Civic receptions honour East Wales Rotary clubs



In celebration of Rotary International's 110 years of accomplishments around the world two Mayoral receptions were held recently.
The Mayor of Torfaen, Cllr Mandy Owen, hosted a reception for the Presidents of her four local Rotary Clubs – Cwmbran; Cwmbran Vale; Henllys and Pontypool to recognise their club members' outstanding contribution to the area.
Later in the day, it was the turn of the Right Worshipful Mayor the Mayor of Newport, Cllr Matthew Evans, to ask the Presidents of the Rotary Clubs of Caerleon; Newport; Newport St. Woolos and Newport Uskmouth to pass on his thanks to their members for their service to the community by hosting afternoon tea in the Mayor's Parlour.
The Rotary Presidents were accompanied by the District Governor of Rotary in Southern Wales, Sandra Townsend, Past District Governor Michael Rye and Assistant Governor for the Newport and Torfaen Area Maggie Hughes.
If you would like to know more about Rotary please contact Rtn. Ken Williams tel: 01443 684418 or visit www.rotarygbi.org

Photos:
Top, left to right Pres. Roger Saunders (RC Pontypool) Pres. Nigel Collins (RC Cwmbran) Pres. Rhian Jones (RC Henllys) AG Maggie Hughes; PDG Michael Rye; Mayor of Torfaen Cllr Mandy Owen; DG Sandra Townsend and Pres. John Ellis (RC Cwmbran Vale)
Above, left to right Pres. Maurice Jones (RC Caerleon) Pres. Derek Fisher (RC Newport) Pres. Howard Sully (RC Newport St. Woolos) DG Sandra Townsend; The Right Worshipful Mayor The Mayor of Newport Cllr Matthew Evans; AG Maggie Hughes; Pres. Martyn Ryan (RC Newport Uskmouth) PDG Michal Rye.

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