Knight Frank / Endless Development Schools Triathlon

Sunday 5th May 2024

The Rotary Club of Clifton is pleased to, once again, provide volunteers to help run this exciting fun event. 

 

 The Knight Frank Schools Triathlon is an exciting event series organized by Restless Development that gives children aged 7 to 13 the opportunity to come together in teams of four and compete in a relay format. Here’s how it works:

1. Team Formation: Children form teams of four and come up with a fun, creative team name.
2. Fundraising: Each team member raises funds for the event.
3. Race Day: On the day of the triathlon, the three sports (swimming, cycling, and running) are completed in a relay format. Each team member takes turns swimming, cycling, and running before crossing the finish line together as a team.
4. Purpose: The Knight Frank Schools Triathlon is not just about the competition; it’s also about giving back to the wider community. Participants understand that they can make a difference through their efforts. The eventsupports Restless Development's mission to improve access to health, education and life skills for young people around the world..

The Schools Triathlon Series began as an ambitious idea in 2015 by two core Restless Development volunteers, Jim Sewell and Tessa Murray. It has since grown to become one of the largest mass-participation sporting charity events aimed at young people in the UK. Jim Sewell, co-founder of the Schools Triathlon envisions it becoming the schools equivalent of the London Marathon.

Marcus Wells on Baking in Bristol to Aiding Ukraine

Wednesday 22nd May 2024

From being a baker in Bristol for many years before setting up a company that provided bread and cakes for refugees in camps along the French coast, Marcus Wells has now found a new role, - helping refugees settle in Denmark.

He started this new career at a time when most men are thinking of retirement but this is just the start bof the story. Don't miss the club lunch on Wednesday 22nd May when Marcus will personally describe his journey to you, probably before it is turned into a film!!

Members away days in Dorset

Tuesday 10th September 2024

Here’s the date for your diary that many of you have been waiting for.

Tuesday 10^th September, 2024.

Those of you who enjoyed last years trip to Saltash, Devon, even though the weather was foul, have made it plain that they want another trip this year, so here are the details.

Our hotel will be situated in the picturesque village of Corfe Castle, so named because it is situated in the shadow of the castle.

Like last year, the general theme will have a strong National Trust (NT) flavour, indeed the castle is owned by NT and it’s entrance is a mere 5 minute walk from the hotel through the centre of the village.

En route to Corfe we will make a stop at Kingston Lacy, ‘an Italian palace in the heart of Dorset’ considered by many to be one of the finest NT sites in the country.

After breakfast on Wednesday you will be free to discover the delights of Dorset by either doing your own thing or joining me on a rail and boat tour of the area. A heritage steam train from the station just a 3 minute walk from the hotel will provide a picturesque 20 minutes journey to Swanage.

Swanage is a popular seaside resort with all the usual seaside resort attractions. It boasts a delightful beach with a bustling harbour at one end. From here one may take a 2 hours round trip cruise to Poole and the Jurasic coast or a choice of other trips.

For those who prefer to make their own arrangements the choice of attractions is considerable with gardens, cliff top walks, museums and even more NT venues within easy motoring distances.

On Thursday we will return home via Stourhead NT, with its beautiful lake and gardens, surrounding a 300 years old ‘grand family home’, a site only 40 miles or so from home.

So, what’s the deal?

We have provisionally booked 12 rooms in the delightful Mortons Manor Hotel for 3 nights commencing Tuesday September 10^th. For more information a visit to their website is strongly recommended.

It is assumed that the majority of our party will only stay for 2 nights but if you wish to stay longer please advise me.

The cost of the stay will be £295 per couple per night which include a 2 course ‘a la carte’ meal with a £10 supplement for a third course (starter or sweet).

Subject to availability we may well have access to a private dining room for dinner (s).

The hotel are holding these rooms for us until May 6^th when I must book our requirements with a deposit of £50 per room.

Many hotels in this area are already booked up so please let me know your intentions asap.

We very much look forward to having you join us for another very enjoyable Rotary Club social get-together.