Cookery Class Christmas Dinner

The multitalented members of the Rotary Club of Lisburn,with their leader and Master Chef John Whyte, prepared and cooked a gourmet meal for their partners, to celebrate the completion of the 2011 course.

Also enjoying the good food were President Dale and Louise and after dinner President Dale entertained us with a very funny video which we would hope to publish on this site soon.

A full set of photos available on the Gallery

Fellowship Lunch at Angelo’s Restorante

On Sunday 4th December a large group of Rotarians and their partners and other friends were treated to a wonderful lunch at Angelos Restaurant in Lisburn.This was a fund raising event organised by 2nd VP Philip and his fund raising committee.

Funds raised were used to fund the day out for kids at Walt Dysney on Ice at the Odyssey and also for general club funds

Angelo was once again an excellent host .He was  ably assisted by Melody who welcomed us with drinks.A great days fellowship and good food was enjoyed by all and once again the Club is very grateful to Angelo and his staff for looking after us so well.

A full set of photos s available on the Gallery

Winner of Youth Leadership Competition

Mary Kurian winner of the Rotary Club of Lisburn Youth Leadership Competition 2011 is presented with diploma by President Dale and Henry McNally organiser of the competition

From Dubai to Kerala (India), to Lisburn. This was the path taken by Mary Kurian and her family in search of a better life and the chance for her mother to enhance her nursing skills.Her first contact with the Rotary Club of Lisburn was during the course of last year’s collection in support of Polio Plus through the Tree of Life at Tesco’s. Mother and daughter were aware of the traditional description of the condition as Infantile Paralysis affecting many children in their native India. They visited Tesco’s several  times and were impressed by the commitment and knowledge displayed by the Club representatives whose task it was to collect money. But most of all they were impressed by the willingness of the club members to give up their time for such a worthy cause for people so  far away.

When information in the Rotary Youth Leadership was dispalyed on the school 6th form notice board in September, she willingly sought the support of the school for her entry. She was a very worth winner of the schools final for the Lisburn district and an excellent representative of the Club

Walt Disney on Ice at the Odyssey

On  a wet and windy Sunday afternoon in October Club fellowship  Chairman Philip Morrow and his committee hosted four local Lisburn families at Walt Disney on ice at the Odyssey arena.

The families had lunch and were the hosted in a box provided courtesy of PRM to enjoy the show.

A great day out was appreciated by all the children and their parents

Rotary Club of Lisburn Invitational Golf Day

The excellent parkland course at Lisburn Golf Club was the venue for the third Rotary Club of Lisburn Invitational Golf Day in aid of Rotary Charities

Some 80 plus golfers took part in a shotgun start on a beautiful afternoon where the sun shone on us for a change.

An excellent Dinner was provided by the Golf Club Caterer afterwards and this  was attended by 100 plus golfers and friends.

Brian Burke,Past President and Paul Harris Fellow

It is with great sadness we have to report the death on Thursday 18th August of Past President Brian Burke.

PP Brian was an outstanding member of the Rotary Club of Lisburn for 27 years having joined in 1984.

A Paul Harris fellow Brian was the perfect role model for any aspiring Rotarian.

Oustandingly in all his years of service he could boast of 100% attendance.

Brian was a well known and a highly acclaimed ladies hairdresser with salons in Lisburn and Belfast.

He was a former member of Lisburn Round table and a member of the Lisburn 41 club until his untimely death in the Royal Victoria Hospital

Brian was admitted to the City hospital in June for tests in connection with a heart problem. He was later transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital for Surgery.

The heart operation was a success but sadly complications set in and despite the excellent care of staff n the Intensive Care Unit, he never fully recovered and passed away on Thursday.

Brian is survived by his wife Edith,daughter Gaenor and  his sister Avril. His  brothers John and Tom are travelling from Canada for the funeral on Tuesday August 23rd at Legacurry Presbyterian Church at 2.00pm and we offer our deepest sympathy to all the family.

We all loved Brian very much and he will be missed greatly in Rotary and especially in the Kitchen Club which he loved so much.

A  full obituary from Gordon Hanna, Brians long time friend is on the Club News page.

President Dale installed for 2011/12

President Trevor installed Dale Orr as President of the Rotary Club of Lisburn for the incoming year 2011/2012.

Jim Matchett took up office as First Vice President and Philip Morrow as Second Vice President.

Frank Young took over from David Browne as Honorary Secretary

Photos available on the Gallery

Presidents Night

President Trevor was host to some 30 Rotarians and their partners at the Tannery restaurant in Moira on Friday 18th June.

President Trevor gave a brief review of his year and presented a Paul Harris award to Hubert Patterson.

Past President Stephen Gilbert was presented with a Saphire Paul Harris award for exceptional service to the Club and Rotary over many years.

Other awards were made to Club Members, Gary Corkin, Colin Suckling, George Christie and Patrick Coyle for various activities throughout the year

St Andrews 2011

The weather was kind to  the Golfing group from Lisburn who took part in the Rotary international  Golf tournament at St Andrews

Congratulations to Liam McCartney who qualified for the winning Ireland International team

Patrick Coyle finished runner up in the Quaich tournament and

Barbara Black was the winner of the best gross score in the ladies competition

The also rans had an enjoyable weeks golf with plenty of fine wine and good food. Once again Stuart and Liz in the Shandon B and B were excellent hosts

Visit the gallery to see all photos of the week

Partners Lunch 2011

President Trevor hosted a lunch for Rotarians and their partners at Jeffers at the Clandeboye Estate on Sunday 22nd July.

Trevor had his family and widows of Rotarians  as guests for a very enjoyable lunch