Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord

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BON ACCORD BIKE RIDE SUCCESS… Organised by the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord - the 2007 bike ride has successfully raised a total over £6500 including £4000 for ProjectScotland which acts as a portal connecting young people with full time volunteering opportunities in a wide range of areas such as the environment, education, youth projects, sports and the arts. The balance of the monies raised will go to support other Rotary charities at home and abroad. The initiative was officially launched back in March by Len Taylor, Head of Youth & Development at Aberdeen Football Club. The cycle ride itself took place on Sunday 20th May and saw a variety of ages tackle either a 7 or 22 mile route - both starting from Hazlehead park. Following the success of this now annual event the Club are keen to further promote the uptake of cycling in the area and are already looking forward to next year’s bike ride which will take place on 18th May 2008. Club President Colin Reid said, “We would like to thank Aberdeen Football Club, all the sponsors and those who took part in such an enjoyable event which has helped a very worthwhile cause". Club President Colin Reid will hand a £4000 cheque over to Ruth Allen of ProjectScotland, who may also be joined by a volunteer. BON ACCORD BIKE RIDE TAKES PLACE THIS SUNDAY 20th MAY 2007 On Sunday 20th May the third Annual Bon Accord Bike Ride will take place. Organisers are hoping to attract wide interest from North East cycle enthusiasts of all ages. Organised by the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord the event is being held this year principally for the benefit of ProjectScotland which acts as a portal connecting young people with full time volunteering opportunities in a wide range of areas such as the environment, education, youth projects, sports and the arts. The bike ride will also benefit other Rotary charities. The ride will begin and end at the Sports Pavilion in Hazlehead park. There is a choice of two routes. The full route of 22 miles takes riders out to Garlogie and returns via Peterculter and Countesswells. A shorter 7 mile route takes a short trip round Cults, Bieldside and Countesswells. The event will be fully signposted and marshalled with refreshments provided to riders on route and first aid cover available if required. The event is open to participants of all ages. Full details of the bike ride are available through the web-site including registration and personal sponsorship forms as well as a virtual tour of both cycle routes. See www.bonaccordbikeride.co.uk for details. Bon Accord ROTARY CLUB LENDS A HAND….. This Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January members of Bon Accord Rotary Club were involved in a team challenge to re-decorate the Barnardo’s 16+ office in Queen Street, Peterhead. Club President Richard Yule, who also took part in the successful challenge said; “This was a great team effort and one which has allowed us to help a very worthwhile cause in a practical way.” Barnardo’s 16+ provides accommodation and support for young people in Aberdeenshire who are homeless or who are leaving the care of the local authority. The Bon Accord Rotary Club now gathers in the Cults Hotel in Aberdeen for Wednesday morning breakfast meetings. GET ON YOUR BIKES !!!! Bon Accord Bike RIDE - 28th MAY 2006. The Bon Accord bike ride will take place this Sunday with the intention of raising money for Cash for Kids - which in its 10th anniversary year, gives grants to local groups which work with disabled and disadvantaged children. Organised by the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord the event will also benefit Rotary International projects. Northsound 2's Cammy Campbell will start the cycle ride at 9.30 am. Route & Event details Taking place at 9.30am the event begins and ends at the Sports Pavilion in Hazlehead park. There is a choice of two routes. The full route of 22 miles takes riders out to Garlogie and returns via Peterculter and Countesswells. A shorter 7 mile route takes a short trip round Cults, Bieldside and Countesswells. The event will be fully signposted and marshalled with refreshments provided to riders on route and first aid cover available if required. The event is open to participants of all ages. Entry will be through a minimum donation of £5 per rider with riders encouraged to raise additional funds through personal sponsorship. Full details of the event are available at www.bonaccordbikeride.co.uk where registration and personal sponsorship forms can be downloaded and a virtual tour of both cycle routes can be taken. Principal Sponsors so far this year, who have donated funds to cover setup costs or contributed to the provision of equipment or administration services are: Cresent Engineering, CSL Ltd, Acumen Ltd, Scottas Press, Alpine Bikes Ltd, Duncan and Todd. Lady Provost of Aberdeen “a day in her life” 24th August 2005 Aberdeen's newest Rotary and only breakfast club - Aberdeen Bon Accord welcomes Lady Provost Helen Reynolds on Wednesday 24th August. Lady Provost will talk to the members on “a day in her life” which as one half of the busiest couple in the City should prove to be a fascinating insight into her role and the many hundreds of engagements carried out every year. During the morning the club will also present to Lady Provost a cheque for £750 destined for another Aberdeen - affected by the Tsunami earlier in the year. This was raised by a table collection on 14th May this year at the club Charter Dinner, attended by both the Lord and Lady Provost in the Town and County Hall. Two other good causes will also receive cheques for £1000 each from Lady Provost on behalf of the club. In this, the Centenary year of Rotary the club’s first major project decided to build on the rotary wheel and hosted a Bikathon on 29th May which followed a scenic route in and around the city. Around 60 cyclists took part on the day benefiting both the Anthony Nolan Trust and local charity the Aberdeen Safer Community Trust. Club President Lindsay Fettes said “we are delighted to welcome Lady Provost to our breakfast amid what we know is a really busy schedule - her being with us I believe is a mark of what the Club has achieved in an exciting first year.” LUCKY “FERGIES CAT” SET TO CREATE EBAY INTEREST The Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord is set to raise funds for worthy charitable causes by placing on Ebay a small feline statue decorated in an Aberdeen Football strip and signed by Aberdeen and Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson who has given his official support. The Cat in question is number one hundred of the Catwalk Kelly’s cat series launched to raise money for the Aberdeen branches of Leukaemia Research and UNICEF and was painted by local artist Lois Carson. The Catwalk project involves 100 replicas of the Kelly's Cat statues, which adorn the parapet of Union Bridge, being transformed into unique works of art. A number of these have already been seen across the City in various designs including one by local artist Eric Auld. The Rotary Club anticipate a high level of bidding interest and believe that Football Clubs around the UK and the globe could see the unusual cat as a lucky talisman for the football season ahead – perhaps helping to win a league or cup. … The subject of Superstition and Cats tend to go hand in hand. Football has also had its fair share of stories about lucky boots or dressing room pegs touched before a big game. Fergies Cat is set to follow and become a new legend!!! A spokesperson from Aberdeen Football Club has said “obviously we are all aware of what Sir Alex did for this club and we will be keeping a close eye on the bidding for this particular Cat”. Bon Accord Rotary Club President Lindsey Fettes said “As a new and contemporary club and having agreed to support this imaginative and worthwhile UNICEF fund raising exercise we decided to build on the project. With the assistance of Sir Alex, who we understand is himself an ambassador of UNICEF, we aim to raise further funding by widening the appeal of the Cat beyond the City in a way which epitomises the fellowship of Bon Accord and the City of Aberdeen. We are just amazed at the interest so far in Fergies Cat and are extremely hopeful that some big name clubs will enter the bidding – I am sure there will be much interest in the fortunes of which ever club or individual eventually owns this lucky cat – with it going on the internet who knows what interest this will create across the globe….”. Fergies Cat will be placed on Ebay at the end of this month under the Soccer collectibles section and will be go to the highest bidder by Midnight on 30th September 2005. Both the Scottish FA and English FA have been passed details to forward to their member clubs.

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BON ACCORD BIKE RIDE SUCCESS…

Organised by the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord - the 2007 bike ride has successfully raised a total over £6500 including £4000 for ProjectScotland which acts as a portal connecting young people with full time volunteering opportunities in a wide range of areas such as the environment, education, youth projects, sports and the arts. The balance of the monies raised will go
to support other Rotary charities at home and abroad.

The initiative was officially launched back in March by Len Taylor, Head of Youth & Development at Aberdeen Football Club. The cycle ride itself took place on Sunday 20th May and saw a variety of ages tackle either a 7 or 22 mile route - both starting from Hazlehead park.

Following the success of this now annual event the Club are keen to further promote the uptake of cycling in the area and are already looking forward to next year’s bike ride which will take place on 18th May 2008. Club President Colin Reid said, “We would like to thank Aberdeen Football Club, all the sponsors and those who took part in such an enjoyable event which has helped a very worthwhile cause".

Club President Colin Reid will hand a £4000 cheque over to Ruth Allen of ProjectScotland, who may also be joined by a volunteer.

BON ACCORD BIKE RIDE TAKES PLACE
THIS SUNDAY 20th MAY 2007

On Sunday 20th May the third Annual Bon Accord Bike Ride will take place. Organisers are hoping to attract wide interest from North East cycle enthusiasts of all ages. Organised by the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord the event is being held this year principally for the benefit of ProjectScotland which acts as a portal connecting young people with full time volunteering opportunities in a wide range of areas such as the environment, education, youth projects, sports and the arts. The bike ride will also benefit other Rotary charities.

The ride will begin and end at the Sports Pavilion in Hazlehead park. There is a choice of two routes. The full route of 22 miles takes riders out to Garlogie and returns via Peterculter and Countesswells. A shorter 7 mile route takes a short trip round Cults, Bieldside and Countesswells.

The event will be fully signposted and marshalled with refreshments provided to riders on route and first aid cover available if required. The event is open to participants of all ages.

Full details of the bike ride are available through the web-site including registration and personal sponsorship forms as well as a virtual tour of both cycle routes. See www.bonaccordbikeride.co.uk for details.

Bon Accord ROTARY CLUB LENDS A HAND…..

This Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January members of Bon Accord Rotary Club were involved in a team challenge to re-decorate the Barnardo’s 16+ office in Queen Street, Peterhead.

Club President Richard Yule, who also took part in the successful challenge said; “This was a great team effort and one which has allowed us to help a very worthwhile cause in a practical way.”

Barnardo’s 16+ provides accommodation and support for young people in Aberdeenshire who are homeless or who are leaving the care of the local authority.

The Bon Accord Rotary Club now gathers in the Cults Hotel in Aberdeen for Wednesday morning breakfast meetings.

GET ON YOUR BIKES !!!!

Bon Accord Bike RIDE - 28th MAY 2006.

The Bon Accord bike ride will take place this Sunday with the intention of raising money for Cash for Kids - which in its 10th anniversary year, gives grants to local groups which work with disabled and disadvantaged children. Organised by the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord the event will also benefit Rotary International projects. Northsound 2's Cammy Campbell will start the cycle ride at 9.30 am.

Route & Event details

Taking place at 9.30am the event begins and ends at the Sports Pavilion in Hazlehead park. There is a choice of two routes. The full route of 22 miles takes riders out to Garlogie and returns via Peterculter and Countesswells. A shorter 7 mile route takes a short trip round Cults, Bieldside and Countesswells.

The event will be fully signposted and marshalled with refreshments provided to riders on route and first aid cover available if required. The event is open to participants of all ages.

Entry will be through a minimum donation of £5 per rider with riders encouraged to raise additional funds through personal sponsorship. Full details of the event are available at www.bonaccordbikeride.co.uk where registration and personal sponsorship forms can be downloaded and a virtual tour of both cycle routes can be taken.

Principal Sponsors so far this year, who have donated funds to cover setup costs or contributed to the provision of equipment or administration services are: Cresent Engineering, CSL Ltd, Acumen Ltd, Scottas Press, Alpine Bikes Ltd, Duncan and Todd.

Lady Provost of Aberdeen “a day in her life”

24th August 2005

Aberdeen's newest Rotary and only breakfast club - Aberdeen Bon Accord welcomes Lady Provost Helen Reynolds on Wednesday 24th August. Lady Provost will talk to the members on “a day in her life” which as one half of the busiest couple in the City should prove to be a fascinating insight into her role and the many hundreds of engagements carried out every year.

During the morning the club will also present to Lady Provost a cheque for £750 destined for another Aberdeen - affected by the Tsunami earlier in the year. This was raised by a table collection on 14th May this year at the club Charter Dinner, attended by both the Lord and Lady Provost in the Town and County Hall.

Two other good causes will also receive cheques for £1000 each from Lady Provost on behalf of the club. In this, the Centenary year of Rotary the club’s first major project decided to build on the rotary wheel and hosted a Bikathon on 29th May which followed a scenic route in and around the city. Around 60 cyclists took part on the day benefiting both the Anthony Nolan Trust and local charity the Aberdeen Safer Community Trust.

Club President Lindsay Fettes said “we are delighted to welcome Lady Provost to our breakfast amid what we know is a really busy schedule - her being with us I believe is a mark of what the Club has achieved in an exciting first year.”

LUCKY “FERGIES CAT” SET TO CREATE EBAY INTEREST

The Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord is set to raise funds for worthy charitable causes by placing on Ebay a small feline statue decorated in an Aberdeen Football strip and signed by Aberdeen and Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson who has given his official support.

The Cat in question is number one hundred of the Catwalk Kelly’s cat series launched to raise money for the Aberdeen branches of Leukaemia Research and UNICEF and was painted by local artist Lois Carson. The Catwalk project involves 100 replicas of the Kelly's Cat statues, which adorn the parapet of Union Bridge, being transformed into unique works of art. A number of these have already been seen across the City in various designs including one by local artist Eric Auld.

The Rotary Club anticipate a high level of bidding interest and believe that Football Clubs around the UK and the globe could see the unusual cat as a lucky talisman for the football season ahead – perhaps helping to win a league or cup. …

The subject of Superstition and Cats tend to go hand in hand. Football has also had its fair share of stories about lucky boots or dressing room pegs touched before a big game. Fergies Cat is set to follow and become a new legend!!!

A spokesperson from Aberdeen Football Club has said “obviously we are all aware of what Sir Alex did for this club and we will be keeping a close eye on the bidding for this particular Cat”.

Bon Accord Rotary Club President Lindsey Fettes said “As a new and contemporary club and having agreed to support this imaginative and worthwhile UNICEF fund raising exercise we decided to build on the project. With the assistance of Sir Alex, who we understand is himself an ambassador of UNICEF, we aim to raise further funding by widening the appeal of the Cat beyond the City in a way which epitomises the fellowship of Bon Accord and the City of Aberdeen.

We are just amazed at the interest so far in Fergies Cat and are extremely hopeful that some big name clubs will enter the bidding – I am sure there will be much interest in the fortunes of which ever club or individual eventually owns this lucky cat – with it going on the internet who knows what interest this will create across the globe….”.

Fergies Cat will be placed on Ebay at the end of this month under the
Soccer collectibles section and will be go to the highest bidder by Midnight on 30th September 2005. Both the Scottish FA and English FA have been passed details to forward to their member clubs.