Completed meetings and events 2017-2018

Thu 28th June 2018 Lunch Meeting. Speaker Paul Whitlock

Menu: Hassleback chicken with sweet potato fries and coleslaw
or
Tuna steak, Nicoise salad
President Paul Fry presents Jessica Oliver, of the charity Step by Step, with a cheque for £4000 towards their work amongst disadvantaged young people.

Thu 21st June 2018 21 June 2018, President’s Dinner.

The annual President's Dinner was held at Farnham Golf Club. The guest speaker was Jacki Hughes, Principal of Guildford College Group which includes the Farnham Sixth Form College, who spoke about the challenges facing the further education sector.

Mon 18th June 2018 Williams Club Tea at Froyle

Special strawberry tea for the blind and partially sighted members of the Williams Club

Thu 14th June 2018 Lunch Meeting. Speaker Peter Duffy

Menu: Chicken and bean casserole
or
Fishcake
Dessert is sticky toffee pudding

Wed 13th June 2018 KIDS OUT

Special Rotary event staged by local clubs for children with special needs at the Army Rugby Ground in Aldershot. Our club has a leading role in this year's organisation.

Thu 7th June 2018 Annual Club Assembly

Menu: Chicken curry
or
Pollock

Thu 31st May 2018 Weekly Lunch -- Speaker Robin Crawford

Lunch Meeting at Bush Hotel.
Menu: Gammon, pineapple and fries
or Pollock

Thu 24th May 2018 Weekly Lunch -- Speaker Roland Davies

Lunch Meeting at Bush Hotel
Menu: Spaghetti Bolognese
or
Prawn and cod fishcake

Thu 17th May 2018 Weekly Lunch -- Speaker Jon Curtis

Lunch Meeting at Bush Hotel.
Menu: Gammon, egg, chips and pineapple
Fish option: Fish Pie

Thu 10th May 2018 Weekly Lunch -- Speaker Richard Drummond

Lunch Meeting at Bush Hotel.
Menu: Beef Stew, or
Fish: Ling

Thu 3rd May 2018 Weekly Lunch -- Annual General Meeting

Lunch Meeting at Bush Hotel
Menu:
Curry with rice and naan bread
Fish option: Coley

Thu 26th April 2018 Weekly Lunch -- Speaker Norma Corkish

Lunch Meeting at Bush Hotel
Menu: Cottage pie
or
Fish cake

Thu 19th April 2018 Weekly Lunch -- Pre-Assembly Discussion Meeting

Lunch Meeting at Bush Hotel.
Menu: Pork Chop or
Fish: Pollock

Thu 12th April 2018 Weekly Lunch -- Speaker Michael Conoley

Lunch Meeting at Bush Hotel
Menu: Lasagne or Salmon

Thu 5th April 2018 Weekly Lunch -- Business Meeting

Lunch Meeting at Bush Hotel.
Menu: Sausage & Mash or
Salmon Fishcakes

Thu 29th March 2018 Dinner at Elstead Mill with Guests

Meal will cost £22 per person. 19.00 for 19.30. Reserve with Secretary Mike Nicholls and make your menu choices in advance.
Students from Farnham SFC presented their business project Pop Personal to the club

Thu 22nd March 2018 22 March 2018, Lunch Meeting. Farnham SF College students present their business project

Annual Cyclathon took place on 18 March at The Maltings. The Farnham Health Challenge was won by Farnham Denes practice.

Sun 18th March 2018 CHARITY CYCLATHON AT THE MALTINGS, FARNHAM

There are more photographs on the Cyclathon pages of the website.
President Paul Fry with guest UCA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bashir Makhoul

Thu 15th March 2018 Lunch Meeting. Speaker: Prof Bashir Makhoul, Vice Chancellor of UCA

Lunch at Bush Hotel
Menu: Shepherd pie
or
White fish

Thu 8th March 2018 Lunch Meeting. Business Meeting

Lunch at Bush Hotel
Meal: Salmon & Asparagus Fishcakes

Tue 6th March 2018 Council Meeting at The Bush Hotel

Council Meeting

Thu 1st March 2018 MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER WARNING

Thu 22nd February 2018 Weekly Lunch. Speaker: Ann Foster & Norma Corkish

Menu: Beef and bacon casserole
or
Breaded cod loin

Thu 15th February 2018 Weekly Lunch. Speaker: Ken Chandler

Menu: Lasagne with garlic bread and salad
or
Cod

Thu 8th February 2018 Weekly Lunch. Business Meeting

Menu: Sausages with mash potato and vegetables
or
Hake

Tue 6th February 2018 Council Meeting at The Bush Hotel

Council meeting

Thu 1st February 2018 Lunch Meeting. Speaker Alison Hall PHF

Weekly lunch at Bush Hotel.
Menu : Turkey & Gammon Pie
or
Cod Loin

Thu 25th January 2018 Weekly Lunch. Speaker: Roy Waight

Menu: Haggis with neeps and tatties
Fish — Salmon

Thu 18th January 2018 Weekly Lunch. Speaker: Brian Thomas

Menu: Meat — Chicken wrapped in bacon
or
Fish — Ling
Rtn George Alford, Deputy Mayor David Attfield & Vice Chancellor Prof Bashir Makhoul spoke to the international students invited to Farnham Castle to be welcomed to Farnham

Wed 17th January 2018 Reception for UCA International Students

Our club, Farnham Town Council & the University for the Creative Arts host the international students at Farnham Castle. Approximately 50 students from overseas came to meet Farnham people and enjoy drinks and food followed by a guided tour of the castle.

Thu 11th January 2018 Lunch -- Speaker Robert Stansbury

Menu: Chilli con carne
or
Cod

Thu 4th January 2018 Lunch Meeting. Speaker Paul Whitlock

Menu: Pork Chop or
Sea Bream

Thu 28th December 2017 NO MEETING

Thu 21st December 2017 NO MEETING

Tue 19th December 2017 Rotary Carol Service

A joint event with RC of Farnham Weyside to be held at the Farnham United Reformed Church, South Street, Farnham

Thu 14th December 2017 GOODWILL LUNCH

Special Lunch Meeting with Guests

Thu 7th December 2017 Lunch -- Business Meeting & Special General Meeting

Weekly Lunch Meeting at the Bush Hotel

Mon 4th December 2017 Council Meeting

Bush Hotel
Menu: Chicken stroganoff
or
Cod

Thu 30th November 2017 Lunch -- Speaker James Roberts

Weekly Lunch Meeting at the Bush Hotel.
Menu: Faggots, mash and cabbage
or
Sea bream
The winning school was Amery Hill who were presented with their prizes and the shield by Weyside President Rtn Bill Loach.

Thu 23rd November 2017 Youth Speaks Seniors Competition 23 November

The winning school was Amery Hill who were presented with their prizes and the shield by Rtn Bill Loach.

Thu 23rd November 2017 Lunch -- Speaker Penny Hardcastle — Farnham Help for Refugees

Weekly Lunch Meeting at the Bush Hotel.
Menu: Sausage and mash
or
Seabream
First round of our schools' public speaking competition on 22nd November 2017 was won by Farnborough Hill who were presented with the cup by President Paul Fry.

Wed 22nd November 2017 Youth Speaks Intermediate Competition

First round of our schools' public speaking competition took place at the University for the Creative Arts at Farnham on 22nd November 2017 and was won by Farnborough Hill.

Thu 16th November 2017 Raid on RC of Farnborough

Holiday Inn, Farnborough at 12.30pm for a 1pm start. Bring £14 cash for your meal.

Thu 9th November 2017 Lunch -- Business Meeting

Weekly Lunch Meeting at the Bush Hotel
Menu: Spaghetti Bolognese or
Salmon

Tue 7th November 2017 - Tue 31st October 2017 Council at The Bush

Monthly Council Meeting

Thu 2nd November 2017 Lunch -- Speaker Peter Newman

Menu choice:
Sweet and sour pork
or
Salmon

Thu 26th October 2017 Evening Meeting -- Dinner at Pipasha Tandoori Restaurant, Churt

Pipasha Tandoori Restaurant, Crossways, Churt. 7 for7.30 PM. £25 per person. Bookings with Ann Foster.

Thu 19th October 2017 Lunch Meeting. Speaker Michael Nicholls

Menu: Shepherd’s Pie or
Hake

Thu 12th October 2017 Lunch Meeting. Speaker Peter Newman

Menu: Pork Chop or
Fish Cake
Winners of the Golf Competition organised by our club and Inner Wheel at Hankley Common Golf Club on 10 October. Over £10,000 was raised for the charity.

Tue 10th October 2017 Phyllis Tuckwell Golf Day raises £10429

Fund raising day for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

Sat 7th October 2017 Wine Tasting

Fund raiser evening of wine tasting at Rtn Michael Conoley's home

Thu 5th October 2017 Lunch. Business Meeting

Menu:
Cumberland sausage ring
or
Seabream

Tue 3rd October 2017 Council at home of Rob Stansbury

Monthly Council Meeting

Thu 28th September 2017 Lunch Meeting. Speaker Ken Kent

Bacon chop with pineapple, peas and potatoes
or
Plaice

Thu 21st September 2017 Lunch Meeting. Speaker Graham Moore Job Talk

Menu: Spaghetti Bolognese
or
Fish cake

Thu 14th September 2017 Lunch Meeting. Speaker Jon Curtis Job Talk

Menu: Sausage & Mash, or
Hake

Sun 10th September 2017 Collection at Water Lane

Charity collection at Sainsburys

Thu 7th September 2017 Lunch Meeting. Business Meeting

Menu: Chicken wrapped in bacon
or salmon

Tue 5th September 2017 Council at Rtn Rob Stansbury's home

Monthly Council Meeting

Thu 31st August 2017 Lunch Meeting. Speaker: Roger Jude

Menu: Sausage & Mash
or
Salmon
President Paul thanked hosts Rtn Brian and Jacqui Thomas and presented Jacqui with a bouquet.

Thu 24th August 2017 Special Lunch Meeting at Home of Rtn Brian Thomas

Thu 17th August 2017 Lunch Meeting. Speaker John Jackson

Menu: Beef chilli and rice
or
Seabass

Thu 10th August 2017 Lunch Meeting. Speaker Alan Gavaghan

Main course: Chicken or plaice

Thu 3rd August 2017 Lunch Meeting. Business Meeting

Menu: Sausage & Mash
or Hake

Tue 1st August 2017 Council at The Bush

Monthly Council Meeting
District Governor James Onions spoke to the club about the challenges of widening the membership base of Rotary.

Thu 27th July 2017 Lunch -- District Governor Rtn James Onions

Thu 20th July 2017 Lunch -- Speaker Peter Duffy

Menu: Hunters chicken
or
Hake

Thu 13th July 2017 Lunch -- Speaker John Holton

Menu: Chilli and rice
or
Fish pie
Presidential handover -- President Paul Fry receives the chain of office from his predecessor Rtn George Alford

Thu 6th July 2017 Business Meeting

Presidential handover.

Tue 4th July 2017 Council

At Bush Hotel
Youth Speaks Senior National Champions 2017 Farnborough Hill

Mon 3rd July 2017 Youth Speaks -- Presentation to National Winners

Farnborough Hill, sponsored by the two Farnham Clubs, have been declared the Winners of the National Competition 2017
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