Completed meetings and events 2011-2012
Thu 28th June 2012 Handover Night
The last meeting of the waning Rotary year when the outgoing chairmen review their committees' work over the previous twelve months.Sat 23rd June 2012 President's Night at The Mansion House, with singer Karen Kennedy
Our party to celebrate the present incumbent's year in officeThu 21st June 2012 Business meeting - Club Assembly
The Committee leaders-elect bring their 2012-2013 groups together for the first time and discuss outline plans for the forthcoming Rotary year, before announcing these to enthuse and excite the Club at large.Tue 19th June 2012 Club Council meeting (last of 2011-2012!); New Rendezvous Restaurant, Ponteland
All Club members are especially welcome to join us for the last meeting of this Rotary year.Thu 14th June 2012 Ordinary meeting - programme TBN
Diary placeholder - Further details laterThu 7th June 2012 NO MEETING! (Bank Holiday week)
Thu 31st May 2012 Ordinary meeting - Malcolm Jones returns to update us on his PCDC charity
Rtn Malcolm's charity, Practical Compassion for Destitute Children (in The Lands of The Bible), has been a regular beneficiary of our contributions. We look forward to Malcolm's visits, when he comes to describe just how our funding helps the children.Thu 24th May 2012 Business meeting
Mon 21st May 2012 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm; venue The Diamond PH
Our monthly SMT meetingThu 17th May 2012 Ordinary meeting - programme TBN
Diary placeholder - Further details in due courseSun 13th May 2012 Club day & GSOAWC walk with Fish 'n' Chip Supper @ Beadnell, for RYLA funds
Rtn Ian Fraser and wife Janet are organising this event. Funds raised will supplement the Club's contribution towards this August's RYLA course.Thu 10th May 2012 NO MEETING! (Bank Holiday week)
Thu 3rd May 2012 Open meeting with guest speaker Mrs Sue Sim, Chief Constable of Northumbria Police
Mrs Sim heads the Chief Officer Team at Northumbria Police. We are both honoured and delighted that she has agreed to give up some of her valuable time to come and talk to us.Thu 26th April 2012 Ordinary meeting, with speaker David Archer discussing 'Taliban Country'
David Archer is a visiting fellow at Newcastle University and a researcher into Climate Change read more...Sat 21st April 2012 Know your Blood Pressure (Stroke Awareness) Day
The Community and Vocational Services Committee leads this annual event, when the Club teams up with local NHS nurse volunteers to conduct blood pressure checks on passers-by in Eldon Square Shopping Centre. Full details in due course.Thu 19th April 2012 Business meeting & AGM (inc election of Committee Chairmen)
The remaining Club Officers for the following Rotary year are to be electedMon 16th April 2012 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm; venue The Diamond PH
Our monthly SMT meetingThu 12th April 2012 NO MEETING! (Bank Holiday week)
Mon 9th April 2012 - Fri 13th April 2012 GSOAWC International expedition to Freiburg, in the Black Forest region of Germany
This beautiful town and surrounding area, with their friendly and welcoming inhabitants, once again play host to our explorers, who will be introduced to a fresh Pandora's Box of stunning sights and exciting experiences.Thu 5th April 2012 NO MEETING! (Bank Holiday week)
Thu 29th March 2012 Ordinary meeting with Zone Final of District Quiz - Tyneside ‘A'-v-Alnwick
After a gruelling series of heats which saw our 'A' Team fight valliantly through, including a victory against the rival Tyneside "B" Team, this promises to be a match to make history. Good luck to both contenders and "To The Victor The Spoils". read more...Sat 24th March 2012 Bowls afternoon - CANCELLED
Owing to the number of subscribers failing to reach the required minimum figure, this event is not viable and is therefore cancelled.Thu 22nd March 2012 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker, author David Williams talking about his work
Thu 15th March 2012 Business meeting
Mon 12th March 2012 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm; venue TBN
Thu 8th March 2012 Ordinary meeting - speaker Rosemary Hayward: “An African Adventure”
Rosemary retired recently from mainstream dentistry but before this she began an association with a charity (www.bridge2aid.org/) whose mission is to ... read more...Sun 4th March 2012 GSOAWC walk - first of 2012 - Shaftoe Crags
A nice easy ramble to start the new season. This popular walk is about 6 miles over fairly easy terrain, except for the odd muddy field.Please meet at Bolam Lake Main car park (ie. the Visitor Centre one) for a prompt 1030hrs departure
Thu 1st March 2012 Open meeting - speaker John Derry: “'Uncle Joe' Stalin”
To our delight Professor Derry returns once again to enthral us with yet another of his gripping accounts from historyThu 23rd February 2012 Business meeting & Long-Service awards ceremony
An extra-ordinary meeting to include honouring our most long-standing membersMon 20th February 2012 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm; venue TBN
Our monthly SMT meetingThu 16th February 2012 Ordinary meeting - District Quiz heat: Tyneside ‘A’-v-‘B’ Tyneside
No doubt an internecine encounter...!Mon 13th February 2012 Charity Dinner at Ponteland Tandoori in aid of PCDC
Please contact John Bower for full detailsThu 9th February 2012 Open meeting with speaker Gordon Smith: 'The History of Blyth'
Please visit http://www.victorianblyth.co.uk/smith.htm to read all about Gordon SmithThu 2nd February 2012 Ordinary meeting - Programme TBN following RIBI President Burman visit cancellation
Scheduled visit by RIBI President Burman - cancelled by DistrictThu 26th January 2012 Ordinary meeting with speaker Antony Dowling, focusing on Will-Writing
Antony is Director of The Will Works, but he also has a separate role as a Financial Adviser with 2mtrustThu 19th January 2012 Business meeting
Mon 16th January 2012 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm; venue The Diamond PH, Ponteland
Our monthly Senior Management Team Meeting - usually held on the second Monday of the monthThu 12th January 2012 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker Mike Greatbatch talking about his book: "Benwell's Big Houses"
Mike works for Newcastle City Council and is a key mover in the area's environment regeneration. His major projects include the Ouseburn regeneration plan.Thu 5th January 2012 NO MEETING! (Bank Holiday week)
Thu 29th December 2011 NO MEETING! (Bank Holiday week)
Thu 22nd December 2011 Members' Christmas Party
read more...Thu 15th December 2011 Business meeting & SGM
Tue 13th December 2011 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm; venue The Diamond PH
Mon 12th December 2011 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.Sun 11th December 2011 BBC Children in Need Static Bike Ride and Evening Fun Quiz
A fun bike ride simulating covering the distance from Newcastle to Pudsey in West Yorkshire and back - a total of 230 miles! read more...Thu 8th December 2011 Open Meeting with entertainment by Jason Isaacs - renowned "Rat Pack" revival artiste
Thu 1st December 2011 Ordinary meeting featuring a heat of the District Quiz: Tyneside-v-Ponteland
Wed 30th November 2011 District Council meeting
Thu 24th November 2011 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker from HMS Calliope
Briefing about the opertion at HMS Calliope by either CO Andy Collier or EO Duncan Young.Fri 18th November 2011 Jazz At The Park - Tynemouth Rotary Club event - See the flyer (Click) here
Thu 17th November 2011 Business meeting
Tue 15th November 2011 District Quiz - Tyneside Away at Longbenton with Killingworth RC, from 6.30pm, at Gosforth Golf Club,
Broadway East, NE3 5ERPhillip J, David W, Rob T and Tom R will be custodians of our reputation during this, latest, heat. Good Luck, chaps!
Supporters invited - please let Tom know for meal bookings.
Mon 14th November 2011 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm. Venue The Diamond PH, Ponteland
Thu 10th November 2011 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker Kory Sandven
Georgia Southern University senior Kory Sandven was selected to study renewable energy at the graduate level while abroad on a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. read more...Tue 8th November 2011 Fund raiser at Rialto Italian Restaurant, Ponteland
In aid of Rotary Foundation projects.All comers most welcome - please speak to a Club member or email using the form available on the "more information" page. read more...
Sun 6th November 2011 GSOAWC Sunday walk
The next walk is a fairly leisurely stroll through the parkland estate of the Duke of Northumberland. It is an 8 mile walk along well surfaced tracks and a few field paths. read more...Thu 3rd November 2011 Ordinary meeting with guest speaker Mike Greatbatch (awaits confirmation)
Mike works for Newcastle City Council and is a key mover in the area's environment regeneration. His major projects include the Ouseburn regeneration plan.Thu 27th October 2011 Ordinary meeting with speaker - Paul Woods gives a briefing on his involvement with key Developments in Newcastle - TBC
Paul Woods is Director of Finance at Newcastle City Council and won the prestigious award of "Finance Director of the Year 2010", at this year's North East Accountancy Awards. read more...Thu 20th October 2011 Ordinary meeting with speaker - Rtn Chris "Dracula" Vallis takes us to Transylvania
... with batty tales of his recent travels.Thu 13th October 2011 Business meeting
Mon 10th October 2011 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm; venue The Diamond PH, Ponteland
Thu 6th October 2011 NO MEETING! Members are encouraged to support the HC & TEF Boxing Tournament instead
Thu 6th October 2011 Boxing Tournament at Town End Farm
Sat 1st October 2011 Cocktail Party hosted by Longbenton-with-Killingworth @ Hepscott - 7.30 to 11.30pm
Sat 1st October 2011 SPROCKET Club inaugural cycle ride. Meet 10.30am @ Ridley Arms, Stannington
The plan for our first sortie is to cycle from the Ridley Arms to Bolam Lake via Whalton and return to Stannington by the same route. read more...Thu 29th September 2011 Ordinary meeting with speaker - Rtn John Bower takes us away for two weeks under sail
Thu 22nd September 2011 Business meeting
Mon 19th September 2011 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm; venue The Diamond PH, Ponteland
Fri 16th September 2011 - Sun 18th September 2011 District 1030 Conference 2011-2012
Our District's annual conference - this year in the heart of the city of York read more...Thu 15th September 2011 Open Night with the visiting GSE team & other guests - NB. Venue change to the Civic Centre
... owing to insufficient space at our regular venue.Thu 8th September 2011 Ordinary meeting with speaker - local veterinarian Jason Atherton - featured in TV’s 'Dick & Dom Go Wild' & 'Animal Rescue Squad'
Sun 4th September 2011 Summer Walks 2011 - Walk Two: Hethpool, Eccles Cairn and College Valley.
Like the (last) Rothbury walk, very scenic and usually with plenty of wildlife in evidence. read more...Thu 1st September 2011 NO MEETING! (Bank Holiday week)
Thu 25th August 2011 Ordinary meeting with speaker - District Governor Tony Wortman
Thu 18th August 2011 Business meeting - enhanced by a Chris Vallis special celebration!
... be there or be square (or thirsty)!Mon 15th August 2011 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm; venue The Diamond PH, Ponteland
Sat 13th August 2011 Summer fellowship outing to "Cranford" at Belsay Hall
Rotary Club of Tyneside will be attending an outdoor performance of ‘Cranford’ for a summer evening picnicThu 11th August 2011 Ordinary meeting with speaker - David McGonagle discusses Coins & Stamps
Sun 7th August 2011 Summer Walks 2011 - Walk One: Rothbury and its environs.
This walk takes us from the centre of Rothbury towards Lordenshaw then on to Simonside and Great Tosson. read more...Thu 4th August 2011 Open Night with speaker - Rtn Lorna Hansell discusses Researching Family History
Sun 31st July 2011 Charity Barrow at the Metro Centre - CANCELLED
Sat 30th July 2011 Charity Barrow at the Metro Centre - CANCELLED
Fri 29th July 2011 - Sun 31st July 2011 Edinburgh Jazz Festival excursion
Thu 28th July 2011 Business meeting with special guest ADG Alan Murray
Mon 25th July 2011 Club Council meeting 7 for 7.15pm; venue The Diamond PH, Ponteland
Thu 21st July 2011 Ordinary meeting with speaker - Malcolm Byrne talks about WWII European Theatre
Sun 17th July 2011 Sunday walk - Weardale Way final leg!
Thu 14th July 2011 Ordinary meeting with speaker - Les Milne talks about Humanism
Mon 11th July 2011 Club Council meeting - POSTPONED
Sun 10th July 2011 2011 Northern Games for People with Disabilities
Diary placeholder - more to follow!Thu 7th July 2011 Ordinary meeting (Fellowship opportunity) replaces the cancelled Stammtisch BBQ
Sat 2nd July 2011 Garden Party - Coffee Morning in aid of the NSBP
Our host at The Mansion House, Rotarian Gunther Seebacher, has opened the venue's delightful grounds for us to raise awareness of, and funds for, the Newcastle Society for Blind People.