Eddie McGrath Sourdough bread is what Western civilisation ate before the advent of commercial baker's yeast - in the UK circa 1890. The word sourdough also refers to the sourdough starter (levain) - this is a living fermented culture of flour and water used as a natural leavening agent to make the bread rise. Proper sourdough is made with four ingredients - flour, water, starter (culture of flour/water) and salt. Putting aside the one-upmanship among the artisan hipster el

Mike shared his priorities for the coming year: “along with the key messages and focus areas. There are two guiding ambitions: 1. To create lasting impact in our communities 2. To better your best as individuals, Clubs, and as a District We need to commit to stretch, to grow, and to deliver service that truly matters. He stressed that there is a great deal to look forward to and that he is excited for what we will achieve together! Our President David Martin led the Club’s in

Millie Jaspert gave an insightful talk at the Banstead & Sutton Nonsuch Rotary Club On 4 August we had an excellent talk about the baby bank Stripey Stork collecting and redistributing items to families in Surrey and Croydon who are experiencing hardship ensuring they have the essentials they need.” Millie is the Community Fundraiser for the local children's charity Stripey Stork and works with community groups such as schools, sports clubs and rotary clubs, who are keen to l

It is 7 June 1837. Anton collapses in tears as he watches his father die. His mother cannot afford to keep him so, compels him, at the age of thirteen, to leave home. At the St Florian monastery in Upper Austria, he learns to play the organ. Later he trains to be a schoolteacher. Meanwhile he is improving as a composer. Suddenly, he realises he is at the crossroads of his life. Which of three paths does he take? Gordon host John Chamberlain This is a novel based on the fascin

President David Martin Congratulations on your well-deserved appointment, David Martin. Today, I had the honour of passing the gong and officially handing over leadership to our incoming President. You come into this role with a wealth of experience and proven leadership, and are more than ready to take on the responsibilities ahead. I have every confidence that your vision, dedication, and commitment will continue to take our club from strength to strength. You have my full

A special thank you to everyone who helped and supported yesterday's Village Fair in the Orchard in Banstead. The Mayor (Councillor Nick Harrison) and his wife Mayoress Pam Harrison amazed everyone by visiting each stall over his three hour visit, guided by our Past President Adore accompanied by her son Jayden. We also welcome our Mike Thorn District Governor (District 1145 - Rotary South (England) Mike Thorn District Governor (District 1145 - Rotary South (England) Th

David Martin On behalf of all club members, we sincerely thank David Martin for providing such an intriguing and entertaining account of his life and career in the police force! John Putland warmly welcomed David and expressed a fitting vote of thanks. John Putland It was a privilege to hear about his many years of dedicated service in the police force, told with warmth, humour, and a wonderful collection of personal stories that had members both captivated and laughing throu

Speaker - Richard Clark On behalf of everyone at the club, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to our speaker Richard Clark for a thoroughly engaging and thought-provoking talk. It was a fascinating evening at the Cuddington Golf Club that generated plenty of interest and lively discussion. We would also like to thank his wife Jo for joining us and helping to make the evening so enjoyable even helped with drawing the lucky number! Our host for the evening was Roger, wh

Meet John: John is a fascinating person with a life rich in unique experiences and varied interests, and his dedication to positively influencing the world is truly commendable. Club Secretary John took the stage with his usual infectious energy and cheeky smile, ready to share the journey of his life and career. With a sparkle in his eye, he recounted how he joined the Cubs at the young age of 8, embarking on an adventure that would shape his character. His role as an Assist

President Elect David Martin You did it again! Thank you all for your support in delivering such a smooth and well-organised Assembly. The timely updates and thoughtful contributions reflected the outstanding work our one-year-old club has achieved and it was a proud opportunity to showcase our progress. Assistant District Governor - Folasade Demuren We are grateful to our Assistant District Governor Folasade, for attending the Assembly. Your encouragement and guidance mean a