Completed meetings and events 2024-2025
Tue 19th November 2024 Speaker Michael Hartnack Host John Shield
The local councillor is visiting to tell us about his work in the community where we could be of assistance.Tue 12th November 2024 Speaker George Lomas Host John Hutchinson
George will introduce us to a subject for discussionTue 5th November 2024 Business Meeting
We had an excellent business meeting at which plans were made for future projectsTue 29th October 2024 Speaker John Hutchinson Host John Lipscombe
Prior to the Budget the following day, John led us in an interesting discussion on the nation's finances.
Sat 26th October 2024 Grand Charity Concert
Sunderland Symphony Orchestra presented a delightful programme of popular classical and light music by the string section. This helped to raise funds for Sunderland Minster and Rotary Seaburn Benevolent Fund.Tue 22nd October 2024 Fellowship Meeting
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Mon 21st October 2024 Coffee Morning for End Polio Now
The Grand Hotel helped us to stage a Coffee Morning in the Restaurant area to raise funds to End Polio Now. Well supported event which raised £670.00 including £200.00 donated by Sunderland Rotary.Tue 15th October 2024 Fellowship Meeting
We had a valuable discussion with the two potential members who attended regarding what Rotary is about and the events that our club organises to raise funds. We also told them about the charities that we support with donations from those funds.Tue 8th October 2024 Speaker Barry Emmerson. Host John Shield
Barry gave us an interesting talk on his life and many interests.Tue 1st October 2024 Business Meeting
We discussed the future programme of events and other matters.Tue 24th September 2024 Speaker Don Kent. Host Phil Herdson
Don is to tell us about a trip to Antarctica and the dangers faced there because of climate change.Tue 17th September 2024 Speaker Bernard Hope Host John Shield
Bernard is visiting to give us one of his many interesting talksTue 10th September 2024 Speaker George Lomas Host John Hutchinson
George gave us an interesting talk on how his interest in music began with listening to the Light Programme as a child, to owning pianolas and repairing all sorts of musical instruments.Tue 3rd September 2024 Business Meeting
We had a comprehensive discussion and planned future events.Tue 27th August 2024 Fellowship Meeting
We enjoyed a general discussionTue 20th August 2024 Speaker Tracey Dixon Host John Shield
Councillor Tracey from the local authority came to tell us about her role as Lead Councillor and touch upon areas that may be of mutual interest.Tue 13th August 2024 Speaker William Ang'Awa Host Phil Herdson
William gave us a very interesting and informative presentation about Kenya, his own birth country.Tue 6th August 2024 Business Meeting
Discussion on future events
Tue 30th July 2024 Speakers Tracy and Simon Host Charlotte Harms
The Connor Brown Trustees came to tell us about their work in helping to reduce knife crime. They gave a very well prepared and informative presentation, which they show to schools when they visit.Tue 23rd July 2024 Speaker John Dumbrell Host John McLoughlin
The District Foundation Chairman visited to update us on Foundation. He congratulated the club on having consistently donated $100 per member to the Annual Fund and also donated £500 for End Polio Now._1.jpg)
Tue 16th July 2024 Speaker PDG Steve Rose Host Tony Wortman
An Evening Meeting to which we are inviting guests to tell them about the fellowship and enjoyment of Rotary.Tue 9th July 2024 Fellowship Meeting
Our speakers asked to change to end of July so we had a Fellowship Meeting when we discussed future events.Tue 2nd July 2024 Club Assembly
The President and Committee chairmen will present their plans for the next Rotary year.