It is with great sadness that the Rotary Club of Mirfield announces the death of Sabaratnam Balasunderam, known to the club fondly as Bala. As a local GP, Dr Balasunderam was a well known and popular member of the community and local medical profession.

Rotary had always played an important role in the life of Bala who had been a member of the club for 30 years .During that time he had been on all the committees many times as well as being President of the club. Most recently he was a member of the Youth opportunities committee.

He was widely known within the inner nine clubs, being a frequent visitor to many Charter dinners and he will be remembered by all for making his mark over many years as the master of ceremonies at Mirfield Charter dinners where his sense of humour was enjoyed by both Rotarians and their guests. He will be greatly missed by all his friends at the Mirfield club.

Remember a loved one by sponsoring a light on

The Rotary club of Mirfield

TREE OF LIGHT

Mirfield Rotary Club Tree of Light appeal offers you the chance to have a light shining in memory of someone who for whatever reason cannot be with you this Christmas.

The Tree of life allows friends and family to memorialize a loved one by sponsoring a light for a family member, special friend or colleague.

A light symbolises your donation, which will help to support the

West Yorkshire Forget Me Not Trust Huddersfield

The West Yorkshire Forget Me Not Trust is currently raising funds to provide a house for respite, emergency and end-of-life care and community based services to children who have life-limiting illnesses.

The Tree of Light, for some, the sparkling globes will hold within them the best of loving memories; for others, they’ll be filled with good wishes for hope and peace and celebratory messages for Christmas and the festive season. Viewing all of the lights and ornaments as the tree is lit is a visual tribute to the lives and the spirit of those who have touched our lives.

If you wish to sponsor a light please complete the Tree of Light form.

You will receive acknowledgement of your donation and the name/names and book of  Remembrance will be displayed at the Tree of Light at Whiteleys Garden centre for you to visit.

Come along and see your sponsored light.

This years 'Brass in The Woods' concert was enjoyed by all that attended. The weather was unfortunately less than desireable, with rain all night, but this didn't dampen our spirits and rousing choruses of 'Land of Hope and Glory' and 'Rule Brittania' finished the evening. This year we had a change of band, with the Knottingley Silver Band. At the half time interval the crowd was entertained by the local cadet force giving a marching demonstration. Many thanks to all who attended and for making the night so enjoyable.