Completed meetings and events 2015-2016
Thu 30th June 2016 Evening Meeting with Partners & Guests. Presidential Handover. at St Giles Masonic Centre 7pm for 7.30pm
Speaker - A Vet's life fast Racehorses and People, David Ellis. Host Stephen Penrose.Tue 28th June 2016 Croquet Evening, 6pm Colchester Croquet Club, 16 Elianore Road, Lexden, Colchester, CO3 3RX
This croquet evening is open to all Club members, their partners and friends. £15.00 per head includes Green Fees and Buffet and refreshments available at the end of the evening. Any profits will go to Age Concern, Colchester read more...Thu 23rd June 2016 Luncheon Business Meeting - Foodbank collection day- Object of Rotary - Richard Porter
Wed 22nd June 2016 Carrers Talks.
9 - 10.30 am Layer -de - la Haye Primary SchoolThu 16th June 2016 Luncheon Meeting - Speaker Steve Manix- Colchester Town Club "“ Host David Priest
Tue 14th June 2016 Council at The Rose & Crown Hotel
Sun 12th June 2016 4pm. Garden Party - Queen's 90th Celebration
4pm. Garden party to celebrate Queens 90th Birthday "“ Venue Colin & Sue Bennetts home, 38 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RF. Donations in aid of Age Concern. read more...Thu 9th June 2016 Club Assembly
Thu 2nd June 2016 Luncheon Meeting - Official Visit of District 1240 Governor. Host President Tony
Thu 26th May 2016 Business Meeting
Sat 21st May 2016 The President's Night
The President's Night will be held at Le Talbooth. Details to follow
Thu 19th May 2016 Frugal Lunch - Speaker Tom Fenton, Russ Foundation. Host David Boyden
Thu 12th May 2016 Early Prostate Diagnosis, Chris Booth. Host Peter Powell (IT S&P)
Tue 10th May 2016 Council at The Rose & Crown Hotel
Thu 5th May 2016 Eliminating Malaria in Tanzania, Sandra Allen. Host David Judge (IT S&P)
Tue 3rd May 2016 The Way Ahead, St Benedict's College
Rotary Forum plan to offer their Way Ahead event to motivate local young people to choose the right career path for themselves. read more...Thu 28th April 2016 Business Meeting & AGM
Thu 21st April 2016 Polio Immunisation in India, Colin Brodia, Host Robin Twinn (IT S&P)
Sun 17th April 2016 FOUR MILE WALK AT WOODBRIDGE ALONG THE DEBEN
The walk should take about 1&1/2 hours depending on how long we stop for a coffee at a beautiful spot overlooking the Deben ( bring your own Flask ) Lunch will be arranged. It takes just over ½ Hour to reach Woodbridge where there is a an ideal Parking
Sun 17th April 2016 RYLA Heat in Mersea
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a program that encourages students to be more effective leadersThu 14th April 2016 Volunteering in Motor Sport, Peter Harding, Host Michael Jones (IT S&P)
Wed 13th April 2016 Junior Yoth Speaks Competition
Children from local primary schools will compete for a public speaking award. Organised by the Rotary Club of Colchester Forum the contest will take place in the impressive council chamber of the Colchester Town Hall.Tue 12th April 2016 Council at The Rose & Crown Hotel
Thu 7th April 2016 Mayor of Colchester Cllr. Theresa Higgins. Host, President Tony Dutch
Fri 1st April 2016 Race Night - Layer Village Hall
An indoor Race Evening organised by the International Service Committee in aid of the 500 miles charity. 7pm for 7.30pm. Includes Fish & Chip supper read more...Thu 31st March 2016 Lunch meeting - Braiswick Golf Club - Not a 5th Thursday Evening meeting. Colchester Planning - Karren Syrett. Host. Steven Ling
Thu 24th March 2016 Business Meeting. Object of Rotary, Cas Morehen
Thu 17th March 2016 Bishop of Colchester, The Right Reverend Roger Morris. Host - Irene Kettle
Thu 10th March 2016 Genghis Khan, Bill Ward. - Host - David Judge
Tue 8th March 2016 Council at The Rose & Crown Hotel
Thu 3rd March 2016 Transition of Kingsford School to an Academy. Karen Wallace. Host - David Jones
Thu 25th February 2016 Business Meeting. Object of Rotary - Steve Ling
Tue 23rd February 2016 Rotary Awareness Day
Thu 18th February 2016 Jamie Oliver update, Louis Thorp. Host - President. (No IT)
Thu 11th February 2016 Mercy Ships, Jane Palmer. Host Peter Hill, - (Projector & Screen needed)
Tue 9th February 2016 Council at The Rose & Crown Hotel
Thu 4th February 2016 The Stock Market, Colin Bennett. Host Kit Hughes - No IT
Fri 29th January 2016 'Sister Act' - Colchester Operatic - Mercury Theatre
Colchester Operatic society"™s "Sister Act" is the Colchester 4 club event on the 29th January 2016. Details from Alan TindallThu 28th January 2016 - Thu 14th January 2016 Luncheon Meeting - Business Meeting. Object of Rotary, Ray Gamble.
Wed 27th January 2016 Senior Youth Speaks - Council Chamber, Colchester Town Hall
"‹Senior students from Local Schools compete in a Public Speaking competition. read more...Fri 22nd January 2016 Young Apprentice Competition
Thu 21st January 2016 7pm for 7.30pm Evening Meeting with Partners . Silk Production, Richard Humphries. Host Michael Jones.
Colchester Golf Club, 21 Braiswick, Colchester CO4 5AU
Wed 20th January 2016 Intermediate Youth Speaks
Intermediate students from Local Schools compete in a Public Speaking competition. read more...Tue 19th January 2016 - Wed 20th January 2016 Council at The Rose & Crown Hotel
Thu 14th January 2016 Luncheon Meeting - Speaker David Learmouth, Prostate Cancer. Host, Bill Frame. (Projector & Screen)
Thu 7th January 2016 Luncheon Meeting - Speaker Stephen Chick, Brightlingsea Harbour Master. Host Ian Dewis. (Projector & Screen)
Thu 31st December 2015 New Year's Eve - No meeting today
Mon 28th December 2015 Council at The Rose & Crown Hotel
Thu 24th December 2015 Christmas Eve - No Club Meeting today
Thu 17th December 2015 Christmas Lunch with partners
Thu 10th December 2015 Thursford Christmas Spectacular Show
Coach leaves Colchester Institute promptly at 2pm. This Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas show in the country! read more...Thu 10th December 2015 Luncheon Meeting - AgeUK, Edward Pentney, Host Andrew Crayston
Tue 8th December 2015 Council at The Rose & Crown Hotel
Sun 6th December 2015 - Mon 7th December 2015 RIBI President Peter Davey visit
Thu 3rd December 2015 12.45 for 1pm. Rotary District Governor Alan Clarke visit. Host Pres. Tony. (No IT)
Thu 26th November 2015 Junior Choir Competion - FINAL at the Weston Homes Community Stadium Colchester
The Junior Choir competition is open to local primary schools and organised by the Rotary Club of Colchester Forum. Each school is given one set piece and then allowed to select an additional song of their own choice. This is the Final. read more...Thu 26th November 2015 13:00 - 12.45 for 1pm - SGM & Business Meeting Object of Rotary Robin Twinn
Wed 25th November 2015 Trivia Night - Sorry! Cancelled or postponed
Thu 19th November 2015 13:00 - 12.45 for 1pm . (Partners Invited) Roman Dig Officers Club, Philip Crummy. Host Ron Jervis. (Screen & Projector).
Thu 19th November 2015 Mock Interviews at TLA
Wed 18th November 2015 Mock Interviews at St Helena
Tue 17th November 2015 Junior Choir Competition - Heat 3 at the Colchester Institute
The Junior Choir competition is open to local primary schools and organised by the Rotary Club of Colchester Forum. Each school is given one set piece and then allowed to select an additional song of their own choice read more...
Thu 12th November 2015 Junior Choir Competition - Heat 2 at the Philip Morant School
The Junior Choir competition is open to local primary schools and organised by the Rotary Club of Colchester Forum. Each school is given one set piece and then allowed to select an additional song of their own choice read more...Thu 12th November 2015 13:00 - 12.45 for 1pm. Sir Bob Russell. Host & VOT, David Jones
Sun 8th November 2015 Remembrance Sunday
Colchester & Local Rotary Clubs attend parade at Colchester MemorialThu 5th November 2015 13:00 - 12.45 for 1pm . Royal British Legion, Kale Green. Host. David Boyden
Tue 3rd November 2015 Junior Choir Competion - Heat 1 at the Alderman Blaxill School
The Junior Choir competition is open to local primary schools and organised by the Rotary Club of Colchester Forum. Each school is given one set piece and then allowed to select an additional song of their own choice read more...
Thu 29th October 2015 Evening VISIONING Meeting. NOTE. NO LUNCHTIME MEETING TODAY. Vote of Thanks, President Tony (Screen & Proj)
The facilitators will explain the process at the beginning and the lead will be taken by Dave Eagles who is an experienced coach and facilitator read more...
Sat 24th October 2015 The Colchester Military Wives Choir (CMWC) and The Braintree Male Voice Choir, St. Botolph"™s Church, Colchester.
The Colchester Military Wives Choir (CMWC) and The Braintree Male Voice Choir (BMVC) will be performing favourites from shows such as Les Miserables, Cats, Chess and Miss Saigon, and some military favourites, 7.30pm St. Botolph"™s Church, Colchester read more...
Fri 23rd October 2015 WORLD POLIO DAY
Thu 22nd October 2015 13:00 - 12.45 for 1pm Business Meeting. Object of Rotary Bill Ward
Thu 15th October 2015 13:00 - 12.45 for 1pm . (Partners Invited) Work in the community. Sister Teresa. Host Barry Donovan. (No IT)
Thu 8th October 2015 13:00 - 12.45 for 1pm FRUGAL LUNCH - all IT needed
Thu 1st October 2015 13:00 - 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting. Recent and Future Estate Developments. Simon Neale, Director of Estate Management, University or Essex, Host, Tony Blaxill (screen & proj only)
Thu 24th September 2015 12.45 for 1pm Business Meeting. Object of Rotary Bill Ward
Thu 17th September 2015 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting. Pathology, Mike Horley. Host. Colin Bennett, (Screen & Proj)
Fri 11th September 2015 Performance of
Thu 10th September 2015 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting.Chapple Railway, Mike Stanbury, Host Duncan Brown. (No IT)
Thu 3rd September 2015 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting. Drones, Don Cardy. Host Peter Blake (Screen & Projector)
Thu 27th August 2015 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting. Business Meeting. Object of Rotary Alan Tindall (No IT)
Mon 24th August 2015 President Tony's Bus Pass Challenge
Tony Dutch, President of The Rotary Club of Colchester Forum will be travelling the length and breadth of Essex by bus on Monday 24th August using his Senior Bus Pass. His aim is to visit / pass through as many towns & villages with Rotary Clubs read more...Thu 20th August 2015 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting. Progress on Jamie Oliver + Foundation update. Michael Jones. (No IT)
Thu 13th August 2015 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting. David London interviews Kevin Sturdy. Vote of Thanks, President (No IT)
Thu 6th August 2015 SCATTER WEEK - NO MEETING
Sat 1st August 2015 Gourmet Garden Party
6pm For club members and partners. Kindly being provided by Colin Bennett the object is to have a social evening to raise funds for the Cancer Care centre Appeal. £15 per head. Venue: 38 Lexden Road, COLCHESTER, CO3 3RF. Colin would appreciate any suitab read more...Thu 30th July 2015 7pm for 7.30pm Evening Meeting with Partners and Friends. New Colchester Cancer Unit. Caroline Bates. Vote of thanks, President. St Giles Centre, 5 St John's Green, Colchester CO2 7EZ. (Screen & Proj needed)
Thu 23rd July 2015 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting. Business Meeting. Object of Rotary Ivan Stedman
Thu 16th July 2015 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting. St Helena's Hospice, Mark Jarman- Howe, Vote of Thanks, Mary Beverley (Screen & Proj)
Thu 9th July 2015 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting. Nepal. Freda Casagrande. Vote of Thanks, Ray Gamble (Screen & Proj.)
Sun 5th July 2015 Charity Barbeque
YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE WARMLY INVITED TO JOIN PETER & CHRIS, GRAHAM AND LESLEY AT HEATH HOUSE, NEW CUT, LAYER-DE-LA-HAYE.read more...
Thu 2nd July 2015 12.45 for 1pm Luncheon Meeting. SSAFA. Colin Baker. Vote of thanks, Bill Ward (No IT)