THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANBRIDGE
A group of Rotarians in Banbridge responded to a request from the Warden of Legion Court, a sheltered housing community in the town.
About 20 years ago when the site was being developed, a large number of young trees were planted – mainly Austrian Pine. Unfortunately these trees, although very beautiful, simply grew too fast and many were too close to and/or directly in front of windows. They were blocking what was and is again a wonderful view across the town and left many of the tenants in the dark, so to speak.
The warden, Mary Nicholl OBE sought and received approval from the trustees to remove some of the trees but then contractors’ costs were simply too high. At this point an informal approach was made to the Rotary Club of Banbridge and a small group of Rotarians came for an inspection.
On three consecutive evenings in June, President Billy Ferguson wielded his chain saw with remarkable skill and the first part of the job was done. They were gathered up by Past Presidents Victor Jennett and Hugh Rice and by Rotarians Louis Boyle and Eddie Carr and transported to the Council Amenity site for conversion to garden compost.
Apart from the service to this community of elderly residents it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience for the Rotarians involved, and certainly saved the charity a lot of money.
The photograph shows President Billy on the saw, PP Victor on the lorry and Rotarian Eddie on the road.