We are members of the Rotary Club of Towcester and we drove at this years British Grand Prix, Silverstone, alongside Hamilton and Button, and we are not telling lies. We actually drive the hospitality transport for Silverstone Circuit, on the inside of the track. The truth is we are travelling a little bit slower than both Hamilton and Button, and also go the other way around the track.

Our speaker for August 5th will be Jo Webb from Northampton and District MIND.

On 14 July a party of 34 Rotarians and friends visited Sponne School in Towcester where they partook in a gourmet buffet meal prepared and served by Year 9 pupils and were then entertained by a production of Grease.

On July 1st, the office of President of the Rotary Club of Towcester was passed from John Norton to Allan Bell. President Allan thanked John Norton for his services over the past year. Allan reminded us that next year is the 30th anniversary of the club’s founding.

Our speaker for Thursday 27th July will be Barry Owen. Barry was appointed Project Manager for The Towcester Partnership in January 2009. His remit being to work to deliver a number of urgent economic projects to help the vitality of the town centre and to help drive forward the "Jobs Led Growth" initiative promised as part of our previous Government's plans to expand the town.

The Rotary Club of Towcester is often described as a "busy club". We are certainly an active and highly focused club where every member joins in, works hard and strives to meet Rotary's vision of "Service over Self."

During our 2009-10 Rotary year under President John Norton, the club raised and donated a grand total of £18,000 to local, national and international charities and good causes.

The Probus Club of Towcester was formed in 2001. On a very memorable date, 9/11, a meeting was held at Peggotty's Restaurant, Fosters Booth, where 18 individuals discussed what Probus meant and to decide if they thought there would be enough interest to form a club.

Another well combined effort between the three service clubs of Rotary, Lions and Centurians gave the residents of Towcester and the surrounding villages the opportunity, for the eighth year in succession, to promenade the streets of the old market town to savour an eclectic sample of differing musical tastes.

Whether it was the professionalism of "Cameo Opera" in the church, the naughty but nice Rambling Boys at the Conservative Club, or the budding talent of the Towcester Rock School, everyone could find something to their taste. Soloist or group, all did very well, and locals were encouraged to stroll and enjoy.

The May Day Fayre which took place this year on the Recreation Ground, Towcester on the 3rd May, is organised and presented by The Rotary Club of Towcester for two main reasons:

Firstly, it is a family-oriented event which is offered by the Rotary Club as a thank you for supporting all our various causes and fund-raising activities throughout the year.

Secondly, it provides an opportunity for local people to raise funds for their “own” good cause or charity.

The Fayre was opened by the Mayor of Towcester seen here with President John Norton.

Photograph used with kind permission of Kate Parker Photography

Over the 4th weekend of January, the local population of Towcester and the surrounding villages once again showed their generosity and compassion for those people who have suffered the latest international tragedy.

The Rotary Club of Towcester organised collections to be made at Waitrose, the (large) Co-op and the Towcester Market Square on the Saturday and Sunday 23rd and 24th.