Onchan Rotary Club's 2005 Charity Night Onchan Rotary Club's 2005 Charity Evening raised a total of more than £6,000 for two local charities, Praxis Mental Health Charity and Hand of Help. The pictures below show some of the people and events of the evening.
Upon arrival, Rotarians and guests consulted the Seating Plan. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Then made an orderly queue to order their wine for the evening. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
then congregating in the bar before going into the main dining hall for Dinner. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Where some of the tables (like Table 11 shown here) were already well stocked in anticipation of a very enjoyable evening. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
And the occupants of table 11 did not hesitate to begin festivities. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
While nearby tables quickly joined in the celebrations. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Encouraged by Past President James Vickers, who clearly wanted the cameraman to think he was enjoying himself. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Other tables took a little more time to warm up to the occasion. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Some needed a little encouragement from Rotarian Steve Goody. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
While other "on-table" comedians (like Rotarian Kirk McCarthy shown here) clearly had their work cut out in getting their audience warmed up. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
"Smoker's Corner" was relegated to the corridor outside the main room, where Immediate Past President Paul Mercer, Past President Muir Michelson and Vice President Ken Faragher contemplated the Mount Murray Decor. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
The photographer forced Secretary Chris Riley and Past President Muir Michelson to pose for this shot. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
And made them do it again "just for the camera". Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Praxis Mental Health Charity's Table was meanwhile getting ready for the first event of the evening, namely..... Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
The raffle prizes !!!. Announced by the evening's highly capable and professional compere, Past President Ron Berry, ably assisted by Rotarian Kirk McCarthy and Rotarian Ian Burrell. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Table 13 (The Cubbon Party) appeared to be enjoying the festivities, including Rotarians Roger Pescodd and Roy Lightfoot. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Dean Martin sang a medly of "Rat Pack" songs, and was clearly dressed for the part. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
While Past President (and compere) Ron Berry prepared Shirley Bassey for her introduction in the adjacent corridor. The poor girl must have been very cold seeing as how she had to wear that shawl, Eh?. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Shirley made a real impact on quite a few people in the room (not surprisingly - mostly males). Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
And please guess why - What a dress !! Anybody who has seen Shirley Bassey before will know that the flip side could not be shown for reasons of prudency (No wonder the poor girl was cold in the corridor!). Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Compere Ron Berry and Rotarian Lee Tyrer saying "If they liked Shirley, the next act should really get them on their feet Eh?. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
And in comes Tom Jones "Rockin Down" with one of his all time great songs, which gets all of the evening's revellers Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
on Table 11 (and Table 13) up on their feet, joining hands in a highly spirited and very vocal group rendition of "Why, Why, Why... Delilah!. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Some Members of Table 11 enjoy a Group Hug in celebration of their magnificent performance of the song, Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Then later the gentlemen of Table 11 discuss some of the finer points of the lyrics of Why, Why, Why, Delilah!. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
While other Members of Table 11 enjoy a more heartfelt mutual commiseration of Tom Jones' emotional lyrics. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Rotarian Stewart Clague appears to be somewhat bemused by all this commotion over just one song. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Rotarian Barry Somers refuels while Rotarians Kevin Cubbon and Rodger Pescodd look forward to the best part of the evening. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Everybody to the Dance Floor !! (Especially with Tom Jones on the Stage.) Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Tom Sings His Last Song of the Evening before the next Act to Arrive. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
The AWESOME Tina Turner, Ladies and Gentlemen !!. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Can You Believe It!!! - Tina Turner Singing AND I actually got to dance with Bill Mummery. My Life is now totally complete!. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
The Jordan Formula 1 car wheel signed by the Jordan Team members and donated for the evening by James Vickers. Ron auctioned it - President Elect Arthur Taggart tried to lift it. Let's See, if the person who bought it then turned round and sold it on E-Bay, could that person be called a Wheeler-Dealer? Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
He bought it!. I told you he's a Player - a real Wheeler Dealer!. and I'm just so excited - I actually got to dance with Bill!. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
The women really love this guy Bill Mummery. Maybe I could get him to star in my next film. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
If Bill Mummery danced the tango like we do up North who knows? - maybe he could get into films. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Some of the people from Praxis in a Group Shot. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Barclays People in another Group Shot. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Local Band The Hunters played some oldies but goodies. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Which forced President Elect Arthur Taggart (with his gammy leg) on to the dance floor along with.... Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Many other revellers who stayed until long after the photographer went home. Click on this Link or Click on the picture to see the full sized photograph.
Many thanks are due to all Onchan Rotary Club Members as well as those others responsible for raising this money for their kindness and support before and during this very successful 2005 Charity Evening. Close This Window