Today was ANZAC day and the Carlisle Castle Rotary Club arranged a special ANZAC service for our team to participate in whilst here. The service was very special to us and we sincerely thank them for their consideration, time and effort. The service was also attended by local return servicemen and women and was conducted by a local minister; complete with the bugle playing and poppy's. We also met up with an Aussie who was a police officer who had been based in Beechworth and Shepparton some 25 years ago (he made Samuel's day as he knew where Nathalia was!).
Rod and Graham (President and Host) were also interviewed that morning on the local radio station about GSE and the ANZAC service
Following the service the team attended the club's meeting and delivered our presentation to approx 45 Rotarian's and families.
We were also able to visit the Carlisle Castle which was fantastic!
Very moving and memorable day.
Hi D, just letting you know that K, J and L have enjoyed looking at your teams blog. You all certainly look like your having fun and I'm sure learning a lot as well. We hope your not having nightmares about the ghost, he he he. Looking forward to your return with all the stories. xo
ReplyDeleteGidday GSE Team, Great to read your blog and to meet you all yesterday. The ANZAC Day service was very special and I have already been asked to continue it next year and beyond. It was an honour to have Southern Friends to commemorate with.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your stay in the UK.
Pauline Wright - Kiwi
Hi Rod and Team
ReplyDeleteThank you for the updates and making the GSE visit to the UK one to remember. Well done on ANZAC day for going that extra mile. We are looking forward to your presentation on your return. Enjoy and we will see you soon.
YIR
President Frank and Norma Mills
Rotary Club of Strathmore