Ellen MacArthur
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Dame Ellen MacArthur visited the club on the 5th June 2008. These are some of photographs of the day.
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Welcome
- Banners and bunting make the place look a bit special and let the world know what's happening
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Mad Dominic
- A clown was also on hand to entertain the school kids and staff.
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Producer Paul
- Paul Leather warms up the crowd with his comedy TV producer act.
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Ellen Arrives
- Accompanied by children from five local schools. The schools were also to receive award from Ellen later for eco-awareness work
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Ellen meets Commodore and Vice
- Ellen meets Christine Homer (Commodore), Paul Leather (Vice-commodore) and Jan Holland who was instrumental in organising the visit.
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Jan's boat is signed
- Jan's Merlin Rocket is signed by Ellen MacArthur
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Tooktoolong also signed
- Paul Leather also had his Enterprise, Tooktoolong, signed by Ellen. Rumour has it the boat has at least trebled in value as a result, but it remains to be seen if it now goes any faster.
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Lucky charm
- The signed Enterprise.
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Message from Ellen
- The framed message will be in the clubhouse shortly.
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We Want Ellen
- After a brief lunch talking with club members, Ellen came out to meet the crowds and continue with the tour.
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Summerfield Eco Village
- The whole event was part of a tour of the Summerfield Eco Village as part of the Climate Change Festival hosted by the city of Birmingham.
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Ellen Welcomed to the Club
- Commodore Christine Homer formally welcomes Ellen MacArthur and the schools to Midland Sailing Club.
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Eco-awareness Certificates
- Dame Ellen awarded certificates to St. Johns C of E, St Patricks RC, St. Georges C of E, Barford and The Oratory RC schools for their efforts in raising eco-awareness.
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Mobbed!
- After awarding the certicates, Ellen then met children from each of the schools.
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Birmingham Mail
- The visit of Ellen MacArthur was also covered by the Birmingham Mail.
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