Nathan was born in Swansea and lived in Cardiff for a number of years. In 1992 he joined the Territorial "Royal Regiment of Wales" with the motto "Death rather than Dishonour". He served with them until 1998 and in that time travelled the world with the regiment. When Nathan left the Army he worked for a large international supermarket chain called Lidl which worked him for 50 hours per week. Deciding there must be a better life Nathan came to a job in Christchurch working for Big Fresh. Also where he met Amanda ...settled down and now has three boys. (Handsome family)! He then had roles in Woolworths, Countdown, Food town and was Head of meat for Countdown in NZ. Long hours and not much family time, led he and Amanda to Milton where they run the local Supa Value Store.

Nathan gave us all some elementary Welsh lessons which went down well.....we need a bit more practice!! Thank you Nathan for a very interesting address. I am sure there are a few more tales to be told.

The new Civil Defence Plan for our District is available to view at the Hub. Members are asked to please go and have a look at it and then comment.

Rakeesh spoke about Rotary Know How Day held 19th last. He was very impressed with the excellent speakers presenting topics and he chose the 'membership retention' break out session to attend. His brief summary is as follows.

Stephen Woodhead, Jamie Addison, Steve McLay

 

Directors  are looking at ways they can help and assist Jamie with his work in Milton. The club has approached Jamie to offer assistance.

 

Our speaker for Monday 27th is a representative from the Community Gardens in Tokotiti

 

"It is good to have an end to your journey, but it is the journey that matters in the end".   Hemingway. Courtesy Peter Mallon