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40 things to do before they hit 40 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Riach   
Saturday, 07 January 2012 12:22

Members of Scunthorpe Round Table have compiled a list of   40 things to do before they hit 40.

The challenges range from scuba diving and sky diving   to brewing your own beer   and becoming a blood   donor.

  1. Chilly challenge: Bob Riach, chairman of the Scunthorpe branch of the Round Table, eats some super spicy chillies

    Bob Riach, chairman of the Scunthorpe branch of the Round Table, eats some super spicy chillies

Bob Riach, 56, president of Scunthorpe Round Table, has already completed 18 items on the list.

He said: "Being part of Round Table is all about meeting   new friends, and doing activities that you've never done before.

"A few of our members have done some of the items on the list, and as a group we have  test driven super cars and gone clay pigeon shooting.

"The social aspect is so popular amongst our members, and I can see them taking on these tasks with a real hunger to complete the list.

"So far I have done 18 of the things, like growing a moustache, eating a vindaloo and becoming a blood donor.

"If our members come to us with ideas they want to do from the list, we will do everything we can to get them organised quickly.

"One particular thing that I would like us to do is participate in an event to challenge a Guinness World Records Book title.

"I'm not sure what we could do, but it would definitely be a massive achievement.

"Many young people in Round Table will have done barely anything on this list, and having the opportunity to do these things will help mature them and give them some great life experiences.

"This list is a great advert for people wanting to join Round Table, especially since  the Scunthorpe group is  actively taking on new members.

"I'm sure we will have a lot of fun taking on the list."

Visit www.roundtable. co.uk/news/top-40-list/

The List

1. Order a vindaloo

2. Grow a moustache

3. Go clay pigeon shooting

4. Test drive a supercar

5. Give blood

6. Try to break a world record

7. Learn to snowboard

8. Visit two wonders of the World

9. Stage a beer festival

10. Go tractor racing

11. Turn up in fancy dress to a formal event

12. Learn to massage

13. Go scuba diving

14. Sleep in the open air

15. Be dragged behind a speedboat on something inflatable

16. Catch a random flight

17. Skydive

18. Speak in front of a large audience. Sober.

19. Climb a mountain to play tiddlywinks

20. Build a raft

21. Go to Las Vegas

22. Ride a Harley Davidson

23. Be a best man or organise a stag do

24. Get 15 minutes of fame

25. Go to a nudist beach

26. Modify a car and go banger racing

27. Watch the sun rise and set in the same day, two days running

28. Travel from Land’s End to John O’ Groats without using a car

29. Brew your own beer

30. Bungee Jump with a difference

31. Go to a worldwide sporting event

32. Drink a yard of ale

33. Play in a band

34. Embarrass yourself publicly for charity

35. Score 180 in darts

36. Do community work

37. Learn a language

38. Run a marathon

39. Eat a whole Scotch Bonnet Chilli

40. Join Round Table

 

 

 

see

http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/tractor-racing-eating-chillies-list-reveals/story-14354720-detail/story.html

 

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RIP Jack Marshall PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Riach   
Saturday, 15 October 2011 07:25

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posted on Twitter by Jacks Mum:

At 11am this morning (Thursday 13th October) the world changed forever. Covered in his beloved Man Utd blanket and snuggled in Tracey’s arms, Jack decided that in true Manchester United fashion “He’d do what he wants” for the final time and passed away peacefully with us, his family, at his side. He is now laid on his bed at our side, dressed in his Man Utd kit, with Snowman and Meerkat laying wit...h him. We are all devastated, but take comfort in the fact that Jack lived life to the full right up to the very end. We are so very proud of Jack and the way he dealt with his disease, with a smile and a glint in his eye. Thank you, everyone of #jacksarmy for all your help and support so far. #RIPJackamoWELOVEYOUxx
RIP Jack i will always remember meeting you  Bob Riach

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Horn of Africa Apeal PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Riach   
Thursday, 01 September 2011 18:05

Help raise fund for the Horn of Africa Appeal with a night of entertainment and fine Indian cuisine

 At the Clay Oven in Ashby, Scunthorpe


Tickets £15 per person
Includes entertainment by a femail Singer with a keyboard player

 

Karaoke and a Raffle


Contact Bob Riach 077 99 063 403 to reserve a place or to donate a raffle prize


Children in East Africa are facing a desperate crisis caused by prolonged drought

Soaring food prices and conflict.

 

The United Nations has formally declared a famine in parts of southern Somalia.


This crisis is getting worse


Children and women are the most vulnerable.

 

More than 2 million children under five in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia are acutely malnourished,

 

including almost 500,000 children suffering from life-threatening severe acute malnutrition

 

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Bob Riach was elected as the Scunthorpe Round Table President PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011 13:19

Bob Riach was elected as the Scunthorpe Round Table President for the year 2001/2012

 

The Scunthorpe Round Table President Night was held on Tuesday 11 October at the La Gondola Restaurant Messingham.

 

The event was attended by 32 members and guest who were entertained by Mark Rough who is a comedian living in Yorkshire and is also an ex Round Table member.

 

Bob was praised on the night for his local charity work over the years when he has helped many local charities and causes including the Lindsey Lodge Hospice, The Wish Upon a Star Foundation and recently the Jack Marshal Brain Tumour Fund.

 

Bob said the Round Table is a vibrant movement in more than 65 countries whose 8,000 UK members meet regularly in 600 clubs around the UK to see friends, have fun, and get involved in their local communities.

 

Bob said we are actively looking for new members to join the Scunthorpe Round Table, if you or anyone you know is interested why not get in touch come along to a few meetings and see what you think without obligation http://www.roundtablescunthorpe.co.uk

 

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The Photo shows Bob Riach Being presented with the Presidents chain by the outgoing President Glynn Richards

 

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Biking 4 Ben 21 May 2011 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bob Riach   
Friday, 15 April 2011 15:09

Biking4Ben


A message from Ben: 9th May 2011

Thank you all so much for donating; the running total through biking4ben web site is approx. £500, and an amazing 10 - 15 THOUSAND!! from elsewhere.

WOW you are all brilliant! The training is getting tougher for my Daddy now, he did his first 50 miler yesterday, well done dad x

Love to you all Ben xx

ben

Please support this challenge to raise some money for Ben go to: http://biking4ben.co.uk



Help to raise money for Ben's specialist physiotherapy


The Coast to Coast Fundraiser for Ben Constantine 21 May 20011


In 2006, just before his 2nd birthday, Ben had a devastating accident which very nearly cost him his life. Against the odds and following a long stay in Sheffield Children’s Hospital, he has made huge progress, mainly due to the brilliant NHS care he received, the fantastic efforts of his family and his own steely determination to survive.


However, as a legacy of the accident, Ben, now 6 years old, is still wheelchair bound with relatively limited muscle control.


Future progress for him now depends almost entirely on the availability of frequent, specialist physiotherapy, above and beyond that which is available on the NHS. Currently, his physio costs are over £5,000 a year. This cost has been met for the past 4 years by his family, but additional financial support is now really needed to keep Ben’s progress on track and provide him with the best possible quality of life.


This is where we come in, Jeff, Phil, Cormac, Will and “The Chief”– a group of blokes the wrong side of 40 who spend far more time in the armchair than in the saddle!


We are (allegedly) starting to limber up to spend about 3 days cycling the 140 mile Coast to Coast route in May 2011 and would be delighted if:


a) We make it

b) You could sponsor us in support of Ben if we do make it

Any sponsorship will be very gratefully received and will spur us on up hill and down dale in our training



go to: http://biking4ben.co.uk

go to : Facebook page


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