Completed meetings and events 2018-2019
Tue 25th June 2019 Lunch Meeting
President's Valedictory Address.Menu: Chicken Supreme followed by Chocolate Profiteroles & Fresh Cream
Tue 18th June 2019 Lunch & Club Assembly Meeting
Visit from AG Cressida Dickens.Menu: Chicken Liver Pâté followed by Poach Salmon with Parsley Sauce.
Tue 11th June 2019 Lunch Meeting
Menu: Roast Beef followed by Jam Sponge & Custard.Tue 4th June 2019 Lunch Meeting
Menu: Melon and Raspberry Coulis followed by Pan Fried ChickenTue 28th May 2019 NO MEETING
Spring Bank Holiday WeekTue 21st May 2019 - Evening Dinner Meeting
Past Presidents Meeting chaired by immediate past president John Scarpello.Partners and friends welcome. Please book with Peter Rolfe. Cost £15 pp.
Speaker: Professor Andy Hassell, Dean of Keele Medical School
Menu: TBC
Tue 14th May 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Jane CooperSubject: “Foundation update.”
Menu: Mini Fish with Mushy Peas & Chips followed by Cherry
Tue 7th May 2019 Lunch Meeting & AGM
Menu: Breaded Cheese followed by Liver & Bacon with Onion Gravy.Tue 30th April 2019 - District Crown Green Bowling Competition - 1st Round.
at Westlands Sports Ground. Our team plays RC of Stoke-on-Trent.Tue 30th April 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Phil GodfreySubject: “APS Support UK”
Menu: Garlic Mushrooms followed by Fried Scampi with Tartare Sauce
Sat 27th April 2019 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 23rd April 2019 - NO MEETING
Easter WeekTue 16th April 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Dan TurnerSubject: "The Belong Company, Newcastle-under-Lyme”
Menu: Brunch with Toast followed by Fresh Fruit Salad
Tue 9th April 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Cressida DickensSubject: Rotakids
Menu: Soup followed by Steak & Ale Pie
Tue 2nd April 2019 - Club 90th Charter Night Dinner
Celebrating 90 years of our Rotary Club. Special guest speakers father and son duo Nigel and Roger Johnson – “Behind the mic. and in front of the camera.” The evening costs £30 per person. Dress code is formal. Choice of Menu. read more...Tue 2nd April 2019 - Club 90th Charter Night Dinner
Celebrating 90 years of Rotary Club.Special guest speakers father and son duo Nigel and Roger Johnson – “Behind the mic. and in front of the camera.”
The evening costs £30 per person. Dress code is formal. Choice of Menu. read more...
Tue 26th March 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker Catherine CookSubject: “The Peter Pan Centre”
Menu: Chicken Supreme followed by Chocolate Profiteroles & Fresh Cream
Tue 19th March 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. John WilsonSubject: “Buddy Bag Foundation”
Menu: Chicken Live Pâté followed by Poach Salmon with Parsley Sauce
Sat 16th March 2019 The Daleian Singers & Guests in Concert
at Longton Central Hall.In aid of The Donna Louise
Compère: Tim Wedgewood (Radio Stoke).
Tickets £10 available from 01782 619188 or 01782 206140. read more...
Thu 14th March 2019 - 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 14th March 2019 - District Quiz - 3rd Round
At the Castle Inn, A41, Bletchley, Market Drayton TF3 3RZTue 12th March 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Paul DeakinSubject: “The Gingerbread Centre”.
Menu: Roast Beef followed by Jam Sponge & Custard
Wed 6th March 2019 - Youth Speaks District Final
At Mercure Hatherton House Hotel, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge ST19 5QPTue 5th March 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Sue WardleSubject: “North Staffs NSPC Update”
Menu: Chicken Curry with Rice, Chips and Naan followed by Ice Cream
Tue 26th February 2019 Lunch Meeting
Business MeetingMenu: Chicken Liver Pâté followed by Breaded Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Tue 19th February 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Barbara MitchelhillSubject: “A Writer’s Life”.
Menu: Cod Mornay followed by Chocolate Fudge Cake
Tue 12th February 2019 - Rotary 'Youth Speaks' Competition
At Newcastle College. The local heat of the Rotary organised public speaking competition for young people. The winners will progress to district, regional and national stages.Tue 12th February 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Kathleen TanSubject: Keele Rotaract Update
Menu: Soup Followed by Cumberland Sausage & Mash
Tue 5th February 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: David LovattSubject: “Bee Keeping”.
Menu: Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice & Chips followed by Lemon Meringue & Fresh Cream
Tue 29th January 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Marion ReddishSubject: Borough Council Update
Menu: Prawn Cocktail followed by Gammon, Egg and Pineapple
Tue 22nd January 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: PDG Barry PickenSubject: “Red Flowers and a Bag of old Bones”.
Menu: Lamb Casserole followed Apple Crumble & Custard.
Wed 16th January 2019 District Quiz - 2nd Round
at Newcastle Golf Club.Tue 15th January 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Rob WilcoxSubject: "Miscellany".
Menu: Soup followed by Meat & Potato Pie
Tue 8th January 2019 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Les MasonSubject: "The Apedale Heritage Centre - update"
Menu: Melon followed by Chicken Casserole
Tue 18th December 2018 Christmas Lunch Meeting
Partners & friends all welcome.Please book with Peter Rolfe. Cost £16.50
Menu: Leek & Stilton Soup followed by Roast Turkey with all the trimmings and to finish, Christmas Pudding, mince pies and coffee.
Carols with the Salvation Army Band.
Sat 15th December 2018 Bucket Collection
At Sainsbury's Supermarket, Liverpool Rd..Contact: Simone Brookes
Fri 14th December 2018 Bucket Collection
At Sainsbury's Supermarket, Liverpool Rd..Contact: Simon Brookes
Tue 11th December 2018 Lunch Meeting
Club Special General Meeting to elect officers of the club for 2019-20 and receive accounts for year ending 30th June 2018.Menu: Lasagne followed by Bread & Butter Pudding.
Tue 4th December 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Neil BranniganSubject: “Merryfields School update.”
Menu: Garlic Mushrooms followed by Fried Scampi with Tartare Sauce.
Sun 2nd December 2018 - Senior Citizens' Christmas Party
At Holy Trinity Community Centre, London Road, Newcastle.Sun 2nd December 2018 Bucket Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Goose Street. Contact Simone Brookes.Fri 30th November 2018 Bucket Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Goose Street. Contact Simone Brookes.Tue 27th November 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Ken Wagstaff, District Chair of Rotary Foundation CommitteeMenu: Brunch with Toast followed by Fresh Fruit Salad.
Mon 26th November 2018 Bucket Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Milehouse Lane. Contact Simone Brookes.Tue 20th November 2018 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting - Registration and Training Session for the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)Menu: Soup followed by Steak & Ale Pie.
Tue 13th November 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Jill BarberSubject: "Englesea Brook Methodist Chapel & Museum"
Menu: Chicken Supreme followed by Chocolate Profiteroles & Fresh Cream.
Sun 11th November 2018 - Remembrance Day Service
At St. Giles Church, Newcastle-under-Lyme. Club President and other members will attend service and lay wreath.Tue 6th November 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Paul WorrallSubject: "Acronyms, business speak & corporate survival"
Menu: Chicken Live Pâté followed by Poach Salmon with Parsley Sauce.
Tue 30th October 2018 - Evening Meeting
Partners and friends all welcome. Please book with Paul Worrall. Cost: £14.50Speakers: Brian & Barbara Hatton
Subject: :Greenfields Africa Project"
Menu: Roast Beef with Seasonal Vegetables followed by Bailey's Cheesecake, coffee and mints
Tue 23rd October 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: David Webster, C.E.O "Dougie Mac"Subject: "Hospice Services provided by Dougie Mac in North Staffordshire."
Menu: Chicken Curry with Rice, Chips and Naan followed by Ice Cream
Tue 16th October 2018 - District Quiz - Round 1
At venue TBC.Tue 16th October 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Aaron Worral, Sales Manager - Holdcroft Nissan HanleySubject: “The Nissan Leaf all electric car.”
Menu: Chicken Liver Pâté followed by Breaded Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Fri 12th October 2018 - Sun 14th October 2018 District 1210 Annual Conference
At the ACC located on the iconic Waterfront ideally situated for superb hotels and the vibrant Albert Dock development with its shops, bars and restaurants. read more...Tue 9th October 2018 Lunch Meeting
Business MeetingMenu: Cod Mornay followed by Chocolate Fudge Cake
Tue 2nd October 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Judith Kirkland OBESubject: "Community Managed Library - BES’s experience."
Menu: Soup Followed by Cumberland Sausage & Mash
Tue 25th September 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: TBCMenu: Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice & Chips followed by Lemon Meringue & Fresh Cream
Sat 22nd September 2018 Bucket Collection
Aldi Supermarket, Blackfriars Road.Contact: Dagmar Rubin
Sat 22nd September 2018 FoodFest 2108 - Newcastle-under-Lyme
At the Ironmarket, NUL. Our Rotary Club is manning a stall at this event to promote our club in particular and Rotary in general. We will have a wishing with proceeds to the Rotary Foundation.Fri 21st September 2018 Bucket Collection
At Aldi Supermarket, Blackfriars Rd.Contact: Dagmar Rubin
Tue 18th September 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: TBCMenu: Prawn Cocktail followed by Gammon, Egg and Pineapple
Mon 17th September 2018 - Charity Indian Evening
At Oh!India Restaurant, Mayne Street, Hanford Roundabout, Stoke On Trent ST4 4RF.Partners and friends all welcome. Please book with Krishna Agarwal - Three course meal and Raffle with free soft drinks. read more...
Tue 11th September 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Diane BrassingtonSubject: "Westbury Workshops. Who we are and what we do!"
Menu: Lamb Casserole followed Apple Crumble & Custard
Tue 4th September 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Winston HathawaySubject: “Possibly the richest Rotary club in the world?”.
Menu: Soup followed by Meat & Potato Pie
Tue 28th August 2018 - No Meeting
August Bank Holiday weekTue 21st August 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Professor Trevor McMillan, Vice-Chancellor of Keele University.Subject: Keele University Update
Menu: Melon followed by Chicken Casserole
Tue 14th August 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: TBCMenu: Lasagne followed by Bread & Butter Pudding.
Tue 7th August 2018 Lunch Meeting
Business MeetingMenu: Garlic Mushrooms followed by Fried Scampi with Tartare Sauce.
Tue 31st July 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Colin Harris, past RotarianTopic: "The Buncefield Fire & Explosion - the largest fire in peacetime UK."
Menu: Brunch with Toast followed by Fresh Fruit Salad.
Tue 24th July 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Jayne Tinson, Natwest.Subject: "Friends against scams."
Menu: Soup followed by Steak & Ale Pie.
Tue 17th July 2018 Lunch Meeting
Visit from Ashley Gray, incoming District Governor.Menu: Chicken Supreme followed by Chocolate Profiteroles & Fresh Cream
Tue 10th July 2018 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Peter RolfeSubject: "Adventures of a Sailing Nut"
Menu :Chicken Liver Pâté followed by Poach Salmon with Parsley Sauce.
Tue 3rd July 2018 Lunch Meeting
President‟s Inaugural Address, induction of Officers and introduction of team.**NOTE EARLIER START TIME**
Menu: Roast Beef followed by Jam Sponge & Custard.