Hitchin's Social Diary

Here are some of the Hitchin do Socially 

Rotaract and Rotary District 1260 B-B-Q

Some photos and a report on the BBQ at Buckingham Rotaract Club.

On Sunday 21st August 2005, Buckingham Rotaract held a Barbecue and invited all 4 Rotaract Clubs in District 1260 along with other Rotary Clubs.

Hitchin Rotaract sent three members along and two members of Brickhill Rotary Club.

There was ample burgers and salad, and the deserts were delicious.

After eating all that food there were several games to play - boules, get the horseshoe over the post and of course croquet.

Hitchin Rotaract were challenged by Brickhill Rotaract to a game of croquet.  Denise and Gemma from Hitchin Rotaract and Morgan and Peter from Brickhill Rotary.

They were given instructions by a Buckingham Rotaractor.  This was great fun, watching them trying to be the first one through the hoop.

Morgan was losing all the way, the others were halfway round when Morgan finally managed to get his ball through the first hoop.

I am not sure how, but Morgan somehow, managed to win the croquet.

Maybe at sometime in the future there will be a rematch between the two clubs.

New Years Eve 2003

Hitchin decided to have New Year Eve Party round Alan's house.    We all took part in Murder Misty game.

We each given a character to play.     No one new who had murdered the BlackCat.    It took place in the Deputy Mayor's house.       We were all questioned by the police to find out who was the murder.      It was set in 

The Year 1942.   The Place is Casablanca, in the last days of Vichy France - 

                                       America has just entered the war and next month US troops will land in

                                       Casablanca, but for now France rules this corner of North-west Africa".

                                       Suggested dress 1940's or formal.    Food will be served.   

We didn't find out who murder was until the end.     We were each given a booklet with are characters in.    We could only turn the page over when the host said so.       It was a very fun evening and enjoyed by every one,

  Tenpin Bowling Night

Hitchin went to play tenpin bowls on Saturday 10 August 2003, in Stevenage.    Daniel put all our names on the score board.   Daniel was player one and Gemma was player five.   We all played two games each.   Daniel has his own ball and shoes as he plays for the Leigh.   We each chose the size of   we want.    Then we started to play game one.   This is Daniel playing his shot  .   The pins all went down in two goes.    Then it was Jakes turn to play.  Jakes pins went  .    Denise's pins all went down in one .      Sam's shot went like this .      Gemma's pins went down in two goes and she did get them down in .   We all played in game two much better than the first game.   This is Daniel getting all this pins down in one go, three times in a row .    This is Jake's playing in the second game .    This is what we have to knock down each time we play a shot.  .     We all ordered drinks from the drinks lane waiter.    The evening went well and we all had a great time.   Alan and Stephanie watched us play.   They cheered us on.

Rotary Conference Bournemouth

Hitchin Rotaract decided to go to Rotary Conference in Bournemouth on Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March 2002.   Alison drove Daniel, Sam and Gemma in one car.   We left Hitchin at 12.15 pm and arrived at 4.00 pm.  Alan droved with Stephanie in his car.   Mel drove her self as she had a meeting in Winchester early in the day on the Friday.     

We all staying in the Washington hotel.  It is a family run hotel.   We all shared rooms a part from Alan.     Sam, Alison, Gemma and Daniel all went shopping on the Friday Afternoon.     We found a restaurant to eat in on Friday evening.   It was Chinese restaurant.     

On Saturday we all had breakfast at 8.00 am as we had to start the Conference session at 9.00 am.   We walk to the Bournemouth International Centre.   Hitchin did a game called dimbats.  It was based on Rotaract.   St Albans Rotaract Club did a quiz.   Hitchin came first.   Claire from St Albans Rotaract Club did a Talk on Whizz Kids.   Claire is going to walk up Kilmanjar Mountain to raise money for Whizz Kids.   We all had to pay £1.00 to guess the name of the Elephant.   Claire has a strict training program.     At 10.30 am there was tea and coffee break.    

Hitchin Rotaract went of to Poole to see the Pottery.   We bought gifts and presents for Mothers Day.    We had a pub lunch in the Hogs Head.   The weather was very windy on the Saturday.     In the evening we all went to a posh dinner and dance at Bournemouth international Centre.    There was a Military Band playing after dinner.    Loads of people danced to the music.   We all danced the night away till 12.00 midnight when our taxi came.     

We all had breakfast 8.45 am and then check out at 10.30 am.  We then all decided what to do for the day.   Mel drove Gemma back to Puckeridge.   Alan drove Stephanie home to Stevenage.   Alison, Daniel and Sam went to visit the animal sentry then went home to Hitchin and Biggleswade.    

On the Sunday evening Alan, Stephanie, Jake, Gemma and a friend of Jake's and Stephanie's all went to see a Brian Adam's concert in Wembley.        

What We Did at Banbury Camping Rally?

Hitchin Rotaract decided to go camping August Bank Holiday 2002 Weekend.      Liz drove up to Banbury with Sam and Daniel.    Liz drove up on Friday afternoon.       Once they arrived, they put up their    and unload Liz's car.        Sam, Liz and Daniel went of to Tesco to buy .        At about 7.30 pm Stephen and Gemma Arrived.   Stephen and Gemma put up their   and unload Gemma's car.      We all went down to the         for food and drinks.          On Saturday some of us played .             Liz got hit in the knee with a football and went to see   St Johns Ambulance.     They put an ice back on her knee.      In the afternoon we all went into Banbury Town Center to do some shopping.      On Saturday night Daniel .      Daniel had to have a visit from St Johns Ambulance as he had burnt his knee on the Bar-be-Que.       Saturday was a very hot and day.       Sunday was cooler and wet.    Did try and rain a little.   Where were some team games being played.   They were rounder.     Hitchin did not played any time games as some people had  accident.     In the afternoon we all went to sleep in our tents.    For Supper we all had Bar-be-Que meat and cooked vegetables.    Later on every one went down to the   for drinks and   .        We all went to bed after 2.00 am.   

On Monday we all packed up are tents and   to go home.     We said are  to our friends we made over the weekend.

Day Trip to Knebworth House

On Sunday 27 May 2001 Hitchin went to visit Knebworth House, (Stevenage).        The weather was dry, warm and a little windy.  We all met at Denise houses in Stevenage and some of us met at Knebworth House.    We happened to pick a day when there was Highland games.     In the morning we went round the gardens.    We had a picnic lunch watching the games.   A few of use decided to have a go at archery.   We all went round the house and look at the gift shop.    After the house we all set on the grass and watch some Scottish dancing.    A great day was had by all.      Our evening meal as at the Local Beefeater in Stevenage.

Day Trip to Southsea

On Sunday 20 August 2000 Hitchin went to Southsea for the day.   In contrast to the club's previous day trips the weather was dry and warm.  We took two cars loads of club members.     It took us about 2 or 3 hours to get there.   We found mobile phones very useful to talk to each other to find out were to meet up.   Had a picnic lunch on the beach and  after lunch we all visited the sea life centre, where we saw lots of different types of fish, but no sharks.      We then played mini golf which was a great laugh.     We stopped off to have some food on our way home.    We did get stuck in some traffic on our way home.  

Tenpin Bowling 

Hitchin like to play Tenpin bowling.   We try to play very month.   We would like to play matches against other Rotaract Clubs in other District.   We like to play at Hollywood Bowles in Stevenage.      It hopes to be a great time played by all.    In the past we have played our local Rotary Clubs in Hitchin.