Kewal congratulated Geoff on just becoming the Church Wilne Rotary President for the next year and said his talk would be about his family, charities and his Mayoral duties.

He arrived in the UK in August 1961 and lived in Yorkshire until moving into this area in 1973. He has been married to Lakhbir for over 40 years and they have a daughter and son who were both educated at the Wilsthorpe School.
They are proud grandparents to 3 girls and a boy.

Kewal spoke about his career which has been mainly in two industries, the motor trade and textiles. Currently his own business in Long Eaton is based on importing, wholesaling and exporting ladies' fashion accessories to the independent retailers and wholesalers.

Over the years Kewal has carried out charity work both here and in India, having raised funding to organise medical clinics in India for the poor to get treatment for various ailments including funding some 500 cataract operations.

The mayor's role includes chair of the Borough Council, representing the council and the community at outside engagements, presiding at or hosting civic functions organised by the Council. Also helping to raise money for charities.

Kewal said he was proud to be given the opportunity to serve Erewash Borough and work with many organisations like Rotary to make a difference.

The Club's vote of thanks was given by Barry Austin who said he had first met Kewal over 20 years ago and he had always been a good friend and caring neighbour. We all wish you well for your year as our Mayor.