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A lot has happened since the last website update. The curry night has been and gone. It was a very enjoyable occasion and thanks to Warren for organising it and to the “Jilabi” Indian restaurant for serving us a great meal.
This was followed by a most interesting President’s evening on 15 May, where Terry Waite was our main speaker. The audience of about 180 was spellbound during his talk. Terry Waite told us about his time as a hostage and spoke passionately about his work with Emmaus. The evening raised a substantial amount for our charity of the year. As soon as the amount is known, it will be published.
Meriden Megaride & Festival - 10 June 2012 
Our main event of the year. It is now almost upon us. Therefore all hands are required to help with the preparations and on the day. The programme has been produced including a leaflet. The packs have been mailed to the bikers that registered. Now your help is required to distribute these leaflets. Lets hope the weather is nicer to us than last year.
Fillongley Opera - 7 July 2012
Our club is proud to promote this event. All profits will go to our main charity “Emmaus”. The opera is Mozart’s “The magic flute”. See the Events page for more information and how you can book your seat for this magically humorous opera.
Meriden Santa Fun Run - 9 December 2012
The International and Foundation committee are working on organising a Santa Fun Run in Meriden. Over the years events like these have become very popular. The organising committee are working hard to get this event off the ground. A special Fun Run website is being designed. This should launch sometime in July. Check back regularly to see what progress is being made. The date has now been set though, so put this in your diary!
Other news
Visit from Young Carers - 17 April 2012
We finally had a visit from Sharon Chohan and Chris Robinson from Coventry and Solihull young carers organisations. We have been trying to arrange this for quite some time but convenient dates had never worked out.
The Youth Opportunities Committee had raised money in the last rotary year some of which was used to help send a group of young carers from Coventry and Solihull on a day trip to Blackpool. Sharon and Chris showed us slides and told us what a great day it had been and how this project had started further collaboration between the two organisations. They told us about their current projects and explained that Coventry is largely funded with Lottery money while Solihull does receive some council support and so for both organisations any extra money they can get is very important.
President Len presented both organisations with cheques for £350 towards current projects and we hope to continue our support in the next rotary year.
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