Past District Governors have told me that one's year tails off into minimal activity around the middle of March. Either they were trying to ensure that I did not become discouraged at what still lay ahead, or they were in Districts where activity was generally much lower in the spring and summer months. Happily, my cup still runneth over with things still to do and events still to attend. On Monday, Daphne and I had the pleasure of travelling down to Edinburgh for an update on the Homeless World Cup and the launch of their programme to send Football Boxes to a girls' group in Uganda. Yes! Girls do play football. Many of these young people have had a horrendous childhood and this activity marks a start to rebuilding their lives and gradually restoring their self-confidence. Robin Tatler and his team of workers and coaches, have much to be proud of and I was delighted that my own Rotary Club was first in to purchase one of these boxes which contain strips, balls, etc to allow the game to be played. It was a pleasure to meet one of the young people in Scotland whose life had been totally turned around by this concept and who is now taking a leading role in coaching young people and giving them a new direction in life. From a very simple idea over a drink one night, it is amazing how this programme has and continues to develop. One other prime mover has been Past District Governor Bob Christie from District 1020, who was originally from this part of the world and who, by sheer hard work, has persuaded RIBI that the Homeless World Cup should be added to their list of officially approved projects.
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