Completed meetings and events 2015-2016

Wed 29th June 2016 Speaker Mike Bamford on his distant relative Signor Arvi

Speaker Finder Tony Gill, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Derek O'Hearne, Cash Desk Gerald Sanderson read more...

Tue 28th June 2016 Trailers walk around the outskirts of Ilkley and Ben Rhydding

The monthly Trailers walk will be a 6 mile walk led by Tim Ratcliffe and will take in Ben Rhydding, Denton, Denton Woods, the Concrete Square and Middleton Woods. read more...

Wed 22nd June 2016 NO Meeting at the Bradford Club - See event on 22/6/16

We will be held our annual Charity Golf Tournament at Ilkley Golf Course - No meeting at the Bradford Club read more...
A photograph of Ilkley Golf Course with the sponsors names on one banner and the charities supported on the other

Wed 22nd June 2016 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The tournament was held again at Ilkley Golf Club and Blaize raised £6,350 which makes a total of £157,180 raised for charity over the years. read more...

Wed 15th June 2016 Speaker Julie Schmidt - Salvation Army Orchard Project

Julie Schmidt from the Salvation Army will tell us about the Orchard Project --------------- Speaker finder M Atif, Visitors Host Grace and Banners John Watson, Cash Desk Mike Clewes

Wed 8th June 2016 Club Assembly

Visitors Host Grace and Banners Pierre Richterich, Cash Desk Tony Gill
Maurice Craven with an Old Tractor

Wed 1st June 2016 Speaker Maurice Craven - Transport

Maurice Craven spoke on Old Buses in the Dales aided with a DVD. Speaker finder David Burrows, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Keith Brown, Cash Desk Robert Allan read more...
Himalayan Gardens

Wed 25th May 2016 Visit to Himalayan Garden - No Meeting at the Bradford Club

We went on a visit to the Himalayan Gardens at Grewelthorpe - No Meeting at the Bradford Club. read more...

Tue 24th May 2016 Trailers walk from Elslack

The monthly Blaize Trailers departed from the Tempest Arms at Elslack and returned there for lunch. read more...

Wed 18th May 2016 Meeting at Wetherby Whaler - No Meeting at Bradford Club

There will be no meeting at the Bradford Club. We are joining with the Rotary Clubs of Wetherby and Otley Chevin for The Great British Fish & Chip supper at the Wetherby Whaler in aid of the Spinal Injuries Association.
The price is £15 per head. read more...

Wed 11th May 2016 Speaker Brian Burton - Assignment Berlin.

Speaker Brian Burton spoke about an assignment his wife had in Berlin. -------------------------- Speaker finder Alan Arthur, Visitors Host Grace and Banners David Burrows, Cash Desk Alan Morrell read more...

Wed 4th May 2016 AGM / Council / Business Meeting

Visitors Host Grace and Banners Barrie Birch, Cash Desk Robert Askew

Wed 27th April 2016 There will be no Speaker - Snooker Evening

There will be no Speaker - Snooker Evening ------- Speaker finder Robert Askew, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Alan Arthur, Cash Desk Peter Meredith

Sat 23rd April 2016 District Assembly at Fulford School

Could all committee chairs please note this date in their diary for next year. Incoming President Tony Ashton will need your support.
Store Houses Logo

Wed 20th April 2016 Speaker Rtn Juli Thompson - Inn Churches and Storehouse

Juli from Bradford Bronte told us about Inn Churches and particularly about their project Storehouse. ------- Speaker Finder Robert Allan, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Peter Meredith, Cash Desk Graham Robinson read more...

Wed 13th April 2016 Speaker John Thirlwell - The work of Save the Children in East Africa

John will told us about the work of Save the Children in East Africa. -------- Speaker Finder Pierre Richterich, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Robert Allan, Cash Desk Derek O'Hearne read more...
A few walkers by the banks of the river Kent in Kendal

Fri 8th April 2016 - Sun 10th April 2016 Walking Weekend at Sedbergh

Many Blaize members undertook the annual walking weekend fellowship. This year the event was based at the Holiday Fellowship Hotel Thorns Hall Sedbergh. Blaize members and friends were grateful to John Waterhouse for organising the event.

Wed 6th April 2016 Speaker Graham Robinson & Others - A Significant and Memorable Moment in My Life

Graham spoke about "A Significant and Memorable Moment in his Life". There were also be contributions from several others. --- Speaker Finder Graham Robinson, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Tony Ashton, Cash Desk John Waterhouse read more...
Blaize members hard at work tree planting

Sun 3rd April 2016 Second Tree Planting of the Season

Blaize together with the assistance and guidance of the Forest of Bradford group completed the planting of 1,000 trees at Cold Well Farm, Wilsden read more...

Wed 30th March 2016 EASTER

NO MEETING AT THE BRADFORD CLUB

Wed 23rd March 2016 Speaker Alan Wilson from Mind

Alan Wilson from Bradford Mind updated us about the organization's current activities. ------- Speaker Finder Barrie Birch, Visitors Host Grace and Banners M Atif, Cash Desk Pierre Richterich read more...

Wed 16th March 2016 Speaker Rotarian Allan Hillary - Undercliffe Cemetery

Rotarian Allan Hillary (Idle & Greengates) will present a Talk with Slides about Undercliffe Cemetery. -------------- Speaker Finder John Barrow, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Derek O'Hearne, Cash Desk John Watson read more...

Wed 9th March 2016 Council / Business Meeting

Visitors Host Grace and Banners Pierre Richterich, Cash Desk M Atif

Wed 2nd March 2016 Speaker John Waterhouse - Waves? What waves? Or what is all the fuss about?

John Waterhouse will talk about "Waves? What waves? Or what is all the fuss about?" being a talk about the discovery of gravitational waves announced two weeks ago? ------ Visitors Host Grace and Banners Jon Watson, Cash Desk Alan Arthur read more...

Wed 24th February 2016 Speaker

Speaker Finder Derek O'Hearne, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Geoff Brown, Cash Desk Gerald Sanderson

Wed 17th February 2016 Speaker John Cole - Why we should not choose elective austerity

John Cole will spoke on "Why we should not choose elective austerity" -------- Speaker Finder John Watson, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Tony Gill, Cash Desk Alan Morrell read more...

Wed 10th February 2016 Alan Morrell will lead a "Question Time" debate

Alan Morrell will lead a "Question Time" debate ----------- Speaker Finder Alan Morrell, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Barrie Birch, Cash Desk Robert Askew
Mohammed Aslam Managing Director of the Aagrah Group

Wed 3rd February 2016 Speaker Mohammed Aslam Managing Director of the Aagrah Group

Aslam told us about his time spent working at the Aagrah restaurant group ------ Speaker Finder M Atif, Visitors Host Grace and Banners David Burrows, Cash Desk Mike Clewes read more...
Keith Brown

Wed 27th January 2016 Keith Brown presented a PowerPoint of slides on the Yorkshire Dales

Keith Brown presented a PowerPoint of slides on the Yorkshire Dales -------- Speaker finder Keith Brown, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Gerald Sanderson, Cash Desk Barrie Birch
A very wet & muddy Gill Lane

Tue 26th January 2016 Trailers walk Guiseley Gill, Yeadon Tarn and Rawdon Billing

On rather muddy and waterlogged footpaths the Trailers went on one of their monthly rambles. read more...

Wed 20th January 2016 A Social Evening

As Tony's speaker had to give back word the evening became a social evening of snooker and dominoes. ------ Speaker finder Tony Gill, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Robert Askew, Cash Desk Geoff Brown

Wed 13th January 2016 Update from Sarah at Martin House Hospice

Following her visit in October Sarah Tarpey of Martin House Hospice came to receive a cheque from Blaize towards the new playground and to update us on the progress. read more...

Wed 13th January 2016 Council / Business Meeting

Visitors Host Grace and Banners Graham Robinson, Cash Desk Derek O'Hearne
Mike Clewes

Wed 6th January 2016 Speaker Mike Clewes My Job (that I did not want) Talk

Mike will told us about the work he has done in sign making over the last 8 years. ------------- Speaker finder Mike Clewes, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Alan Arthur, Cash Desk John Barrow

Wed 30th December 2015 Closed for Christmas - NO MEETING AT THE BRADFORD CLUB

Closed for Christmas - NO MEETING AT THE BRADFORD CLUB

Wed 23rd December 2015 Closed for Christmas - NO MEETING AT THE BRADFORD CLUB

Closed for Christmas - NO MEETING AT THE BRADFORD CLUB

Wed 16th December 2015 Speaker

Speaker finder David Burrows, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Mike Clewes, Cash Desk Graham Robinson
Tree Planting Cold Well Farm, Wilsden

Sat 12th December 2015 Tree Planting for the Forest of Bradford

Blaize continued their tradition of Tree Planting for the Forest of Bradford despite heavy rain, sleet and even snow. read more...

Wed 9th December 2015 BRADFORD CATHEDRAL- Carol Concert - Dinner 5 for 5:30pm

Annual visit to Carol Concert - Bradford Cathedral dinner at earlier time of 5:30pm. Other Rotarians are invited to join us for the meal but please let us know by contacting our secretary using the form below.
Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank

Thu 3rd December 2015 Donation to Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank

Members of Bradford Blaize handed over a Cheque for £250, and a large collection of food goods to Ian Thompson of The Bradford Metropolitan Food Bank. The collection was organised by John Watson. The Club have supported this Food Bank for the last 4 year
"The Owlman" Howard Toll

Wed 2nd December 2015 Speaker Howard Toll - Owls and Birds of Prey.

"The Owlman" Howard Toll spoke about Owls and Birds of Prey. ------------- Speaker finder Tony Ashton, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Keith Brown, Cash Desk Dave Burrows read more...

Wed 25th November 2015 Speaker

Speaker finder Pierre Richterich, Visitors Host Grace and Banners John Waterhouse, Cash Desk John Waterhouse

Wed 18th November 2015 Speaker

Speaker finder Alan Arthur, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Alan Morrell, Cash Desk Tony Ashton
The Peter Frank Dixieland All Stars

Wed 11th November 2015 Rotary Club of Idle & Greengates Jazz Night at the Dubrovnik Hotel

An evening with Rotarian Peter Frank and his Dixieland All Stars Jazz Band. Refreshments included. More details to follow read more...

Wed 11th November 2015 NO Meeting at the Bradford Club - See event on 11/11/15

As the Rotary Club of Idle & Greengates are holding another Jazz night on our normal meeting evening we will support them rather than meet at the Bradford Club. read more...

Wed 4th November 2015 Council / Business Meeting

Visitors Host Grace and Banners John Barrow, Cash Desk Keith Brown

Wed 28th October 2015 Speaker Michelle Foulks - Yorkshire Cancer Research

Michelle will speak about Yorkshire cancer landscape and the
>> need for investment into cancer research in Yorkshire. ------- Speaker finder Robert Askew, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Tony Ashton, Cash Desk Tony Gill read more...
Spofforth Castle

Tue 27th October 2015 Blaize Trailers Walk from Castle Inn, Spofforth

6 miles "“ easy going walk from the Castle Inn at Spofforth read more...

Wed 21st October 2015 Speaker

Speaker finder Robert Allan, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Robert Askew, Cash Desk Pierre Richterich

Wed 14th October 2015 Speaker

Speaker finder Gerald Sanderson, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Robert Allan, Cash Desk John Watson
Vehicles at Carr Gate

Wed 14th October 2015 Visit to the Police Operational Training Facility

A visit was arranged to the Police Operational Training facility at Carr Gate, Wakefield by Tony Ashton read more...

Wed 7th October 2015 Speaker Sarah Tarpey of Martin House Children's Hospice

Sarah Tarpey of Martin House Children's Hospice will tell us about the work of this charity. --------------- Speaker finder Graham Robinson, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Peter Meredith, Cash Desk Robert Allan read more...

Wed 30th September 2015 Speaker: District Governor Hazel Haas

Speaker Finder Barry Smith, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Gerald Sanderson, Cash Desk Barrie Birch
Folk group Fox Corner will provide the after dinner entertainment

Sat 26th September 2015 President's Social Evening

President, Barry Smith, will hold an evening of good food, wine and fun. Venue - Bradford Golf Club, Family Friends and Rotarians from other Clubs all welcome. Dress Code - smart casual. read more...

Wed 23rd September 2015 Speaker Barrie Birch - The Grand Quarter in Leeds

As his scheduled speaker is ill Barrie will speak about his involvement in improving the street scene outside The Grand Theatre. ------ Speaker finder Barrie Birch, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Derek O'Hearne, Cash Desk Geoff Brown read more...

Wed 16th September 2015 Speaker Brenda Clarke - Cycling experiences in India

Brenda Clarke will tell us about her cycling experiences in India ---------- Speaker finder John Barrow, Visitors Host Grace and Banners John Watson, Cash Desk Mike Clewes read more...
Barry Smith, President of Bradford Blaize,  presenting dictionaries 4 life  at Bowling Park Primary School.

Wed 16th September 2015 Distribution of Dictionaries 4 Life

On Wednesday 16th September the President of the Rotary Club of Bradford Blaize presented to pupils of the sixth year of Bowling Primary School 90 copies of the 200 illustrated dictionaries that Blaize have given out this year. read more...

Wed 9th September 2015 Council / Business Meeting

Visitors Host Grace and Banners Pierre Richterich, Cash Desk David Burrows

Sat 5th September 2015 Blood Pressure Testing

Blaize Rotarians worked with the Stroke Association to provide free Blood Testing at the Boots Chemists in the Arndale Centre in Bradford from 10:00am to 3:00pm read more...
Grace Law

Wed 2nd September 2015 RYLA candidate Grace Law

Our RYLA candidate Grace Law gave an account of her week at Hebden Hey. Speaker finder John Waterhouse, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Geoff Brown, Cash Desk Keith Brown read more...
John Waterhouse

Wed 26th August 2015 Speaker John Waterhouse - Athletics and the Current Scene

John Waterhouse - Athletics and the Current Scene (including drugs) being his topic.-------------- Speaker finder Keith Brown, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Tony Gill, Cash Desk Gerald Sanderson

Tue 25th August 2015 Blaize Trailers Walk Around The Harewood Estate

This month's walk took place around the Harewood Estate. Walkers met at 9:15 for a 9:30 start at The Harewood Arms pub on Harrogate Road at Harewood. read more...
Hawkesbridge Lane Baptist Chapel

Wed 19th August 2015 Mike has organised a visit to Hawksbridge Lane Baptist Chapel - NO Meeting at Bradford Club

Speaker finder Mike Clewes has organised a visit to Hawksbridge Lane Baptist Chapel which his son is converting into a house. Visitors Host Grace and Banners Keith Brown, Cash Desk Alan Morrell read more...

Wed 12th August 2015 NO Meeting at the Bradford Club - See event on 11/8/15

This meeting has been cancelled. In it's place we will be crown green bowling on 11 August 2015

Tue 11th August 2015 Crown Green Bowling at Ilkley Bowling Club

A repeat of last year's much enjoyed event has been organised by Derek O'Hearne at Ilkley Bowling Club. Meet at 6 p.m. Costs £3.50 for Pie & Peas plus shared cost of bowling green £50 read more...

Wed 5th August 2015 Visit to Bradford Police Museum

Speaker finder Tony Gill, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Graham Robinson, Cash Desk Tony Ashton read more...

Wed 29th July 2015 Our own John Watson spoke about Dr. Richard Beeching

Speaker finder John Watson spoke about Dr. Richard Beeching, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Mike Clewes, Cash Desk Robert Allan read more...
York Gate Gardens

Sun 26th July 2015 Visit to York Gate Garden followed by Lunch

A number of Rotarians friends & partners visited York Gate Garden in Adel which was followed by an excellent lunch at Divino retaurant in Adel read more...

Wed 22nd July 2015 Speaker finder Peter Meredith has organised a Dominoes evening

Speaker finder Peter Meredith has organised a Dominoes evening, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Barrie Birch, Cash Desk Tony Gill
The attendees at the event

Sat 18th July 2015 A trip aboard the Haddock Express

Several members took a return trip on the Haddock Express from Oxenhope station on the KWVR steam railway enjoying the fish and chip supper.
The Ladykillers

Fri 17th July 2015 - Wed 22nd July 2015 Ilkley Playhouse - Lady Killers

Several members visited Ilkley Playhouse to see past member Tim & his wife Judith Ratcliffe in The Ladykillers. Pre-theatre dinner was taken at the Bistro Pierre. A good time was enjoyed by all.

Wed 15th July 2015 Council / Business Meeting

Visitors Host Grace and Banners David Burrows, Cash Desk John Barrow
Kevin Morley in Eritrea

Wed 8th July 2015 Speaker Kevin Morley - Saltergate Children's Home

Kevin Morley told us of his new charity Saltergate Children's Home in Ethiopia ------- Speaker finder Alan Morrell, Visitors Host Grace and Banners John Barrow, Cash Desk Graham Robinson read more...

Sun 5th July 2015 Hello / Goodbye

The annual social event to welcome the new President and thank the outgoing President was held at the home of Mike & Janet Clewes. read more...

Wed 1st July 2015 Speaker ADG Mike Bamford updated us on Nepal

Mike Bamford gave us an update on Nepal and the aid that the Clubs in District 1040 are giving. ------- Speaker Finder Tony Ashton, Visitors Host Grace and Banners Tony Gill, Cash Desk Pierre Richterich
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