Completed meetings and events 2017-2018
Fri 29th June 2018 Bucket Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Milehouse Lane.Contact: Dagmar Rubin
Thu 28th June 2018 Bucket Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Milehouse Lane.Contact: Dagmar Rubin
Tue 26th June 2018 Lunch Meeting
President's Valedictory Address.Menu: Chicken Curry with Rice, Chips and Naan followed by Ice Cream
Tue 19th June 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Ingrid Roberts, Epworth School FoundationSubject: "Empowerment through education."
Menu: Chicken Liver Pâté followed by Breaded Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Tue 12th June 2018 Lunch Meeting
Past Presidents' Day.Speaker: Kate Tebby.
Subject: "Keeping the needle wagging- life in broadcasting"
Menu: Cod Mornay followed by Chocolate Fudge Cake
Tue 5th June 2018 - Dinner Meeting
Partners, family and friends all welcome. Please book with Paul Worrall.Speaker: John Wally
Subject: The George Formby Story"
Menu: See DETAILS read more...
Tue 29th May 2018 District Crown Green Bowls Competition - 1st Round
Time and Location TBC. Our team competes against RC of Blythe Bridge.Tue 29th May 2018 - No Meeting
May bank holiday week.Tue 22nd May 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Elliot Lancaster, Keele University.Subject: "Rotaract and my other recent activities".
Menu: Soup Followed by Cumberland Sausage & Mash
Tue 15th May 2018 - District Croquet Competition - 1st Round
At Longton Park. Our team plays RC of the Six Towns in this first round match.Tue 15th May 2018 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Darren Atkinson, Manager of Headways North Staffs.Menu: Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice & Chips followed by Lemon Meringue & Fresh Cream
Tue 8th May 2018 Lunch Meeting
Club Assembly. Assistant Governor Peter Broadbent attending.Incoming Committee Chairs to present plans for coming year.
Menu: Prawn Cocktail followed by Gammon, Egg and Pineapple
Tue 1st May 2018 Lunch Meeting
Club Annual General Meeting.Menu: Lamb Casserole followed Apple Crumble & Custard read more...
Tue 24th April 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Brian Rawlins.Subject: "Who am I?"
Menu: Soup followed by Meat & Potato Pie.
Tue 17th April 2018 Lunch Meeting
Business MeetingMenu: Melon followed by Chicken Casserole
Tue 10th April 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rotarian Liz VerosSubject: "Who am I"
Menu: Lasagne followed by Bread & Butter Pudding.
Mon 9th April 2018 - Indian Evening - Charity Event
At London House Restaurant, 28 High Street, Eccleshall ST21 6BZ. Enjoy a sumptuous Indian Banquet in support of Rotary charity 'End Polio Now'. Book a table (any size) with tickets at £16 pp from Peter Rolfe or Dagmar Rubin. read more...Tue 3rd April 2018 No Meeting
Easter HolidayWed 28th March 2018 Club Visit to the New Victoria Theatre
At Etruria Rd, Newcastle ST5 0JG. Enjoy a guided tour of the Theatre (cost £5) and finish in the restaurant for tea and cakes as required and at individual cost. Two exhibitions may also be visited afterwards. Contact Brian Rawlins.Tue 27th March 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Douglas Boulton, Forensic Serious Road Traffic InvestigatorTopic: "Will you ever be done for dangerous driving?"
Menu: Garlic Mushrooms followed by Fried Scampi with Tartare Sauce
Sat 24th March 2018 Charity Racenight
At Whitmore Village Hall. Come and joint all the fun of the races. Tickets £12.50 including Supper. Licenced Bar. Proceeds in aid of 'Greenfields Africa' and the 'Rotary Foundation of the UK'.Sat 24th March 2018 Charity Racenight
At Whitmore Village Hall. Come and joint all the fun of the races. Tickets £12.50 including Supper. Licenced Bar. Proceeds in aid of 'Greenfields Africa' and the 'Rotary Foundation of the UK'.Tue 20th March 2018 - Dinner Meeting
Partners and Friends welcome.Speaker: Ray Heath
Subject: "My life in Antiques."
Menu (cost £16):
Starter - Smoked Salmon & Prawn Terrine with Salad
Main - Roast Loin of Pork with a peppercorn sauce
Sweet - Lemon Cheesecake with summer fruits
Thu 15th March 2018 Schools Music Festival
at St. John Fisher Catholic College, Ashfields New Road, Newcastle, ST5 2SJ. A Rotary sponsored festival of music performed by choirs from local primary schools.Thu 15th March 2018 Schools Music Festival
at St. John Fisher Catholic College, Ashfields New Road, Newcastle, ST5 2SJ. A Rotary sponsored festival of music performed by choirs from local primary schools.Thu 15th March 2018 - District Quiz - Round 3
Venue: Boughey Arms, Audley ST7 8DHThu 15th March 2018 Schools Music Festival
at St. John Fisher Catholic College, Ashfields New Road, Newcastle, ST5 2SJ. A Rotary sponsored festival of music performed by choirs from local primary schools.Tue 13th March 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Alison ParrSubject: 'Blackfriars Academy- recent developments/update'
Menu: Soup followed by Steak & Ale Pie
Wed 7th March 2018 DG D1210 Final Youth Speaks - Senior
at St. Edwards Academy School, Leek ST13 8DN. The winning team from our last round, Newcastle College, will be competing.Tue 6th March 2018 Lunch Meeting
Business MeetingMenu: Chicken Supreme followed by Chocolate Profiteroles & Fresh Cream.
Tue 27th February 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Major Neil Denyer, Salvation ArmySubject: 'The role of the Salvation Army in combating modern slavery'.
Menu: Chicken Live Pâté followed by Poach Salmon with Parsley
Tue 20th February 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Billie-Jo HolmesSubject: 'My visit to India''
Menu: Roast Beef followed by Jam Sponge & Custard
Fri 16th February 2018 - International/Foundation Committees Annual Dinner
At the Wheatsheaf Inn, Onneley. Menu at £16. All members, partners and friends welcome. Contact: John Milner. read more...Tue 13th February 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Honorary Member Richard Luke, Rotary Club of Heidelberg and District 9790 Governor 2015-16, AustraliaMenu: Chicken Curry with Rice, Chips and Naan followed by Ice
Tue 6th February 2018 Rotary 'Youth Speaks' Competition
At Newcastle School. The local heat of the Rotary organised public speaking competition for young people. The winners will progress to district, regional and national stages.Tue 6th February 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rotarian Colin RedmanSubject: "Who am I."
Menu: Chicken Liver Pâté followed by Breaded Chicken in Garlic Sauce.
Tue 30th January 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Jane SmithSubject: 'Ourspace Charity - what we do'.
Menu: Cod Mornay followed by Chocolate Fudge Cake
Wed 24th January 2018 - District Quiz - Round 2
At Newcastle Golf Club.Tue 23rd January 2018 Lunch Meeting
Business MeetingMenu: Soup Followed by Cumberland Sausage & Mash
Tue 16th January 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Tom Dickerson, President RC of KnutsfordSubject: 'What Dentists Do!'
Menu: Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice & Chips followed by Lemon Meringue & Fresh Cream
Tue 9th January 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: PDG Ron LucasSubject: 'Random Thoughts on Rotary'.
Menu: Prawn Cocktail followed by Gammon, Egg and Pineapple
Tue 2nd January 2018 - NO MEETING
Follows Bank HolidayTue 26th December 2017 No Meeting - Christmas Break
Sun 24th December 2017 Christmas Eve Supermarket Bucket Collection
At Morrisons, Goose Street.Sat 23rd December 2017 Supermarket Bucket Collection
At Sainsbury's supermarket, Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme.Tue 19th December 2017 Christmas Lunch Meeting
Partners and Friends all welcome. Please book with Peter Rolfe. Carols with the Salvation Army Band.Menu: Christmas Fayre - Cost £16.75 per person
Tue 12th December 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Colette BrownSubject: 'CLIC Seargent Charity'
Menu: Lamb Casserole followed Apple Crumble & Custard
Mon 11th December 2017 Club invite to 'Christmas at Sainsbury's' Talk
Club members, partners and friends are invited to visit Sainsbury's supermarket, Newcastle for a talk by the mangager, Ian Sutton, and a Q&A session afterwards around the store.Fri 8th December 2017 - Sat 9th December 2017 Supermarket Bucket Collection
10.00am to 6.00pm on each day at Sainsbury's supermarket, Liverpool Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme.Tue 5th December 2017 Lunch Meeting
Special General Meeting. To elect Club Officers for the next Rotary Year; elect voting delegates for RIBI Conference, Approve the previous year's examined accounts.Menu: Soup followed by Meat & Potato Pie
Sun 3rd December 2017 Coffee Morning in aid of 'End Polio Now'
At Hindu Temple and Community Centre, Bold Street off Keeling Road, S-O-T, ST1 6PD.All Rotarians, partners and friends welcome. Please advise Rotarian Krishna Argarwal of attendance.
Tue 28th November 2017 Lunch Meeting
Business MeetingMenu: Melon followed by Chicken Casserole
Sat 25th November 2017 Christmas Fair
at St. Giles Church, Newcastle. Our club has a decorated Christmas Tree at the fair and club members will be on hand to answers questions on Rotary and what we do as a club.Thu 23rd November 2017 Rotary District 1210 Ten-Pin Bowling Match - 2nd Round
At Festival Park, Etruria. Our club's team is competing against Leek in this 2nd round match.Tue 21st November 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rotarian Nigel JohnsonSubject: 'Commentating'
Menu: Lasagne followed by Bread & Butter Pudding
Sat 18th November 2017 Supermarket Bucket Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Goose Street.Tue 14th November 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Raphael Hirschi, Astronomer from Keele University Observatory.Subject:'Re-creating stars in a computer-Keele Observatory'
Menu: Garlic Mushrooms followed by Fried Scampi with Tartare Sauce
Fri 10th November 2017 - Second Visit to RAF Cosford
Day visit to museum and tour. Contact John Milner. Numbers are strictly limited. See 'Details' for invite link giving full information read more...Tue 7th November 2017 Lunch Meeting at Slater's Country Hotel & Inn
At Slater's, Baldwins Gate ST5 5EDSpeaker: John Davies, Sports teacher and Coach.
Subject: "To exercise or not to exercise-that is the question?"
Menu: Melon followed by Chicken with Bacon and Red Wine Sauce.
Tue 31st October 2017 - Dinner Meeting
Partners and friends all welcome to this special event.Speaker: Carol Gandey, Managing Director of Gandey World Class Productions.
Subject: 'A Celebration of the life and legacy of Newcastle-under-Lyme born Philip Astley - Father of the Modern Circus' read more...
Fri 27th October 2017 - Visit to RAF Cosford
Day visit to museum and tour. Contact John Milner for details. Numbers are strictly limited.Tue 24th October 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Ian SuttonSubject: ‘Managing a Large Store like Sainsbury’s’
Menu: Soup followed by Steak & Ale Pie
Wed 18th October 2017 - District Quiz - Round 1
Venue TBCTue 17th October 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Pete Hall, Newcastle Fire ServiceSubject: ‘Home Safety and Alarms’ - TBC'
Menu: Chicken Supreme followed by Chocolate Profiteroles & Fresh Cream
Tue 10th October 2017 - District Ten-Pin Bowling Competition - Round 1
Tue 10th October 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: The Worshipful the Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme Councillor Simon White.Subject: ‘Developments in Newcastle’
Menu: Chicken Live Pâté followed by Poach Salmon with Parsley Sauce
Tue 3rd October 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Dennis BrammerSubject: ‘Police Driving Experiences’
Menu: Roast Beef followed by Jam Sponge & Custard
Tue 26th September 2017 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting.Menu: Prawn Cocktail followed by Lasagne, veg., chips with garlic bread.
Tue 19th September 2017 Evening Meeting
Social dinner and talk with partners, family and friends all welcome. Menu at £15 - please pre-book with Paul Worrall.Speaker: Jim Worgan.
Subject: 'Mow Cop Tunnel and Tramways'.
Menu: Minestrone Soup followed by Steak & Ale Pie with Chips & Veg.
Fri 15th September 2017 - Sun 17th September 2017 Rotary D1210 Annual Conference
At HarrogateTue 12th September 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: PDG Derek BroomeSubject: 'Rotary Ramblings'.
Menu: Gammon, egg, pineapple, veg. & chips followed by Bread & Butter Pudding, custard.
Tue 5th September 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rowan Cookson.Subject: 'Report of African Guides Project'.
Menu: Chicken Liver Pâté followed by Poached Salmon, parsley sauce, veg. & potatoes.
Tue 29th August 2017 - No Meeting
Summer Bank Holiday WeekTue 22nd August 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: The Worshipful the Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme Councillor Simon White.Menu: Garlic Mushrooms followed by Lamb Casserole.
Tue 15th August 2017 District Visioning Event (Replaces Lunch Meeting)
Designed to help club members consider future planning.Menu: Buffet at £10.
Tue 8th August 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Dave Skingsley, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.Subject: ‘Easier Insects to Identify’
Menu: Chicken Supreme, veg. & potatoes followed by Cheesecake.
Tue 1st August 2017 Lunch Meeting
Business MeetingMenu: Prawn Cocktail followed by Meat & Potato Pie with vegetables.
Wed 26th July 2017 - Thu 27th July 2017 Supermarket Bucket Collection
Collecting each day from 9.00am to 6.00pm at Morrisons Supermarket, Lower Milehouse Lane. Proceeds to 'Home Start'.Tue 25th July 2017 Evening Meeting at Newcastle Golf Club
Social dinner for members, partners, family friends.Speaker: John Sanderson CEng, FIEE. Director Power Engineering consultants.
Subject: 'The Case for Coal'.
Menu at £15 - please pre-book with Roger Billington or John Stops.
Menu: TBC
Tue 18th July 2017 Lunch Meeting
Visit of incoming District Governor, Carol Reilly.Menu: Steak & Ale Pie followed by Lemon Meringue Pie, fresh cream.
Tue 11th July 2017 Lunch Meeting
To be arranged.Fri 7th July 2017 - Sat 8th July 2017 Supermarket Bucket Collection
At Sainsburys, Liverpool Road. Collecting each day from 9.00am until 5.00pmTue 4th July 2017 Lunch Meeting
Incoming President's Inaugural Address, Induction of Officers and introduction of team.