You're Invited!

​Remember, if you're not a member of the club yet, then we’d also like to extend an invite to you and your friends to join us at one of our fun upcoming meetups to find out more about what we do and how you can get involved.  Remember we’re a very relaxed, flexible and friendly club so you don’t have to commit huge amounts of time to get involved.  It’s a great way to meet new people, try out new activities and give something back to the local community. Check out the list of upcoming events on the back page of the newsletter, if you’d like to join us get in touch today.

What do you do for a living?
Job situation at the moment is a bit on the air as I am currently writing up my thesis. I, though, by qualification am an Engineer. Hopefully once all is clear with my submission I should be once again looking for a job within one of several fields that I am interested in; Aerospace, Automotive, Health and Forensics.
 
What do you do for fun? 
Fun, well my idea of fun has changed dramatically over the last couple of years. Now that I am a father I take most pleasure in spending time with my family. But if conditions allow it (whether internal or external) I enjoy going on a boat trip or even better getting the motorcycle out for a spin just to blow the cobwebs off the helmet.
 
Where are you from?
As the name suggests I must be affiliated with some other part of the world. Well that is correct, I am originally Greek – Cypriot. I was born in Cyprus and once finished my military service I moved to the UK to commence studying.  Funnily enough I may still be considered a student, as I am still studying.
 
Can you tell us something we may not know about you?
I love anything that has an engine on it, I will try and strip it and put It back together. Usually it works otherwise I end up buying a new one. What I enjoy the most I guess is restoring vehicles back to their former glory. It sometimes feels like something is too good (especially if the engineering behind making it is fascinating) to be left to rot or perish.
 
Where did you go on your last holiday? 
That is a great question. I do not remember, although the last holiday I do remember is Orlando Florida with the family. Although it was following a conference, once that was done and dusted I was enjoying the sun and sea. I must admit, this was the first time across the Atlantic and it did take a while to get used to the lifestyle.
 
What is your favourite book/film and why? 
Favourite book is the Count of Monte Cristo, which is now a good few years back when I last read it. As for a movie, I do not think I do have a favourite movie. What I do have is a favourite mini-series, Band Of Brothers. For anyone out there that enjoy factual WW2 documentaries/series then this is a must see. Tom Hanks is in the leading role as well as a director.
 
Why did you join Rotary?  
​I am here with my family, which is my son, wife and dog. Everyone else we have is scattered around the globe. I thus want my son to be brought up in a friendly and future-proof environment. This meaning that if we, as the current stakeholders of our community (both local and global) don’t look after each other and the future of our communities no one will. In addition, by spending time with likeminded people helping others almost puts you in a band of brothers, where you create a bond with the people around you that are all striving for a better future.
 
What have you enjoyed most in Rotary so far?
I think the diverse nature of the events we do has certainly kept meinterested. As for a favourite event I think the Swimathon and the Easter fun day. What is certainly most enjoyable though is seeing the amount of people that turn up every meeting, people that are willing to spend their time giving back to others.
 
Which Rotary events are you looking forward to?
I would really like to not just help organise, but also partake in two events this year, the Maidenhead boundary walk as well as the Cookham Regatta.
 
If you could describe our Rotary Club in 3 words what would they be?
Unique, Diverse, Welcoming

What do you do for a living?
I work in Software Support and training within the legal industry.
 
What do you do for fun?
 For fun I like to socialise as I like to be in company of people.  I love to read and I also watch a lot of movies.
 
Where are you from?
I am originally from India, I came to UK when I was 8.
 
Can you tell us something we may not know about you?
I am very much into history, and I read about people all the time, how they lived their time. So I am always on Wikipedia reading about some person.
 
Where did you go on your last holiday?
I went on a cruise in May 2016 from Alaska to Vancouver
 
What is your favourite book/film and why?
There are just too many to choose from so to name one is very hard!  But I’ll play along, I’d go with Gregory Peck – To kill a mocking bird… such a classic.
 
Why did you join Rotary?
To meet people from my community and to see if I can do something in the local area. An unexpected, but recently realised reason, is to see life and the world beyond myself.
 
What have you enjoyed most in Rotary so far?
I have enjoyed it all!  The Christmas dinner, reindeer racing, going to the peace conference most recently.
 
Which Rotary events are you looking forward to?
Helping out at the Easter Family Fun Day with the other club members.
 
If you could describe our Rotary Club in 3 words what would they be?
Passionate, Giving, Relentless – in helping people.

Where are you from?
I am from Stanwell, very close to Heathrow airport. Now I live in Langley.
 
What do you do for a living?
I work at as a Nursery Manager in a nursery situated inside a hospital. I have been with the same company for 17 years.  I am also the SENCO of the nursery.
 
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy reading when I get the chance!  Watching movies and football (Arsenal Fan), spending time with our children and doing things as a family.
 
Can you tell us something we might not know about you?
I have broken a fair few bones in my time my leg twice, right arm 8 times and left arm 7 times! I have damaged both knees all as a result of playing football - oh and maybe a drunken girlie weekend which resulted in me ending up in hospital with a broken ankle!!
 
Where did you last holiday?
My last holiday was to America, we went over for three weeks as my sister-in-law gave birth to baby James!  It was a lovely holiday, not only did our daughter turn three, we met our nephew and Matt and I got engaged!
 
What's your favourite film/book?
My favourite film is Notting Hill; I love the story and its very easy watching! I love to read so I have many favourite books, I love to read anything by James Patterson and Lee Childs, but also Jane Austin! 
 
Why did you join Rotary?
I joined rotary as James and Matthew went out one night and the next day Matt said we were going to a meeting! It’s also a great way to meet new people.
 
What have you enjoyed most at rotary so far?
I loved helping raise money for Children in Need at Heathrow airport. I got to work with other Rotarians and I met Pudsey Bear!!! I was his guide for 4 hours which was fun!
 
Which rotary events are you looking forward to?
I am looking forward to helping raise money for children in need again this year
 
Describe Rotary in three words?
I would describe Rotary as being FUN, CHARITABLE and opening my eyes!
 

What do you do for a living?
Having worked for myself for a number of years in the logistics industry I have recently started working for a national freight carrier based  near Heathrow.
 
What do you do for fun?
When I was younger I was a keen climber and mountaineer, travelling to the Alps and Himalayan regions however as I've got older I now enjoy walks in the Chilterns and a nice pub lunch with Rabika.
 
Where did you last holiday?
I have just returned from a three week trip to South Africa visiting Rabika's family and exploring the coastal areas north of Durban. We travelled between Johannesburg and Durban with a final few days relaxing at 'Sun City' before our flights home
 
What's your favourite film?
'The Hunt for Red October' old but a classic
 
Where are you from?
I'm a local.! I was born in Amersham as High Wycombe hospital didn't have a maternity ward back then and grew up in Marlow.
 
Why did you join Rotary?
Having attended several events as a volunteer with Rabika Lisa's marketing tactics finally got the best of me!
 
What have you enjoyed most at rotary so far?
I have helped at the Burnham Donkey derby for the last couple of years, that has been great fun.
 
Can you tell us something we might not know about you?
As a child I was a keen Cub/Scout. This took me from a young boy on camping trips to a teenager climbing Mont Blanc the highest mountain in Europe at the age of 16. 
 
Which rotary events are you looking forward to?
Due to holiday commitments this year I was unable to attend Timbertown however seeing photos and talking to people about the event I will make sure I'm available for the next one.
 
Describe Rotary in three words?
Rewarding, fun, friendly.