OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS and THEIR COMPETITIONS
IT'S YOUNG CHEF TIME AGAIN AND WONDERFUL MEALS WERE EXPERTLY DEMONSTRATED !
President Richard Boulderstone from the Stamford Rotary Club, delighted to be presenting first, second and third prizes tp Kate, Lily and Saanvi respectively. The picture above is Kate's winning menu: main course was Chilli Coconut Risotto with Lime Prawns and Chimichurri. The dessert was a Brazilian carrot cake.
Here is the happy band of bakers with, on the right, President Richard with Kate, flanked by the two excellent judges Warrant Officer Dominic Owen from RAF Cranwell and Senior Aircraftsman Ryan Waters from RAF Wittering.
ROTARY YOUTH LEADERS AWARD and YOUNG RYLA
RYLA is a leadership development programme run by Rotary for young adults. Whether you are a secondary school pupil, university student or young professional, RYLA will help you discover your potential and develop the skills needed to be a leader in your community, career and everyday life. Each RYLA course is sponsored by a local Rotary club or group and is open to people aged 18 to 26
RYLA programmes run between three to ten days and give participants the opportunity to:
- Gain exposure to leadership scenarios
- Explore problem-solving strategies as part of a team
- Discuss and apply creative approaches to leadership and conflict management
- Build confidence in yourself and what you can achieve
- Meet new people and make lasting friendships
- Learn how to arrange youth activities and community service projects at locally and internationally
Being a leader is not just about being confident enough to speak out and knowing what to say, it is knowing when to listen to others and understand. RYLA teaches this, and other soft skills, to help everyone to be the best they can be. Teamwork exercises bring people together from different walks of life in a safe environment where everyone can get to know each other without fear of exclusion or negativity.
You don’t need to be a high achiever with outstanding academic grades, just be willing to try something new through activity-based learning and discover new talents along the way, as well as having fun. RYLA programmes involve physical challenges so can be demanding. Some degree of fitness is required.
The courses are open to people aged 18 to 26.
LOOK AT THIS VIDEO, RECORDED AT A ZOOM MEETING
YOUNG RYLA
This is a comparatively recent initiative, having the same aims and objectives of a RYLA course, but aimed at 11 to 15 year olds. Stamford schools should contact the club secretary
here
Seen below is the class of '22 which, despite horrible weather was described as "fabulous" by the participants. Our representitive seen here is Ellie Wakefield-Lilley
The Group - ready to go!
Photocall Ellie!
Contemplating a hazard
