Completed meetings and events 2014-2015

Mon 29th June 2015 Partner Event

Details to be finalised

Mon 22nd June 2015 Rev Canon Richard Atkins

Richard will speak about his life as a Methodist Minister and as a Radio Presenter , and
how the one led into the other

Mon 15th June 2015 Visit To Coroner's Court and Mortuary

Meet at Kingsholm for meal and announcements at 18:00 prompt. Arrive at Coroner"™s Centre at approximately 19:00
for explanation of what the Coroner does, how the centre works and visit to court. Partners invited

Mon 8th June 2015 Visit to Gloucestershire Airport with partners

Dinner at Kingsholm, 6pm prompt, followed by visit to the airport, start 7pm, where we will visit the tower, a hangar and the fire station. Cost £17 includes meal and visit. Visit lasts about 1½ hours

Mon 1st June 2015 Club Assembly

Tonight President for Rotary year 2015 - 16, Vaughan Castell, will outline his plans and ambitions for the year for s to build on

Mon 25th May 2015 No meeting, Bank Holiday

Spring Bank Holiday

Mon 18th May 2015 Quiz Night

Details to be finalised

Mon 11th May 2015 The Life of Brian

Brian Marshall has much to talk about. He was in the navy for some years, was a policeman for many years (he went out to Brazil chasing Ronnie Biggs) and after retirement from the force became a security officer on the QE2 for several years.

Mon 4th May 2015 No meeting, Bank Holiday

May Day Bank Holiday

Wed 29th April 2015 Night at the races

Hunter Chase Evening at Cheltenham

Mon 27th April 2015 St George’s Dinner

A “posh do” at Kingsholm in celebration of England’s Patron Saint, for partners and friends, with live entertainment by Top Mix

Mon 20th April 2015 David Mahoney from Only Men Allowed and The Novello Orchestra Partners invited

David returns to speak about life as a performer with tales of touring, filming and recording studios and life as a producer for television, live shows and the Wales Millennium Centre's 10th Anniversary celebrations http://www.dmahoneyproductions.com/

Mon 13th April 2015 Visit to Cheltenham Theatre to see Blood Brothers

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. A pre-theatre meal to be arranged

Thu 9th April 2015 Five Clubs Dinner at Brickhampton Golf complex

Guest speaker is David Swettenham, director of Jole Rider a charity based in Tetbury supported by Rotary GB&I. Jole Rider enables children and young people in Africa to reach their potential through simple education programmes. www.jolerider.org

Mon 6th April 2015 No meeting, Bank Holiday

Easter Monday, no meeting

Mon 30th March 2015 AGM/Committee/Business Meetings

Elect club council and set budget for Rotary year 2015 - 16.

Teams to finalise their plans for the year

Mon 23rd March 2015 Ian James from Kier Environmental

Kier Environmental have been working in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council since 2006 and their current contract, to operate and manage five household recycling centres (HRCs), and runs until 2016.

Wed 18th March 2015 Noises Off produced by MADS

Once again Maisemore Arts & Drama Society has kindly dedicated a performance of a production to charity. Tickets are £10, available from any member of Rotary@Kingsholm. Money raised will go towards President Robin’s charity, Crohn's & Colitis UK. read more...

Mon 16th March 2015 St patrick's Night

With John Conway the speaker

Mon 9th March 2015 Speaker Meeting

Details to be finalised

Mon 2nd March 2015 St David’s Dinner

Tonight's evening of ‘Welsh Culture’ started with the welsh national anthem followed by a welsh themed meal, a light hearted quiz, some audience participation and a dragon making competition. Some, mainly the welsh among us even dressed appropriately!

Mon 23rd February 2015 Christopher Jeffries: the personal story of a wronged man

Chris described how he had been vilified by the tabloid press. He illustrated the ethics of the tabloid press who were more interested in making money than telling the truth. A hard hitting tale of the tabloid press who won’t accept robust regulation

Mon 16th February 2015 Chinese New Year Celebration

Tonight we celebrated in style the start of the Chinese Year of the Goat with Chinese food, music and culture. There was a special quiz and an opportunity to use chopsticks!

Mon 9th February 2015 Committees and Business Meeting

Teams finalised their plans for the year and revealed all.

Mon 2nd February 2015 Shale gas by Joe Green

Shale gas is a natural gas trapped in impermeable shale deep underground. The gas can’t flow through the shale, so simply drilling a well, as you would for conventional natural gas,is not enough. Joe gave a balanced view of the pros and cons for shale gas

Mon 26th January 2015 Silent Auction with a Burns Night Theme

Tonight’s meeting included a Burns supper, Scottish entertainment, a Scottish quiz all serenaded by Scottish music. During the evening written bids were made for lots on offer, with the star lots sold traditionally. The auctions raised a fantastic £1348

Mon 19th January 2015 David Greenfield on making disability plain sailing

Through the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Sailability programme over 40,000 young and old with disabilities are introduced to sailing per year Many go on to sail on a regular basis. David explained how Frampton Sailing Club championed the programme.

Tue 13th January 2015 National Young Chef Competition at Barnwood Parks Arts College

Today five young ladies from Barnwood Park Arts College competed for a place in one of the District 1100 semi finals of the Rotary Young Chef competition. read more...

Mon 12th January 2015 Julian Ralph from the National Star College

Julian gave us a brief outline about the College and explained that students benefitted from the Gloucester Rugby Club Season tickets donated by Rotary@Kingsholm each year by being introduced to rugby and experiencing life outside the college

Mon 5th January 2015 Speaker Meeting

Details to be finalised

Mon 29th December 2014 No meeting

There is no meeting between Christmas and New Year Day

Mon 22nd December 2014 Xmas Party

Details to be finalised

Sun 21st December 2014 - Wed 24th December 2014 Xmas Collections

Details to be finalised

Thu 18th December 2014 Carol Service

At St Andrew's and St Bartholomew's Church, Churchdown. Mince pies and mulled wine available after the service. It is hoped representatives from the four Gloucester Clubs will be present.

Mon 15th December 2014 Chris Knight from County Community Projects (CCP)

Tonight we will learn more about CCP which started in 1989 and exists to improve the lives of children, young people, families and vulnerable adults by preventing homelessness, strengthening families and supporting independence.

Mon 8th December 2014 Emma Parry

Emma will tell us about her RYLA Experiences read more...

Mon 1st December 2014 EGM/Committees/Business Meeting

Tonight we elect the club officers for next year including the club president for Rotary year 2017 - 18.

Teams will continue to develop their programmes for the year

Tue 25th November 2014 Skittles competition

Last of four group stage games. Will we have done enough to progress?

Mon 24th November 2014 Partner Evening

Hear from Geoff and Lily Gidley who have recently given/received a kidney transplant; wife to husband.

Mon 17th November 2014 Andy Osmond, Senior Leader, Mariners Church, Gloucester Docks

Mariners opened in Feb 1849 primarily for the workers at Gloucester Docks and crews of moored vessels. With the demise of Gloucester as a major port, the church was in danger of becoming redundant. Regeneration of the docks has provided new opportunities

Wed 12th November 2014 Skittles competition

Third out of four games in group stage. Results so far: won 1 lost 1

Tue 11th November 2014 Gloucester Inner Wheel Interclub Lunch

The speaker is a “Lady Atherton” whose talk is entitled “There is a war on, you know”. Tickets cost £16.50 for a two course hot lunch with any profits going to Inner Wheel Charities. Wives/girl friends invited. Contact Chris Ellson, 01242 617555

Mon 10th November 2014 Lionel Hurst to talk about the All Golds Rugby League Club

The All Golds rugby league club is based at the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham and dates back to the late 1990s. The club consists of six different teams and a junior academy consisting of three sides.

Tue 4th November 2014 Skittles v Gloucester Severn

Tonight's victory in what was a must win game now gives us a fighting chance to get out of the group stage of the competition. Must win our next two games

Mon 3rd November 2014 Celebration of Tonga and all things Tongan on Tonga’s National Day

We began with the Tongan National Anthem, ate a Tongan meal, and drank a so called Tongan liquor. We heard about the Queen of Tonga and the Tongan Hakka, saw film of Tonga; all as a preview for the Tongan rugby team visit to Gloucester at next year’s RWC

Wed 29th October 2014 Skittles v Gloucester

First game of the season ended in defeat. Perhaps we needed more pre-season training! Second game next week now a must win game if we are to proceed beyond the group stage

Mon 27th October 2014 Committees and Business Meeting

Teams to formulate plans for the year

Mon 20th October 2014 Speaker Meeting

Details to be finalised

Mon 13th October 2014 Show-stopper cake

Tonight to keep the theme of the British Bake Off going are very own chef Terry Woolcock will show us how to make his "Show Stopper" cake.
On completion the mix will be sold to the highest bidder to take home and put in the oven.

Mon 6th October 2014 Speaker Meeting

Details to be finalised

Mon 29th September 2014 Visit to Western Cider Mill, Much Marcle, Ledbury

This is the best time to visit the mill when all the fruit is coming in. The guided Tour covers cider production from tree to glass. Tour to be followed by a tasting and a meal, cost £25.50/head. Partners invited. There may be a restriction on numbers.

Mon 22nd September 2014 Committees and Business Meeting

Teams to develop plans for the year

Mon 15th September 2014 Speaker will be Barry Jackson of Aspire Academy

Barry has researched the problems of graduates securing employment which merits their educational achievements i.e those with 2.1 degrees who end up stacking shelves at supermarkets. Barry provides advice which he will share with us tonight

Sat 13th September 2014 Australian Skittles Evening

Tonight we will be saying goodbye to four Australian couples with a game of skittles and a ploughman’s supper at the Severn Bore Inn, Minsterworth. If anyone would like to join Jim P, Bryan and our guests, please let Bryan know by Friday. Cost £8

Mon 8th September 2014 Visit to Masonry's Workshop, Gloucester Cathedral

Tonight we had a rare insight into the work of the stone masons at Gloucester Cathedral from basic stone blocks to finished gargoyles. A cheque was presented to enable the masons to purchase bespoke traditional tools to assist them in their work

Mon 1st September 2014 Pat Parker a power lifting triple gold medallist and international judge

Pat told us how she contracted polio at 13, wasn’t allowed to go to school and discovering a potential for power lifting. Peter Wells, also a polio victim, urged us to continue Rotary’s end polio now campaign and ensure our friends had children vaccinated

Tue 26th August 2014 Gloucester Inner Wheel coffee afternoon with bring and buy stall

At 2 Churchfield Road Upton St Leonards.Theme for stall is unwanted ladies accessories/jewelry. Admission £3. Money raised to benefit small local charities e.g. Gloucester Talking Newspaper, Probation Samaritan Fund, Gloucester Cathedral and Willow Trust

Mon 25th August 2014 No meeting, Bank Holiday

Late Summer Holiday

Mon 18th August 2014 Committees and Business Meeting

The four committee meetings planned their activities of the new Rotary year following President Robin's guidelines. The business meeting following the committee meetings brought all the plans together.

Mon 11th August 2014 Dr Valori National Clinical lead for endoscopy services in England

Dr Valori, an international figure, has been responsible for developing the national Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. His talk included examples of techniques, quality control and training for using endoscopes particularly in relation to bowel cancer

Mon 4th August 2014 The History of the Deux Chevaux by Mike Ayland

One of motoring's most iconic vehicles the Citroen 2CV noted for its minimalist combination of innovative engineering and utilitarian metal bodywork, low cost, simple maintenance, low fuel consumption, an extremely soft ride and canvas, roll-back sunroof

Mon 28th July 2014 Treasure Hunt around Alney Island, Gloucester Docks and the centre of Gloucester

Tonight’s treasure hunt took us across Alney Island Nature reserves. Additional points were available for wildlife photographs. The star photograph being a frog. Interesting clues were based around the docks, the Oxbode and Gloucester cathedral

Sun 27th July 2014 President's Lunch

This year our traditional president’s lunch was held at the Three Choirs Vineyard. A trip round the vineyard preceded a very good meal in wonderful surroundings which looked so good in the sunny weather. A really good start to the year

Mon 21st July 2014 Ian Shaw tells us about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two main forms of IBD which can occur at any age, but often begin in people aged 10-40 and can be chronic (long term). Tonight we understood more about our President’s charity for the year

Mon 14th July 2014 Committees and Business Meeting

All members get involved in the four teams plan the activities of the new Rotary year following President Robin's guidelines. The business meeting following the committee meetings is when all the plans come together.

Mon 7th July 2014 Handover

Tonight President for Rotary year 2014 – 15 Robin Knox gained his badge of office from last year’s president, Bob Coles
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