Club President 2024-25
George W.H.A. Carr
We are proud to welcome George Carr as the incoming President of the Rotary Club of The Studios, Elstree & Borehamwood for the 2025–2026.
George is married to his wife, Christine, and together they have two daughters and five grandchildren. His journey in life began in a children's home, between 1954 and 1969, a background that shaped his resilience, compassion, and community spirit.
George trained as an apprentice in the painting and decorating trade, completing a City & Guilds course in Signwriting.
It was during these formative years that his creative talents and practical skills first took root.
George's lifelong passion for music—particularly drumming—was ignited in his grandparents' backyard and further nurtured during his time at Dr Barnardo's, where he joined the Sea Scouts.
In 1968, he began performing as part of the troop band, laying the foundation for a musical journey that would span decades.
Over the years, George has toured with various music groups and bands across the UK. His commitment to youth development led him to become a Scout Master, and he later formed a marching band, teaching drums and bugle to members of the Boys' Brigade.
In 1998, George joined the Harpenden Pipe Band as a drummer and eventually transitioned to playing the bagpipes—a skill he continues to refine and share. One of his proudest musical achievements was performing at the iconic Royal Albert Hall as part of a massed pipes concert, a truly memorable experience.
Professionally, George worked with an audio distribution company in Hendon and was also associated with the 'World of Fender Guitars', adding another dimension to his lifelong involvement in sound and music.
Locally, George has been a prominent figure at many civic events. He has performed at Remembrance Day parades, VE Day 80, and D-Day 80 commemorations. He has also represented the community internationally, performing with Borehamwood Brass in Offenburg, Germany. A standout moment was his stirring rendition of Highland Cathedral before a large audience in the heart of Offenburg during the city's celebrated Wine Festival.
George brings with him a deep sense of service, a creative spirit, and a lifelong dedication to community and youth. We look forward to a vibrant and inspiring year under his leadership.
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Immediate Past President
Sam Covill
Sam has been a Computing and ICT teacher since 1999 at Winchmore School in Enfield holding the positions of head of department and head of faculty. Prior to this he worked at The School of St David & St Katharine in Hornsey and John Kelly Boys Technology College in Neasden.
Sam lived in New and East Barnet from 1976 until 2010 when he moved to Borehamwood with his wife Heather. He was inspired by his father-in law to join a local rotary club and became a member of the newly formed satellite club in 2018 as he wanted to get to know local people and contribute to the community.
Sam has been a Scout for almost 40 years. Joining the 3rd New Barnet Scout Group in Woodville Road as a cub scout in 1985. Sam remained with the group for 24 years eventually holding the positions of Scout Leader and Quartermaster. He met his wife Heather at the scout group AGM in the year 2000 and soon after she was persuaded into helping him run the scout troop.
Heather and Sam left the group in 2009.They took over the running of the 11th Southgate (Christchurch Cockfosters) Scout Troop where they remain to this day working as part of a team of leaders to run the Scout Troop.
For over 30 years Sam played in scout marching bands as scout, cub and as a leader playing percussion. He joined "The Red Lions Scout and Guide band" in 1985 and remained a member until it closed in 2006.
Two years later he joined the much larger Enfield District Scout band taking part in many parades for St Georges Day, Remembrance Sunday, Carnivals and more.
Sam's proudest moment in EDSB was being filmed on television playing cymbals in the Lord Mayors show as part of a massed scout band and parading with his bass drum on Horse Guards parade. Although the band sadly closed in 2017 it meant that Sam could begin a new chapter of community service in Rotary International.
| Presidents of The Rotary Club of The Studios of Elstree & Borehamwood | ||
| George Carr | 2025-26 |  |
| Samuel Covill | 2024-25 | |
| Andrew Grady | 2023-24 |  |
| Sasha Capocci |
2022-23 |  |
| Victor Eni | 2021-22 2020-21 |
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| Nick Male | 2019-20 |  |
| Sandra Parnell - Founding President | 2018-19 |  |
