Completed meetings and events 2015-2016
Tue 28th June 2016 Jun 2016 Kings Chapel Roof Adventure 10.30am
Kings College Chapel Roof Adventure - meet at the West (river) end of the chapel. read more...Mon 27th June 2016 Jun 2016 Speaker Norma Howell - Medical Dogs
Norma Howell will speak to us about the remarkable dogs she works with. Speaker host - Tim Law, General Host - Jan Cooper, Cashier - Alan Franklin. read more...Mon 20th June 2016 Jun 2016 Club Assembly - Planning 16-17 & Entertainment
General Host - Vicky B, Cashier - Alan Franklin. read more...Sat 18th June 2016 - Sun 19th June 2016 Jun 2016 A Club Trip to Szeged Club, Hungary - 25th Charter Night.
Our Club has been strongly connected with the Szeged Club since its re-start 25 years ago. Still a thriving club their members are keen to see visitors from their 'mother' club on this special occassion. read more...Mon 13th June 2016 Jun 2016 Prof Paul Cartledge - Classics Dept. - Democracy
Speaker Host - Stef, General Host - Burman, Cashier - Dave Ellis. read more...Sat 11th June 2016 Jun 2016 Litter Picking - Histon/Oakington/Girton area
open to anyone who would like to help improve the local environment. read more...Thu 9th June 2016 Jun 2016 Castle Hill Tour, Cambridge with County Archeologist
A free open-air 1 hour tour of the historic area of the Cambridge Castle Mound. read more...Wed 8th June 2016 Jun 2016 Kids Out Day at Wimpole
this open air event is for youngsters from the special schools in the area and their carers. A fun day out. read more...Mon 6th June 2016 Jun 2016 Speaker - Nick Hadley - Music plus Technology
our own Nick Hadley will talk - Combining Music and Technology : Science or Art ? 5.45pm Comvoc Mtg. Main mtg fb Projects Mtg. Speaker Host - John Helmsing , General Host - Colin Brown/Alan F, Cashier - Richard de Horsey. read more...Fri 3rd June 2016 Jun 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - The Queens 90th Birthday
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixty-fourth monthly event. Theme - Happy 90th Birthday Your Majesty. read more...Mon 30th May 2016 May 2016 Bank Holiday - No Meeeting
no meeetingFri 27th May 2016 - Sun 29th May 2016 May 2016 A Club Trip to Holland - Enschede Nord 50th Charter Night Dinner
A great opportunity to share some time with our friends from the Enschede Nord Rotary Club. A weekend of events around their special Charter celebrations. read more...Mon 23rd May 2016 May 2016 Roger Taylor, University Estates + 5pm M&M Mtg.
Speaker & Meal. Speaker Host - Nick Hadley, General Host - Roger Borchinall, Cashier - James Watts. read more...Mon 16th May 2016 May 2016 Speaker Sam Nightingale - Volunteer Uganda fb Council Meeting.
Speaker Sam Nightingale. Speaker Host - Martin Hudson, General Host Alan Shipp, Cashier - Amber Slamaite. read more...Sun 15th May 2016 May 2016 Annual Homeless Football Tournament
5 a-side annual event - the Tommy McLafferty Cup for organisations that support the homeless in the Cambridge area. Supported by Link-Up and Cambridge United. Congrats to the Police Team. read more...Mon 9th May 2016 May 2016 DG Dorothy Pulsford -Harris f/b Shadow Council Meeting
Speaker & Meal followed by the first meeting of our Council for Next Year from 1 Jul 16. Speaker host - Duncan HR, General Host - Judith Coplowe, Cashier - Derek Baldry. read more...Fri 6th May 2016 May 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - Old Time Music Hall
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixty-third monthly event. Theme - Old Time Music Hall ! read more...Mon 2nd May 2016 May 2016 Bank Holiday - No Meeeeting
no meeetingMon 25th April 2016 Apr 2016 Speaker Simon Ferrier - Soldiers Charity
Soldiers Charity. Speaker Host - Terry Gardner, General Host - Paul Dover, Cashier - Alan Edwards. read more...Mon 18th April 2016 Apr 2016 Club AGM 2015-2015
President Michael & Committee Chairs Report on the past year. General Host - John Williams, Cashier - Sian Franklin. read more...Mon 11th April 2016 Apr 2016 Speaker John Willis - Power2Inspire
CEO of Power2inspire to talk about his latest project. The Club were delighted to present Rtn Tim Law with a long service Award and a Paul Harris Fellowship. General Host - Mike Smith, Speaker Host - Roger Birchenall, Cashier - Sian Franklin. read more...Sat 9th April 2016 April 2016 Classical concert at West Road Concert Hall CB3 9PD
A wonderful concert by the City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra in the lovely University Concert Hall - sponsored by the Cambridge South Rotary Club read more...Mon 4th April 2016 Apr 2016 Conference Feedback -
reporting backFri 1st April 2016 Apr 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - Springtime
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixty-second monthly event. Theme - Easter ! read more...Mon 28th March 2016 Mar 2016 Easter Bank Holiday - No Meeeting
no meeeetingMon 21st March 2016 Mar 2016 Scatterweek - find out about other clubs
No meeeting read more...Fri 18th March 2016 Mar 2016 Our 50th Charter Night Dinner with Special Guests
Our Club was chartered in 1966 and today we proudly celebrate our 50 years of active Rotary and share it with our friends from around the world. read more...Fri 18th March 2016 Mar 2016 Our 50th Charter Night Celebrations
at Selwyn College, Cambridge read more...Fri 18th March 2016 - Sun 20th March 2016 Mar 2016 A Warm Welcome to our Dutch & Hungarian Friends
A weekend of events and tours hosting our 24 visitors from our Twinned Clubs who have come all this way to help us celebrate our very special 50th Charter Night ! read more...Mon 14th March 2016 Mar 2016 No meal & talk BUT Council at 5.15pm AshtonKCJ
No regular meeting BUT Council Meeting at Ashtonkcj read more...Mon 7th March 2016 Mar 2016 Charity Cheque Night & 5pm M&M Mtg
We begin the distribution of our very successful Fundraising from our Christmas Parking Project. Speaker Host - David Ellis, General Host - Amber S , Cashier - Judith C. read more...Sat 5th March 2016 Mar 2016 Litter Pick - Clean for the Queen
To celebrate the 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on the 21Apr16 - clean up where you live! read more...Fri 4th March 2016 Mar 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - Our 5th Birthday !!
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixty-first monthly event. Theme - Birthdays ! read more...Mon 29th February 2016 Feb 2016 Partners Evening 7 for 7.30pm - Etymology
a social evening at Westminster College - dinner and an interesting talk from John Baker on the Etymology of Place Names. Speaker Host - Burman, General Host - Derek Baldry, Cashier - Alan Edwards. read more...Sun 28th February 2016 Feb 2016 District Young Musician of the Year
Club Competition Winners compete for the District 1080 Prizes. read more...Sun 28th February 2016 Feb 2016 Half Marathon Fundraiser
Rtn President Michael Frape after the Run read more...Sat 27th February 2016 Feb 2016 District Youth Speaks 2016
East Anglia Competition WINNERS ! read more...Tue 23rd February 2016 Feb 2016 Simon Lake tackles the Millenium Dome
as a 60th Birthday challenge & fundraiser read more...Mon 22nd February 2016 Feb 2016 Club Discussion & Visioning Event + Yth Comm
Come with your ideas for the future and give your opinion on those of others. MC - Duncan HR, General Host - Paul Dover, Cashier - Alan Franklin. read more...Sat 20th February 2016 Feb 2016 Memorial Service for Hilary King - a great Rotarian
Norwich Cathedral - a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of Hilary King 1946 - 2015 read more...Mon 15th February 2016 Feb 2016 Speaker Martyn Flowers - The new Papworth Hospital + Awards Mtg
Martyn Flowers from Skanska Construction to talk. Speaker Host - Jan Cooper, General Host - Alan Shipp , Cashier - David Adamson. read more...Mon 8th February 2016 Feb 2016 Annual 4 Clubs Dinner - Cambridge Area 6.30 for 7pm
Evening Dinner with friends & guests - Open to all 4 local Clubs, with a Speaker. Matthew Cadbury from the Cadbury Family. General Host - Martin H, Sargeant at Arms - David E, Cashiers - Sian and Amber. read more...Sun 7th February 2016 Feb 2016 Rotary Young Musician of the Year Competition 2016
First heat of the annual National Competition - Winners George and Adelaide with Eugenie and Lily Runners-up with a Highly Commended for Henry. WELL DONE ! read more...Fri 5th February 2016 Feb 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - Romance
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixtieth monthly event. Theme - Romance. read more...Mon 1st February 2016 Feb 2016 Speaker - Simon Humphrey - ARM
Simon Humphrey from ARM will be talking to us this evening. Speaker Host - Vicky Burman, General Host - John Helmsing , Cashier - James Watts. read more...Sat 30th January 2016 Jan 2016 Find a Volunteer Event - Guildhall, Cambridge
A Day for Charities and voluntary Organisations to show off what they do for the local community and to Find new Volunteers. read more...Mon 25th January 2016 Jan 2015 Speaker from Jaipur Limb Project
Margaret to speak. Speaker Host - Sian Franklin, General Host - Duncan Hannay Robertson, Cashier - Mike Smith. read more...Sat 23rd January 2016 Jan 2016 Litterpick Opportunity - Cottenham 2pm
A Village Litterpick is being organised by Sustainable Cottenham 2pm, with refreshments at 4pm. Do let Mike Smith know if you can give some time. read more...Mon 18th January 2016 Jan 2015 Club Business Meeting
an opportunity for Council to discuss their plans with the whole club. General Host - Maureen Hallsworth, Cashier - Amber Slamaite. read more...Mon 11th January 2016 Jan 2016 Prof Tim Cox - Arsenic & Antimony fb Club Council Mtg
Prof Timothy Cox will be speaking on the historic and modern uses of poisons. Speaker Host - Colin Brown, General Host - Terry Gardner, Cashier - Alan Shipp. read more...Fri 8th January 2016 Jan 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our fifty-ninth monthly event. Theme - Panto. read more...Mon 4th January 2016 Jan 2016 The work of Rotary Foundation
John Helmsing to talk - where our money goes ! Speaker Host - Roger Birchinall, General Host - Sian Franklin, Cashier - Tim Law. VENUE - Westminster College. read more...Mon 28th December 2015 Dec 15 No Meeting - Xmas Hols
no meeeeetingMon 21st December 2015 Dec 2015 Celebration Xmas Lunch - Bring Family & Friends
A great Annual Get-to-Gether for the wider Club. Speaker Host - Duncan Hannay-Robertson, General Host - Alan Franklin, Cashier - Martin Hudson. VENUE - The Gonville Hotel. read more...Mon 14th December 2015 Dec 2015 Christine Brown - Marie Curie Terminal Care
Speaker Host - David Adamson, General Host - David Ellis, Cashier - John Helmsing. VENUE - Westminster College. read more...Mon 7th December 2015 Dec 2015 Dr Anthony Cooke - WW1
local historian fascinated by WW1. Speaker Host - Alan Edwards, General Host - Colin Brown, Cashier - Duncan Hannay Robertson. VENUE - Westminster College read more...Fri 4th December 2015 Dec 2015 Girton Memory cafe - St Vincents Close
The Memory Cafe has a warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our fifty-eigth monthly event. Theme - Xmas Celebrations. read more...Tue 1st December 2015 - Sun 31st January 2016 Dec 2015 Christmas Quiz - Fundraiser
Roger W and Judith C have found us another brainteazer to have fun with. Answers to Roger - Deadline 31 Jan 2016. £1 each copy. read more...Mon 30th November 2015 Nov 2015 Club Special General Meeting - Westminster College
This annual meeting elects next years officers, accepts last years accounts ensuring the club is set up for the next year Jul16-Jun 2017 plus a talk on Foundation. Cashier - John Williams, General Host - Paul Dover. read more...Sat 28th November 2015 - Sun 3rd January 2016 Dec 2015 Bargain Xmas Parking - Cambridge City Centre
Great service to the Cambridge community - low cost city centre parking - ALL FUNDS GO TO SUPPORT GOOD CAUSES ! Price kept at £6 for the third year running. read more...Mon 23rd November 2015 Nov 2015 Saxon Brettell - Economics & Financial Planning
Speaker Saxon Brettell on economics. Speaker Host - Roger Birchinall, Cashier - Maureen, General Host - Richard de Horsey. VENUE - Westminster College. read more...Mon 16th November 2015 Nov 2015 Simon Durrant CEO - saving energy - at the Gonville.
Speaker Simon Durrant from eSight. Speaker Host - James Watts, Cashier - Terry Gardner, General Host - Judith Coplowe. read more...Sat 14th November 2015 Nov 2015 Litterpicking - Oakington, Histon, Girton
a busy session again read more...
Thu 12th November 2015 Nov 2015 Clothes collection for Refugees gathered in Calais
there are hundreds of refugees with very few possessions and ill equipped for the winter weather - we donated what we could read more...Wed 11th November 2015 Nov 2015 Youth Speaks Competition - Club
Annual Public Speaking Competition 11-13yrs old read more...Mon 9th November 2015 Nov 2015 Dr Peter Dawe fb Club Council
Speaker Dr Peter Dawe OBE - Anglia Ruskins Global Resource Observatory. Speaker Host - Mike Smith, Cashier - Sian Franklin, General Host - Ian Copeland. read more...Fri 6th November 2015 Nov 2015 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our fifty-seventh monthly event. Theme - Remembrance. read more...Mon 2nd November 2015 Nov 2015 Sir Graham Bright - Police & Crime Commissioner
Speaker - Sir Graham Bright.General Host - Jan Cooper, Cashier - Alan Franklin, Speaker Host - John Williams. SPECIAL VENUE - Westminster College, Cambridge. read more...
Sat 31st October 2015 Oct 2015 District 1080 Annual Conference - Norwich NR6 6SA
Annual conference for the East Anglia Area - Rotarians from far and wide gather to share ideas and make connections. read more...Mon 26th October 2015 OCT 2015 Speakers - Maintaining Health & Fitness
How to keep fit and healthy, especially in later life.Speaker Host - Alan Franklin, Cashier - Deshini Newman, General Host - John Williams. read more...
Mon 19th October 2015 Oct 2015 Gobal Scholars - Introduction Talk
Our newest Global Scholars have just arrived for their year of study. Come and meet them and hear just how they made it through the selection process. General Host - Vicky Burman, Cashier - Alan Edwards, Speaker Host - Tim Law read more...Sat 17th October 2015 Oct 2015 Trophy Presentation - Cambridge United
Official Trophy presentation in front of the Cambridge United crowd - Tommy McClafferty Homeless Football Tournament. read more...Mon 12th October 2015 Oct 2015 Amber & Judith - the Club & Social media
How Club members can help with our public relations. General Host - Ian Copeland, Cashier - Duncan Hannay-Robertson, Speaker Host - Martin Hudson read more...Mon 5th October 2015 Oct 2015 Dr Jennifer Barnes Pro-Vice-Chancellor for International Strategy, Cambridge University
Speaker - Dr Jennifer Barnes.Speaker Host - Roger Webster. read more...
Fri 2nd October 2015 Oct 2015 Memory Cafe - Help light up a smile
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our fifty-sixth monthly event. Theme - Cockney Music Hall. read more...Mon 28th September 2015 Sep 2015 The Dean of Kings College, Cambridge
Speaker - Dean of Kings College - Stephen Cherry.Cashier - Richard deH, Speaker Host - Maureen H, General Host - Roger B. read more...
Mon 21st September 2015 Sep 2015 Annual VI Form Debates on Peace & Conflict Resolution
Open to the Public at no cost - refreshments available.6 Sixth Form Colleges debate for the Winners Accolade.
Organised by Rtn Mike Smith and the Cambridge South Rotary Club. read more...
Mon 21st September 2015 - Wed 23rd September 2015 SEP 2015 PEACE ONE DAY - VI Form Talks and Workshops
3 days of Activities exploring Peace & Conflict Resolution Monday to Wednesday - led by Victoria Gabioud and Rtn Mike Smith. (Long Road, Parkside, IVC, Netherhall, Hills Road, Comberton, The Leys Sixth Forms) read more...Mon 7th September 2015 Sep 2015 RYLA Report from Sophie and Rebecca
Fresh from the recent RYLA week we get feedback from 2 of our four 4 candidates - Sophie and Rebecca.General Host - Derek B, Cashier - Ian C, Speaker Host - Duncan HR. read more...
Fri 4th September 2015 Sep 2015 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close
All Welcome. Our fifty-fifth event. Theme Harvest on the Farm. read more...Thu 3rd September 2015 Sep 2015 Punting from Kings College 6pm
a lazy evening on the river read more...Mon 31st August 2015 Aug 2015 No meeeting - Bank Holiday
Bank hols read more...Sat 29th August 2015 - Sat 5th September 2015 Sep 2015 D1080 RYLA week - Grafham Water
This is an annual event. A week of challenging and inspiring activities for candidates 18-26yrs old. Each is sponsored by a Rotary Club to help pay for the cost.read more...
Mon 24th August 2015 Aug 2015 Speaker - Dan Foster - a Test Pilot
Speaker Pilot Dan FosterGeneral Host - David A, Cashier - Ian C, Speaker Host - Amber S. read more...
Mon 17th August 2015 Aug 2015 Deshini's Job Talk
Cashier - Jan C, Speaker Host - Alan F, General Host - John W. read more...Wed 12th August 2015 Aug 2015 Shakespeare in Trinity College Gardens
Much Ado About Nothing - 6.30pm with a picnic, 7.30pm play starts.Look out for David A. read more...
Mon 10th August 2015 Aug 2015 Anglesey Abbey - the story
Speaker - Helen AckroydSpeaker Host - Dave E, Cashier - Vicky B, General Host - James W read more...
Fri 7th August 2015 Aug 2015 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our fifty - fourth event. Theme - Sunny Summer Holidays read more...Mon 3rd August 2015 Aug 2015 Visit to Ely Cathedral & the Octagon & talk plus guests
Visit & tour of Ely Cathedral and its Octagon.read more...
Thu 30th July 2015 July 2015 Fun Sports Evening vs Rutherford Club for the Ashes.
Our Annual Sports Challenge against fellow rotary club - Cambridge Rutherford, Fun Croquet followed by a tasty BBQ - Claire College Sports Ground. CAN WE RETAIN THE ASHES ?Cashier - Colin B read more...
Mon 27th July 2015 Jul 2015 Shakespeare in College Gardens - Loves Labours Lost
bring a picnic before hand ? read more...Mon 20th July 2015 Jul 2015 Speaker - Brett Turton Job Talk fb Club Council
Speaker Rtn Brett to talk to us about his career and work as a Contract Lawyer..Speaker Host - Paul D, General Host - Mike S, Cashier - Roger B. read more...
Mon 13th July 2015 Jul 2015 Speaker - Paul Hockey & Club Handover to new Management
Paul Hockey of Domino Printers talked about his work. Also President 2014-15 Alan Franklin hands over the reins of the club to our new President 2015-16 Michael Frape.General Host - Amber S, Cashier - Brian B, Speaker Host - Richard dH. read more...
Sat 11th July 2015 Jul 2015 Litter Pick - Cottenham area 2pm
In co-operation with Sustainable Cottenham we will be supporting their environmental efforts. read more...Mon 6th July 2015 Jul 2015 Speaker Meeting - Britains Supersonic Project + Food Bank
Weekly meeting with meal and speaker - Rod Kirkby - Britains Supersonic Project.Speaker Host - Ian C, General Host - Tim L, Cashier - Derek B read more...
Sat 4th July 2015 July 2015 Classical Concert - West Road
Concert 7 for 7.30pm West Road Concert Hall. read more...Sat 4th July 2015 JUL 2015 Litter Pick - Girton Recreation Ground and School
joint effort to clean the large Girton Rec area read more...Fri 3rd July 2015 July 2015 Girton Memory Cafe - celebrating 70th Anniversary of WWII
The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our fifty - third event. Theme - WWII read more...Wed 1st July 2015 Jul 2015 District 1080 Handover & Citation presentation
Annual District Handover, Diss read more...