Completed meetings and events 2018-2019
Thu 27th June 2019 President's Night
President's NightTue 25th June 2019 Dinner - Club Handover Night - Club Host: Lewis, Gareth
Tue 18th June 2019 Dinner - Charities Night - Club Host: Lentell, Robert
Fri 14th June 2019 - Presidents Night
At Test Valley Golf ClubTue 11th June 2019 Dinner - Speaker: Peter Bown - Foundation- the largest charity in the world? - Speakers Host: Ken Walker Club Host-Ruth Jones ?? - Speakers Host: Club Host:Jones, Ruth
Fri 7th June 2019 - Mon 10th June 2019 Club Visit to Twin Club Braine_L'Alleud Belgium
Club Visit to Twin Club Braine_L'Alleud Belgium read more...Tue 4th June 2019 Dinner - Belgium Visit pre-meeting - Club Host: Jones, Leslie
Tue 28th May 2019 No Meeting PH
Tue 21st May 2019 Dinner - Club Assembly - Club Host: Lakin, Michael
Thu 16th May 2019 Club Council Meeting
Club Council MeetingTue 14th May 2019 Dinner - Speaker: Ark Riders - Speakers Host: Club Host: Greenaway, Brian
Tue 7th May 2019 No Meeting PH
Tue 30th April 2019 Dinner - Festival of Transport Set Up Meeting - Club Host: Graydon, James
Tue 23rd April 2019 No Meeting PH
Tue 16th April 2019 Dinner - Speaker: Philippa Drew- From Satellite to screen - Speakers Host: Helen Ricketts - Club Host: Fryer, Ann
Partners and Guests EveningTue 9th April 2019 Dinner - AGM - Club Host: Francis, Neil
Thu 4th April 2019 Council Meeting
Council MeetingTue 2nd April 2019 Dinner - Speaker: Parkinsons Disease - Valerie Box - Speakers Host:Paul Simpson, Club Host: Fielder, Martin
Tue 2nd April 2019 Odiham & Hook Foundation lunch Odiham
Odiham & Hook Foundation lunch OdihamTue 26th March 2019 Dinner - Business Meeting - Club Host: Evans, Bob
Sat 23rd March 2019 Charter Night Dinner at the Apollo Hotel - Speakers Host John Willatts
Tue 19th March 2019 Dinner - Speaker: Paul Stickler - ‘The Rillington Place murders’ - Speakers Host: Kevin Vickers - Club Host: Day, Neal
Thu 14th March 2019 Club Council Meeting
Club Council MeetingThu 14th March 2019 Technology Competition
Technology CompetitionTue 12th March 2019 Dinner - Speaker: David Woods - ’Basingstoke area youth orchestras and choirs’ - Speakers Host: Paul Temple - Club Host: Clarke, Rodney
Sat 9th March 2019 - Sun 10th March 2019 PeaceJam
Winchester UniversityTue 5th March 2019 Dinner - Speaker:John Mitchell - Archeaological Investigation of the 1769 Silk Mill Overton & it's implications for the 21st century insurance industry!! - Speakers Host: Martin Fielder - Club Host: Bown, Peter
Sat 2nd March 2019 District Council Meeting
Location to be ConfirmedTue 26th February 2019 Dinner - Speaker: Dr Becky Peacock - Watercress Line - more than just a railway - Speakers Host: Bob Lentell - Club Host: Alan Gibson
Fri 22nd February 2019 Sports Awards
Apollo HotelTue 19th February 2019 Dinner - Speaker:Richelle O'Reilly - Nyumbai Charity & holiday snaps! - Speakers Host:Debbie McLatch - Club Host: Willats, John
Tue 12th February 2019 Dinner - Relaxed Evening - Club Host: Whindle, Brian
Tue 12th February 2019 WOW Awards
WOW AwardsTue 5th February 2019 Dinner - Speaker:Emma Cameron: Memory Loss - Speakers Host: Ann Fryer -Club Host: Kevin Vickers
Tue 29th January 2019 Dinner - Speaker: The Presidential Boys (&girls) - the changing face of Rotary, Club Host: Paul Temple
Sun 27th January 2019 The Band of the HM Royal Marines in Concert at the Anvil
The 11th Rotary Annual Charity Concert read more...Tue 22nd January 2019 Dinner - Pre Anvil Business Meeting - Club Host: Paul Simpson
Thu 17th January 2019 Council Meeting
Council MeetingTue 15th January 2019 Dinner - Speaker Chris Perkins (Brief History of RAF Odiham 1930s to Coronation' - Speakers Host: James Graydon & Club Host: Jonathan Rouse
Tue 8th January 2019 Dinner - Relaxed Return Meeting : Club Host:Lindy Richardson
Tue 1st January 2019 No Meeting PH
Tue 25th December 2018 No Meeting PH
Tue 18th December 2018 THE CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER
Traditional Fare, Unbelievable Secret Santa Gifts , and of course the usual high level of entertainment . All organised this year by our very own ALF McCARTHY..jpg)
Tue 18th December 2018 Community Event : THE CAMROSE CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Christmas lunch is provided for the rough sleepers homeless people in Basingstoke and all the team at Camrose Centre Charity who support their needs over the year. Head chef Rtn Ann Fryer and her team prepare the traditional fare.
Sun 16th December 2018 Comunity Event : THE PELICAN CANCER FOUNDATION SANTA RUN
We have been asked again to provide peoplepower for this fundraising event. With luck and a fair wind there will be no flying gazebos.
Tue 11th December 2018 Dinner - Social Event : CHRISTMAS JUMPERS & HEADGEAR
This evening is about home-made fun, and also you chance to show off your terrific fashion sense wearing your favourite Xmas jumper and headgear. Unbelievable prizes to be won.Club Host : Tony Pickering
Tue 4th December 2018 Dinner - Special Guest Speaker : MALCOLM NELSON, speaker & writer
Malcolm is a member of the British Society of Criminologists. He worked in various roles with HM Customs & Excise. His talk is themed "40 years of catching smugglers".Speakers Host : Club Host Richelle O'Reilly
Sun 2nd December 2018 Community Event : THE ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE LIGHT UP A LIFE
Car Parking Marshalls required for this moving fundraising event. Couple of hours well spent for a great cause.
Sat 1st December 2018 Community Event: ELVING IN OVERTON
Following last years success we have again been asked to help Overton Business Association providing Elves for their extended Christmas Shopping event and Santa's Grotto. An excuse to dress up!
Tue 27th November 2018 Dinner - Club Business Meeting : THE SGM
The Annual Special General Meeting when we review accounts for last Rotary Year and elect key officers for next Rotary year.Club Host : Annette Meredith
Tue 20th November 2018 Dinner - Youth Event : REVIEW OF OUR YOUTH PROJECTS
Rtns Ruth & Les Jones will lead a review of our Youth Projects, including Rotary Competitions, Peacejam , and our Interact Club from Cranbourne College.Speakers Host : Club Host Debbie McLatch
Fri 16th November 2018 Fundraising Event: ROTARY CHILDREN IN NEED COLLECTION AT H/ROW
A group of our members join 00's of Rotarians collecting for BBC's Children in Need appeal at Heathrow, including airside. Pudsey will get around all the terminals and £000's will be raised._1.jpg)
Tue 13th November 2018 Dinner - Rotary Speaker PAUL PARFREY PHF
We were delighted when Paul transferred to our club following his move to live in Basingstoke. Tonight he shares his life story, including allowable snippets about his job at AWESpeakers Host Julian Ricketts : Club Host Alf McCarthy
Tue 6th November 2018 Dinner - Special Guest Speaker ROSS HOLIDAY, CEO of Portals Overton
Portals has a long history in the design and printing of special papers like bank notes. CEO Ross Holiday will tell us about the history and current operations of this important local business.Speaker Host Rod Clark Club Host Gareth Lewis
Tue 30th October 2018 International Event : SHOEBOX CHECKING & ASSEMBLY
Around 60 sponsored shoeboxes to assemble, and hopefully 00's to check & despatch. An action-packed fun evening. Hard work but satisfying.Club Host Bob Lentell
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Tue 23rd October 2018 Special Guest Speaker : CHIEF INSPECTOR MATT REEVES
PCI Matt Reeves currently runs the police operation serving Basingstoke & Deane . This evening he will talk briefly about himself and then on the challenges facing our local police .Speakers Host Kevin Vickers : Club Host Jim Lawson
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Tue 16th October 2018 Rotary Speaker : ROTARIAN PAUL SIMPSON
Although Paul has been a member of our club for several years many in the club have not heard his very interesting life story - until this evening.Speakers Host Julian Ricketts : Club Host Mike Lakin
Tue 9th October 2018 Business Planning Meeting - Focus to be decided
Club Host Les Jones
Tue 2nd October 2018 Guest Speaker : BILL BROWNE, Editor Basingstoke Gazette
Bill is editor to several local newspapers, including the Basingstoke Gazette. This evening he shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing local newspapers.Speakers Host Lindy Richardson : Club Host Ruth Jones
Tue 25th September 2018 Special Guest Speaker : DAVID
The RAF celebrates 100 years of service to our country this year. Dai Lawrence is a serving RAF airman who is a passionate public speaker. Tonight he tells us about The Battle of Britain.Speakers Host Paul Simpson : Club Host Brian Greenaway
Tue 18th September 2018 Guest Speaker : Jan Jack of Basingstoke Laughterhouse
It is 10 years since Jan Jack founded the Basingstoke Laughterhouse. We are in for an amusing evening as she tells us her story.Speakers Host: Jim Lawson Club Host: Jim Graydon
Tue 11th September 2018 Business Planning Meeting - Focus to be confirmed
Club Host : Alan GibsonTue 4th September 2018 Dinner - Rotary Speaker : Rtn Georgie Al-Kanaan
Speakers Host: Julian Ricketts : Club Host Annette Meredith read more...Tue 28th August 2018 No Meeting - Bank Holiday week
Sat 25th August 2018 - Mon 27th August 2018 Community Event : CAR FEST 2018
The annual CAR FEST SOUTH will take place as usual over the Bank Holiday weekend at the local Laverstoke Park Farm in Overton. read more...
Tue 21st August 2018 Dinner - Guest Speaker: BRIONY WILLIAMS, VEOLIA LTD.
Speakers Host: Jonathan Rouse : Club Host: Neil Francis read more...
Tue 14th August 2018 Business Planning Meeting - Club Host : Martin Fielder
Tue 7th August 2018 Dinner - Speaker: Rtn ANNETTE MEREDITH
This evening she will share her life story, including telling us about her IT Training business in South Africa. -Speakers Host: President Julian : Club Host: Bob Evans
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Tue 31st July 2018 Guest Speaker : Sqn Ldr Ian Williamson , RAF Odiham
Speakers Host: John Willats : Club Host: Brian Whindle read more...
Tue 24th July 2018 Dinner - IN DEPTH DISCUSSION - Club Host:
No speaker is planned for this evening to provide the opportunity for an in-depth full club discussion on an area of current importance for the club. Focus TBD.Sun 22nd July 2018 Event : ST MICHAELS’S HOSPICE’S BIG WHEEL
Last year the St Michael’s Hospice BIG WHEEL had hundreds of riders and raised many £000’s for their charity. We simply provide peoplepower, on the water-stations, and of course with our top skill – Car Parking! Times TBC.Tue 17th July 2018 Dinner - Speaker: : Rtn RICHELLE O’REILLY
Speakers Host: President Julian : Club Host: Rod Clarke read more...Wed 11th July 2018 Development Event : YOUTH SPEAKS
One of 3 youth competitions run by Rotary in Basingstoke . Youth Speaks looks to develop youngsters in the art of public speaking and debate. This year it is organised by our sister club Basingstoke. Place and time TBC.
Tue 10th July 2018 Business Planning Meeting : Focus TBD - Club Host: Peter Bown
Tue 3rd July 2018 Community Speaker - Kevin Laing, BVA & Basingstoke Sports Council
Speakers Host: Alan Gibson - Club Host: Alf McCarthyKevin is chairman of the Basingstoke Sports Council and runs the annual Basingstoke Sports Awards that the club sponsors. He also is acting leader of Basingstoke Voluntary Action.