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Vice Weekend
Get the low-down here. December 2005 Gadabout
The secret final venue was Martin's, with a surprise appearance from "Santa Vince" (get me outta here...!) December 2005 Area23 Christmas Party
The traditional Christmas meal was followed by an
Irish music band, and wartime planes seemed to be some kind of theme.... Firework Display
More details and pictures are available here. November 2005 Going to the Dogs
October 2005
Blues Central
September 2005
Bizarre Bath
How did that bloody rabbit escape, anyhow...? Llantwit Major
We've got a long-standing link with Llantwit in South Wales. As testament to this comradeship, we've even got a member who comes from there! (No, not the mascot). Skittles and Curry - always a winning formula! July 2005. Evesham Raft Race
Despite a valiant effort, the Wotton A-team (consisting of yours truly and Rob Pearce) were pipped to the post in the semi-final - obstructed by an expensive-looking rowing boat in the way (well that's our excuse). The rafts this year were very well-built by Evesham - nobody fell in the river. Barbecue and refreshments were also kindly provided by Evesham Round Table. July 05 Family Beach Party at Weston-super-Mare
July 2005 3 Club Golf
Despite the occasional light rain showers, a good turn out for the 3-Club Golf at the Bull Pen Golf Course, followed by a buffet supper. The evening finished in spectacular style courtesy of a very dramatic thunderstorm. July 2005 Prescott Downhill
The usual menagerie of gravity-powered vehicles competed in this year's time-trial. Wotton's effort was based on a Kart chassis, skilfully driven by Rob Pearce, Rob Clare and others. There's a short video clip here. June 2005 Summer Charity Events
If I get any more pics, I'll add them.
Boy's Toys
Like being a kid again... June 2005 Top Gun!
Following Gary's presentation, we had a fascinating talk on the
subject of Hypnotherapy by Bill Hard. During this our Chairman was
duly "put under", but despite that we still couldn't get
him to pay for a round... Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Clinic
A total of 23 people volunteered to be included on the register, and said that that they will be willing help save the life of a leukemia patient should they be needed. Thanks also to everyone that helped, and Martin for the loan of the car! (Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 1) 74 Club Euromeeting
The event lived up to high expectations, and we had a 3-day party
with 120 old friends from all over Europe and South Africa. May 05 Ladies Night
April 05 Handover
Looks like it's gonna be another great year! April 2005 Previous Events
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We
recently presented a cheque for £1000 to 
This
year, the Vice Chairman's chosen venue was Albufiera, in the Algarve,
Portugal. Couldn't have been a better choice for weather. Fortunately
Martin had done his research and there was plenty going on, even
though it was the low-season.
Aka
"Safari Supper" or a "progressive meal". No-one
knows where they will be for their starter, main course or dessert,
or with whom they will be dining.... 
Hosted
by Tewkesbury at the Gumstool Inn with National President Gary Smith.
Another
successful, event, despite some rain. It's a lot of effort to put
on this event and clean up afterwards, but we think it's worth it!
Not only does it provide a safe, organised display for local people,
but raises thousands of pounds for charity as well.
Swindon
Greyhouds. Quite a few of us hadn't done this before, though that
didn't seem to have any influence on who was successful on the Tote!
Blues
& Booze at the 
Street
theatre rather than anything to do with Bath - but very funny! Lots
of jokes and magic tricks with the city and tourists providing the
props.
A
"scatter night" where we visit other Tables on our meeting
night. OK, not so much of a "scatter" as an invasion,
seeing as we all went to the same place....
This
year we fielded two teams in the Annual Area23 Evesham Raft Race,
together with two teams from Ladies Circle.
The
traditional format - enjoy a few beers and barbecue, sandcastles
and a few games of Rounders and Cricket with the kids, followed
by a stroll along the pier and Fish-n-Chips.
Some
frustration on the fairway!? "Just twat it!" Rob yelled
at me after no discernable improvement by the 7th hole...
I
understand we came 2nd in this annual Area23 event, organised by
Cheltenham RT.
We
often help out other organisations with events, especially over
the summer. A couple of things on this year included manning the
gates at Charfield Fete; running the Barbecue at the Bluecoat School
Fair; and helping to marshall the Bluecoat PTA Triathlon.
A
visit to Martin's Dream Wheels Car Club to play with the cars in
his toy-box. Cool! 
Also
did some work on the Wotton Rocket Mk-II (our new Kart) to prepare
it for the Precott Downhill Challenge in a few weeks time.
We
were very honoured to have our National President Gary "Maverick"
Smith attend our Dinner Meeting on 31st May at the Royal Oak in
Wotton. Gary had some great ideas for encouraging membership, to
which we'll be giving some careful thought over the coming weeks.
Very appropriately, 
Gary
then inducted Rob Pearce as a new member to Wotton Round Table.
Welcome Rob!
A
big thank you for all those who volunteered for the Anthony Nolan
Bone Marrow Registration Clinic we held in Wotton Town Hall on 21st
May.
Six
of us from Wotton made the gruelling trip to the exotic location
for Warrington for the 2005 Euromeeting.
Despite
the fewer numbers able to make it this year, we all had a thoroughly
enjoyable evening at Tipputs Inn.
Outgoing
Chairman Ian Milner handed over the chain of office to Vince Howell,
at an exuberant ceremony at Hunters Hall, followed by breakfast
at Vince's house at around 3:00am!
Newly
elected Chairman for 2005/06 prepares for an "examination"
by Ladies Circle. Oo-er! I don't like the look of those rubber gloves....!