Completed meetings and events 2017-2018

Thu 28th June 2018 Rotary Lunchtime speaker meeting 28th June 2018 at the Rose and Crown

Today we hear our (almost retired) President, Frank Brown deliver his valedictory address and the bulletin writer will be our Secretary/Assistant Secretary.
AV facilities required ? To be advised.

Thu 21st June 2018 Rotary Lunchtime 21st June 2018 at the Rose and Crown is Club Assembly Part 1

Today we hear the thoughts and aspirations of our some of Club's committee leaders for the new Rotary Year
The bulletin writer will be Stephen Dugdale.
AV facilities required ? To be advised

Thu 14th June 2018 Rotary Lunchtime speaker meeting 14th June 2018 at the Rose and Crown

Today's speaker finder is Peter Dixon and his subject matter is "Can there ever be an effective education system in this country ?" The bulletin writer will be Peter Cunliffe.
AV facilities required ? NO

Thu 7th June 2018 Speaker meeting 7th June 2018 at the Rose and Crown

Allan Sowerbutts introduces Mrs Judith Byrne who will speak about "The History of D. Byrne & Co. - Wine Merchants" and the Bulletin Writer is Colin Bonner.
AV facilities required ? YES



Thu 31st May 2018 Our Fifth Thursday evening meeting 31st May 2018 at a venue to be advised.

Today's speaker finder is our Vice President Sandy Morrison and the bulletin writer will be Martin Hill.
AV facilities required ? To be advised.

Thu 24th May 2018 Rotary Lunchtime speaker meeting 24th May 2018 at the Rose and Crown

Today sees our membership challenged by questions from Peter Spencer and we all should achieve maximum points ???. The bulletin writer will be David Bleazard.
AV facilities required ? To be advised.

Thu 17th May 2018 Rotary Lunchtime speaker meeting 17th May 2018 at the Rose and Crown

Speaker finder today, Alan Yearing, will introduce Chris Thomas on the subject "What is Civil Engineering ?" and the bulletin writer will be Peter Dixon.
AV facilities reqired ? YES.

Thu 10th May 2018 Rotary Lunchtime speaker meeting 10th May 2018 at the Rose and Crown

Today's speaker is our very own David Wymer who will inform us about Ernest Shackleton and Antarctica and the bulletin writer will be Peter Spencer.
AV Facilities required ? YES and David will provide a laptop.

Thu 3rd May 2018 Rotary Lunchtime speaker meeting 3rd May 2018 at the Rose and Crown

Today's speaker one of our newest members, Val Cooper, who will, no doubt enlighten and entertain us with her "Maiden Speech" as a member. and the Bulletin Writer will be David Openshaw.
AV Facilities ? NO

Thu 26th April 2018 Rotary Lunchtime speaker meeting 26th April 2018 at the Rose and Crown

Today's Speaker Finder, 26th April, is Mark Woodward on a subject to be advised. The Bulletin writer will be Neil Wilkinson.
AV FACILITIES ? To be advised.

Thu 19th April 2018 Rotary lunchtime speaker meeting 19th April 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Martin Hill introduces Frankie Freeman, and her topic will be Art as a Therapy. The Bulletin Writer will be Jenny Woodward.
AV FACILITIES ? to be advised.

Thu 12th April 2018 Today, 12th April 2018 is our Annual General Meeting at the Rose and Crown

This lunchtime, we hold our Annual General Meeting. Bulletin Writer will be our Secretary/Assistant Secretary.
AV FACILITIES REQUIRED ? NO

Thu 5th April 2018 Rotary lunchtime speaker meeting at The Rose and Crown 5th April 2018

Today's speaker is our very own Bill Honeywell whose subject is “My perspectives on Rotary”. The Bulletin writer is Pamela Dowson.
AV FACILITIES required ? TO BE ADVISED

Thu 29th March 2018 Rotary lunchtime speaker meeting 29th March 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Today's speaker finder is Howard Blackburn who will introduce Mick Croskery from Derian House. The bulletin writer will be Miles Leadbeater.
AV facilities required ? To be advised.

Fri 23rd March 2018 Rotary EVENING MEETING - FRIDAY ( Yes FRIDAY) at The Grand Cinema 23rd March 2018

Vice President Sandy has arranged for the Film "Breathe" to be shown on Friday evening 23rd March to replace our normal meeting this week

Thu 15th March 2018 Rotary lunchtime speaker meeting 15th March 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Sandy Morrison introduces Andrew Ronnan and Richard Wallwork from Whalley and Billington Flood Action Group (W & BFLAG) and Bulletin Writer will be Roland Hailwood.
AV FACILITIES REQUIRED - YES

Thu 8th March 2018 Rotary lunchtime speaker meeting 8th March 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Michael Parkinson introduces Cathy Hopley from The Forest of Bowland AONB, whose subject will be "Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership" and Bulletin Writer will be David Wymer.
AV FACILITIES REQUIRED : YES

Thu 1st March 2018 Rotary lunchtime speaker meeting 1st March 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Today we hear the "Maiden Speech" of our own Victoria Staples and the Bulletin Writer will be Peter Cunliffe.
AV FACILITIES : To be advised

Thu 22nd February 2018 Rotary lunchtime speaker meeting 22nd February 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Today's speaker is our own Pamela Dowson who will present her "Maiden Speech" to our members. Bulletin writer will beJohn Taylor.
AV FACILITIES ? To be advised

Thu 15th February 2018 Rotary lunchtime speaker meeting 15th February 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Today's speaker finder is Gordon Blain who will introduce his granddaughter on the topic "Pets as therapy". Bulletin writer will be Peter Dixon.
AV FACILITIES REQUIRED ? YES

Thu 8th February 2018 Rotary lunchtime speaker meeting 8th February 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Sandy Morrison invites Macmillan Nurses to speak on "Cancer Care Nursing and support" followed by East Lancs Hospice on "Managing end of care life" Bulletin writer will be Victoria Staples.
AV FACILITIES : To be advised

Thu 1st February 2018 Rotary lunchtime speaker meeting 1st February 2018 at The Rose and Crown

We welcome back our honorary member Philip Bailey who will enlighten us on "The development of the Lancashire Coast from the Romans to date" and Bulletin writer will be Bill Honeywell.
AV FACILITIES : TO BE ADVISED

Thu 25th January 2018 Lunchtime speaker meeting 25th January 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Today's speaker finder is David Openshaw who will introduce Mike Hockney on the subject of "Blood Bikes" and the Bulletin Writer will be Alan Yearing

Thu 18th January 2018 Lunchtime speaker meeting 18th January 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Today's speaker is Karin Wilson who will speak about "The Road to Adoption"and the Bulletin Writer will be Miles Leadbeater.

Thu 11th January 2018 Rotary Lunchtime speaker meeting 11th January 2018 at the Rose and Crown

Miles Leadbeater introduces our immediate Past District Governor Malcolm Baldwin who will tell us about his Rotary year. The Bulletin Writer is Paul Bacon and the Vote of thanks will be proposed by Miles Leadbeater.
AV facilities required ? NO

Thu 4th January 2018 Lunchtime speaker meeting 4th January 2018 at The Rose and Crown

Philip Naylor introduces today's speaker Dave Parkinson from Child Action North West.and the Bulletin Writer will be David Bleazard.

Thu 28th December 2017 THERE IS NO CLUB MEETING TODAY, THE 28TH DECEMBER 2017

NO MEETING TODAY ... HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL .. SEE YOU 4TH JANUARY 2018

Thu 21st December 2017 Lunchtime Christmas meeting 21st December 2017 at The Rose and Crown

Today's meeting organiser is Sandy Morrison and the Bulletin Writer will be Martin Hill

Thu 21st December 2017 Lunchtime Christmas meeting 21st December 2017 at The Rose and Crown

Today's meeting organiser is Sandy Morrison and the Bulletin Writer will be Martin Hill

Thu 14th December 2017 Lunchtime speaker meeting 14th December 2017 at The Rose and Crown

Geoffrey Isherwood will introduce today's speaker, Roxanne Foley-Jennison ,our RYLA candidate from earlier this year, who will tell us about her week's trip. The Bulletin Writer will be Peter Spencer

Thu 7th December 2017 Lunchtime speaker meeting 7th December 2017 at The Rose and Crown

Jeffrey Riding introduces his speaker Brian Jefferey whose subject is "Constant Mary Water Wheel " and the Bulletin Writer will be Mary Robinson.

Thu 30th November 2017 St Andrew's Day evening Meeting 30th November 2017 at Wilpshire Golf Club

This evening we meet at Wilpshire Golf Club 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 pm along with our guests to enjoy a Scottish themed 3 course meal. Bulletin writer is Julia Billington
AV Facilities required ? TO BE ADVISED

Thu 23rd November 2017 Lunchtime Rotary Business meeting at The Rose and Crown

We hold our Special General Meeting today, and the Bulletin Writer will be our Secretary/Assistant Secretary
AV facilities required ? NO

Thu 16th November 2017 Lunchtime meeting at The Rose and Crown

Today we will be assisting The Royal British Legion after our meal. Bulletin Writer will be Barrie Lancaster
AV facilities required ? NO

Thu 9th November 2017 Lunchtime Speaker meeting 9th November, at The Rose and Crown

Em Lloyd-Davies will introduce his speaker, Rotarian Terry Knowles, who will explain about "Rotary Trees" and the Bulletin Writer will be Brian Wallace.
AV facilities required ? YES

Thu 2nd November 2017 Lunchtime Speaker meeting at The Rose and Crown

Sandy Morrison introduces Chris Warham, the CEO of Shelter Box and the Bulletin Writer will be David Wymer. Vote of thanks will be proposed by Howard Blackburn
AV facilities required ? YES

Thu 26th October 2017 Lunchtime Speaker meeting 26th October 2017 at The Rose and Crown features our District Governor

Our District Governor, Lawrence Branyan, visits our Club today, to convey his thoughts for the current Rotary Year and learn about our programme of events. Bulletin Writer is Geoffrey Isherwood.

AV facilities required ? YES/NO

Thu 12th October 2017 Lunchtime Speaker meeting at The Rose and Crown

Miles Leadbeater introduces our Immediate Past District Governor, Malcolm Baldwin, who will enlighten us about his year as leader of District 1190
The Bulletin Writer will be Phil Naylor
AV facilities required ? TO BE ADVISED

Thu 5th October 2017 Lunchtime Speaker meeting at The Rose and Crown

Today's speaker finder is Sandy Morrison who introduces our own specialists on "Our Club Website" and "Our Club's Facebook site". The Bulletin Writer will be Neil Wilkinson
AV facilities required ? YES

Thu 28th September 2017 Lunchtime Business Meeting at The Rose and Crown 28th September 2017

Today we discuss possible options for our future Club meetings and the Bulletin Writer will be Jenni Schumann
AV facilities required ? YES

Thu 21st September 2017 Lunchtime Speaker meeting at The Rose and Crown

Today's speaker finder is Howard Blackburn who introduces Duncan Hamlett on the subject "Mary's Meals".
The Bulletin Writer will be David Berryman
AV facilities required ? YES

Thu 14th September 2017 Lunchtime Speaker meeting at The Rose and Crown

Today's speaker finder is Neil Dowds and the Bulletin Writer will be David Berryman
AV facilities required ? YES

Thu 7th September 2017 Lunchtime Speaker meeting 7th September at The Rose and Crown

Today's speaker finder is Neil Wilkinson who will address us on the subject " 32 years and what went to ....." and the Bulletin Writer will be Em Lloyd-Davies
AV facilities required ? TO BE ADVISED

Thu 31st August 2017 Rotary Evening meeting at Samlesbury Hall

Our evening meeting, to which our wives/husbands and partners are welcomed will consist of a guided tour of the Hall and a two course meal. This is organised by Geoffrey Isherwood and Bulletin writer is Sandy Morrison.

Thu 24th August 2017 Rotary Lunchtime meeting at the Rose and Crown

Trevor Roberts is today's Speaker on "Enjoying Rotary International with I.C.F.R. and Bulletin Writer is Jenni Schumann.
AV facilities required ? NO

Thu 17th August 2017 Speaker meeting at the Rose and Crown when we hear about The Hen Harrier Life Project

Barrie Lancaster introduces James Bray, Bowland Project Officer who will update us on The Hen Harrier Life Project .
Bulletin Writer is Philip Naylor.
AV Facilities are required and our speaker requires a Vegetarian meal

Thu 10th August 2017 Rotary Lunchtime Business meeting at the Rose and Crown

Club Meeting to hear about Rotary's ideas for Clubs' futures, lead by our Vice President Sandy Morrison and Bulletin Writer is Peter Dixon.
AV facilities required ? YES

Thu 3rd August 2017 Rotary Lunchtime speaker meeting at the Rose and Crown

Jeffrey Riding introduces Dr John Houghton who will speak on the subject "From probationer to Sergeant with Manchester City Police - The first 6 years". Bulletin writer is Colin Bonner.

AV facilities required ? NO

Thu 27th July 2017 Rotary lunchtime meeting at The Rose and Crown

David Berryman is today's Speaker Finder and Bulletin Writer is John Taylor

Thu 20th July 2017 Rotary lunchtime meeting at The Rose and Crown

Peter Cunliffe is today's Speaker Finder and Bulletin Writer is Victoria Staples
AV facilities required ? NO

Thu 13th July 2017 Rotary lunchtime meeting at The Rose and Crown - Bring your Train Spotting books

Allant Sowerbutts introduces his speaker Paul Levet who will enlighten us on "The Settle to Carlisle Railway" and Bulletin Writer is Bill Honeywell

Thu 6th July 2017 Rotary lunchtime meeting at The Rose and Crown

The beginning of another new Rotary Year and we hear our incoming President, Frank Brown's thoughts and aspirations for the year ahead. Bulletin Writer is Karin Wilson
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