Completed meetings and events 2018-2019
Wed 26th June 2019 - Talk: "A History of Shebbear College and its Biblical Origins" Speaker: Lester Bird
Duty Member: David OgleWed 19th June 2019 - Business Meeting & Club Assembly (Rotarians only) (Council Mtg - 5.45pm)
Duty Member: Chris NorburnWed 12th June 2019 - President Alan Glover's Night at Beaconside House - Dress appropriate for a Summer Ball or Black Tie
President Alan Glover's Night at Beaconside House - Dress appropriate for a Summer Ball or Black TieWed 12th June 2019 - President Alan Glover's Dinner at The Beaconside House, Bideford, EX39 5JL
For bookings: please contact Brian Wakefield, Bideford Bridge Rotary Club - email: brian.wakefield7@btinternet.comSat 8th June 2019 - Bideford Cricket match at Westward Ho! Match Sponsorship by our Club
2pm start - Bar open all afternoon - Rotary Members may book complimentary Cricket Tea with Attendance Officer: john@shardelow.co.ukWed 5th June 2019 - Bideford Tarka Rotary Club Charter Celebration Dinner - Black Tie - by invitation only
Bideford Tarka Rotary Club Charter Celebration Dinner - Black Tie - more information to follow shortlyWed 5th June 2019 - Bideford Tarka Rotary Club Charter Celebration Dinner at The Royal North Devon Golf Club, Westward Ho!
Please contact: Rtn Jeremy Drakeford on email: jeremydrakeford@gmail.comWed 29th May 2019 - Talk: "Looking at ageing bodies" Speaker: Nilufer Shaw
Duty Member: John BishopWed 22nd May 2019 - Talk:"Torridge Rough Sleeper Project" Speaker: Kaye Corfe
Duty Member: Rod MoleWed 15th May 2019 - Talk: "Salt Cod links with Newfoundland through the ages" Speaker: Felicity Sylvester
Duty Member: Ron MillerWed 8th May 2019 - Business Meeting followed by the Club AGM (Rotarians only) (Council Meeting - 5.45pm)
Duty Member: Kit MayersWed 1st May 2019 - Ladies Night Talk: "Smuggling in Devon" Speaker: Robert Hesketh
Duty Member: Roger LevickSat 27th April 2019 Darts Marathon Finals at The Milky Way, Clovelly
Open Darts Tournament & Prize-giving EventWed 24th April 2019 - Talk: "Cycle Ride to Jordan" Speakers: Rtns Don Adams & Andrew Laugharne
Duty Member: Mike JohnsWed 17th April 2019 - Talk: "A Stitch in Time" Speaker: David Duke
Duty Member: David JamesSat 13th April 2019 - Our Club's sponsorship of The Bideford Rugby Club match between the Bideford Chiefs and Winscombe - from 12.30pm for per-match buffet(1.30pm) and to watch the game from 3pm
Pre-booking required from john@shardelow.co.ukWed 10th April 2019 - Club Business Meeting (Rotarians only)
Duty Member: Tony InchWed 3rd April 2019 - Talk: "Finding the lost Argentinian Submarine" Speaker: Eddie Neylon (Council Meeting - 5.45pm)
Duty Member: David HattonWed 27th March 2019 - Bideford Bridge RC Guest Evening
Duty Member: Bill GrantWed 20th March 2019 - Talk: "Manshed" Speaker: Rtn Barry Gouldbourn, South Molton RC
Duty Member: Rodney GraingerWed 13th March 2019 - Club Business Meeting (Rotarians only)
Duty Member: Michael FletcherWed 6th March 2019 - Talk:"Beyond General Practice" Speaker: Caroline Sanford (Council Meeting - 5.45pm)
Duty Member: Euan EddieWed 27th February 2019 - Talk: "A load of Hot Air" Speaker: Rtn John Wilson
Duty Member: Jeremy DrakefordWed 20th February 2019 - Club Scatter Week - No Meeting at RND - Please visit another Club between 14th to 26th February
Some suggested local Clubs listed on back of Club Handbook. Others further away can be researched!Wed 13th February 2019 - Club Business Meeting (Rotarians only)
Duty Member: Roger DobleWed 6th February 2019 - 6th Feb 2019 18:30 - Talk: "ShelterBox" Speaker: Rotarian David Glover (Council Meeting - 5.45pm)
Duty Member: Geoff DayWed 30th January 2019 - Ladies Night Talk: "English Bagpipes" Speaker: Ned Morgan
Duty Member: Rusty CrowhurstWed 23rd January 2019 - Talk: "Introduction of Motorbikes and Motorcars to North Devon pre 1914" Speaker: Peter Christie
Duty Member: Mike CracknellWed 16th January 2019 - Talk: “Robotics competitions to inspire future engineers and scientists” Speaker: Rtn David Avery
Duty Member: Don CarterWed 9th January 2019 - Club Business Meeting (Rotarians only) (Council Meeting - 5.45pm)
Duty Member: TBAWed 2nd January 2019 - No Meeting
No MeetingWed 26th December 2018 - No Meeting
No MeetingFri 21st December 2018 - Club Christmas Party at The Royal North Devon Golf Club
Dress code: smart casual (with jacket) & something glamorous for the girls!Wed 19th December 2018 - No Meeting
No MeetingWed 12th December 2018 - "The Mike Aitken Memorial Quiz Night" with quiz master Rtn Andrew Laugharne
Duty Member: Colin BalsdonFri 7th December 2018 - Christmas Concert, St Mary's Parish Church, Bideford
The Service to be conducted by Rev'd Kevin Beer - Jointly arranged by Bideford Rotary Club, Bideford Inner Wheel & Bideford Bridge Rotary Club. Prompt start at 6.30pm.Wed 5th December 2018 Business & Special General Meeting (Rotarians only) (Council Meeting - 5.45pm)
Duty Member: John BishopWed 28th November 2018 Ladies Night Talk: "Life on the Slide" Speaker: Pistol Pete, the celebrated trombonist
Duty Member: Rob BrownWed 21st November 2018 - Evening out at The Boathouse, Instow
Duty Member: John ShardelowWed 14th November 2018 - Club Business Meeting (Rotarians only)
Duty Member: David AveryWed 7th November 2018 Talk: "History - What is the point?" Speaker: Derek Wilson - Local Author (Council Meeting - 5.45pm)
Duty Member: Don AdamsWed 31st October 2018 - Halloween at The Thatched Inn, Abbotsham
Carvery followed by a choice of desserts. Fancy dress encouraged but not compulsoryWed 24th October 2018 - Talk: "The work of The Samaritans coping with mental health problems" Speaker: Clive Pedwell
Duty Member: John WilsonFri 19th October 2018 - Special Children's Night at The Milky Way
Invitation to Children with special needs (and their families) for a Special Night read more...Wed 17th October 2018 Talk: "Cheating in Cricket" Speaker: Rotarian Roger Hill
Duty Member: Brian WakefieldWed 10th October 2018 - Club Business Meeting (Rotarians only)
Duty Member: John VioletWed 3rd October 2018 - Talk: "Golfing Anecdotes" Speaker: Bob Fowler (Council Meeting - 6pm)
Duty Member: Steve TaylorWed 26th September 2018 - RYLA Students' Presentations Speakers: Abigail Cook & Jack Knight from Bideford College
Duty Member: Trevor StanburyWed 19th September 2018 - Talk: "Master of Toast" Speaker: Rotarian Tony Lewis
Duty Member: Steven SherryWed 12th September 2018 - Club Business Meeting (Rotarians only)
Duty Member: Phil SargentWed 5th September 2018 - Talk: "The Calvert Trust" Speaker: Jeremy Duxbury (Council Meeting - 6pm)
Duty Member: Alan PriceSat 1st September 2018 Bideford Bridge Rotary Club Charity Golf Day
Play at The Royal North Devon Golf Club, Westward Ho! read more...Wed 29th August 2018 - Ladies Night Talk: "War Time Merchant Navy" Speaker: Vivienne Foster
Duty Member: David OgleWed 22nd August 2018 - Job Talk by Rotarian Mervyn Langmead
Duty Member: Chris NorburnWed 15th August 2018 - Talk: "Photography" Speaker: Graham Hobbs
Duty Member: Peter MorrisWed 8th August 2018 - Club Business Meeting (Rotarians only)
Duty Member: Rod MoleSun 5th August 2018 - Two Moors 100
Please visit www.twomoors100.co.ukfor full information on how to book in.
Sun 5th August 2018 - 2 Moors 100 Cycle Sportive - Sunday 5th August 2018
Please visit www.twomoors100.co.ukfor full information on how to book in. read more...
Wed 1st August 2018 - Talk: : "My part in the D-Day Landings" Speaker: Clifford Coates (Council Meeting)
Duty Member: Ron MillerWed 25th July 2018 - Visit to the Club of District Governor Graham Carey
Duty Member: Kit MayersWed 18th July 2018 - Talk: "Italian Art in Malta" Speaker: Justin Micallef - Members' Ladies welcome to attend if booked in.
Duty Member: Tony LewisWed 11th July 2018 - Petanque at Goosey Pool at Westward Ho! start 5pm. Then back to RND at 7pm for BBQ or Buffet and football
Petanque Goosey Pool at 5pm - RND at 7pm for Football on TV - BBQ or Buffet at 7.45pmWed 4th July 2018 - Handover
Duty Member: Mervyn Langmead