Completed meetings and events 2016-2017
Wed 28th June 2017 Club AGM and Assembly
Tonight we recap on our successes in the past Rotary year and discuss our plans for 2017-18..... read more...Tue 27th June 2017 Cheque Presentation at the Tower House gallery
Today we will present cheques to the Presteigne Baptist Church Job Club, the Bucknell First Responders and Welsh Air Ambulance.
Sat 24th June 2017 We meet Milford Haven in the Quiz final
If only we had chosen their questions!...... read more...
Wed 21st June 2017 We visit the Midlands Air Ambulance base at Cosford
We had a guided tour of the heliocopter and base then presented a cheque for £500 to the charity.... read more...Wed 21st June 2017 - Trip the Midlands Air Ambulance, Cosford
We visit the Air Ambulance today as well as the Cosford Air Museum with dinner at a local restaurant read more...
Thu 15th June 2017 We support the Knighton Juniors football team
We have donated £350 to purchase equipment for the youngsters.... read more...Wed 14th June 2017 Lunch meeting Knighton Hotel
We start what we hope will be a regular lunch meeting at the Knighton Hotel every second Wednesday of the month. See you there!Wed 7th June 2017 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Mon 5th June 2017 We meet Cwmbran Vale RC in the District quiz
After our win against Cardiff, we proceeded to the semi-final of the District 1150 quiz - and won! read more...
Wed 31st May 2017 Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed another of our social events at the Grove this evening.... read more...
Wed 24th May 2017 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Sue Johnson from Mary's Meals to speak to us about her charity supporting children across the world..... read more...
Wed 17th May 2017 Frugal lunch at Rotarian Clive's home
Today we met at Clive and Joan's home just outside Knighton.... read more...Wed 10th May 2017 Lunch meeting at the Kim and Sheila Smith's home
Due to many people being away we met today at Rotarian Kim and Sheila's home.....as always a very enjoyable meeting in a lovely home with good food...many thanks to you both for your hospitality....
Thu 4th May 2017 We compete against Cardiff Rotary in the District Quiz
...in the presence of RIBI President Eve Conway. Having won the Zone final the "Knights" progress to the Area round read more...Wed 3rd May 2017 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Wed 26th April 2017 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight Rotary member Norman Thorp chatted to us about the Knighton Museum project read more...
Wed 19th April 2017 Lunch meeting Knighton Hotel
We met today for lunch at the Knighton Hotel, our other regular Knighton based venueYOu read more...
Wed 12th April 2017 Lunch meeting Red Lion Knighton
We meet today at one of our regular Knighton based venues for lunch
Wed 5th April 2017 Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed another of our regular steak and bowls this evening with good food and good fun read more...Wed 29th March 2017 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
NOTE DATE CHANGE......Our monthly Council meeting followed by dinner.
Wed 22nd March 2017 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Sylvia Meredith from Bucknell read more...Wed 15th March 2017 Lunch meeting Knighton Hotel
We meet for lunch at one of our venues in Knighton
Wed 8th March 2017 Lunch meeting Red Lion Knighton
Wed 1st March 2017 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Wed 22nd February 2017 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we heard from member Nick Stimpson about his career and his interest in all things Rotary... read more...
Fri 17th February 2017 Fun charity quiz night with supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoyed one of our regular quiz nights with Paul as our quizmaster. read more...
Fri 10th February 2017 We present heaters to the Knighton Men's Shed
This excellent charity supports 40 members and neededheaters for their venue. read more...
Wed 8th February 2017 Lunch meeting Nick Stimpsons home
We were delighted to have a lunch meeting at newest member Nick's home in Knighton.... read more...
Tue 7th February 2017 We win the Area final of the District Quiz
We met at Erwood with Abertillary Rotary Club.... read more...Wed 1st February 2017 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Wed 25th January 2017 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Michael Griffiths from Oswestry Rotary Club to tell us about the Guildford Eye Project.... read more...Wed 18th January 2017 Lunch meeting Knighton Hotel
We meet for the first time in 2017 at the Knighton Hotel for lunch today - we will be assessing the quality of the food closely!!Wed 11th January 2017 Lunch meeting at the Red Lion Knighton TBC
As the Baron is closed until the 20th, we are meeting at the Red Lion in Knighton for lunch today....this is TBC. Contact Cathy Jones for more details on 07813733240Wed 4th January 2017 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Jones's
As the Baron is closed until the 20th, this meeting will be held at Ivan and Cathy Jones's residence in Wigmore. For more information contact them on 07813733240.Wed 28th December 2016 No meeting due to Christmas break
Happy Christmas and New Year.... read more...Wed 21st December 2016 No meeting due to Christmas break.....
Merry CHristmas!
Wed 14th December 2016 Christmas dinner at the Stagg in Titley
We held the second of our Christmas meals today, this time a dinner..... read more...
Tue 13th December 2016 Donation made to Leintwardine Youth Group
We were pleased to be able to donate £390 to this excellent youth charity..... read more...
Wed 7th December 2016 Golfing Rotarians Christmas lunch Portway, Staunton
This was the first of our Christmas meals with all invited, golfers or not...... read more...
Sun 4th December 2016 Rotary Young Musician - first round
This event was held at the St Edwards Church Hall in Knighton and was a enjoyable afternoon read more...
Wed 30th November 2016 Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed another of our regular steak and bowls evenings tonight with good food and good fun read more...Tue 29th November 2016 We meet Bryn Mawr Rotary in the District Quiz round two
We travelled to Erwood as the halfway point between the two clubs.... read more...
Wed 23rd November 2016 Dinner and RYLA speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Lewys Philips who completed the RYLA ( Rotary Youth Leadership Award ) course in Brecon in July..... read more...
Fri 18th November 2016 Fun charity quiz night including supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoyed one of our regular quiz nights with Paul as our quizmaster. read more...Wed 16th November 2016 Lunch meeting cancelled due to quiz on Friday
Due to holding our quiz and supper night this Friday (18th) we will not be meeting today.....
Sat 12th November 2016 We support the Presteigne Community Groups Fair
We were invited to have a stall at this well attended event.... read more...Wed 9th November 2016 Lunch meeting Venue TBC
Wed 2nd November 2016 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Fri 28th October 2016 Charity fashion show and Ex high street clothes sale at the Knighton Community Centre
This fashion show raised money for the Air Ambulances and Rotary supported charities..... read more...
Wed 26th October 2016 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Dave Tomlinson from Tools for Self Reliance..... read more...
Thu 20th October 2016 We compete against Builth Wells in the District Quiz
This was the first round of the area competition held at the Greyhound in Builth read more...
Wed 19th October 2016 Presidents Night at the Lion in Leintwardine
Tonight we celebrated 40 years of Rotary in Knighton with good food, good company and home spun entertainment.... read more...Wed 12th October 2016 Lunch meeting Red Lion in Knighton
The Red Lion is becoming our regular venue in Knighton..... read more...
Sun 9th October 2016 We act as parking stewards for the VSCC hill climb
We supported the Vintage Sports Car Club by helping with the parking at this excellent event in Cwm Whitton near Knighton.... read more...
Wed 5th October 2016 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
We were proud to welcome Nick Stimpson as a member tonight.... read more...
Fri 30th September 2016 We present talented students from Bedstone College with awards
The two students received awards for their efforts in the Rotary Young Photographer and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards..... read more...Wed 28th September 2016 NOTE TIME and VENUE CHANGE Lunch Red Lion Knighton
We will be meeting for lunch today as we like to keep our " two lunch two dinners per month" policy..... read more...Wed 21st September 2016 NOTE TIME CHANGE .....Rotary District Area 8 meeting at the Baron
Tonight we host the meeting of Rotary Clubs in our area which comprises 8 clubs in total......should be an interesting evening....Wed 14th September 2016 Lunch at the Red Lion Knighton today - President's night deferred to October
President's night DEFERRED TO OCTOBER 19th 2016 when we will celebrate at the Lion in Leintwardine....for more details contact Cathy Jones on 07813 733240 or through our contact pageWed 7th September 2016 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Wed 31st August 2016 Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed a steak and chips meal followed by a game of 10 pin bowls all for £10.... read more...
Wed 24th August 2016 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we hear Sheila Smith tell us about the Leintwardine Youth Group.... read more...Wed 17th August 2016 Lunch meeting cancelled due to event last Friday...
This meeting is cancelled as we prefer not to have two events in a week and last week we did.....
Sat 13th August 2016 Progressive/Safari supper for charity
Tonight we "progressed" between hosting Rotarians homes with each course at a different venue. read more...
Wed 10th August 2016 Lunch meeting and DG Visit Red Lion Knighton
We met today at the Red Lion in Knighton for lunch and had Rotary DG Steve Jenkins tell us his plans for the coming Rotary Year. read more...
Wed 3rd August 2016 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
We outlined some plans for the month ahead and welcomed guest Rotarian Brigitte Cheyrou from Provence. read more...
Wed 27th July 2016 Dinner and First Responders speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Ian Owen from the Bucknell FIrst Responders to speak to us, as well as Ms Gaye Edwards from the Leintwardine CFR and Chris Sansom from the Midlands ambulance. read more...
Wed 20th July 2016 Lunch meeting at Bruce Morgan's Leintwardine
Today we enjoyed a sociable lunch at Bruce and Sandie's lovely home in Leintwardine.... read more...Wed 13th July 2016 Lunch meeting Red Lion Knighton
We will meet at the Red Lion for lunch today - our second visit and we hope this venue will become a regular place we meet. read more...
Tue 12th July 2016 We compete in the District Bowls competition
Adam guided Paul and Norman to a respectable score... read more...
Wed 6th July 2016 Handover dinner at the Baron in Bucknell
Tonight Dorothy became "Past it" and Patrick became "top dog"...... read more...