Completed meetings and events 2013-2014
Mon 30th June 2014 June 2014 Club Barbecue BBQ - in the Presidents Garden, Bar Hill
Our annual summer barbecue - venue as last year. Check with President Bob - ample local parking. read more...
Sun 29th June 2014 Jun 2014 Homeless Football Tournament 2014 - The Tommy McLafferty Cup
The fifth annual McLafferty Football Tournament 11am to 6pm read more...
Mon 23rd June 2014 June 2014 Speaker - Peter Foster - Tracing DNA
Peter FosterSpeaker host Duncan Hannay Robertson, General host M Frape, Amber Slamaite. read more...
Sat 21st June 2014 Jun 2014 Concert at West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge at 7.30pm
Our annual collaboration with the City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra with the ever popular International pianist Tom Poster. Conductor Robert Hodge.Tickets from: Tickets@cambridge-southrotary.org.uk.
£18, concessions £16, students £8, under 14 £5. read more...
Tue 17th June 2014 Jun 2014 Mini Olympics - Day of Sport
All the local primary schools join together to meet for a huge sports event each year. Cambridge South Rotary Club support the occassion by stewarding the vehicles trying to pick up, drop off and park on the day. read more...
Mon 16th June 2014 Jun 2014 Visit to The Welding Institute [TWI] - Lunchtime 12pm
Club Visit at TWI Granta Park - booked in advance with Paul.No Twilight Meeting today.
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Wed 11th June 2014 Jun 2014 Annual Kids Out Event - Wimpole Hall and Farm
Annual day out for children from local special schools, sponsored by local Rotary Clubs. read more...
Mon 9th June 2014 Mar 2014 Food Bank Collecting
Next Food Bank collection read more...
Mon 9th June 2014 Jun 2014 Club Annual Assembly - frugal meal
Club Assembly - President-elect Alan Franklin and his committee chairmen present their proposals for 2014-15 to the club members.Food Bank Collection to David Adamson.
General host-J Cooper, cashier-R d Horsey read more...
Fri 6th June 2014 Jun 2014 Girton Memory Cafe CB3 0PD
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our fortieth event. Theme - Flowers read more...
Mon 2nd June 2014 Jun 2014 Speaker David Davis - Iceland and the Northern Lights
David Davis talked about Iceland and the Northern Lights.Speaker host-A Mumford. read more...
Mon 26th May 2014 May 2014 Bank holiday - No meeting
Bank holiday - No meeting
Mon 19th May 2014 May 2014 Speaker - Vicky Ford MEP - open to partners and guests
Vicky Ford will talk to us about her work as a member of the European Parliament.Speaker Host D Adamson,, General Host D Baldry, Cashier R Birchenall. read more...
Sun 18th May 2014 May 2014 Homeless Football Outing to Wembley
A coach trip outing to Wembley to see Cambridge United play - for the Homeless community - sponsored by the Cambridge South Rotary Club. The annual football competition - the Tommy McLafferty Cup - now on the 29th Jun 2014. read more...
Mon 12th May 2014 May 2014 Speaker - Rev Stuart Wood CUFC
Chaplain to Cambridge United.Speaker host-M Smith. read more...
Sat 10th May 2014 May 2014 National Youth Speaks Competition 2014
Final round of the National Competition - Britain & Ireland - Intermediate age range. read more...Mon 5th May 2014 May 2014 Bank holiday - no meeting
Bank holiday - no meeting
Fri 2nd May 2014 May 2014 Girton Memory Cafe CB3 0PD
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our thirty-ninth event. Theme - London after the War and in the 1960's read more...
Mon 28th April 2014 Apr 2014 Club AGM - frugal meal.
Club AGM General host A Shipp, Cashier J Helmsing. read more...
Sat 26th April 2014 - Sun 27th April 2014 Apr 2014 24 Peaks Challenge - sponsored Hill Walking.
Our President Nominee likes a challenge and volunteered to take part in the 24 Peaks in 24 Hours Challenge - with 2 colleagues and 37 other enthusiastic walkers. read more...Mon 21st April 2014 Apr 2014 No meeting - Bank holiday
No meeting Bank holiday
Mon 14th April 2014 Apr 2014 Speaker - Sir Colin Humphreys, Cambridge University plus Guests
Sir Colin Humphries is the Director of Research in Material Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge.Speaker Host-A Edwards read more...
Sun 13th April 2014 Apr 2014 Concert - Harlton Church 7pm BACH St John Passion
a Palm Sunday concert - Conducted by Leon Lovett. read more...
Fri 11th April 2014 - Sun 13th April 2014 Apr 2014 RIBI 89th Annual Conference - Birmingham
The 89th RIBI Conference at Birmingham - 20 members and partners joined the fun! read more...
Mon 7th April 2014 Apr 2014 Speaker - Crowd Funding
Tim Bellis from the Judge Business School will introduce his colleague Gonzalo who will speak on Crowd Funding.Speaker host-T Gardner, General host-R Webster, Cashier-J Helmsing. read more...
Fri 4th April 2014 Apr 2014 Girton Memory Cafe - CB3 0PD
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our thirty-eigth event. Theme - Spring and new life. read more... - w.jpg)
Mon 31st March 2014 Mar 2014 Musical Evening - with guests & partners
Evening meeting with Partners 7.00 for 7.30pm, Entertainment by performers in the Young Musician competition 2014.Speaker host-S Franklin, General host-M Frape, Cashier-A Franklin. read more...
Wed 26th March 2014 Mar 2014 Litter Pick - Oakington Road
To help the environment David organised a litter pick. Let him know if you can help in the future! read more...Mon 24th March 2014 Mar 2014 Business meeting - frugal meal
Business meeting including consideration of agenda items at District Council on 27th March - Frugal mealBUT FIRST Burman Talk #2 on The Structure of Rotary 5-6pm
General host A Edwards, Cashier C Edge. read more...
Fri 21st March 2014 MAR 2014 Club 48th Charter Dinner - Selwyn College
The 48th Charter dinner held at Selwyn College with musical entertainment. read more...Mon 17th March 2014 No meeting at the University Arms Hotel see Charter Dinner on 21st.
No meeting at the University Arms hotel - See Charter dinner on 21st March.
Fri 14th March 2014 Mar 2014 Charity Race Night - Fundraiser incl Naalarami
Charity Race Night Fundraiser organised by Cambridge Sawston. Only £15 including a Fish & Chips Supper with Dessert - Red Lion, Whittlesford Bridge Cambs. read more...Mon 10th March 2014 Mar 2014 Speaker Bob Sadler Housing developments in and around Cambridge- fb Club Council
Speaker - Club President Bob Sadler - Housing developments in and around Cambridge. fb Club CouncilGeneral host A Edwards, Cashier R de Horsey. read more...
Fri 7th March 2014 Mar 2014 Girton Memory Cafe - Our 3rd Birthday Party !
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our thirty-seventh event. Theme - Our 3rd Birthday!! read more...
Mon 3rd March 2014 Mar 2014 Speaker - Roger Wise, Associate Director TWI Ltd
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Sun 2nd March 2014 Mar 2014 District 1080 Young Musician Competition, the Leys School
Good Luck in the Regional Competition ! read more...
Mon 24th February 2014 Feb 2014 Speaker Andrew Hoolachan - the Legacy of the Olympic Gamess
Our topic for the day is 'Transforming East London - delivering a 'sustainable Olympic Legacy' under the Localism Act'.Speaker host-J Helmsing, General host-D Baldry, Cashier-C Brown. read more...
Mon 17th February 2014 FEB 2014 Charity Cheque Night
Annual presentation of Parking Fund-raising monies to our chosen charities. They talk to us about how they will use the money.Speaker host-D Ellis, General Host-T Gardner, Cashier-A Slaimaite read more...
Tue 11th February 2014 Feb 2014 Trophy Presentation - at Cambridge United Football Club
The Cambridge area Homeless Football Tournament May2013 official trophy presentation ceremony on the Cambridge United Football pitch, mid game. read more...
Mon 10th February 2014 Feb 2014 Speaker - Derek Jones, Babraham Bioscience Technologies
Our speaker is Derek Jones, Chief Executive of BBT Ltd. Speaker host D Hannay Robertson, General host A Mumford, Cashier A Shipp. read more...
Fri 7th February 2014 Feb 2014 Girton Memory Cafe CB3 0PD
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our thirty-sixth event. Theme - Romance and Valentines day. read more...
Mon 3rd February 2014 Feb 2014 Speakers from the Red Balloon Charity
Carrie Herbert and Janet Banner to speak.Speaker host T Law, General host J Helmsing, Cashier M Hudson. read more...
Sat 1st February 2014 Feb 2014 Club Competition Rotary Young Musician 2014
The competition provides young musicians, both vocal and instrumental, with an experience of performing on a public stage, and a showcase for their musicianship.Hosted by St Faith's School, Trumpington Road, Cambridge on 1st February 2014. read more...
Tue 28th January 2014 Jan 2014 Annual 4 Clubs Dinner - Westminster College
The four Cambridge Rotary Clubs join together each year to share a nice evening dinner. read more...Mon 27th January 2014 No meeting see 28th January - Cambridge 4 clubs meeting
No meeting at the University Arms Hotel. See details of Cambridge 4 Clubs meeting on 28th Jan. organised by Sawston District - details tbc.
Sat 25th January 2014 Jan 2014 Samaritans Sponsored Swim - Duncan
Duncans Sponsored Swim read more...
Mon 20th January 2014 JAN 2014 Club Business Meeting - Frugal meal
Club Business meeting frugal meal - Consideration of Agenda items for District Council on 22nd Jan. Club Council consulting with full membership. Including Club Internal Survey to inform next years planning.General Host-M Frape, Cashier-Martin H. read more...
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Tue 14th January 2014 Jan 2014 Litterpick, Oakington area - 9.30am
Environmental Litterpick Project - join Alan, David and Paul. read more...
Mon 13th January 2014 JAN 2014 Speakers - Sahar Mansoor and Justin Adkins, 2013-14 Rotary Scholars
Sahar Mansoor (India) and Justin Adkins (USA), our 2013-14 Rotary Scholars, spoke to us about their background and studies in Cambridge. f/b Club Council.Speaker host D Ellis. read more...
Mon 6th January 2014 JAN 2014 Our Website, Facebook and Linked In pages - Amber & Sian
Sian and Amber to show off our club website and Facebook page and give us a tour.Speaker host-M Smith. read more...
Fri 3rd January 2014 Jan 2014 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close Community Hall
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our thirty-fifth event. Theme - Pantomimes. read more...Mon 30th December 2013 DEC 2013 No meeeting
no meeeting
Mon 23rd December 2013 DEC 2013 - Christmas Lunch & guests - Dr Nicholas Branson 12.30 for 1pm
Dr Nicholas Branson with a beautifully illustrated talk.Speaker Host R Burman, General Host V Burman, Cashier J Cooper. read more...
Mon 16th December 2013 - Wed 18th December 2013 DEC 2013 Visitors from Enschede, Holland
We are invited to visit Enschede April 2015 !read more...
Mon 9th December 2013 DEC 2013 Special General Meeting & Business Meeting
Important Club Special General Meeting to elect next year's Officers fb Business Meeting.General host M Frape, Cashier A Slamaite. read more...
Fri 6th December 2013 Dec 2013 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close Community Hall
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our thirty-fourth event. Theme - Christmas party ! read more...
Mon 2nd December 2013 DEC 2013 Carol Concert at West Road Concert Hall 7pm
Carol Concert Dec 2013 read more...Mon 2nd December 2013 Dec 2013 Speaker Maggie Richardson - Chaplaincy to People at Work
Maggie Richardson will be talking about her outreach chaplaincy within the team at People at Work, Cambridgeshire.General Host A Slamaite, Speaker Host M Smith, Cashier J Williams. read more...
Sat 30th November 2013 - Tue 31st December 2013 DEC 2013 Cambridge Car Parking - £6/day ONLY
Visiting Cambridge December 2013? Use our cut-price central car parks while you shop etc and all the money will go to local/international charities egThe Vet School Trust, Winter Comfort, CAMPOD and Club charities - sites courtesy of Cambridge University read more...
Wed 27th November 2013 Nov 2013 Rotary Young Chef - first heat 2013 - 2014
This years Cambridge South club heat of the annual Rotary Young Chef Competition 2013-14 was hosted by Cottenham Village College, Cambridge CB24 8UA. Start - 1pm prompt. read more...
Mon 25th November 2013 NOV 2013 Speaker meeting - Ian Legge fb Club Council
Ian Legge ,Rotary Foundation UK, the Rotary charity.Speaker host - A Mumford. read more...
Sat 23rd November 2013 Nov 2013 West Road Concert Hall - Olivia
District 1080 Winner of the Young Musician Competition cellist Olivia da Costa delighted us by playing a major work with the City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Hodge.read more...
Mon 18th November 2013 NOV 2013 Speaker meeting - Vicky Burman talking about encouraging new members fb Admin Comm Mtg
On behalf of the Membership and Mentoring Committee.Speaker host-D Hannay Robertson, General host-J Helmsing, Cashier-D Baldry. read more...
Wed 13th November 2013 Nov 2013 Rotary Youth Speaks 2014
Rotary annual Youth Speaks Competition 2013-2014 Intermediate age range 11-13yrs. read more...
Mon 11th November 2013 Nov 2013 TenPin Bowling evening - No meeting at the UA
A very popular annual event for the club, guests and visitors. Meet for a fun evening of bowling, good tempered rivalry and a light meal together. read more...Mon 4th November 2013 NOV 2013 Claire Lea, The Romsey Mill Project will talk about their work.
The Romsey Mill Project is based in south Cambridge, off Mill Road. Their focus is to support the local community concentrating on children and young people.Speaker host-A Slaimate, General host-D Ellis, Cashier-C Edge. read more...
Fri 1st November 2013 Nov 2013 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close Community Hall
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our thirty-third event. Theme - Armistice Day and celebrating with fireworks. read more...
Thu 31st October 2013 OCT 2013 Johns Jug - Club Golf Competition
Annual friendly Golf Tournament between members. read more...
Mon 28th October 2013 Oct 2013 Speaker - Laura Greenfield - The Arts Theatre fb Brief Council Mtg
The Cambridge Arts Theatre.Speaker host-J Williams. read more...
Mon 21st October 2013 Oct 2013 Speaker Jacqui Simpson RIBI - Press Relations for Rotary Clubs
RIBI advice for the club.Speaker Host Jan Cooper, General Host J Helmsing, Cashier T Gardner. read more...
Fri 18th October 2013 - Sun 20th October 2013 Oct 2013 Walking Weekend - Derbyshire Peak District
The popular annual Walking Weekend is arranged by the club for any interested members, partners and guests. For those who enjoy medium exercise in the open air this informal weekend is great fun. read more...
Mon 14th October 2013 Oct 2013 Speaker meeting - Prof Antony Lentin - The life of Sir Edgar Speyer
A talk about the controversial Edgar Speyer.Speaker Host C Brown. read more...
Sat 12th October 2013 Oct 2013 D1080 84th District Rotary Conference - Norwich
This years District 1080 Annual Conference 2013 - Holiday Inn, Cromer Road, Norwich. read more...
Mon 7th October 2013 Oct 2013 Light of the Maasai - an Evening meeting with partners 7 for 7.30pm
Evening meeting with partners - Speaker Elaine Bannon about her project in Kenya.Speaker host-Alan Edwards. read more...
Fri 4th October 2013 Oct 2013 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close Community Hall
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). The thirty second event. Theme - Harvest and Autumn. read more....jpg)
Mon 30th September 2013 Sep 2013 Speaker - Amber Slamaite Job Talk fb Membership Mtg
Amber spoke about her role in legal interpreting and translation services.Speaker host-M Smith read more...
Wed 25th September 2013 Sep 2013 Peace talks and Discussions
Talks and Discussions at 2 schools with Rich Allison, Rotary Peace Scholar from Liberia. Introductions by Rtn Mike Smith (IPP). read more...
Tue 24th September 2013 Sep 2013 Peace Events then Dinner
Rich gave talks in schools to start the day then at a dinner at the University Arms Hotel for members, partners and guests - Cambridge Club Charter Dinner. Dinner was followed by a talk and debate on the theme of Human Rights and World Peace. read more...
Mon 23rd September 2013 - Wed 25th September 2013 Sep 2013 Peace Events 2013 - Cambridge Schools
A series of events concentrating on the theme of Peace and Conflict Resolution involving VIth Form students at 6 schools from in and around Cambridge. read more...
Mon 23rd September 2013 Sep 2013 Peace Talks and Debate with Sixth Form students
A series of events at various schools throughout the day with Rich Allison, Rotary Peace Scholar from Liberia, and culminating in a inter-schools debate on 3 Human Rights themed topics. Introductions by Rtn Mike Smith (IPP). read more...
Mon 23rd September 2013 Sep 2013 No club meeting at the University Arms Hotel - see Peace Debate at the Leys School
No club meeting at the University Arms Hotel - see Peace Debate at the Leys School
Sat 21st September 2013 Sep 2013 PEACE DAY
Peace Day - to raise awareness of Peace initiatives around the world and involve as many people as possible in promoting Peace locally, nationally and worldwide.
Mon 16th September 2013 Sep 2013 Speaker - RYLA candidate Adil Kholkhar
The clubs RYLA candidate for 2013 will tell us about his experiences on the course. Speaker host-J Helmsing read more...
Mon 9th September 2013 Sep 2013 - Club Business meeting
General host-T Gardner, Cashier-D H Robertson. read more...
Fri 6th September 2013 Sep 2013 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close Community Hall
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). The thirty-first event. read more...
Mon 2nd September 2013 Sep 2013 Speaker meeting - GSE Team fb Club Council
Speaker host-D Ellis read more...
Sat 31st August 2013 - Sat 7th September 2013 Aug 2013 RYLA 2013 , Grafham Water - Sat 4pm 31Aug to Sat 2pm 7Sep 2013
Rotary Young Leadership Award residential course.Rotarian and friends day Sunday 1st September 3.30 - 5.00
Join the participants and instructors for tea. read more...
Mon 26th August 2013 No meeting Bank holiday
Mon 19th August 2013 Aug 2013 Speaker meeting - Emma Lowther, Internet Watch Foundation
Emma Lowther Director of External Relations for the Internet Watch Foundation.Speaker host R Birchenall read more...
Thu 15th August 2013 Aug 2013 Annual Sports Evening vs Rutherford - Clare College Sports Ground
The Annual Fun Sports Evening vs Rutherford Rotary Club plus Bar B Q 18.30 at Clare College Sports Ground and Pavilion, Bentley Rd, Cambridge, CB2 8AW. Come and have some fun ! Open to Members, Partners and Guests. read more...
Mon 12th August 2013 Aug 2013 Speaker - Ray Burman - his recent Rotary visit to India
Ray Burman - new club member told us about his recent Rotary visit to India.Speaker host Alan S. read more...
Wed 7th August 2013 Aug 2013 Punting Trip and Picnic - meet at Kings College Entrance 6pm
Punting Evening using 2 Kings College and a Darwin punt with special permission from the college to picnic on the Kings College river side. read more...
Mon 5th August 2013 Aug 2013 Speaker meeting - Laurence Brett
Speaker Host - D Adamson read more...
Fri 2nd August 2013 Aug 2013 Girton Memory Cafe - Community Hall, St Vincents Cl.
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). The thirtieth event. Theme - tbc! read more...
Mon 29th July 2013 Jul 2013 Speaker Peter Hering -The history of diamonds and Citation presentation
Director Peter Hering, Cellini the Jewellers - The history of diamonds. Also IPDG Trevor Sayer to present a Presidential Citation to the club. Evening dinner with partners.Speaker host A Franklin. read more...
Fri 26th July 2013 Jul 2013 Shakespeare in St Johns College Gardens 7.30pm
Much Ado About Nothing in St Johns College gardens, Cambridge. read more...
Tue 23rd July 2013 July 2013 Litter Pick
Paul and David organised a litter pick. read more...
Mon 22nd July 2013 Jul 2013 Speaker Meeting - Anne Streather from Cam Sight
Anne has been Chief Executive of Cam Sight for seven years, having worked in the voluntary sector in Cambridgeshire for the previous 20 years.Speaker Host- A Slamaite, General Host T Law, Cashier A Shipp. read more...
Wed 17th July 2013 Jul 2013 Entertainment Troupe visit to Abbeyfield - Histon 3pm
Old fashioned fun to listen to and join in with David, Richard, Sian, Tim, Wendy, John, Alan and Marvin. read more...
Mon 15th July 2013 Jul 2013 Speaker Jim Foxall - Papworth 5000 Club f/b Council Meeting
Jim Foxall from Papworth 5000 Club to speak followed by the First Council Meeting of the new Rotary year. New members Ray and Vicky Burman to be welcomed as full members. Speaker Host-D Hannay-Robertson, General Host-J Helmsing, Cashier-M Hudson. read more...
Mon 8th July 2013 Jul 2013 Speaker - Helen Tye from Cambridge Home-Start
Helen Tye from Cambridge Home-Start will be talking about their valuable work.Speaker Host A Mumford. read more...
Fri 5th July 2013 Jul 2013 Girton Memory Cafe - Community Centre, St Vincents Cl
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). The twenty-ninth event. Theme - The Girton Memory Cafe Film and Quiz ! First activity in the Girton Feast Week ! read more...
Mon 1st July 2013 Jul 2013 Club Handover - frugal meal - after brief Council Mtg re new members
Handover of club officers from the 2012-13 team to the incoming team for 2013-14. General Host - M Hudson, Cashier - A Franklin. read more...