Completed meetings and events 2010-2011
Thu 30th June 2011 Handover Night
Thu 23rd June 2011 Ordinary meeting - Club Assembly
Thu 16th June 2011 Fellowship Evening in Tynemouth - Murder-Mystery tour
NOTE WELL: There is NO MEETING at our usual venue this evening! Eating arrangements to be notified once arranged. read more...
Mon 13th June 2011 Club Council Dinner at the Landmark Chinese Restaurant
Our annual special SMT meeting at which all Club members are especially welcome. Meet at Rosie's Bar, Stowell Street. read more...
Thu 9th June 2011 Ordinary meeting with speaker - Newcastle United Foundation's Kate Bradley
This opportunity in lieu of the original billing on 3rd March.
Wed 8th June 2011 Rotary Kids Out Day
Diary placeholder: more details later...
Sat 4th June 2011 President's Night at The Mansion House
As the end of the 2010-2011 Rotary year draws to an end, President Greg shall mark the end of his year in the time-honoured way.
Thu 2nd June 2011 No meeting - Bank Holiday week
Thu 26th May 2011 Ordinary meeting with Speaker Peter Talbot
... recounting his experiences during an expedition to Eastern Greenland - more details later
Thu 19th May 2011 Ordinary meeting with speaker Stephen Rees talking about Emergency Response Planning
Stephen is a Rotarian with Cleadon Rotary Club. read more...
Thu 12th May 2011 Business meeting and Annual General Meeting
Our monthly Business meeting but this month incorporating the Annual General Meeting
Mon 9th May 2011 Club Council meeting at 7.00 for 7.15 - venue TBN
Our monthly SMT meeting, normally held on the Monday before the 2nd Thursday
Sun 8th May 2011 Sunday walk 8th May 2011
The latest stage of this season's walks along the Weardale Way read more...
Sat 7th May 2011 Rotary Environment Day - Diary placeholder - more later
Thu 5th May 2011 District Assembly
Venue: Tom Cowie Theatre, Sunderland University. Members are encouraged to attend this important District engagement. read more...Thu 5th May 2011 No meeting - Bank Holiday week
Thu 5th May 2011 No meeting - Bank Holiday week
Thu 28th April 2011 No meeting - Bank Holiday week
Fri 22nd April 2011 Baxter Bear helps to End Polio Now! at the Metro Centre
Baxter Bear to attend with lots of opportunities for adoption of BB's cubs. More details later.
Thu 21st April 2011 No meeting - Bank Holiday week
Sun 17th April 2011 Sunday walk 17th April 2011
The latest stage of this season's walks along the Weardale Way read more...
Sat 16th April 2011 Shanty Night in Aid of the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade
Devised, organised and run by Tynemouth Rotary Club, Tyneside Club is delighted to be invited to support this long-running event which raises significant crucial funding for that legendary institution.
Thu 14th April 2011 Business meeting and District Quiz heat
Our monthly Business meeting but this month incorporating the latest round of the District Quiz
Mon 11th April 2011 Club Council meeting at 7.00 for 7.15 at The Mansion House
Our monthly SMT meeting, normally held on the Monday before the 2nd Thursday
Sat 9th April 2011 Know Your Blood Pressure Day
at Eldon Square - Click "more information" for other details, but in the meantime, CLICK HERE to listen to our Steve being interviewed on Radio Newcastle recently. read more...
Thu 7th April 2011 Ordinary meeting with guest Paul Powell talking about collecting military medals
Thu 31st March 2011 Open Night - District 1030 GSE Team visit following its safe return in February
Members to opt-in with Tom P by the usual deadline read more...
Thu 24th March 2011 Ordinary meeting - Featuring a Fellowship (Quiz) Night
This event was originally intended to be on 31 March but has swapped with the GSE Return visit read more...
Wed 23rd March 2011 District Council Meeting
The latest quarterly meeting.Time : 6.45pm (6.15pm for Registration)
Venue: Northumbrian Room, Lancastrian Suite, Lancaster Road, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9JR read more...
Sun 20th March 2011 Bric-a-Brac sale at Tynemouth
Run by our International Committee in aid of Japan Disaster Relief.
Thu 17th March 2011 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker Malcolm Byrne talking about the Dreadnought ships
Mon 14th March 2011 Club Council meeting at 7.00 for 7.15 at The Mansion House
Our monthly SMT meeting, normally held on the Monday before the 2nd Thursday read more...
Fri 11th March 2011 Grand Charity Boxing Tournament - *** POSTPONED ***
Grand Boxing Tournament at the Banqueting Suite, Newcastle Civic Centre read more...
Thu 10th March 2011 Business meeting - inc Boxing Night final arrangements
Sat 5th March 2011 End Polio Now - Sponsored Toddle arranged by Maria Field
Returning to the scene of our Crocus Planting the youngsters and their mums refresh awareness of the campaign - NOW BACKED BY BAXTER BEAR! Read on... read more...
Thu 3rd March 2011 Open Night with speaker - Newcastle United Foundation's Kate Bradley
Sat 26th February 2011 End Polio Now Fund Raiser - the Divas return once again
... to Dunston Social Club, from 7 pm. Please email our Club's co-ordinator for more details read more...
Thu 24th February 2011 Tyneside Club meeting away to Tynemouth!
The 'Return' match between our two Clubs shall take place at Tynemouth. List to be circulated. read more...
Mon 21st February 2011 International Committee fund-raiser in aid of PCDC - Indian meal at Ponteland Tandoori
Once more, we shall make considerable sacrifice at an Indian meal in Ponteland Tandoori, to raise as much as we can to support Rev Malcolm Jones's charity - Practical Compassion for Destitute Children (In The Lands Of The Bible) read more...
Thu 17th February 2011 Ordinary meeting - chilling out with Tony & Fiona Lennox as they talk about Murder-Mystery Walks
Thu 10th February 2011 Business meeting
Mon 7th February 2011 Club Council meeting at 7.00 for 7.15 - venue TBN
Our monthly SMT meeting, normally held on the Monday before the 2nd Thursday
Sun 6th February 2011 Sunday walk 6th February 2011
Reportedly a beautiful circular walk from Rothbury, taking in part of the Simonside Hills read more...
Thu 3rd February 2011 Ordinary meeting featuring a District Quiz heat
We welcome the visiting team: Till & Glendale RC. A new Club, so we'll try to be kind to them!
Thu 27th January 2011 Open Night - Lucy Winskell will talk about her vital work with Northumbria University
Lucy Winskell is one of two Pro-Vice-Chancellors at Northumbria University read more...
Thu 20th January 2011 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker Caroline O'Doherty talking about the Sick Children's Trust
Caroline is the Regional Fundraiser at The Sick Children's Trust read more...
Thu 13th January 2011 Business meeting
Tue 11th January 2011 Club Council meeting at 1900 for 1915 - Venue The Mansion House
Our monthly SMT meeting, normally held on the Monday before the 2nd Thursday but for convenience on this occasion moved to Tuesday
Thu 6th January 2011 District Council Meeting
Quarterly meeting postponed from 30 November.Time : 6.45pm (6.15pm for Registration)
Venue: Ravensdene Lodge Hotel, 55 Consett Road, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, NE11 0AN read more...
Thu 6th January 2011 First meeting of the New Year - Presentation by the outgoing District GSE team
The Rotary Club of Tyneside is delighted to host the five members of the outgoing District GSE Team ... read more...
Thu 30th December 2010 No meeting - Bank Holiday week
A "Happy New Year!" to all colleagues, members, friends and relatives
Thu 23rd December 2010 No meeting - Bank Holiday week
A very merry Christmas to all colleagues, members, friends and relatives
Thu 16th December 2010 Members' Christmas Party
Our Annual Christmas celebration, at The Mansion House
Mon 13th December 2010 People's Kitchen Christmas Party
The special party organised each year by the People's Kitchen to bring a bit of warmth and cheer to the homeless and street people of Newcastle. read more...
Thu 9th December 2010 Business meeting and SGM at the Civic Centre
As well as normal Club business and receiving Committee reports, we shall discuss nominations for some of the 2010-2011 key Club officer positions.
Tue 7th December 2010 Club Council meeting at 1900 for 1915 - Venue: The Mansion House
Our monthly SMT meeeting, normally held on the 2nd Monday read more...
Sat 4th December 2010 Vocational visit to The Jarrow Brewery and nearby Thai restaurant
A chance stout-heartedly to support the Local Brewing industry! Back by popular demand is a Vocational Committee Brewery Visit.
Thu 2nd December 2010 Open Night at The Mansion House - Dr Chris Record follows up the summer Clay Pigeon Shoot
Thu 25th November 2010 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker Simon Preston talking about "Eat Newcastle" - Civic Centre
Sat 20th November 2010 End Polio Now Gala Evening
An exciting evening of singing, dancing, drama and much more as part of our response to the 'Gates Challenge'... read more...
Thu 18th November 2010 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker Judy Summerson talking about Red Kites - Civic Centre
Mon 15th November 2010 Club Council meeting at 1900 for 1915 - Venue: The Mansion House
Our monthly SMT meeeting, normally held on the Monday preceeding the 2nd Thursday - this meeting postponed from 08 Nov
Sun 14th November 2010 GSOAWC Sunday walk - Weardale Way: Witton Park to Bishop Auckland
Assemble at the end point - further details TBN
Thu 11th November 2010 Business meeting & District Quiz heat (-v-Amble) at THE MANSION HOUSE
Sat 6th November 2010 Rotary Club of Tyneside Firework Party at Peter & Marie's
Once more, Peter & Marie will be hosting this exciting and extremely enjoyable annual Fellowship event. The important question is - which will be the Real Ale this year?
Thu 4th November 2010 Ordinary meeting featuring guest speaker Prof John Derry's, "A Soldier's General"
Field Marshall Viscount Plumer of Messines was a significant figure during and after the First World War. read more...
Sat 30th October 2010 Outing to The Sage, Gateshead for The Drifters concert
Dinner beforehand at the Sage Restaurant
Sat 30th October 2010 Grand Jumble/Tabletop Sale this Saturday in aid of 'End Polio Now'
Saturday, 30th of October, from 2pm until 4.30pm at the Dunston Community Centre, Gateshead NE11 9EBThere are numerous tables selling ... read more...
Thu 28th October 2010 Ordinary meeting with Adam recounting his experiences at Handicamp
Thu 21st October 2010 Foundation Committee-themed evening with special guest, Marie
Our kind benefactor, Marie, is the instigator and organiser or co-ordinator of a number of events raising funds to "End Polio Now"
Thu 14th October 2010 Open Night at The Mansion House - Prof. Peter Stone talks about Stonehenge
Prof.Peter Stone is Professor of Art and Culture at Newcastle University.
Thu 7th October 2010 Business meeting at the Civic Centre
Mon 4th October 2010 Club Council meeting at 1900 for 1915 - Venue: The Mansion House
Our monthly SMT meeting
Thu 30th September 2010 Ordinary meeting with Zola Ntamboi
During the Apartheid years on South Africa, Zola was a fellow ANC prisoner of Nelson Mandela... read more...
Thu 23rd September 2010 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker Philip Bernays talking about the reordering of the Theatre Royal
Thu 16th September 2010 *** NB. Normally scheduled meeting brought forward to Tuesday 14th September! ***
Meeting date changed to accommodate the farewell dinner for the visiting GSE team, which leaves soon thereafter. Please see the diary entry for Tuesday 14th September, for details of the function.
Tue 14th September 2010 Open Night at The Mansion House - a special 'Farewell' to the visiting GSE team from Southern India
***Note: this is the rescheduled weekly meeting, so there is NO TYNESIDE MEETING ON THURSDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER***
Fri 10th September 2010 - Sun 12th September 2010 District Conference in Durham
Visit the District site at http://www.rotary-ribi.org/districts/homepage.asp?DistrictNo=1030 for more information.
Thu 9th September 2010 Business meeting at the Civic Centre
Mon 6th September 2010 Club Council meeting at 1900 for 1915 - Venue [TBN]
Our monthly SMT meeting
Thu 2nd September 2010 No meeting - Bank Holiday week
Thu 26th August 2010 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker David Turner: "Croquet in the North East"
Thu 19th August 2010 Business meeting AT THE MANSION HOUSE
Our monthly SMT meeting
Thu 12th August 2010 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker representing the PDSA - more details to follow
Mon 9th August 2010 Club Council meeting at 1900 for 1915 - Venue: The Mansion House
Our monthly SMT meeting
Thu 5th August 2010 Ordinary meeting with a Fellowship focus: A quiz members' night
Sat 31st July 2010 - Sun 1st August 2010 Sport & Entertainment Committee's visit to the Edinburgh Jazz Festival
It's the end of July, so it's our regular trip north of the border to visit the beautiful city of Edinburgh, for the Annual Edinburgh Jazz Festival.jpg)
Thu 29th July 2010 Open Night at The Mansion House - A fond "Farewell" to PP Tim and Anne Hibbert
Past President Tim has moved away, so to mark his departure from our midst and as a measure of the esteem in which we hold them, this meeting has been dedicated principally to honour him and his lovely wife, Anne. read more...
Sun 25th July 2010 Rotary Club of Tyneside Summer Barbecue
A fund-raiser organised by the "International" Committee, to be held in the relaxing surroundings of Keith's garden - sunshine ordered.
Sun 25th July 2010 - Sat 7th August 2010 Handicamp Norway 2010
The Rotary Club of Tyneside is delighted to sponsor Adam on this year's Camp. He is accompanied and assisted by Graham and Paul. read more...
Thu 22nd July 2010 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker: Carole Hewison talking about Whoops! - Child Safety
For more information about the Whoops! Child Safety Project, please Click here
Thu 15th July 2010 Ordinary meeting with a musical interlude: guest musicians David & Susan Biermann
To see more about Rotarian David Biermann, please Click here
Sun 11th July 2010 GSOAWC Sunday walk 11 July 2010 - Weardale Way
Cowshill-Wearhead-Rookhope
Thu 8th July 2010 Business meeting & visit by DG Les Fay
Mon 5th July 2010 Club Council meeting at 1900 for 1915
Our monthly SMT meeting; venue Norvil's house
Sun 4th July 2010 North East Games for People with Disabilities
Organised by the Rotary Club of Middlesbrough Erimus. More details to follow.
Thu 1st July 2010 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker: Journalist Doug Weatherall
The new Rotary year kicks off with a topical 'Football Frenzy', for its first meeting. Now retired, Doug was a reporter for more years than he cares to remember. read more...