Completed meetings and events 2019-2020
Wed 24th June 2020 AGM and Assembly at the Baron OR ONLINE TBC
MAY 2020 - THIS EVENT MAY WELL BE ONLINE - TBC IN DUE COURSEFri 19th June 2020 Safari ( progressive ) Supper for charity TBC DEPENDING ON COVID-19
MAY 2020 THIS MAY WELL BE CANCELLED - TBC IN DUE COURSE.Tonight we will have starter, main course, sweet and coffee at different Rotary members homes. All welcome. Cathy Jones 07813 733240Wed 17th June 2020 No meeting due to Safari Supper on Friday 19th TBC
MEETING CANCELLATION TBCWed 10th June 2020 Lunch meeting, Farmers Arms Presteigne TBC
THIS MEETING MAY BE CANCELLED - TBCTue 9th June 2020 Afternoon tea and dance for the community CANCELLATION TBC
MAY 2020 THIS EVENT MAY WELL BE CANCELLED TBC We continue our monthly social tea dances. All welcome. Free entry. St Edwards Church Hall, Knighton.Wed 3rd June 2020 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron POSSIBLY CANCELLED TBC
TBC IN DUE COURSEWed 27th May 2020 Dinner and speaker at the Baron CANCELLED
Tonight we will welcome a speaker from the Guide Dogs charity and her dog! SADLY CANCELLED
Mon 25th May 2020 - Sun 14th June 2020 Online plant sale for Rotary supported charities
Rotary members donated plants for this plant sale and with the generosity of supporters we raised £275 for Rotary supported charities read more...Wed 20th May 2020 Frugal Lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandie's home TBC
Today we will enjoy one of Sandie's excellent Frugal ( or not so frugal ) lunches to raise money for our charitable efforts while having fun!Wed 13th May 2020 Meeting cancelled due to Budapest trip
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19Tue 12th May 2020 Our afternoon tea and dancing CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled due to concerns re COVID-19 and on advice from Rotary in GB and IrelandFri 8th May 2020 VE Day celebration at the Judges Lodgings, Presteigne SADLY CANCELLED
This event may have to be cancelled due to concerns re COVID-19 and on advice from Rotary in GB and Ireland SADLY CANCELLEDWed 6th May 2020 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron - CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled due to concerns re COVID-19 and on advice from Rotary in GB and IrelandWed 29th April 2020 Crazy golf and dinner at the Grove in Leominster - CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled due to concerns re COVID-19 and on advice from Rotary in GB and IrelandWed 22nd April 2020 Dinner and speaker at the Baron - CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled due to concerns re COVID-19 and on advice from Rotary in GB and IrelandWed 15th April 2020 Lunch meeting, Sitwell Arms, Bucknell - CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled due to concerns re COVID-19 and on advice from Rotary in GB and IrelandTue 14th April 2020 Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community - CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled due to concerns re COVID-19 and on advice from Rotary in GB and IrelandWed 8th April 2020 Lunch meeting, Farmers Arms Presteigne - CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled due to concerns re COVID-19 and on advice from Rotary in GB and Ireland
Fri 3rd April 2020 Member Angela Ellis completes a garden marathon for charity
We are delighted to share her fundraising total at the end of this post! read more...Wed 1st April 2020 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron - CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled due to concerns re COVID-19 and on advice from Rotary in GB and Ireland.Wed 25th March 2020 Dinner and speaker at the Baron - CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled due to concerns re COVID-19 and on advice from Rotary in GB and IrelandWed 18th March 2020 No meeting today TBC - Trip to Tenby this week
Thu 12th March 2020 Charity fashion show - clothes and models provided by Colours
Tonight we welcomed models from Colours showing us clothing for purchase. read more...Wed 11th March 2020 No meeting today TBC - Fashion show this week
Tue 10th March 2020 Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community
Today we continue our monthly social tea dances All welcome Free entry St Edwards Church Hall, Knighton. read more...Wed 4th March 2020 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Wed 26th February 2020 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we will welcome Rotary member Angela's grandson Harvey to chat to us about his plans for 2021 trip to Kenya read more...
Fri 21st February 2020 Quiz and supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoyed another of Rotarian Paul's challenging quizzes for charity. read more...Wed 19th February 2020 Lunch meeting cancelled due to Quiz on Friday
Due to the Charity Quiz on Friday we will not be meeting today.....
Sat 15th February 2020 Rotary Young Musician concert
Today we welcomed 6 talented young musicians from across Mid Wales to perform and be judged in this competition. read more...
Fri 14th February 2020 Valentine's wine and cheese tasting in Leintwardine
This was a very enjoyable evening Kim and Sheila's home in Leintwardine, celebrating Valentine's day with good friends read more...Wed 12th February 2020 TBC Meeting cancelled due to Valentine's meal on Friday 14th
As we will be meeting at Kim and Sheila's on Friday we will be cancelling this lunch meeting....TBCTue 11th February 2020 Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community
Today we continued our monthly social tea dances. Although numbers were lower than usual due to the weather, everyone enjoyed the dancing, the company and the cakes!Wed 5th February 2020 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Wed 29th January 2020 Dinner and speaker at the Baron in Bucknell
Tonight we heard from Helen of the Bracken Trust, a charity supporting those with cancer and their families. read more...
Wed 22nd January 2020 Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed another tasty steak followed by a game of tenpin bowling tonight. More details to follow..... read more...
Wed 15th January 2020 Frugal lunch at Kim and Sheila's home in Leintwardine
We met today the Smith's home in Leintwardine to raise money for End Polio Now. More details to follow..... read more...
Tue 14th January 2020 Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community
As the New Year starts we continue our monthly social tea dances at St Edwards Church Hall, Knighton. read more...
Mon 13th January 2020 We meet Crickhowell in the District Quiz first round
We meet the team and supporters of the Crickhowell Rotary Club at the Wheelwright Arms in Erwood tonight..... read more...
Wed 8th January 2020 Council and meeting at Chris and Brian's in Norton
As the Baron was closed over Christmas the Price's kindly offered to host our monthly Council meeting and lunch at their Norton home. read more...Wed 1st January 2020 NO MEETING - Happy New Year 2020!
We will be ringing in the New Year in many and varied ways!Wed 25th December 2019 NO MEETING! Merry Christmas.....
No meeting today as we will be with family and friends celebrating.
Wed 18th December 2019 Christmas dinner at the Stagg in Titley
This was a very enjoyable evening with carol singing, joke telling, skits and good food! read more..._1.jpg)
Tue 17th December 2019 Our second Christmas collection at the Coop in Knighton
We added to the funds, raised at the beginning of the month, for our charitable efforts in the local community. read more...Mon 16th December 2019 We support the Pensioners Christmas Lunch today
As in previous years, we have donated money to supply gifts to the pensioners who have no family and are supported by the Churches Together group.
Wed 11th December 2019 Golfing Rotarians Christmas lunch at the Rhydspence
This was the first of our sociable Christmas celebrations at the Rhydspence near Whitney on Wye.
Tue 10th December 2019 Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community
Today we have been holding these tea dances for 6 months! This was Christmas themed with Santa too! read more...Wed 4th December 2019 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Tue 3rd December 2019 Our first Christmas Collection at the Co-op in Knighton
Raising money for our charitable efforts in the local community read more...
Wed 27th November 2019 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we heard from Solihull Rotary Club member Phil Godfrey about APS (Antiphospholipid syndrome), a disorder of the immune system that causes an increased risk of blood clots. read more...
Fri 22nd November 2019 Cheque presentation to 1st Knighton Scouts
Tonight we showed our support of the 1st Knighton Scouts by helping fund a mess tent for their events. read more...
Wed 20th November 2019 Lunch meeting, Sitwell Arms, Bucknell
We enjoyed another lunch at the Sitwell Arms and were pleased to welcome three guests who will soon be members.... read more...
Fri 15th November 2019 Quiz and supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoy another of Rotarian Paul's challenging quizzes for charity. read more...Wed 13th November 2019 Meeting cancelled due to Charity quiz on Friday 15/11/19
Tue 12th November 2019 We hold a free afternoon tea and dance for the community
This was our fifth such event, held at the St Edwards Church Hall in Knighton. Dance tuition, tasty afternoon tea and great fun! read more...Wed 6th November 2019 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Wed 30th October 2019 We enjoyed a social visit to Acton Scott working farm
We met at Acton Scott for a demonstration of Wheelwright craft, a tour of the farm then lunch in Wistanstow.... read more...
Sat 26th October 2019 Presteigne Community Fair
We were proud to be part of this community event in Presteigne read more...Sat 26th October 2019 We hold a Polio Awareness stall at the Knighton Community Market
As World Polio Day is on October 24th, we had ( as last year ) a stall to explain Rotary's involvement in the eradication of polio and how everyone can help...we are nearly there! read more...
Thu 24th October 2019 We enjoy a day out at the Ludlow races
And they're off! read more...
Wed 23rd October 2019 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Dan Price who is actively involved in the local Young Farmers groups. read more...
Wed 16th October 2019 Lunch meeting and DG visit Sitwell Arms, Bucknell
Today we heard about the DG's plans for his year and the future of Rotary read more...
Sun 13th October 2019 We undertook car parking for the VSCC Hill Climb
We supported the event held by the Vintage Sports Car Club by helping with car parking and hope to encourage donations for our charitable efforts in the community. read more...
Wed 9th October 2019 President's Night at the Stagg Inn, Titley
We celebrated President's Christine's special night with home spun entertainment, great company, good food and lots of fun. It was also the celebration of our Rotary Club charter 43 years ago! read more...
Tue 8th October 2019 We hold our fourth afternoon tea and dance for the community
This was a free event, held at the St Edwards Church Hall in Knighton. Dance tuition, tasty afternoon tea and great fun! read more...Wed 2nd October 2019 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Wed 25th September 2019 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcome Mark and Joanna Lumb from the Blood Bikes Wales to talk about their work with the charity read more...
Wed 18th September 2019 We visit 2nd Knighton Brownies to donate £200 for their venue
We attended the meeting of the Brownies to show our support for their great work with girls aged 7 to 10 years old. Photos to follow..... read more...
Wed 18th September 2019 Lunch meeting, Sitwell Arms, Bucknell
This was another relaxed meeting at the Sitwell Arms..... read more...
Wed 11th September 2019 Lunch meeting, Farmers Arms Presteigne
This was one of regular informal meetings at this venue... read more...
Tue 10th September 2019 Our third Tea Dance and afternoon tea for the community
This was a free event, held at the St Edwards Church Hall in Knighton. Dance tuition, tasty afternoon tea and great fun! read more...
Sat 7th September 2019 - Sun 8th September 2019 Weekend away in Oswestry
We had a social night away at the Wynnstay Hotel, with bowling, swimming, good food and good friends read more...Wed 4th September 2019 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Tue 3rd September 2019 Visit to Buckingham Palace and the Leonardo exhibition
This was a purely a social event and included lunch at an Italian restaurant nearby. read more...
Sat 31st August 2019 Rotary stall and games at the Knighton Carnival
We had a stall with a prize puller, putting competition, splat the rat and a tombola to raise a little money but mostly for the kids! read more...Wed 28th August 2019 Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Wed 21st August 2019 Lunch meeting, Sitwell Arms, Bucknell
We met again at the Sitwell Arms today for another informal get together in the form of a Rotary meeting.... read more...
Wed 14th August 2019 Seafood lunch at David and Trixie's home
This was an amazing lunch with a stunning array of food and great company to boot! Many thanks to Master Chef Angie Ellis, as well as Keith as waiter and Trixie and David as hosts. More details soon....Wed 7th August 2019 Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Tue 6th August 2019 Our second Tea Dance and afternoon tea for the community
This is a free event was held at the St Edwards Church Hall in Knighton. Please spread the word for next month September 10th! Contact Cathy Jones 01568 770808 or Chris Price 01544 267898 read more...
Wed 31st July 2019 Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
Tonight we enjoyed another sociable steak, peas and chips followed by a game of tenpin bowls. read more...
Wed 24th July 2019 Dinner and Samaritans speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Jack Ruby to tell us about the Samaritans. read more...
Wed 17th July 2019 Lunch meeting at the Sitwell Arms, Bucknell
We met for the second time at this venue for lunch - we were impressed with our first visit last month and will be using this venue as a regular haunt for this coming year.Sat 13th July 2019 We help out with the car parking at Presteigne Carnival
This is purely to support the carnival organisers, not as a fundraiser.
Wed 10th July 2019 Barge lunch on Pontcysyllte Viaduct
This was another enjoyable, purely social, event instead of one of our weekly meetings. read more...
Tue 9th July 2019 We held the first Tea Dance at the St Edwards Church hall
This is the first time we had tried this - it was purely for the older generation to give them a sociable get together and although the turn out was low, the enthusiasm was high! read more...
Sat 6th July 2019 We support the Knighton Primary school fete and fundraiser
Today we had a stall with the prize puller, a shelterbox and the coin spinner. This is just for fun for the kids and a bit of PR for the club read more...
Wed 3rd July 2019 Rotary club handover from Ivan to Christine
Tonight Ivan became past it as he handed the batton to Christine.... read more...
Tue 2nd July 2019 Cheque presentations and charity updates
Today we welcomed representatives from 10 charities we supported in the past Rotary. read more...