SPOKE 'N' WORDS

Issue 7
5 August 2026
 
 
Join our dinner meeting most Wednesdays at The Lava Cafe, 25-27 High Street, Berwick, Victoria, Australia. 
 

6.30 pm for 7.00 pm

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Visitors and Rotarians are very welcome.
 
Welcome to our vibrant and relaxed Rotary Club, where community spirit thrives alongside a sense of ease and camaraderie. Picture a place where laughter mingles with purpose and friendships are forged through shared experiences and meaningful endeavours.
 

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President's Prattlings
A group of 13 members, family and friends, as well as 5 of our friends from the Casey Cardinia Rotaract Club, braved the elements and headed into the Winter Night Market at Queen Vic Market this week. 
 
Gus, who knew exactly where to go once we ascended from the depths of State Library Station, became our city walking tour guide and lead us straight to the Winter Night Market entrance, which was right near where our reserved seating was waiting for us.
 
We had all worked up quite an appetite, so we spent the next few hours walking around the market looking at the stalls and the roving entertainment and enjoying some delicious street food, from all over the world, which we washed down with some liquid refreshments.
 
The market was buzzing with people, music and laughter, and once we had seen it all, and had had more than enough to eat, those of us who had caught the train in, headed back to the station for our return trip home. It was a great night and something different, which was a lot of fun.
 
This week we have Rhonda O’Connor sharing the Pilgrimage she recently led in WA. We also have another BBQ for the City of Casey’s next Tree Planting Day on 23rd August, so if you are able to assist with the BBQ, please let Secretary Andrew know.
 
The following Sunday, on 30th August, we have our own Tree Planting Day.  Please make sure you book yourself in, as well as any friends and family members who will be coming to help, to ensure we have catered for the correct number of volunteers and also for insurance purposes.
See you all on Wednesday.

Cheers!
Di
Save the date
 
 
 
Limerick Of The Week
Travelling back to 1999, the Rotary Club of Berwick organised a limerick competition lead by Rotarian Earnie Bird. Mr James Keogh, President of the Irish-Australian Chamber of Commerce presided the judging.
This is one of the published limericks.
 
 
 
 
 
There was a young girl called Maloney
Who wanted a fat white pony
This rhyme it does stink
I know what you think
Yes! The rest is all baloney
 
This Week's Photos
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rhonda O’Connor SJOG Hospital Berwick
Aug 12, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
DGE Murray Wilson - Bail Justice
Aug 19, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
District Protection Officer Ken Mirams
Aug 26, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Tree Planting Day
Aug 30, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Member Birthdays
Di Double
August 15
 
Jim Wilson
August 18
 
Eric Boon
August 19
 
Jack Kraan
August 23
 
Geoff Double
September 21
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Diana Nutter
August 7
 
Josie Wilson
September 9
 
Join Date
Andy Merrill
August 4, 2011
15 years
 
Russell Fellows
August 21, 2019
7 years
 
Mary McIvor
August 31, 2022
4 years
 
David Nutter
September 1, 1987
39 years
 
Jennifer Marshall
September 23, 2015
11 years
 
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