by Gordon Atkinson MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Northwich Vale Royal were given an inspirational talk recently by Peter O’Connor from the Samaritans on the overall work of the organisation and the needs that are met by their local volunteers in Northwich.

Meetings in April include a whisky tasting evening on April 8 to celebrate the president’s ‘big’ birthday.

There is a meeting on April 22, at Winnington Park Recreational Club for an interesting and lively talk by John and Ailsa Booth entitled ‘ A musical journey through time’.

Club members are spending a considerable amount of time planning and organising two major events in the Northwich area: The Mid Cheshire Charity Scooter rally is being held at Blakemere Village from July 10 to 12.

The 22nd annual Northwich beer festival, which is being held on September 18 and 19 and this year will be back in Northwich town centre at the new Memorial Court complex.

The Rotary Club of Northwich Vale Royal meets every Wednesday, normally at the Blue Cap, Sandiway.

For further information visit the website at: rcnvr.co.uk