Celebrations are in order with the new President of Builth Wells Rotary having been inducted for the coming year.

Outgoing President Robert Evans, who presented the chain of office to Hugh Garner on Thursday, June 26, said he had built on the sterling service provided by the previous Presidents.

Robert has been busy throughout what has been an active year of fundraising, including many presentations, walks, meals and stimulating evening speakers - he even enjoyed riding an inflatable camel at Builth Wells Carnival. Robert said it was now time for him to hand over this major role to Hugh, the new President.

Following on from Robert, Hugh will continue to develop and uphold the legacy passed on to him over the course of the next year. This will mean partaking in events which support the local community and charitable giving including; golf charity competition, monthly quiz nights, Rotary youth competitions working with the local high School, senior citizens’ Christmas meal, coffee mornings and many more deeds of service to the public.

But of course, Hugh will need a team to support him with this also being an evening for commissioning his fellow new officers at the Rotary club. The new Vice President is Richard Davies with the new Junior Vice President being Paul Price.

This is certainly a dynamic club and every member has got an active role to play within it; whatever their skills or background, rest assured that anyone and everyone will be greeted with open arms.

Builth Wells Rotary meets every Thursday evening in The Greyhound Hotel to enjoy a meal, a drink and fellowship, whilst also planning their activities.

A familiar movement worldwide with more than a million members, Rotary allows different communities to come together through volunteering and charity work, giving back to the community.