Completed meetings and events 2014-2015
Tue 30th June 2015 - Lunch Meeting
President Nick's Valedictory.Menu Vegetable Soup followed by Chicken Supreme in a white wine and mushroom sauce with vegetables and creamed potatoes.
Tue 23rd June 2015 - Past Presidents' Lunch Meeting
Speaker: PDG Rami Seth MBE FRCS PHF. Topic: No One Speaks English Like An IndianMenu: Fried Fish in Batter served with Mushy Peas and Chips followed by Apple Crumble & Custard.
Spouses and Friends invited. Please confirm attendance. read more...
Tue 16th June 2015 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: John Mottram Topic: The Fight against Trafficking Along the Heroin Route. Menu: Mushrooms in a cream sauce followed by Sweet and Sour Chicken served with Basmati rice, veg & Chips.Wed 10th June 2015 Kids Day Out
At Westport Lake.Tue 9th June 2015 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Freya Wright. Topic: My Visit to India - February 2015. Menu: Home-made Steak and Mushroom Pie with vegetables and Chips followed by Lemon Meringue Pie served with fresh cream.Tue 2nd June 2015 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Margie Haslop Topic: Chernobyl Children Project. Menu: Egg Mayonnaise followed by Pork Loin in a Mustard Cream & Apple Sauce, vegetables and potatoes.Tue 26th May 2015 - No Meeting
Late Spring Bank HolidayThu 21st May 2015 - District Quiz Final
Team A in contention.Tue 19th May 2015 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Sarosh Bukhari & Poppy Usher (fromThe Coppice Academy). Topic: The First World War.Menu: Chicken Liver and Wild Mushroom Pate with caramelised onion chutney and toast followed by Gammon Steak served with egg and pineapple, Veg and chips. read more...
Fri 15th May 2015 - A Supper Evening with George Formby at Slaters
Tickets (£20) from John Milner. See Poster in Further Information for menu, etc. read more...Tue 12th May 2015 - Lunch Meeting
CLUB ASSEMBLY. Incoming Chairs present the programmes for 2015-16. Zone 3 AG Mike Evans representing the incoming DG Richard Green.Menu: Steamed Salmon Fillet with vegetables and potatoes followed by Tangy Lemon Tart served with fresh cream.
Tue 5th May 2015 - Lunch Meeting
86th Annual General Meeting.Menu: Potato and Leek Soup followed by Roast Lamb served with mint sauce, vegetables and potatoes
Tue 28th April 2015 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Mark Chadwick Topic: What is Osteopathy?Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Fresh Fruit Salad served with fresh cream.
Tue 21st April 2015 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Tony Polwart Topic: TBC.Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Chicken Supreme in a white wine and mushroom sauce with vegetables and creamed potatoes.
Tue 14th April 2015 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Simone Brookes. Topic: My Interesting Life - Part 2!Menu: Pan Fried White Fish served with a creamy lemon butter sauce followed by Bread and Butter Pudding with Custard.
Tue 7th April 2015 - No Meeting
EasterTue 31st March 2015 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Kate Moore MBE. Topic: The Road to Oslo and Beyond.Menu: Garlic Mushrooms in a cream sauce followed by Sweet and Sour Chicken served with Basmati rice, veg & Chips.
Sat 28th March 2015 Race Night - Fundraising Event
At Whitmore Village Hall. Tickets 10 GBP from Rob Wilcox. Includes Supper. Licensed bar available.Thu 26th March 2015 Schools Music Festival
At Wolstanton High School.Tue 24th March 2015 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Nap Acquah - MY JOB.Menu: Fried Fish in Batter served with Mushy Peas and Chips followed by Apple Crumble and Custard.
Wed 18th March 2015 District Quiz Rd 3 (Semi-final)
Team A at Slaters, Blackbrook.Tue 17th March 2015 Lunch Meeting
BUSINESS MEETINGMenu: Home-made Steak and Mushroom Pie with vegetables and Chips followed by Lemon Meringue Pie served with fresh cream.
Tue 10th March 2015 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Peter Davis Topic: Educating Foreigners.Menu: Pan Fried White Fish served with a creamy lemon butter sauce followed by Bread and Butter Pudding with Custard.
Tue 3rd March 2015 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: David Shannon - Topic: Humour In Court.Menu: Egg Mayonnaise followed by Pork Loin in a Mustard Cream & Apple Sauce, vegetables and potatoes.
Mon 2nd March 2015 Chinese Evening
Fundraising evening with meal at Peaches Cantonese Chinese Restaurant, Pooldam, Newcastle. 'Eat as much as you want' buffet, £15 per head (drinks extra). Friends and family welcome. To book please contact Carol Reddish. read more...Tue 24th February 2015 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Dagmar Rubin - MY JOB. Menu: Chicken Liver and Wild Mushroom Pate with caramelised onion chutney and toast followed by Gammon Steak served with egg and pineapple, Veg and chips.Tue 17th February 2015 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Danni Whitehouse - MY VISIT TO THE LASALLIAN WORLDS PROJECT IN KENYA. Menu: Steamed Salmon Fillet served with vegetables and potatoes followed by Tangy Lemon Tart served with fresh cream.Mon 16th February 2015 Coach Trip
To Charlecote House and Park (NT) and Stratford-on-AvonTue 10th February 2015 Lunch Meeting
Roger Garland - CLUB VISIONING - WHAT’'S THE STORY? Menu: Potato and Leek Soup followed by Roast Lamb served with mint sauce, vegetables and potatoes.Tue 3rd February 2015 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Robin Wiles - CREDIT UNION. Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Chicken Supreme in a white wine and mushroom sauce with vegetables and creamed potatoes.Tue 27th January 2015 Lunch Meeting
peaker: Simone Brookes MY LIFE - PART 2.Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Chicken Supreme in a white wine and mushroom sauce with vegetables and creamed potatoes.
Thu 22nd January 2015 District Quiz Round 2
Two teams still in play - Team A (at Stafford) and B (at Audley).Tue 20th January 2015 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Jim Kane DISCOVERING THE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN ANS YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.Menu: Pan Fried White Fish served with a creamy lemon butter sauce followed by Bread and Butter Pudding with Custard.
Sat 17th January 2015 Collection at Sainsbury Supermarket
At Newcastle for Local Charities.Tue 13th January 2015 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Dennis Brammer - MY JOB. Menu: Garlic Mushrooms in a cream sauce followed by Sweet and Sour Chicken served with Basmati rice, veg & Chips.Tue 6th January 2015 Lunch Meeting
BUSINESS MEETING.Menu: Fried Fish and Chips served with Mushy Peas followed by Apple Crumble and Custard.
Tue 30th December 2014 No Meeting
Tue 23rd December 2014 No Meeting
Mon 22nd December 2014 - Wed 24th December 2014 TREE OF LIGHT and CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
At Morrisons Supermarket, Goose Street.Tue 16th December 2014 Christmas Lunch Meeting
With the Salvation Army Band. Friends and family welcome. Menu: Traditional Christmas Turkey Lunch with all the trimmings etc. followed by Christmas Pudding, Coffee & Mince Pies.Fri 12th December 2014 FRENCH EVENING
At the home of Simone and Trevor Brookes. read more...Tue 9th December 2014 Lunch Meeting
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING.Menu: Home-made Steak and Mushroom Pie with vegetables and chips, followed by Lemon Meringue Pie and cream. Agenda for members...
Tue 2nd December 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Diana Butler & Jack THE DEFRIBRILATOR. Host: Christine Jamieson-Harvey. Stewards: David Platt & Malcolm High. Menu: Egg Mayonnaise followed by Pork Loin in a Mustard Cream & Apple Sauce, vegetables and potatoes.Tue 2nd December 2014 RC of Etruria BIG BREAKFAST
Moat House Hotel, Festival Park, 7.00 for 7.20 a.m. If interested please contact President.Tue 25th November 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Brian Griffiths THE WORK OF ELITE. Host: Marion Reddish. Stewards: Dennis Brammer & John Milner. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Fresh Fruit Salad served with fresh cream.Tue 18th November 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Simone Brookes MY JOB - PSYCHOTHERAPY. Host: The President. Stewards: Geraldine D'Arcy & Simon Tagg. Menu: Chicken Liver Wild Mushroom Pate with caramelised onion chutney and toast followed by Gammon Steak with egg and pineapple, veg and chips.Tue 11th November 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Deanna Armstrong - MY RYLA EXPERIENCE. Host: David Platt. Stewards: Carol Reddish & Simone Brookes. Menu: Steamed Salmon Fillet served with veg & potatoes followed by Tangy Lemon Tart with fresh cream.Tue 4th November 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: TBA. Host: TBA. Stewards: Carol Reddish & Geoff Boden. Menu: Potato and Leek Soup followed by Roast Lamb with mint sauce, veg & potatoes.Tue 28th October 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Elizabeth Jarrett - ‘Health Watch Staffordshire’. Host: Malcolm High. Stewards: Paul Bradshaw & Rene Carlisle. Menu Home Made Steak & Mushroom Pie served with Assorted Vegetables followed by Tangy Citrus Tart served with Fresh Cream.Tue 21st October 2014 Lunch Meeting
BUSINESS MEETING. Stewards: Ron Lucas & Dagmar Rubin. Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Roast Pork served with Apple Sauce, Stuffing and Veg.Thu 16th October 2014 SOCIAL EVENING & MEAL with Speaker.
7.15 for 7.30 p.m. Newcastle Golf Club. Rtn Helen Perkins gives her entertaining and enlightening talk 'Around the World in 80 Rotary Clubs'. Cost: £12. Please inform Club Secretary or John Walker if wish to attend before 11th October.Tue 14th October 2014 Lunch Meeting
Official Visit of District Governor Lynne Marshall. Host: The President. Stewards: Christine Jamieson-Harvey & Brian Lewis: Menu: Fried Fish in Batter or Breadcrumbs served with Mushy Peas and Chips followed by Lemon Meringue Pie served with Fresh Cream.Tue 7th October 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Phil Maskery - ‘The Art of Forensic Science’. Host: Yvonne Burke. Stewards: Jurek Biegus & Roger Billington. Menu: Grilled Supreme of Chicken stuffed with Cream Cheese, Spinach & Mushrooms with Assoted Vegetables followed by Apple Pie & Custard.Tue 30th September 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Stephen Drew - ‘Medic Malawi’. Host: TBA. Stewards: Ralph Kilby & Francis Edwards. Menu: Tomato Soup followed by Lamb Marinated in Oyster & Soy Sauce served with Basmati Rice and Assorted Vegetables.Tue 23rd September 2014 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting with the President in the Chair. Stewards: Frank Hayes & David Riley. Menu: Home Made Steak & Mushroom Pie served with Assorted Vegetables followed by Tangy Citrus Tart served with Fresh Cream.Tue 16th September 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Martin Kettrick - ‘My Coast to Coast Handcycle Challenge’: Host: TBA. Stewards: Krishna Agarwal & Alan Booth. Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Roast Pork served with Apple Sauce, Stuffing and Veg.Tue 16th September 2014 Senior Citizens Outing
To Lichfield. Contact: Marion Reddish.Sun 14th September 2014 Disability Fun Day
At Beaconside Sports Centre, Stafford.Sat 13th September 2014 Fund Raising Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Goose Street, Newcastle.Tue 9th September 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Ian White - ‘Life after the Knightshift’. Host: David Riley. Stewards: Arthur Watkin & Clive Rosiek. Menu: Fried Fish in Batter or Breadcrumbs served with Mushy Peas and Chips followed by Lemon Meringue Pie served with Fresh Cream.Tue 2nd September 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Reverend Nick Finley - ‘The Work of the Peace & Hope Trust’. Host: Rob Wilcox. Stewards: David Leech & Michael Allen. Menu: Soft Buffalo Cheese Salad followed by Beef Stroganoff served with Basmati Rice & Veg.Mon 1st September 2014 Tour of BBC Studios
At Media City, SalfordTue 26th August 2014 No Meeting
Sun 24th August 2014 - Fri 29th August 2014 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Our club candidate Deanna Armstrong will be participating in this event.Tue 19th August 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Our own answer to Q - Simon Tagg - ‘The Spy in the Sky’. Host: President. Stewards: Derek Shaw & Rob Wilcox. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Assorted Ice Cream.Tue 12th August 2014 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting: An opportunity to discuss any pressing points. Host: President. Stewards: Marion Reddish & David Jones. Menu: French Onion Soup followed by Roast Lamb served with Assorted Vegetables.Tue 5th August 2014 Lunch Meeting
Annual Visit and Address from the Mayor of Newcastle Clr Linda Hailstones. Host: President. Stewards: David Platt & Malcolm High. Menu: Grilled Supreme of Chicken followed by Apple Pie & Custard. Please wear Regalia.Tue 29th July 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Roslyn McCarthy - ‘Adult Dyslexia’. Host: Ron Lucas. Stewards: Dagmar Ruben & Derek Shaw. Menu: Full English Brunch followed by Fresh Fruit Salad served with Fresh Cream.Tue 22nd July 2014 Lunch Meeting
Rotarian Rene Carlisle - ‘My Job Talk’. Host: President. Stewards: Geraldine D’Arcy & Simon Tagg. Menu: Sweet & Sour Chicken served with Basmati Rice and Assorted Vegetables followed by Bread & Butter Pudding served with Custard.Tue 15th July 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: PDG Ron Lucas - ‘Jaipur Limb Project’ Host: President. Stewards: Rene Carlisle & Paul Bradshaw. Menu: Tomato Soup followed by Lamb marinated in Oyster & Soy Sauce served with Basmati Rice and Assorted Vegetables.Tue 8th July 2014 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting with President Nick in the Chair. Stewards: Carol Reddish & Geoff Boden. Menu: Home Made Steak & Mushroom Pie served with Assorted Vegetables followed by Tangy Citrus Tart served with Fresh Cream.Tue 1st July 2014 Lunch Meeting
Past President Brian will give his Valedictory Address before formally inducting President Nick into office. Please wear Regalia. Stewards: Derek Broome & Rob Lewis Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Roast Pork served with Apple Sauce & Assorted Vegetables.