The countdown has begun and I know that the District Conference in the beautiful town of Swellendam is going to be one to remember. If you’ve never been to a Discon, now is a great time to start. The conference is in the middle of a lovely long weekend (from Freedom Day on Thursday 27 April to May Day on Monday 1 May) so travel can be leisurely. And we’ll have a great mix of information, inspiration and fun for the whole Rotary family. Watch this space for information and details, but for your planning: POETS will be on Thursday, followed by the Grant Management Seminar. In the evening we’ll set the scene for the next two days with the Meet and Greet event. We kick off on Friday with the Ass
Swellendam Rotary Club recently held their 2016 Christmas party hosted by Trevenen and Hesphia Barry on their farm. 26 Rotarians and Anns departed for the farm from Church square on the ‘Rooi bus’’. The journey to the farm took about 40 minutes and an ‘’all shook up group‘’ arrived on the farm to a wonderful welcome from Trevenen and Hesphia as well as Henri, Hester and Johan Kriek. Some serious discussions [enhanced by liquid refreshments] took place prior to the food being served. It is difficult to find words to describe the meal that was served by Hesphia and her helpers. The bread was superb, the main meal of lamb, chicken pie and assorted vegetables was delicious and deserts called for
