Rutherglen Reformer

The good sports

Pair entertaine­d at club’s charity dinner

- Staff reporter

Cambuslang Rotary Club’s recent sportsman’s dinner was a great success.

The evening was chaired by Guy Miller, who is a past Rotarian of the Carluke Club, and he kept the event running smoothly and to time.

Held in Kirkhill Bowling Club, there were 101 attendees who enjoyed an excellent meal prepared by Willie McCallum’s catering team. After the meal they were entertaine­d by Jim Leishman, who recalled his early days in football with Dunfermlin­e Athletic along with many other funny moments from his life.

The second speaker was Eric Davidson, who is appearing at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, and he entertaine­d his audience for over 45 minutes. Not only did he have them laughing at his jokes, he also provided his own musical accompanim­ent by playing his ukulele!

Jim Leishman also conducted the auction and helped raise the magnificen­t total of £1700.

The reason for holding the event was to raise money principall­y for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice and Sense Scotland but the club will also be giving some of the proceeds to local and internatio­nal charities.

The evening raised the sum of £4500 which will greatly help all the rotary clubs’ nominated charities.

 ??  ?? Guest speakers Cambuslang Rotary Club’s top table guests were former Dunfermlin­e Athletic manager Jim Leishman (left) and Eric Davidson
Guest speakers Cambuslang Rotary Club’s top table guests were former Dunfermlin­e Athletic manager Jim Leishman (left) and Eric Davidson

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