The old addage "worse things happen at sea" rang true as our guest speaker for lunch on the 18th March 2010 Lt Cdr Gareth McHale, Royal Navy impressed and entertained us with his excellent presentation entitled ‘Those in Peril’. The topic covered maritime search and rescue with experiences drawn from Gareth working life in the Royal Navy as a navigator, helicopter observer, sea command, and some time with the MOD. Gareth’s oratory skills were in full flow and it was clear that his status as current UK & Ireland Speaking Champion within the Toastmaster International organisation was well deserved. Yet another club luncheon ended with an animated Q&A and convivial banter – thanks to Gareth and our enlivened members.
Moves are afoot to arrange a humerous speaking duel between Gareth and Ian Millen - watch this space for details of this RN Spectacular - eat your heart out Simon Cowell!
