Completed meetings and events 2018-2019
Tue 25th June 2019 Young Farmers
Tonight we welcome Alasdair Mackintosh from the Young Farmers club to talk to us about their activities.Tue 18th June 2019 Club Assembly
We will welcome AG Ian Johnston to our Club Assembly, please make every effort to attend.Tue 11th June 2019 Cumbria Dark Skies Campaign
Tonight we have a speaker from the Cumbria Dark Skies Campaign. Some members have expressed an interest in this and tonight we have the opportunity to learn all about it.Tue 4th June 2019 AGM
It's the AGM tonightTue 28th May 2019 Visit to Brackenthwaite Farm
Tonight we will visit Brackenthwaite Farm at Wilton where Terry will show us around his facility. We will then return to the Red Admiral for a meal.Tue 21st May 2019 The Samaritans of West Cumbria
We are pleased to welcome a speaker tonight from our local Samaritans who will inform us on the work of the organisation and explain how we could help.Tue 14th May 2019 At Home
Several members will be away on the Alan Hurst Walk tonight so I have planned a relaxing evening for members to enjoy a nice meal and good fellowship.Mon 13th May 2019 - Fri 17th May 2019 Alan Hurst Charity Walk
We will be walking a section of Offa's Dyke from Knighton to Montgomery in aid of the President's chosen charity.Tue 7th May 2019 Stang Ends Farm visit
Tonight we will be meeting at Stang Ends Farm near Gosforth, where a National Trust Officer will show us around and talk about the work of the NT locally. Then it will be back to the Red Admiral for a meal at the usual time of 19:30.Tue 30th April 2019 Business Meeting
This will be a business meeting with the main topic being the Rotating Wheels event in July.Tue 23rd April 2019 St Georges Night
This year our regular st Georges Night celebration coincides with the actual day. Rotarian David Culley will be providing the entertainment and he has advised us to "sharpen our pencils and our minds" so I suspect a quiz might be involved?Tue 16th April 2019 Mayfield School Visit
We are fortunate to have been invited to visit Mayfield School at it's new premises (next to St Benedicts). Headteacher Gillian Temple will show us around the new facility and then we return to the Red Admiral for a meal at approximately 19:45.Sat 13th April 2019 Pensioners Party
This Saturday is our annual pensioners party at Calderbridge Village Hall. We hope for a good turnout of club members to volunteer their services, if you have any queries or ideas, please contact David Gray.Tue 9th April 2019 Business Meeting
A club business meeting, the opportunity to finalise plans for the Pensioners PartyTue 2nd April 2019 Games Night
Red AdmiralTue 26th March 2019 At Home
A chance to enjoy an evening of fellowship and a debrief on the charter nightTue 19th March 2019 Charter Night
Charter Night will be held at the Kellbank Inn, Gosforth. Our speaker will be Belinda Artingsol from Radio Cumbria. Dress code TBATue 19th March 2019 Provisional
TBCTue 12th March 2019 Business Meeting
An internal club business meeting, the opportunity to finalise any charter night businessTue 5th March 2019 London to Brighton 2018
Our very own Rob Douglas will take us through his London to Brighton adventureTue 26th February 2019 Sian went walkabout and took some photos
Tonight we have a presentation on a recent mountaineering adventure. Sian climbed Mera Peak and will share her experiences, and spectacular photos, with us.Tue 19th February 2019 Emergency Management of a gas explosion
Tonight we will welcome back our speakers who used to work in the Manchester Fire Service to talk to us about their first hand experience managing the immediate aftermath of a gas explosion.Tue 12th February 2019 A meal at West Lakes College
This will be a night away from home to the ever popular West Lakes College Catering School at Lillyhall. The cost is a little higher than our usual meal and will require a £5 pp deposit which I will ask you for over the next couple of weeks.Tue 5th February 2019 Games night
An internal club games nightTue 29th January 2019 - Quiz night
A general knowledge quiz for members and guestsTue 22nd January 2019 Burns Night
Tonight we have our highly enjoyable annual Burns Night celebrationTue 15th January 2019 Business Meeting
Tonight will be a club business meetingTue 8th January 2019 The Great Dorset Steam Rally
Our first meeting of the new year will be a presentation on the Great Dorset Steam RallyTue 18th December 2018 At Home
Tonight we will have an At Home meeting, with a slot reserved for a member to deliver a talk on Bakerstead Barn.Tue 11th December 2018 Christmas message
We welcome the Rev John Riley and his wife Rev Lesley Riley to deliver our annual Christmas messageTue 4th December 2018 Business Meeting
Tonight we will have a business meeting for club members.Tue 27th November 2018 The Great North Air Ambulance
A speaker from the GNAA will talk to us about their work and we will present them with a donation from the club.Tue 20th November 2018 At Home
Tonight we will have an At Home for members to enjoy fellowship and a good meal.Tue 13th November 2018 St Bees Train Museum
President Graham has arranged this opportunity to visit the Train Museum at St Bees followed by a meal at the Red Admiral. Please follow the instructions on Grahams email.Tue 6th November 2018 WW1 in Drigg and West Cumberland
As we approach Remembrance Sunday, we are pleased to welcome our very own history enthusiast Alan Bell to speak to us about our local area during WW1.Tue 30th October 2018 Games night
An internal club games night, we will be trying out our previous format to allow full participation.Tue 23rd October 2018 Mountain Rescue
Tonight we will be visiting the new Mountain Rescue HQ. Please note the early start. This will be followed by a meal at the Red Admiral and presentation by one of the team.Tue 16th October 2018 Rotary Club Central
We are fortunate to have AG Ian Johnston to come and explain how Rotary Club Central works for the benefit of clubs, district and RIBI.Tue 9th October 2018 Business Meeting
A business meeting for club members.Tue 2nd October 2018 Games night
Our monthly games night, best of luck.Tue 18th September 2018 Age UK Community Connections
Our speaker tonight is Jan Fotheringham who works for Age UK in our area. Please come along and hear about this vital work.Tue 11th September 2018 At Home
An opportunity for members to have an informal evening of fellowship and a nice meal.Tue 4th September 2018 Games night
Malcolm is organising an internal games night for membersTue 28th August 2018 A Cumbrian Gentleman's Journey across the Atlantic on the SS Great Britain
Our speaker is Dr Nigel Entwistle, a local dentist, whose relative undertook this historic journey.Tue 21st August 2018 My Job Talk AB
Always interesting!Sat 18th August 2018 Gosforth Show
We will be manning the gate as usual.Tue 14th August 2018 Red Admiral Business Meeting
Business MeetingTue 7th August 2018 Red Admiral visit by DG
DG Mary Bradley will join usTue 31st July 2018 Bowls Night
Seascale Bowls night, available from 6pm, followed by a meal at the Red Admiral at 8pmTue 24th July 2018 Red Admiral Handover
President Allan will handover to our new President GrahamSun 22nd July 2018 Rotating Wheels Rally - Coming to Gosforth Playing Field on Sunday the 22nd July starting at 10am
In aid of the Great North Air AmbulanceOrganised by the West Lakeland Rotary Club
Classes are: Cars, Tractors, Stationary Engines and Motor Bikes Exhibitors to have appropriate insurance, contact Mike Beaty
for further details 019467 24234
Tue 17th July 2018 Irton Church
Vic Goodwin to talk to us followed by meal TBATue 10th July 2018 Red Admiral speaker evening - guests welcome
Plane Crash by two fire fighters from Manchester who dealt with the emergency of a light aircraft crashTue 3rd July 2018 sports night