RECENTLY the Rally for District 129 Inner Wheel was held in Bude. Rallies are traditionally held in the home town of the current president of the District and this year it is Beryl Gardner from the Bude club.

On a very wet and windy day members first gathered at St Michael’s Church for a short service taken by Father David Barnes, the local priest in charge. He gave an interesting and amusing address and was very complimentary to the ladies on their singing.

Members of the Bude club took various roles in the service.

After this they adjourned to the Falcon Hotel where they firstly enjoyed a welcome coffee. Various group photographs were taken.

A welcome was extended to everyone by Hilary Rainsley president of the Bude Inner Wheel, after which they sat to enjoy a delicious lunch.

Following the meal the Loyal Toast was taken and greetings were received from other clubs in nearby Districts, the Rotary assistant district governor who had also given a reading at the service and the current president of Bude Rotary, Brian Hunt.

The Mayor of Bude, Bob Willingham spoke to express his thanks for his invitation.

The final address was given by the president of The Association of Inner Wheel Clubs of Great Britain and Ireland Mrs Enid Law who had travelled from Wales to attend.

Everyone who came agreed that it had been a very pleasant occasion with the opportunity to meet and greet old and new friends.