Completed meetings and events 2016-2017

Wed 28th June 2017 Hopkins Rotary Ramble Meet at the White Horse Coychurch at 11.15 am

The walk will follow the footpaths northwards out of the village , crossing the railway and through fields up alongside the Nant Bryn Glas to just to the rear of Simonstone Farm. Returning to the White Horse at 1pm.
Non walking members welcome to join us

Tue 27th June 2017 FIRST CLUB SERVICE meeting of the 2017-18 year new committee members under the new Chairman Hopkin Joseph

Meeting to be held at the home of Hopkin Joseph.

Mon 26th June 2017 CLUB ASSEMBLY

It is usual for chairs of committees to present their plans for the forthcoming year. This could be new projects or repeats of existing successful events.Detailed plans are not necessary at this time.

Mon 26th June 2017 Breakfast Meeting CLUB ASSEMBLY

It is usual for chairs of committees to present their plans for the forthcoming year. This could be new projects or repeats of existing successful events.Detailed plans are not necessary at this time.

Sun 25th June 2017 Bridgend Rotary Family Cycling Fun Day Event 2017 in aid of CANCER RESEARCH WALES starting from Bryngarw House Brynmenyn . Entry forms and free car park passes from Rtn Phillip Davies,Tel No 07870201937 or familycyclefun@btinternet.com

Cycle the Garw Valley Community Cycle Path.
Lots of other exciting attractions at Bryngarw Country Park.

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Tue 20th June 2017 FINAL CLUB COUNCIL MEETING FOR 2016/17 ROTARY YEAR

Last Club Council meeting for 2016/17 Rotary Year.
Meeting at 6.45pm in the Church Hall Laleston followed by a meal at the Mackworth Inn Laleston. Club Council members for the 2017/18 year usually attend.

Mon 19th June 2017 Luncheon Meeting. Reminder for members who are collecting School Vouchers for William Williams Please hand to William ASAP or at the latest at this meeting.Also presentation by Rtn John Ward

Wed 14th June 2017 Fishing for the Disabled. Held at Seven Oaks Ystradowen BYRON MORGAN TROPHY

Teams Heronsbridge School,Ysgol Bryn Castell and Pencoed School Comp Special Unit.
Further info from Edgar Burt 01656 667855

Wed 14th June 2017 KIDS OUT 2017

Annual event with Maesteg and Porthcawl Rotary Clubs.
A day of fun for needy children.
Precise details to follow

Mon 12th June 2017 Wiggle Dragon Ride CLEAN UP

Clean up following yesterdays cycle event

Mon 12th June 2017 Breakfast Business Meeting

Sun 11th June 2017 DRAGON RIDE L'ETAPE WALES 2017

Manning of two feedstations.
Precise details to follow.

Sat 10th June 2017 Wiggle Dragon Ride PREPARATION

Prepare for Sundays Cycle Event
Precise times to follow

Mon 5th June 2017 Dinner Meeting Guest Speaker Doug Jones "Communications"

Fri 2nd June 2017 Rotary KIDS OUT Collection Day at TESCO'S Brewery Lane.Collectors from the Bridgend Club are needed for Friday 2nd June.

KIDS OUT Annual Collection to assist with the funding of this event to take needy children on a fun day trip.
This annual event is a joint venture with the Rotary Clubs of Bridgend,Maesteg and Porthcawl.

Thu 1st June 2017 MEMBERS CLUB DIRECTORY FOR 2017/18 TO PRINTERS

Final copy to printers to ensure distribution on 4th July 2017

Wed 31st May 2017 Hopkins Rotary Ramble CANCELLED

Walk around Bridgend and District

Mon 29th May 2017 No Meeting

No Meeting

Mon 22nd May 2017 Breakfast Meeting

Wed 17th May 2017 Junior Schools Quiz. To be held at Tondu Prmary School.Commencing at 6pm

Teams of four pupils compete for winners trophy.
Further details to follow ASAP.

Wed 17th May 2017 Fishing for the Disabled. Held at Seven Oaks Ystradowen

Teams Heronsbridge School,Ysgol Bryn Castell and Pencoed School Comp Special Unit.
Further info from Edgar Burt 01656 667855.

Tue 16th May 2017 Club Council Meeting

Heronston Hotel Bridgend

Mon 15th May 2017 Luncheon Meeting Guest Speaker Peter

Guest Speaker Peter a reformed addict who now works at the new Welsh Centre for Action on Dependency and Addiction in Bridgend.

Mon 8th May 2017 Breakfast Business Meeting

Mon 1st May 2017 No Meeting

Wed 26th April 2017 Hopkins Rotary Ramble

Around the lake in the Upper Garw Valley Blaengarw.
Meet at 11.30am in the car park of Parc Calon Lan in Gwendoline St,Blaengarw CF32.
Refreshments at Llangeinor Arms at approx 12.30pm

Mon 24th April 2017 Breakfast Meeting AGM to receive annual reports from Council and Committees,Members,elect six members to Council,appoint reps and subs to District Council

Mon 24th April 2017 AGM

24th Apr 2017 8:00 - Breakfast Meeting AGM to receive annual reports from Council and Committees,Members,elect six members to Council,appoint reps and subs to District Council

Wed 19th April 2017 Fishing for the Disabled. Held at Seven Oaks Ystradowen

Teams Valley Gateway Sarn,Cwm Calon Maesteg and Bridgend Resource Centre.
Further info from Edgar Burt 01656 667855

Tue 18th April 2017 Club Council Meeting

Heronston Hotel Bridgend

Mon 17th April 2017 No Meeting

Mon 10th April 2017 Breakfast Business Meeting Guest Speaker Hazel Parsons from The Wallich Homeless Society

Mon 3rd April 2017 Dinner Meeting Guest Speaker DEBRA JOHN " Aspects of World War One "

Mon 3rd April 2017 Guest Speaker is DEBRA JOHN

Our speaker this evening is Debra John on Aspects of World War One.
Debra is well known for her acting and impersonation performances in appropriate costume and is extremely talented and entertaining.
It will be a memorable evening.

Wed 29th March 2017 Hopkins Rotary Ramble Meet at the Heritage Centre Southerndown Beach (Dunraven Bay)

Walkers,friends and family are welcome to join the party at the Plough and Harrow at Monknash at approx 1.30pm

Mon 27th March 2017 Breakfast Meeting

Wed 22nd March 2017 Fishing for the Disabled. Held at Seven Oaks Ystradowen

Teams Heronsbridge School,Ysgol Bryn Castell and Pencoed School Comp Special Unit.
Further Info from Edgar Burt 01656 667855

Tue 21st March 2017 Club Council Meeting

Heronston Hotel Bridgend

Mon 20th March 2017 Luncheon Meeting

Thu 16th March 2017 Junior Youth Speaks Competition to be held at Pencoed Primary School

Entrants from Junior Schools gain experience and confidence in public speaking.
Expected to be 10 speakers from several Primary Schools aged between 10 and 11 years old. Usually a very high standard with good support from family and friends.

Mon 13th March 2017 Breakfast Business Meeting Guest Speaker Paula Lennon from KPC Youth Pyle

Guest Speaker Paula Lennon from KPC Youth Pyle

Wed 8th March 2017 Funeral of Rotarian Gwynn Roberts Coychurch Crematorium Wednesday 8th March 2-15pm.

After the service family and friends meet for light refreshment at the Heronston Hotel.

Tue 7th March 2017 Monthly Club Service Meeting at WELL HOUSE FARM PENCOED

Meeting at the home of Gwyn Thomas
MEETING CANCELLED

Mon 6th March 2017 Dinner Meeting International Evening

MENU
Traditional Welsh Boiled Ham and Parsley Sauce.
Served with Peas and Boiled Potatoes
or
Leek,Mushroom and Caerphilly Cheese Tartlet.
Dressed with Herb Oil.

Snowdonia Sponge Pudding
Served with lashings of hot custard

Tea/Coffee
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Mon 6th March 2017 INTERNATIONAL EVENING MEETING Entertainment by a representative group from Pencoed Comprehensive School will 'blow you away'

The Menu is a mouthwatering 2 course Traditional Welsh Feast.
It seems that we have a performance to look forward to.
All this for only £15 per head.

Mon 27th February 2017 Breakfast Meeting VISIT FROM THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR, District 1150 Steve Jenkins

Mon 27th February 2017 Breakfast Meeting VISIT FROM THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR District 1150 Steve Jenkins

Disrict 1150 District Governor Steve Jenkins

Wed 22nd February 2017 Hopkins Rotary Ramble

Meet at Dunraven Bay car park for a ramble along The Valeways Millenium Trail .Followed by lunch. Venue to be agreed on the day.

Tue 21st February 2017 Club Council Meeting

Heronston Hotel Bridgend

Mon 20th February 2017 Luncheon Meeting

Mon 13th February 2017 Breakfast Business Meeting

Tue 7th February 2017 Club Service Committee Meeting at the home of Rtn Gwyn Thomas commencing 6-30pm

Monthly meeting to prepare for next Club Council meeting

Mon 6th February 2017 Dinner Meeting Guest Speaker John Pearman, Subject PATAGONIA

Thu 2nd February 2017 YOUTH SPEAKS COMPETITION at Cowbridge Comprehensive School

Venue Cowbridge Comprehensive School.
Four Senior Teams
Two Intermediate Teams

One Senior Team from Bryntirion Comprehensive School
One Intermediate Team from Brynteg Comprehensive School.
Prompt start at 7pm.

Mon 30th January 2017 Breakfast Meeting

Breakfast Meeting

Wed 25th January 2017 Hopkins Rotary Ramble Meet at 11am at the Prince of Wales Ton Kenfig

Meeting at the Prince of Wales Ton Kenfig at 11 am.
Return to the Prince of Wales at 1pm.
Anyone not walking welcome to meet for lunch.

Mon 23rd January 2017 Breakfast Business Meeting

Tue 17th January 2017 Club Council Meeting

Heronston Hotel Bridgend

Mon 16th January 2017 Luncheon Meeting

Thu 12th January 2017 Club Service Committee Meeting at the home of Rtn Gwyn Thomas

Monthly Club Service meeting at the home of Rtn Gwyn Thomas

Mon 9th January 2017 Breakfast Business Meeting

Induction of new member Robin Bratton

Mon 2nd January 2017 No Meeting

Mon 26th December 2016 No Meeting

Mon 19th December 2016 Breakfast Meeting Christmas Address

Sun 18th December 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION AT TESCO'S STORE Cowbridge Rd

All members needed throughout the day

Sat 17th December 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION AT TESCO'S STORE Cowbridge Rd

All members needed throughout the day

Fri 16th December 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION AT TESCO'S STORE Cowbridge Rd

All members needed throughout the day

Tue 13th December 2016 Club Council Meeting

Heronston Hotel

Mon 12th December 2016 CHRISTMAS EVENING DINNER at The Heronston Hotel

Mon 12th December 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION AT SAINSBURY'S STORE BRIDGEND

All members needed throughout the day

Sun 11th December 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION AT SAINSBURY'S STORE BRIDGEND

All members needed throughout the day

Sat 10th December 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION AT SAINSBURY'S STORE BRIDGEND

All members needed throughout the day

Fri 9th December 2016 Rotary Carol Service

Annual Carol Service at St David's Church Laleston

Fri 9th December 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION AT SAINSBURY'S STORE BRIDGEND

All members needed throughout the day

Wed 7th December 2016 Young Musician Competition CANCELLED

Combined event with Porthcawl Rotary Club.
Pupils from local schools playing a variety of instruments competing for progress into the next round.
Final details to be confirmed ASAP

Mon 5th December 2016 BREAKAST Special Meeting to elect President for 2018-19,PE,PN,Sec,voting delegates and deputies to Conference

Mon 28th November 2016 Breakfast Special Meeting to receive and approve accounts for the year ending 30th June 2016

Sun 27th November 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION AT TESCO'S STORE Brewery Lane

Annual Rotary Xmas CHarity collection

Sat 26th November 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION AT TESCO'S STORE Brewery Lane

Annual Rotary Xmas charity collection

Fri 25th November 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION AT TESCO'S STORE Brewery Lane

Annual Rotary Xmas Collection for local charities

Tue 22nd November 2016 Club Council Meeting

Heronston Hotel Bridgend

Mon 21st November 2016 Luncheon Meeting

Wed 16th November 2016 Senior Youth Speaks Venue Brynteg Lower School Library Bridgend at 6pm.

Comprehensive Schools compete for entry into the next round of competition.
Teams of three debate a subject of their choice.

Wed 16th November 2016 Hopkins Rotary Ramble CANCELLED

Walk around Llantwit Major and coastal area.

Mon 14th November 2016 Breakfast Business Meeting

Mon 7th November 2016 Dinner Meeting Foundation Evening Guest Speaker , District Rotary Scholar, Roberta Pelligrino from Italy.

Held at the Heronston Hotel Bridgend
commencing at 7-30pm
Menu Choices
Starter: Leek and Potato Soup or Melon.
Main: Chicken wrapped in Parma Ham or Hot Vegetarian option.
Dessert: Welshcake, Cheesecake or Fruit Salad.
Cost £20 per head.

Wed 2nd November 2016 Club Service Committee Meeting at the home of Rtn Gwyn Thomas commencing 6-30pm

6th Meeting of this committee during 2016

Mon 31st October 2016 Breakfast Meeting

Breakfast Meeting

Mon 24th October 2016 Breakfast Meeting Special Meeting to nominate District Council Officers, also Guest Speaker Mel Jones Bridgend Primary Schools Cross Country Competition Organiser.

Fri 21st October 2016 Cancer Research Wales Charity Concert TINNITUS at The Pencoed Miners Hall

Rotarians John and Judy McCarthy invite you to support Cancer Research Wales.Tickets at £3 per head Soft drinks available .You are welcome to bring your own wine.

Thu 20th October 2016 Special Schools Football Competition

Annual competition of teams from South Wales

Tue 18th October 2016 Club Council Meeting

Heronston Hotel Bridgend

Mon 17th October 2016 Luncheon Meeting Speaker Rtn Graham Hapgood

Speaker Rotarian Graham Hapgood

Sat 15th October 2016 Hopkins Rotary Ramble around the town of Llantwit Major .Assemble Bridgend Rail Station at 0930 am to catch the 0942 am train to Llantwit Major.

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Thu 13th October 2016 Community Service Committee Meeting at 20 Wind St Laleston 7pm

Mon 10th October 2016 Breakfast Business Meeting

Thu 6th October 2016 Club Service Committee Meeting at the home of Gwyn Thomas commencing at 6.30pm

Mon 3rd October 2016 Dinner Meeting Guest Speaker Geoff Henderson "American Politics, President JFK"

Wed 28th September 2016 District Quiz Night Bridgend v Rotary Club of Maesteg Venue The Cross Inn Cwmfelin Maesteg

Buffet will be served at £5 per head. Car parking is very limited.
Coach transport will be available.
Laleston Church 6-45pm
Brewery Field 6-55pm.

Mon 26th September 2016 Breakfast Meeting RNIB CYMRU Carol McKinley our guest speaker on the "Talking Books" project in Bridgend.

Sun 25th September 2016 AUTUMN LUNCHEON to Raise Funds for the URDD EISTEDDFOD 2017 to be held at Fairfield Court LALESTON

The National Urdd Eisteddfod is to be held in Pencoed in 2017.
The Urdd is a national charity focussing on providing activities (sporting,cultural and recreational) for young people in Wales.
Tickets at £20 per head.

Wed 21st September 2016 Fishing for the Disabled The winners will receive the Kendrick Griffiths Memorial Shield.

Held on Wednesday mornings at Seven Oaks Ystradowen.
Further information from Edgar Burt Tel No 01656 667855

Tue 20th September 2016 Club Council Meeting

Heronston Hotel Bridgend

Mon 19th September 2016 Luncheon Meeting

Wed 14th September 2016 Hopkins Rotary Ramble Meet at the RNLI office at Porthcawl Harbour at 6pm.

Mystery Tour of Porthcawl finishing with Fish and Chip Supper at Beales Restaurant overlooking Coney Beach.

Mon 12th September 2016 Breakfast Business Meeting Clare Jenkins from YBONT will be our guest speaker.

Sat 10th September 2016 KIDS OUT 2017 Collection at SAINSBURY'S STORE Bridgend

Collectors needed from Rotary members to support KIDS OUT 2017

Thu 8th September 2016 Club Service Committee Meeting at the home of Rtn Gwyn Thomas

Third meeting of committee preparing report for the next Club Council Meeting.

Mon 5th September 2016 Dinner Meeting

Mon 29th August 2016 NO MEETING

Mon 22nd August 2016 Breakfast Meeting

Wed 17th August 2016 Fishing for the Disabled

Held on Wednesday mornings at Seven Oaks Ystradowen.
Further details from Edgar Burt Tel No 01656 667855

Tue 16th August 2016 Club Council Meeting

Meeting at the Heronston Hotel Bridgend

Mon 15th August 2016 Luncheon Meeting

Mon 8th August 2016 Club Service Committee Meeting 6pm at the home of Gwyn Thomas

To be held at the home of Gwyn Thomas

Mon 8th August 2016 Breakfast Business Meeting

Sat 6th August 2016 ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY WELL HOUSE FARM 2-30 pm

Annual garden party at the home of Gwyn Thomas.
Two course buffet @ £8-50 per head.Bar also available.

Fri 5th August 2016 GARDEN PARTY PREPARATION at WELL HOUSE FARM 09-30 AM

Members needed to prepare for Garden Party at WELL HOUSE FARM from 0930am.

Tue 2nd August 2016 Rotary.Ramble with the Rotary Club of Cheltenham

Invitation to Bridgend members from Cheltenham to join them on a walk on Alney Island.

Mon 1st August 2016 Dinner Meeting Guest Speaker ROGER MARSH who visited NEPAL following financial support from club members.

Mon 25th July 2016 Community Committee Meeting 8pm at the home of Hopkin Joseph

First meeting of the new Rotary year to be held at the home of Hopkin Joseph.

Mon 25th July 2016 Breakfast Meeting

Thu 21st July 2016 Club Service (Administration) Committee Meeting 2016-17

First Club Service Meeting during the 2016-17 Rotary Year
To be held at the home of Rotarian Gwyn Thomas commencing at 6pm

Tue 19th July 2016 Club Council Meeting

Heronston Hotel Bridgend

Mon 18th July 2016 Luncheon Meeting

Wed 13th July 2016 Fishing for the Disabled

Held on Wednesday mornings at Seven Oaks Ystradowen.
Further details from Edgar Burt Tel No 01656 667855

Mon 11th July 2016 Breakfast Business Meeting

Business Meeting

Mon 4th July 2016 Evening Meeting President's Installation

Installation of President for 2016-2017
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