Completed meetings and events 2020-2021
Tue 29th June 2021 - Call my Bluff
An evening of light hearted fun!
Wed 23rd June 2021 - Help for Erdington Foodbank
These are the donations made this month by our members to the Erdington Foodbank. Once again we worked in partnership with Jo James at Tesco, New Oscott. https://erdington.foodbank.org.uk/
Tue 22nd June 2021 - Club Draw
The last draw of this Rotary year was won by Arthur Law, with second prize going to Carole Watson.
Tue 15th June 2021 - Laura Easton; Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
.Tue 8th June 2021 Business Meeting
Sat 5th June 2021 - Litter picking
As part of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign our members were litter picking to help support our local community and their environment.https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/
Tue 1st June 2021 - Delivering urgently needed food items to Erdington Foodbank
The Club has been supporting the foodbank for 8 years. Rtn Eric Dance is pictured with Jo James, Community Champion at Tesco, New Oscott as they select items to be donated to the foodbank this month. https://erdington.foodbank.org.uk/
Tue 1st June 2021 - Celebrating the Club's 30th anniversary
It's Volunteers’ Week and a special anniversary for our Rotary Club as it's celebrating its 30th anniversary. Five of our original members are still in the Club. Each has received a commemorative certificate from the President of Rotary International.
Sat 29th May 2021 - Litter Picking
As part of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign our members were litter picking to help support our local community and their environment.https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/
Tue 25th May 2021 - Club Draw
The May draw was won by Yvonne Plumridge with second prize going to Christine Law.Tue 18th May 2021 - Club Assembly
.Tue 11th May 2021 Business Meeting
Fri 23rd April 2021 - District Conference
This year's conference will be held virtually.
Tue 20th April 2021 Ellie Pocock; NHS Superheroes
Thanks to the incredible outpouring of support to our NHS since the outbreak of the pandemic, they have been able to do so much to support our patients and staff across our hospitals. Guests welcome. https://www.hospitalcharity.org/nhsheroes
Tue 20th April 2021 Delivery to Erdington Foodbank
Rtn Eric Dance‘s car is once again full of items to deliver to Erdington Foodbank; this time the Club has been working in partnership with Tesco at New Oscott and their Community Champion Jo James. https://erdington.foodbank.org.uk/Tue 13th April 2021 Business Meeting
Tue 13th April 2021 Club Draw
This month's draw was won by Alan Boulton. Second prize went to Ken Hawkings.
Fri 26th March 2021 - Supporting Erdington Foodbank
Last weekend our members supported the Drive Thru for the Foodbank at Chester Road Baptist Church. Here are yesterday’s additional deliveries made to the George Road base. https://erdington.foodbank.org.uk/
Tue 23rd March 2021 Peter Montgomery; Mercy Ships
A $1.125 million Global Grant from Rotary to Mercy Ships will supply vital equipment onboard the new hospital ship, the Global Mary, changing and saving lives for people living without access to adequate healthcare.https://www.mercyships.org.uk/
Tue 23rd March 2021 Club Draw
This month's draw was won by Julia Baden with second prize going to Ian Hazel.
Tue 9th March 2021 Paul Beedham; The Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation enables Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundationTue 2nd March 2021 Business Meeting
Sat 27th February 2021 - Community Economic Empowerment Piggery Project
This morning our members were very pleased to join members of the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Nsangi via Zoom to see the launch of the project at RCC Kibisi Village, Wobulenzi-Luwero. Villagers are pictured having just received their piglets.
Tue 23rd February 2021 Peter Jones; Life as a journalist at the BBC.
Peter will highlight some of his experiences working as a journalist for the BBC. He now runs Alert PR, publicity and media training. One not to be missed. Guests welcome.
Tue 23rd February 2021 - Club Draw
This month's draw was won by Milo Elston, who donated the funds back to the Club's Charity account. Second prize went to Penny Thurston.
Tue 9th February 2021 - Pam and Al Sutton; Troop Aid
Pam and Al will be providing an update on the charity's work outlining the challenges of the pandemic. Guests welcome. www.troopaid.infoTue 2nd February 2021 Business Meeting
Tue 26th January 2021 Melissa Roche; SIFA Fireside
Birmingham’s main day centre for homeless and vulnerably housed adults. Guests welcome.https://www.sifafireside.co.uk/
Tue 26th January 2021 Club Draw
This month's draw was won by Christine Law who donated the winnings back to the Club's Charity account. Second prize went to Yvonne Plumridge.
Tue 12th January 2021 Chris Williams and Karen Williams; The Buddy Bag Foundation
The charity provides children entering emergency accommodation with Buddy Bags to restore a sense of safety and security in their lives. Guests welcome.https://buddybagfoundation.co.uk/
Tue 5th January 2021 Business Meeting
Tue 22nd December 2020 - Alternative Christmas Party
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Mon 21st December 2020 - Club Draw
This month's draw was won by Steve Gauld. Second prize went to Gerry McLaughlin who donated his winnings to the Club's Charity account.
Tue 8th December 2020 - Iain Wilson; ShelterBox
The Club has supported the charity for many years. ShelterBox – working with disaster-hit families around the world, offering emergency shelter and other essential items to support them in rebuilding their lives. https://www.shelterbox.org
Tue 1st December 2020 - Business Meeting and Fellowship Visit from Rotary Club of Geelong East, Australia.
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Tue 24th November 2020 - Club Draw
This month's draw was won by John Baden, who donated it to Kids Club Kampala. Second prize was won by Carolyn Mclaughlin, who donated it to the Rotary Charity account.
Tue 24th November 2020 - Maria Muchova; President of Rotaract Birmingham and District Rotaract Vice-Chair
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Tue 10th November 2020 - togetherTalks: Captain Tom
Hear a recorded interview with Captain Tom who became an inspiration to the nation.Tue 3rd November 2020 - Business Meeting and Special General Meeting
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Tue 27th October 2020 - Mike Fielding; Extra Mile School
Extra Mile - a UK charity helping to bring education to the poor and vulnerable children in Sierra Leone. http://www.extra-mile.org/
Mon 26th October 2020 - Club Draw
This evening's draw was won by Steve Gauld with Julia Baden receiving second prize.
Tue 13th October 2020 - Cllr Jane Mosson; Mayor of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield
Having the Mayor speak to us has become a popular annual fixture on our calendar.
Tue 13th October 2020 Donation to Leonard Cheshire Residential Home, Greenacres
Thanks to the support of our Rotary District the Club has been able to donate £375 to Greenacres, to go towards all the additional expenditure they have incurred with PPE and cleaning materials during the pandemic.
Tue 13th October 2020 - Support to Malawi during Covid - update
Face masks made for Embangweni Hospital have already exceeded 1,000. Staff are wearing them and insist patients wear them too. We have also donated for 20 hand washing buckets and lots of soap to the school. The solar lights we donated have now arrived.
Fri 9th October 2020 - Malaria Eradication Project
The Club has been pleased to support RC Nsangi and Rotaract Club of Nsangi with this project. Today we were able to use Zoom to see the presentation of the mosquito nets to the people of Kibisi Village, Kakikamu Sub-County, Luweero District.Tue 6th October 2020 - Business Meeting
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Fri 25th September 2020 - Macmillan Coffee Morning
Delighted to be asked to join RC Birmingham Breakfast. Representatives from St Mary’s Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support and special guest Andy Street made excellent presentations. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-whiteside-macmillan
Tue 22nd September 2020 - Sally Jenkins; How to make money out of murder
Guests welcome.
Tue 22nd September 2020 - Club Draw
Gina Maund won this month's draw.
Tue 15th September 2020 - Ellen MacArthur; Ellen MacArthur's Children's Cancer Trust
We will not be holding a meeting this week. Instead members have the opportunity to hear Ellen MacArthur speak via Zoom. This is our DIstrict Governor's chosen charity. https://www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org
Mon 14th September 2020 - Donation to Erdington Fodbank
ERDINGTON FOODBANKThe Club has donated a further £2000 to the foodbank. It includes a matching grant of £1000 from the Rotary Foundation District 1060 Foodbank Fund for which we are most grateful. https://erdington.foodbank.org.uk/
Fri 11th September 2020 - Dictionaries for Schools
Dictionaries have been delivered to Penns, Walmley, Wylde Green and Yenton primary schools. Special thanks this year for help with the funding from Royal Sutton Coldfield Coldfield Town Council’s Community Grant Programme. Photos credit: Penns Primary Sch
Tue 8th September 2020 - Amelia Thomas; Greenacres, Leonard Cheshire Disability
Greenacres is home for 33 adults with physical disabilities in Sutton Coldfield, supported by the Club for many years.https://www.leonardcheshire.org/what-we-do/care-and-accommodation/care-homes/greenacres
Tue 1st September 2020 - Business Meeting
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Wed 26th August 2020 - Eat out to help out
Another chance to take advantage of this offer at The Bull's Head, Shenstone.
Tue 25th August 2020 - Club Draw
This month's draw was won by Penny Thurston.
Tue 25th August 2020 - Yaz Benson; Footsteps Counselling and Support
Offering free one to one counselling and support to the community.http://www.footsteps-counselling.co.uk/
Thu 20th August 2020 - Masks for Malawi
The Club has helped to fund the production of masks in preparation for Covid 19.Tue 18th August 2020 - Club Night
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Tue 18th August 2020 - Delivering clothing to SIFA Fireside
Assorted T shirts were donated from the surplus stock of the annual 7 Pools and the 10K Charity runs in Sutton Park and by Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club. sifafireside.co.uk - Birmingham’s main day centre for homeless and vulnerably housed adults.
Wed 12th August 2020 - Eat out to help out
Some of our members took advantage of the Government’s offer and enjoyed a meal together at The Bull’s Head in Shenstone. Our Immediate Past President Dick Elston gave the Presidential Chain of Office to our new President John Baden.
Wed 12th August 2020 - Eat out to help out
Some of our members will be taking advantage of this initiative by enjoying a meal together at The Bull's Head, Shenstone.
Tue 11th August 2020 - Olivier Barker-White; Kids Club Kampala
Working to bring hope and love to vulnerable children in the slums of Uganda. https://www.kidsclubkampala.org/Tue 4th August 2020 - Business Meeting
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Tue 28th July 2020 - Club Draw
This month's draw was won by Christine Law who generously donated the funds to the Rotary Club's Charity Account.
Tue 28th July 2020 - Kelly Round; Our Place
Bringing vital advice and support services to the Sutton Coldfield community, there are over 20 voluntary groups and organisations that offer support from the Hub, specifically in areas of mental health and wellbeing. https://www.ourplacesupport.org/Tue 14th July 2020 - Business Meeting