Completed meetings and events 2008-2009

Sat 27th June 2009 2009-06-27 Clay Pigeon Shoot & Club Barbecue

A fantastic day of fun and friendship. It went with a real bang! read more...

Sat 27th June 2009 Clay Pigeon Shoot

Date: Saturday 27 June 2009
Timing -
• Shooting from Noon;
• BBQ probably from 1300 - event finish is flexible (within reason!)

Location -
• Catheugh Farm (neighbouring High Weldon), Longframlington
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Thu 25th June 2009 Club Handover Night

'Black Tie' members' evening at the Civic Centre to mark the end of the 2008-2009 Rotary Year. read more...

Thu 18th June 2009 Club Assembly

***NB. At the Civic Centre***

Thu 11th June 2009 Open Night at Newcastle University's Moor Bank Botanic Garden

Spouses, partners and other guests are invited and shall be most welcome. Limited numbers, so contact organiser (CV) if your name's not on the list! read more...

Wed 10th June 2009 RYLA briefing for candidates

Location: Bournmoor Cricket Club
Time: 7.00 for 7.30 pm. (club not open until 7.00!) read more...

Tue 9th June 2009 Visit to Longbenton with Killingworth Rotary Club

By pure chance: coinciding with their cider tasting evening!

Sat 6th June 2009 President's Night (Open Night)

at Gosforth Civic Hall, Regent Farm Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3HD read more...

Thu 4th June 2009 Ordinary Meeting - Feature: Members' Fun Quiz Night

Thu 28th May 2009 Bank Holiday - No meeting

Thu 21st May 2009 Ordinary Meeting - Pam Bell to speak about Recycling

Mon 18th May 2009 Club Council Dinner

Our annual special SMT meeting at which all Club members are especially welcome. Meet at Rosie's Bar, Stowell Street. read more...

Fri 15th May 2009 Rotary Club of Newcastle West: Anniversary Dinner at Kirkley Hall

We are invited to share our fellow club's experience on this important occasion. read more...

Thu 14th May 2009 Business Meeting & AGM

The monthly meeting at which we conduct Action Committee business and hear their chairmen's reports. ***Rescheduled from 23/04/2009***

Thu 7th May 2009 Bank Holiday - No meeting

Thu 7th May 2009 District Assembly, Sunderland

All members are encouraged to attend and participate at this important 1030 gathering. read more...

Sat 2nd May 2009 - Mon 4th May 2009 GSOAWC (Scottish)(Metric) Dunbar Weekend

Keith leads the trip which makes the 'hat trick'. read more...

Thu 30th April 2009 Open Night - Themed International evening at The Mansion House

Spouses, partners & friends are invited. A Spanish extravaganza presented by the 'International Committee' - Olé! read more...

Thu 23rd April 2009 Business Meeting

... and ... St. George's Day! ***AGM rescheduled to 14/05/2009***

Mon 20th April 2009 Club Council Meeting

Our monthly SMT meeting at the residence of our esteemed president.

Sat 18th April 2009 Stroke Awareness Day

Our annual drive to promote awareness of this significant condition. read more...

Thu 16th April 2009 Bank Holiday - No meeting

Thu 9th April 2009 Bank Holiday - No meeting

Sun 5th April 2009 GSOWC - Continuing with another section of the 'Roman Ring' walk

Proposed route: Vindolanda to Fourstones.

Thu 2nd April 2009 Ordinary Meeting - Community & Vocational Night

Our very own Chris Vallis gives us a potted history of Electricity. Viewers are warned that this programme contains video footage which some might find disturbing - shocking! read more...

Sun 29th March 2009 PEPS

More to follow

Thu 26th March 2009 Ordinary Meeting - Freda Thomson returns to tell us about what it was like "Down By the Riverside"

Also, a warm welcome to President Nitin Shukla and our other fellow Rotarians from Newcastle West

Thu 19th March 2009 Mike Hall returns to tell us about the Pacific Crest Trail

For more information, please visit www.pcta.org/about_trail/overview.asp read more...

Fri 13th March 2009 Boxing Tournament

Our annual major fund raiser - an extravaganza including dining, fine boxing, an auction and a raffle. In support of the Hylton Castle & Townend Farm Boys & Girls Club. read more...

Thu 12th March 2009 Business meeting with special focus on the imminent Boxing Tournament

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Mon 9th March 2009 Club Council Meeting

Our monthly SMT meeting at the residence of our most esteemed president - bring your own supper and (hip-)flask!

Thu 5th March 2009 Speaker Steve Roberts gets in a spin with Desert Island Discs!

Tue 3rd March 2009 Visit to the 'Lit & Phil', Newcastle

A wonderful evening to enjoy a blend of culture with heritage - followed by a gastronomic treat to complete the experience!

Sun 1st March 2009 GSOWC - Continuing with another section of the 'Roman Ring' walk

More information to follow in due course, either here or by email

Thu 26th February 2009 Visit by RIBI President - at the Mansion House

Thu 26th February 2009 Visit of RIBI President Ian Thompson

Dinner at the Mansion House Jesmond read more...

Thu 19th February 2009 World Community Service night - Benjamin Hindson reports on his Borneo expedition

Thu 12th February 2009 Club Business meeting

Mon 9th February 2009 Club Council Meeting

Our monthly SMT meeting at the residence of our most esteemed president - bring your own supper and (hip-)flask!

Thu 5th February 2009 With speaker Janet Price raising 'Stroke Awareness'

Thu 29th January 2009 Ordinary meeting with Dr David Spencer talking about the 'Puffin Appeal' (Respiratory Paediatrics)

Thu 22nd January 2009 Business meeting

Thu 15th January 2009 Ladies Night at the Mansion House, with speaker Fred Donnan

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Mon 12th January 2009 Club Council meeting

Our monthly SMT meeting at the residence of our most esteemed President

Thu 8th January 2009 Community & Vocational Service Evening

Thu 1st January 2009 New Year's Day - no meeting - A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Thu 25th December 2008 Christmas Day - no meeting - A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

Thu 18th December 2008 Christmas Party at the Mansion House

Thu 11th December 2008 Business Meeting and Special AGM

Mon 8th December 2008 Club Council meeting

The club's SMT meeting at the residence of our most esteemed president.

Thu 4th December 2008 Fellowship Evening at the Mansion House

Thu 27th November 2008 Speaker, Chief Executive Linda Conlon, talks about The Centre for Life

Thu 20th November 2008 Chris Vallis reports on the Club's Milan-tics

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Thu 13th November 2008 Business Meeting ***STOP PRESS - at the Mansion House***

Mon 10th November 2008 Club Council Meeting

Our monthly SMT meeting at the President's residence.

Sat 8th November 2008 Fireworks party

This year's party at Peter's & Marie's home

Thu 6th November 2008 Speakers Emma Blenkinsop and Beverley Laws tell us about the history of Thornton's Chocolate

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Thu 30th October 2008 Tony Fairley (DG Elect) talks about the Story of Rolls Royce Aero Engines in World Wars I & II

Thu 23rd October 2008 Business Meeting

Fri 17th October 2008 - Wed 22nd October 2008 GSOAWC (Interational)(Metric) tour of Milan

This year's foray, into Rotary Italia's territory. read more...

Thu 16th October 2008 We are honoured to host District Governor Ron Goodwin, who joins us for this meeting

Mon 13th October 2008 Club Council Meeting

Monthly SMT meeting at our esteemed President's residence.

Thu 9th October 2008 Our speaker, John Kneafsey, will be telling us about Handicamp 2008

Sun 5th October 2008 GSOAWC monthly walk

...carrying on the 'Roman Ring' series read more...

Thu 2nd October 2008 Featuring our speaker this week, Ken Seed, telling us about Riding for the Disabled

Thu 25th September 2008 Ordinary meeting, with speaker Tracy Bell talking about Barnardos

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Thu 18th September 2008 Our guest Margaret Musgrave talks about Henshaw's Society for Blind People

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Sun 14th September 2008 GSOAWC walk in lieu of 7th Sept

This is the walk which should have taken place on 7th September, but was postponed owing to bad weather.

Thu 11th September 2008 Business Meeting

Thu 4th September 2008 David Usher describing 'Business Improvement for Newcastle City Centre'

Thu 28th August 2008 Bank Holiday - No Meeting

Thu 21st August 2008 Ladies and Guests Night at the Mansion House with speaker Stevie Mathews

Thu 14th August 2008 Business Meeting

Mon 11th August 2008 Club Council meeting

Monthly SMT meeting at our esteemed president's humble abode. Bring a packed lunch. 7 pm for 7.15. read more...

Thu 7th August 2008 Summer BBQ at the Mansion House - everyone invited

Mon 4th August 2008 Special Club Council meeting

Convened to discuss aspects of this year's Group Study Exchange read more...

Thu 31st July 2008 Speakers Lynn Simmons and Mandy Drake on The Great North Air Ambulance

Thu 24th July 2008 Speaker Brian English talking about ghosts

Thu 17th July 2008 Business Meeting AT THE MANSION HOUSE

Mon 14th July 2008 Club Council meeting

Monthly SMT meeting at our esteemed president's humble abode. Bring a stool. 7 pm for 7.15. read more...

Thu 10th July 2008 Speakers Heather Armstrong and Dawn Robinson: Northumbria Coalition against Crime

Sun 6th July 2008 Monthly walk organized by the GOAWC (MD)

Please see Grand Over-Arching Walking Committee pages.

This replaces the Clay Pigeon Shoot previously billed. read more...

Thu 3rd July 2008 Speaker Steve Whaley: New Charity in the Eastern Bloc

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