged a sponsored firewalk on the 29th September to publicise suicide prevention and to aid the work of the Niamh Louise Foundation.The act of walking on fire shows that you really can overcome your fears. A free BBQ, fun activities and entertainment are included in the ticket prices of £10 per Adult and £3 per child.
For more information see Cookstown Swimming Club's Facebook Page.
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Congratulations to Past President John Smyth who was the recipient of a Paul Harris Award at Club Assembly on Tuesday the 20th June 2017.
Alastair Laird invites founding member Mervyn Glover to present Paul Harris Award.
Read more: Congratulations to Past President John Smyth who was the recipient of a Paul Harris Award
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Teams of students from across Northern Ireland were given the task of coming up with a way to save the Earth from a radioactive meteorite on target to hit the planet.
This was the task set to students who competed in the Rotary International Technology competition at the Big Bang Event at Ulster University tournament on Monday the 12th June, 2017.
Read more: Cookstown Rotary Club supports Rotary STEM challenge at the Ulster University
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Cookstown Rotary Club's business breakfast programme resumed again on the 2nd June at Bluebells Restaurant near Loughry College. The breakfast featured an interview with Norman Wilson (CFC Interiors Ltd) conducted by Rotarian and My Cookstown Director, Alan Hogshaw.
Read more: Norman Wilson shares business advice at Rotary Breakfast meeting on Friday the 2nd June.
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Carol Laird lost her long battle with cancer at 5.20 pm on the 12th May. Carol's many contributions to civic society in Cookstown and further afield and her contributions to Cookstown Rotary Club resulted in her achieving the prestigious Paul Harris Award from Rotary. President Colin and club members wish to express their sorrow and support for Past District Governor Alastair and his family at this difficult time.