ROTARY CLUB OF CHURCH WILNE

Rotary Club of Church Wilne, Tony Waldron (AG) - Dolly Shepherd the Edwardian female balloonist – who never gave up.

The Rotary Club of Church Wilne recently welcomed District Assistant Governor, Tony Waldron to its speaker evening, he gave a very entertaining and inspiring talk on Dolly Shepherd, a truly amazing lady from an incredible family. In 1905 she was a pioneering balloonist and popular figure, drawing large crowds, overcoming danger and learning to walk again after a serious accident. Tony was keen to raise her profile, her story is relevant today, for more information visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_Shepherd

Moly keen to live life to the full, flew with the Red Devils parachute regiment, aged 90 plus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Devils_(Parachute_Regiment). For more information about our club and its activities or you can email the Secretary at rccw1200@gmail.com Or visit our website at - https://www.churchwilnerotary.org.uk/index.html

Rtn Dr John A Cook