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Press Release from RIBI

November 2002

SIMON WESTON OBE HONOURED BY ROTARY

Falklands Veteran, Simon Weston OBE, was honoured by the Rotary Club of Wollaton Park on Wednesday 13th November 2002, when he was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship by President of Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland, Tony de St Dalmas.

This prestigious award recognizes Simon's outstanding personal achievements, his contribution to the Falklands Task Force and his subsequent work for the charity he helped set up 'The Weston Spirit'. He co-founded Weston Spirit and is now its Vice-President. It is a national charity promoting the personal and social development of socially excluded young people between the ages of 14-25. With Centres currently in Liverpool, Newcastle, Cardiff, London, Sunderland and Merthyr Tydfil, the charity offers personal development programmes to disadvantaged young people across the UK.

The Paul Harris Fellows programme was established in memory of the Founder of Rotary to recognise substantial contributions to Rotary Foundation programmes. Notable Paul Harris Fellows include: HRH Prince Charles, HRH The Princess Royal; HRH the Duchess of Kent; Rt Hon Tony Blair MP, Luciano Pavarotti; Sir Anthony Hopkins; Sir Edward Heath MP; Baroness Thatcher; Baroness Chalker; Mary McAleese, Sir Jimmy Savile and Lord Rix.

Photograph of Simon Weston with Tony de St Dalmas and Roy Hadfield President Rotary Club of Wollaton Park is available on request.

Contact: Judith Diment Telephone 01628 672965 or 07860 162313 judithdiment@aol.com
www.rotary-ribi.org

Notes to Editors:
1. Rotary is an organisation of business and professional persons united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. Members carry out this work in their own community and/or overseas by giving their time and their expertise. A Rotary Club is open to men and women who are business, professional or community leaders who want to use their experience for the benefit of others.

2. For general information on Rotary in your area, contact the local Rotary Club President, details from Robin Freeman, Secretary Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland: 01789 765411