Rotary Club Film night brings Spectre to Waterford

The Rotary Club of Waterford is proud to present a special ‘Premiere Sequel’ screening of the latest Bond movie ‘Spectre’.

This charity evening takes place at Waterford Omniplex (former Regina) on Patrick Street on Tuesday October 27^th at 8pm.

Spectre

A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

Nora Widger, President of the Rotary Club of Waterford is looking forward to the event, “We at Waterford Rotary are delighted to return with another film night, and what a film! The Bond series is always exciting and popular and we expect a large number attending this eagerly anticipated film night.”

The Rotary Club of Waterford raised approximately €30,000 for charities in 2014, including local charities such as Waterford Hospice. Waterford Rotary Club is best known locally for the annual Memorial Christmas Tree in John Roberts Square. 

Tickets cost €25 (all of which goes to charity) and can be purchased Nolke Opticians Ardkeen or David M Breen & Co, Wallace House, Waterford.

A time of change at Rotary Club of Waterford

It’s all change at the top as Nora Widger takes up the reins as president of the Rotary Club of Waterford. Ms. Widger was welcomed as the new president of Rotary Club of Waterford on the 20th July by outgoing President Anne Marie Caulfield.

Ms. Widger has been a Rotarian for 6 years and her fellow members were delighted to welcome her in as their new president for the forthcoming year.

Ms. Widger said: “I am honoured and privileged to become the President of Waterford Rotary Club for 2015/2016. Through the many projects and events which Waterford Rotary run the Club provides community service to both local and international communities.  This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian - the chance to do something for somebody else and the self fulfillment and satisfaction that comes in the process . Waterford Rotary Club is in existence for 47 years and I am looking forward to ensuring that the dedicated work undertaken in the past is continued in my year as President".

  

Ms. Widger is a well-known Waterford City business woman. She previously managed Bank of Ireland Branches in Tramore, Dungarvan and Waterford City and more recently worked as Senior Manager on the Banks Customer Experience Programme. A  previous President of Waterford Chamber, Nora continues as a director of the Chamber. Nora also sits on the board of SEBIC, on the BOM of Butlerstown School and is a committee member of Butlerstown GAA Club.

  

The Rotary Club of Waterford, Ireland is a very active club with dedicated members working on many projects throughout each year. The past 12 months have been particularly busy for former president Anne Marie Caulfield, with the Rotary Club of Waterford presenting  a total of €20,000 to a number of local  charities including Waterford Hospice, The Ronald McDonald House, Pieta House, St Vincent de Paul and Solas.  €5,500 was sent internationally to support the  Rotary Shelter Boxes for Nepal, Rotary Sand Dam Water Project and the Belarus Dental Project.  

The club is active all year round organising activities such as charity cycles, celebrity chef nights, community events and of course the annual memorial Christmas Tree and their very successful annual Senior CItizens event which is held on Shrove Tuesday annually.

Waterford Rotary meets every Monday except Bank Holidays in Tower Hotel Waterford, Ireland at 1pm until 2pm. If you are interested in becoming a member of Rotary Club of Waterford full details can be found on the Rotary Club website or by contacting president@waterfordtotary.org. 

Local food hero supports Waterford Rotary charity event

Rotary Club of Waterford presents a celebration of food with the award winning south east chef Kevin Dundon of the Dunbrody Country House Hotel. This exciting event, in association with Caulfield’s SuperValu at the Hypercentre will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday April 28^th at the Tower Hotel in Waterford City.

With Mr. Dundon donating his time for free all proceeds from the evening will go towards St Vincent de Paul and Waterford Belarus Dental Charity.

One of Ireland’s best-loved chefs, Kevin Dundon can usually be found busy at work in the Dunbrody House kitchens and cookery school. You will also often find him gracing the TV screens and chatting on Irish radio covering all things to do with food. A chef with a love of locally-sourced indigenous produce Kevin considers himself spoilt with the positive bounty of fresh seafood and fantastic fruit and vegetables literally on his doorstep. Inspiration is easy to come by when you can indulge in the huge selection from the Hook Peninsula and also from Kevin’s own kitchen gardens at his hotel Dunbrody Country House.

Established by Kevin and his wife Catherine in 1997, Dunbrody has become synonymous with contemporary Irish Country House cooking. Reflected in all of Kevin’s cookbooks, this passion for freshness mixed with both simplicity and flair is the signature of Kevin’s cooking.

Ms. Ann Marie Caulfield, President of the Rotary Club of Waterford said, “The Rotary Club of Waterford is so proud to present this event. I’d like to thank Kevin for giving his valuable time and talent for such worthy charities.”

This is strictly a ticket only event and priced at just €25 tickets can be bought from Caulfield’s Supervalu at the Hypercentre, Nolke Opticians at Ardkeen the Tower Hotel, from Rotarians and on line at www.waterfordrotary.org . Ticket price includes a free glass of wine and a goody bag.

Rotary remembers!

This Thursday, December 4^th, the Rotary Club of Waterford launches its 17^th annual Memorial Christmas Tree at 5.30pm at John Robert’s Square in Waterford City.

It will, as always, be a central feature in Waterford City’s Winterval Festival.

The Memorial Tree Appeal will be official launched by Her Worship the Mayor of Waterford Metropolitan District Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan.

Ann Marie Caulfield, President of the Rotary Club of Waterford said, “For 17 years the Rotary Club of Waterford Memorial Christmas Tree has been central to Christmas in Waterford. Most of us have been touched by the wonderful work Waterford Hospice does in our community. This year in particular Rotary in Waterford has had its own friends and long serving members who have passed and who we fondly remember.”

In 1998 the first Christmas Memorial Tree appeal was established by the Rotary Club of Waterford to help raise funds for the development of a 20 bed Hospice facility on the grounds of Waterford Regional Hospital. To date the initiative has raised nearly half a Million Euro towards Waterford Hospice.

As well as raising much needed funds in Waterford for the Hospice Movement, the Memorial Tree Appeal provides people with a means of remembering their loved ones in a dignified and meaningful manner. Indeed over the years the Christmas Memorial Tree Appeal has become synonymous with the celebration of Christmas in Waterford and enjoys widespread support from the public.

Rotary Club and Tom Murphy Mercedes Benz bring Mrs. Brown’s Boys, D’Movie to the big screen!

The Rotary Club of Waterford is proud to present a special screening of Mrs. Brown’s Boys, D’Movie.

This charity evening takes place thanks to Mercedes Benz at the Tom Murphy Car Sales showrooms, on the Cork Road, Waterford on Wednesday November 19^th at 7.30pm, with light food and drinks reception beforehand.

  

The charities to benefit from the movie night are the SECF Solas Centre and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

The SECF Solas Centre is a registered charity 100% reliant on donations to provide services free to people affected by cancer.  The generosity and commitment of the public will help the South Eastern Cancer Foundation to continue and further improve the services provided at the Solas Centre and to reach more people affected by cancer.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) was founded in Ireland in 1844. Its focus is on practical approach to dealing with poverty, alleviating its effects on individuals and families through working primarily in person-to-person contact by a unique system of family visitation and seeking to achieve social justice and equality of opportunity for all citizens.

Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie is a 2014 comedy film based on the sitcom Mrs. Brown's Boys. When Moore Street market-trader Agnes Brown finds her livelihood under threat from a ruthless developer, she and her family embark on a campaign to save her stall, aided as only the Browns will be, by a motley troop of blind trainee Ninjas, an alcoholic solicitor, and a barrister with Tourettes Syndrome.

Barry Murphy of Tom Murphy Mercedes Benz is looking forward to the event, “We at Tom Murphy Mercedes Benz are delighted to be associated with this unique event. When approached with the idea of a charity film night in conjunction with Rotary Waterford we jumped at the chance. It’s such an original idea and the opportunity to work with Rotary to raise funds for such worthy causes couldn’t be passed up.”

The Rotary Club of Waterford raised approximately €30,000 for charities in 2013, including local charities such as Waterford Hospice. Waterford Rotary Club is best known locally for the annual Memorial Christmas Tree in John Roberts Square. 

Tickets cost €25 ( all of which goes to charity) and can be purchased from Tom Murphy Mercedes Benz showrooms on the Cork Road and David M. Breen & Co. Wallace House, Maritana Gate, Canada Street, Waterford

Rotary club of Waterford appeals to the public to cycle for charity

The Rotary Club of Waterford’s annual Fun Cycle takes place again this year on Sunday May 11^th 2014 at Mc Donald’s on the Cork Road, starting at 11.00 am the cycle travels  to Tramore and back.

The Charity Cycle, now in its fifth year, is an opportunity for anyone who cycles and believes in helping a good cause. 

Regular participants are those who know a family who have stayed in the Ronald McDonald House or have stayed in the house themselves and wish to give something back.

  

Waterford Rotary appeals to cyclists of all ages to join. No pre-registration is required, just get the bike out or borrow one, and join in for about two hours on May 11^th.

To top it all, WLR fm will be broadcasting live from McDonalds on the Cork road and Ronald Mc Donald will join the fun on the day. All cyclists will be treated to a free Burger after the cycle plus lots of other treats on the day.

The Ronald McDonald House, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital

The Ronald McDonald House provides a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children who are hospitalised or undergoing extended treatment at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin. Families will be able to stay for the dura

tion of their child’s stay in hospital. The Ronald McDonald House provides a supportive environment for these families. The first Irish Ronald McDonald House was a 15,000 square feet stand alone building in the grounds of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin. The House can accommodate up to 16 families in en-suite family bedrooms with communal kitchens, dining areas and living areas. It also has a toddlers’ room and full laundry facilities.

Since opening in November 2004 the House has been “home” to over 1000 families from all over Ireland. Some have stayed for just a few nights, while others stay for 7 or 8 months!  The beauty of the house is that each room accommodates 4 so grannies, granddads, brothers and sisters can all help in the child’s recovery.

The annual running costs are in excess of €300,000. We are very dependent on the continuing support of all to cover the ongoing costs of running the House.

Sponsorship cards are available from Mc Donald’s City Centre or Cork Road, Lily o Brien’s and Nolke Opticians, or donations can be made directly on the Rotary website – www.waterfordrotary.org

Waterford Rotary Club set to launch 16th Memorial Christmas Tree

The Memorial Tree at the Heart of Waterford City in 2012

This Thursday, December 5^th, the Rotary Club of Waterford launches its 16^th annual Memorial Christmas Tree at 12 noon in John Robert’s Square, Waterford.

The Memorial Tree Appeal will be officially launched by The Mayor of Waterford City, Cllr. John Cummins.

William Galloway, President of the Rotary Club of Waterford said, “For 16 years the Rotary Club of Waterford Memorial Christmas Tree has been central to Christmas in Waterford. Most of us have been touched by the wonderful work Waterford Hospice does in our community and Christmas is such an important and appropriate time to thank and reward them. The generosity of the public each year is astounding. It is that generosity that makes this appeal such a success every year.”

In 1998 the first Christmas Memorial Tree appeal was established by the Rotary Club of Waterford to help raise funds for the development of a 20 bed Hospice facility on the grounds of Waterford Regional Hospital. To date the initiative has raised nearly €450,000 towards Waterford Hospice.

As well as raising much needed funds in Waterford for the Hospice Movement, the Memorial Tree Appeal provides people with a means of remembering their loved ones in a dignified and meaningful manner. Indeed over the years the Christmas Memorial Tree Appeal has become synonymous with the celebration of Christmas in Waterford and enjoys widespread support from the public.

‘Get on your bike’ for The Ronald McDonald House

Rotary club of Waterford appeals to the public to join in its annual charity cycle.

 

The Rotary club of Waterford Ronald Mc Donald Fun Cycle takes place again this year on Sunday May 12^th 2013 at Mc Donald’s on the Cork Road. Starting at 11.00 am the cycle travels to Tramore and back.

The Charity Cycle, now in its fourth year, is an opportunity for anyone who cycles and believes in helping a good cause. Regular participants are those who have stayed in the house or those who know a family who have stayed in the Ronald McDonald House, and wish to give something back.

Waterford Rotary appeals to cyclists of all ages to join. No pre-registration is required, just get the bike out or borrow one and join in for two hours on May 12^th. All are welcome.

To top it all, WLR fm’s Timmy Ryan will be broadcasting live from McDonalds on the Cork road and Ronald Mc Donald will join in the fun on the day. All cyclists will be treated to a Free Burger after the cycle plus lots of other treats on the day.

 The Ronald McDonald House provides a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children who are hospitalised or undergoing extended treatment at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin. Families will be able to stay for the duration of their child’s stay in hospital. The Ronald McDonald House provides a supportive environment for these families. The first Irish Ronald McDonald House was a 15,000 square feet stand alone building in the grounds of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin. The House can accommodate up to 16 families in en-suite family bedrooms with communal kitchens, dining areas and living areas. It also has a toddlers’ room and full laundry facilities.

Since opening in November 2004 the House has been “home” to over 1000 families from all over Ireland. Some have stayed for just a few nights, while others stay for 7 or 8 months!  The beauty of the house is that each room accommodates 4 so grannies, granddads, brothers and sisters can all help in the child’s recovery.

The annual running costs are in excess of €300,000 and the charity is very dependent on the continuing support of all to cover the ongoing costs of running the House.

Sponsorship cards are available from Mc Donald’s City Centre or Cork Road, Lily O'Brien’s and Nolke Opticians, or you can donate directly for this good cause by logging on www.mycharity.ie, go to “Sponsor a Friend” and search for Rotary Waterford.