Completed meetings and events 2012-2013
Thu 27th June 2013 John Abbott, Retiring President
"An eventful 101st Year in Office as President of the Rotary Club of Manchester”
Thu 20th June 2013 Stephen Pearson (Coach) and Richard Gilbert (Captain) of BBC’s University Challenge Winners, Manchester University,
telling their audience about preparations for and the recent final, in which Manchester won back-to-back University Challenges. A wonderful achievement and a fascinating inside story. MEETING IS AT THE ST JAMES CLUB
Tue 18th June 2013 Gawsworth Hall visit
Fellowship visit to Gawsworth Hall, Cheshire
Thu 13th June 2013 Liat Karni MD Diagnostic Healthcare Services Ltd on “Women in Business
– my success in raising capital backing and my future plans”Liat was until recently a member of our Club and is coming to talk about her success in raising £1m of Venture Capital and how she is investing it in Diagnostic Healthcare
Thu 6th June 2013 Dina Railden MD of Express Language Solutions
“Women in Business – my work in Languages”.Dina has visited the Club as a Guest on many occasions and has herself developed this interesting Languages business, based in Salford. The first of 2 talks by Women in Business.
Thu 30th May 2013 Club Assembly
President Elect and PP Hugh Barrett outlines plans for the new Rotary Year
Thu 23rd May 2013 Ivan Buckley, Project Manager, National Graphene Institute
" Manchester’s latest innovation – Graphene " -MEETING AT THE ST JAMES CLUB"Unexpected Science in a Pencil Trace”. Much publicity on this tough new material – how can it be applied commercially? Lunch £15
Thu 23rd May 2013 Cheque presentation to Lorenz from Chethams School
Chethams School of Music are taking students on an African adventure and they are raising funds to help pay for this.Student Lorenz played "Hunter's Moon " by Gilbert Vintner on the French Horn. President John then presented a cheque to Lorenz
Thu 16th May 2013 Annual General Meeting
Annual General MeetingThu 9th May 2013 Business meeting - EGM
Business meeting and EGMThu 2nd May 2013 Cllr. Khalid Hussain
Cllr. Khalid Hussain
Thu 25th April 2013 Mark Linder, Cuadrilla Resources
"The Fracking Revolution and what it means for the UK". PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING IS AT THE ST JAMES CLUB ,45 SPRING GARDENS M2 2BG
Wed 24th April 2013 31st Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Bramhall Golf Club
Guest Speaker, Geoff Miller, Chairman of England Cricket Selectors
Sat 20th April 2013 KYBP Event - Manchester Arndale
"Know Your Blood Pressure" event with Stroke Awareness is a Rotary promoted event being held around the Country
Thu 18th April 2013 John Wheelright. CEO of J.C.Joel
‘Creating TV and Film Sets’
Thu 11th April 2013 Elaine Roberts - Director "Life after Stroke Services"
"The work of the Stroke Association"
Thu 4th April 2013 RIBI President John Minhinick & DG Robert Strachan
Club visit by the RIBI President and the District Governor"The work of Rotary Internationally "
Thu 28th March 2013 Mike Payne - District Foundation Chairman
“Foundation’s New Vision – working with Bill Gates”.PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING IS AT THE ST JAMES CLUB
Thu 21st March 2013 RC of Manchester 101st Charter Night
Club Charter Night - Stanneylands Hotel, WilmslowGuest Speaker – Michael Oglesby CBE . DL
Thu 14th March 2013 Lee Burke, Business Development Manager, Petty Pool Trust
Urban Kids go Outside - the work of Petty Pool’
Thu 7th March 2013 Jen Blackwell - Director " Dance Sydrome "
Jen will talk about the charity " Dance Syndrome" and how this helps disabilities -especially Downs Syndrome
Thu 28th February 2013 . Warren Hegg, Business Development Director, Lancashire County Cricket Club
"Preparations for the New Stadium and the Return of the Ashes to Old Trafford".MEETING IS AT THE ST JAMES CLUB,45 SPRING GARDENS M2 2BG
Wed 27th February 2013 Ramble - near Pendle , Lancashire 27th February 2013
Circular walk from Barley near Pendle Hill
Thu 21st February 2013 International Luncheon 1200h for 1245h
Principal Guest H.E. Ms Aino Lepik von Wiren - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia
Thu 14th February 2013 PDG Ian Priestley
" Malaria and the International efforts to repel it "CLUB EGM 1245h
Thu 7th February 2013 Liz Elam, Principal, Abbey College
Liz will tell us how this unusual City Centre 6th form College is progressing
Thu 31st January 2013 George Osundiya -club member
" My life and my home Tribe in Nigeria"
Thu 24th January 2013 The Lord Mayor of Manchester address
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Elaine Boyes and the Lady Mayoress, Linda Geoghegan.MEETING IS LUNCHTIME AT THE ST JAMES CLUB, 45 SPRING GARDENS,M2 2BG
Thu 17th January 2013 Keith Warrender-Mark Addy
Heroes of Manchester theme - Mark Addy
Sun 13th January 2013 Alderley Edge Ramble 13th January 2013
Ramble around Alderley Edge Woods
Thu 10th January 2013 Lord Keith Bradley -CEO The Christie Trust
The Christie Trust and the House of LordsMEETING IS AT THE ST JAMES CLUB ,45 SPRING GARDENS M2 2BG
Thu 3rd January 2013 NEW YEAR BREAK-NO MEETING
NEW YEAR BREAK-No MeetingThu 27th December 2012 XMAS BREAK- NO MEETING
No Meeting
Sat 22nd December 2012 Arndale Street Collection
Supporting Francis House Childrens' Hospice - Greater Manchester Police Male Voice Choir in attendance
Thu 20th December 2012 Christmas Luncheon
Christmas Luncheon - Minestrone Soup, Roast Turkey plus seasonal vegetables, Christmas pudding, Mince Pies and Coffee price £25 per head.Thu 13th December 2012 Special General Meeting
Have your say at the SGM
Thu 6th December 2012 The Mustard Tree Homeless Charity- Adrian Nottingham CEO
Mustard Tree Homeless charity
Mon 3rd December 2012 Trinity Methodist Seniors Club Xmas Party Dec 2012
Xmas Party at Butler StreetThu 29th November 2012 Business meeting
Business meeting
Thu 22nd November 2012 John Cole -local Historian
‘John Bright – Heroes of Manchester’
Thu 15th November 2012 Professor Tony Haegarty- Professor of Medicine
‘Hypertension and the uses of Statins’.Thu 8th November 2012 1200h FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
1200h FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING -Prior to the club meeting
Thu 8th November 2012 David Briggs - Member Rotary Club of Manchester
"Research in to my Father's wartime experiences"
Thu 1st November 2012 Lieutenant Colonel P J Aindow MBE TD Regional Director - ABF THe Soldiers Charity
The Soldiers' Charity, helping serving and former soldiers and their families in great needThu 25th October 2012 Com Voc Committee meeting
Committee members ,please attend if you can
Thu 25th October 2012 Robert Strachan -District Governor 1050
"District Governor 1050 Address"
Thu 18th October 2012 The Dragons' Den Exposed!!
Lisa and Helen Tse are attending to give us a first-hand account of their recent successful appearance on Dragons' Den.They achieved their objective impressively but there is much more to the experience than the 3 minute TV slot.
Thu 11th October 2012 Matt Walker MBE - Winner of 11 Paralympic Medals
Matt was born with Cerebral Palsy and so the doctors urged his parents to encourage Matt to swim for health reasons. At the age of 10, he told his dad he was going to compete in the Olympics one day and 10 years later he was winning gold at Sydney !
Thu 4th October 2012 David Gelsthorpe-Manchester University
Heroes of Manchester- Marie Stopes' life and her links with the City"
Thu 27th September 2012 Judith Vickers - Team Leader
"Lifeshare in Partnership - A service to the 16-25 year Olds"
Thu 20th September 2012 Andy Walsh - Chief Executive ,FC United of Manchester
"The work of the Football clubs in the Community "
Thu 13th September 2012 Rotarian Club member Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell will talk on his job role & will also include mention of the history of Stockbroking/Investment Management as Brewin Dolphin, Bradley's employers, celebrate their 250th Anniversary in 2012.
Thu 6th September 2012 Ruth Ibegbuna - Director "Reclaim"
"Supporting and Inspiring the Underpriviledged Youth"
Thu 30th August 2012 Rotarian Club member Stephen Bolton and also Rotaractor Robert Mittitelu
"My Job Talk" from Stephen Bolton & Robert Mittitelu (Rotaract Manchester International President)will also briefly present Rotaract projects in Rumania
Thu 23rd August 2012 Past President and Assistant Governor Roy Chapman
Rotary New Generations
Thu 16th August 2012 Tom Bridge, Ambassador- Hollands Pies
‘Local Business Legends – Hollands Pies – the History’
Thu 9th August 2012 Duncan Vaughan, Partner DWF Solicitors,
"The Experiences of Carrying the Olympic Torch" WIth a visit by an Olympic torch !
Thu 2nd August 2012 Adell Harper and Robin Graham, Club members
‘Water Projects in Africa’.Thu 26th July 2012 David Waters, Asst Producer BBC Religion & Ethics
" Olympian Hero, Eric Liddell, China’s First Olympian"
Thu 5th July 2012 Opening Address by President John Abbott in the Rotary Club’s 101st year.
Presidents address