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Rotary Burns Night Supper 2020

Posted on by Andrew Connold
Dr David Kloeck, Head of the Baragwanath Paediatric ICUMrs Bridget Edwards, Manager of Bethany Home for Abused WomenPiper Clement Zvikonya of Benoni MacTalla Pipe BandRotarian Nick Andrew and his grandson, Mike Murray, the Marquis of TullibardineIain Ruickbie, addressing the haggis with intent to do harm!Master of Ceremonies, Rotarian Andy ConnoldUSA Rotarian, Dr Bernie Kasten does the Rotary 4-Way TestRotary Burns Night Supper Project Director, Rotaria Ron Smith gives the vote of thanks.Ro...
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Christmas-in-July for the GFH elderly ladies

Posted on by Andrew Connold
The Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon recently provided a Christmas-in-July lunch for the ladies resident at the Gerald Fitzpatrick House for elderly ladies of limited means. This annual treat includes a hearty lunch of turkey, roast potatoes and vegetables with gravy, finished off with fruit cake, ice cream and custard. After the meal, the ladies are treated to a sing-a-long with Eileen on the microphone and Mervin on the piano. The repertoire consists of a long line of golden oldies to which t...
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More Blankets, Beanies, Toys and Books for Pediatric Burns Unit

Posted on by Andrew Connold
The kindness and consideration of a group of ladies who tirelessly knit blankets, beanies and soft toys to ease the struggle of young burns victims in their recovery and in overcoming their trauma, is heartwarming. These Friends of the Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon quietly get on with filling the continuous demand for replacement blankets, beanies and soft toys in the Chris Hani Baragwanath Pediatric Burns Intensive Care Unit. Often coming from poor households, and at times without p...
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