Completed meetings and events 2023-2024
![Worthy recipients](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Pres Angela, incoming Pres Robin and the recipients.jpg)
Fri 28th June 2024 Cheque presentations at the Offa's Dyke Centre in Knighton
We were proud to present cheques to worthy charity recipients... read more...![Host Kim pouring a glass of bubbly](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Host Kim pouring a glass.jpg)
Wed 26th June 2024 AGM and Assembly meeting at Kim and Sheila's Leintwardine home Leintwardine
This afternoon we summarised our achievements in 2023-24 and shared our plans for the coming Rotary year 2024-25 under incoming President Robin Wayne. read more...Wed 19th June 2024 Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy
We enjoyed a relaxed and sociable afternoon at this favourite venue, with a little bit of business covered as well.....Wed 5th June 2024 CANCELLED Lunch and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine
This was to be a quick update from Council members but we did not have enough attendees.![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Poster for June 4th TandN.jpg)
Tue 4th June 2024 Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness
This was the tenth of our monthly events for those alone in our communities and was held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton.....![General view](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/General view one - Steve and Vi sharing a joke.jpg)
Wed 29th May 2024 Steak and Bowls evening at the Grove in Leominster
As always, we enjoyed this evening, with steak, peas and chips ( or fish/veg option) plus a game of ten pin bowling. read more...![Inspirational speakers](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Inspirational speakers.jpg)
Wed 22nd May 2024 Speaker and lunch at the Royal George in Lingen
We were welcomed at Royal George as they have room for a speaker which is always a bonus! read more...![Happy Members and friends](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Paul, Sylvie Kim Sheila Rosemary Emlyn Dave B, Liz Ralph Norman Margaret.jpg)
Wed 15th May 2024 Shrewsbury River Cruise on the Sabrina
This event was an enjoyable affair with lunch in Shrewsbury after the river cruise. This was at the Loopy Shrew restaurant.... read more...![President Angela Ellis wows the audience](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Angela and Covid christmas cards.jpg)
Sat 11th May 2024 President Angela Ellis speaks at District Assembly
Our President Angela wows the audience at the 1150 Mid and South Wales District Assembly read more...![Chef Sandie with Dorothy in the kitchen](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chef Sandie with Dorothy.jpg)
Wed 8th May 2024 Frugal lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandy's Leintwardine hone
We met at the Morgan's Watling Street home and raised £220 for charity read more...Wed 1st May 2024 Dinner and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine
This will be a quick update from Council members before we enjoy a relaxed dinner meeting![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Our host Dave.jpg)
Wed 24th April 2024 Frugal lunch meeting at Dave Barwick's Gladestry home
We enjoyed a relaxed and sociable afternoon raising money for local charities. read more...![Paul, Norman, Angela, Emlyn in their Rotary sweatshirts!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Paul, Norman, Angela, Emlyn in their Rotary sweatshirts!.jpg)
Sun 14th April 2024 Knighton Volunteer event
We had a stall at this event displaying the results of the art competition. read more...Wed 3rd April 2024 Lunch and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine
We will enjoy the Lion's lunch menu plus catch up with last months activities![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tea and Natter March 5th 2024.jpg)
Tue 2nd April 2024 Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness
This was the eighth of our monthly events for those alone in our communities and to be held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton..... read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Sheila_4.jpg)
Wed 27th March 2024 We tried the Royal George in Lingen for lunch today
We enjoyed a relaxed and sociable afternoon at this new venue. read more...![Art display in churches](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Display boards Knighton church.jpg)
Fri 15th March 2024 Art competition with four local schools - presentations
We were delighted with the response to this competition with over 120 entries from the four schools. read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/General view 4.jpg)
Fri 8th March 2024 Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for the Alzheimer's Society
This was the next of our twice yearly quizzes organised by quiz master extraordinaire Paul Barrett. read more...Wed 6th March 2024 Dinner and council at the Lion in Leintwardine
This will be a quick update from Council members before we enjoy a relaxed dinner meeting![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Poster for monthly Tea and Natter_3.jpg)
Tue 5th March 2024 Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness
This will be seventh of our monthly events for those alone in our communities and to be held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton.....Fri 23rd February 2024 This Quiz has been cancelled at rescheduled for March 8th
This was to be the next of our twice yearly quizzes organised by quiz master extraordinaire Paul Barrett now rescheduled to March 8th![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Abstract Quote Random Act Of Kindness Day Poster.jpg)
Sat 17th February 2024 Random Acts Of Kindness Day
We were in Knighton at the Co-op, and elsewhere, doing Random Acts Of Kindness, so people kept an eye out for us! With the support of the Co-op and the Flower Box in Knighton read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Maureen gets her badge from Robin.jpg)
Wed 14th February 2024 Valentines lunch event at Kim and Sheila's Leintwardine home
This will be first Valentine's lunch event and should be full of fun and romance!![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Clive, our newest member, telling a bit about himself.jpg)
Wed 7th February 2024 Lunch and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine
There was an update from Council members before we enjoyed a relaxed lunch. We also inducted new member Clive Stokes! read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Poster for monthly Tea and Natter_2.jpg)
Tue 6th February 2024 Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness
This was the sixth of our monthly events for those alone in our communities and was held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton..... read more...Wed 31st January 2024 This event has been cancelled - Steak and Bowls evening
As always, we would have enjoyed this evening but due to people being away we have had to cancel![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Brian P with that motto.jpg)
Wed 24th January 2024 Burns lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy
This was our first Burns "Night" with Norman "Robbie Burns" Thorp present! read more...Wed 10th January 2024 Dinner and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine
This will be a quick update from Council members before we enjoy a relaxed dinner meetingTue 2nd January 2024 Tea and Natter - this event was cancelled due to inclement weather
As above - this was cancelled due to flooding - it was to be the fifth of our monthly events for those alone in our communities and to be held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton.....![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chris Price and Margaret Thorp with the Christmas treat bags.jpg)
Thu 14th December 2023 We are delighted to support those less fortunate...
...by making 8 Christmas Gift Parcels for those in dire need of a boost at Christmas read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/CHris Ruby with.County Councillor Baynham at the Day Centre.jpg)
Thu 14th December 2023 We donate £250 to the Pensioners Christmas lunch in Presteigne
The East Radnorshire Day Centre were delighted to receive this donation! read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Collage 1_1.jpg)
Wed 13th December 2023 Christmas dinner at the Lion in Leintwardine
This was our annual Christmas get together with a "Secret Santa" from charity shop purchases. read more...![Christmas collection collage](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Christmas collection collage.jpg)
Tue 12th December 2023 Christmas collection at the Knighton CO-OP
This was our annual Christmas collection. read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary Christmas tree with Chris Price, Margaret Thorp and President Angela Ellis.jpg)
Thu 7th December 2023 - Sun 10th December 2023 Our Rotary Christmas tree on display in St Edwards Church, Knighton
We are proud of the charities and good causes displayed on our Christmas tree.... read more...![Christmas jumpers to the fore.](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Christmas Jumpers at council.jpg)
Wed 6th December 2023 Lunch and council at the Lion in Leintwardine
This was an update from Council members before we enjoyed a relaxed lunch meeting - Christmas jumpers present and correct! read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Santa and a general view.jpg)
Tue 5th December 2023 Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness
This event is held in St Edwards Church Hall for those single lonely people in our community read more...Wed 29th November 2023 Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy
We will enjoy a sociable, and very tasty, lunch at this favoured venue today.![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Murder Mystery poster draft 3.jpg)
Fri 24th November 2023 Murder Mystery evening at Leintwardine Community Centre
We enjoyed this event with script written by our very own Dorothy Scott. This evening included light refreshments and a bar. The cost was £10 with profits going to our charitable efforts in the community. read more...![Quiz collage](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/New Phototastic Collage.jpg)
Fri 17th November 2023 Quiz to support Hope House Children's hospice
This quiz was held this evening, for Hope House Children's hospice at the Leintwardine Village Hall. read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Poster for monthly Tea and Natter_1.jpg)
Tue 7th November 2023 Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness
This was the third of our monthly events for those alone in our communities and was held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton..... read more...Wed 1st November 2023 Dinner and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine
This will be a quick update from Council members before we enjoy a relaxed dinner meeting![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Article on polio in Shropshire Star 26.10.23.jpeg)
Sat 28th October 2023 Polio Awareness stall for World Polio Day
With World polio day on October 24th, we had a stall at the Knighton farmers market on Saturday the 28th. read more...Tue 24th October 2023 Walk a Mile for polio awareness
We will be walking a mile around local villages to increase the awareness of Rotary's polio eradication programme.Wed 18th October 2023 Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy
We enjoyed a relaxed and sociable afternoon at this favourite venue read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dorothy, Ivan and Angela_1.jpg)
Sun 15th October 2023 Car rally parking stewarding VSCC hill climb
We enjoyed stewarding for this exciting event and raised over £1600 for the Air Ambulances and local charities. read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Junior football team with the Knighton Rotary Club logo.jpg)
Thu 5th October 2023 We sponsor the Knighton Junior Football Club
You can see our Rotary logo in these photos - we donated £300 to support the Juniors.... read more...Wed 4th October 2023 Lunch and council at the Lion in Leintwardine
This will be a quick update from Council members before we enjoy a relaxed lunch meeting![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Paul, Doug, Chris, Angela, Emlyn, Rosemary and competitors.jpeg)
Sat 30th September 2023 Paint Run for Jacob's Garden
Members of our Rotary Club stewarded this event at Knighton Primary School read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Penny, leominster Rc.jpg)
Thu 28th September 2023 We meet up with Leominster Rotarians at the Grove
Our meeting was to discuss how Knighton and Leominster might cooperate on mental health projects read more...![President Angela and "Tigger"](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President Angela with Tigger 2.jpg)
Wed 20th September 2023 President's night at Fishmore Hall in Ludlow
Tonight we shared President Angela's special evening and we had fun while celebrating our 47th year since we were chartered. read more...![All lined up!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_2439.jpg)
Mon 18th September 2023 Visit to St. Michael's Hospice, Hereford
We visited this excellent hospice and beautiful garden, after donating £1000 to them last Rotary year. read more...Sat 16th September 2023 Car Treasure Hunt - Cancelled for now
This was to be a clue based treasure hunt with a picnic lunch at the final venue but will be held in Mid April![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_2328.jpg crop.jpg)
Wed 13th September 2023 We visit the Knighton Men's Shed
As part of our "Combatting Loneliness" project we visit this excellent group in Knighton read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20230906_195342.jpg)
Wed 6th September 2023 Dinner and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine
This will be a quick update from Council members and we were delighted to welcome our newest Rotary member Maureen Williams. read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Poster for monthly Tea and Natter.jpg)
Tue 5th September 2023 WE HELD THE FIRST OF A MONTHLY EVENT TO COMBAT LONELINESS
This was held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton and was a qualified success. read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20230830_203643.jpg1200.jpg)
Wed 30th August 2023 Steak and Bowls evening at the Grove in Leominster
As always, we enjoyed this evening, with steak, peas and chips ( or fish/veg option) plus a game of ten pin bowling. read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/image1_31.jpeg)
Sat 26th August 2023 Knighton show and carnival
We Had a stall at this local show which gave us a presence here.... read more...![General view](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20230823_132323.jpg 1200.jpg)
Wed 23rd August 2023 Frugal lunch meeting and speaker at the Leintwardine Community Centre
We enjoyed a relaxed and sociable afternoon raising money for local charities as well as hearing from an excellent speaker. read more...Tue 15th August 2023 Wildegoose Nursery visit
We will enjoy a visit to this exciting nursery and gardenWed 2nd August 2023 Lunch and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine
We will enjoy the Lion's lunch menu plus catch up with last months activities![Some of the Prize winners on the community garden bank](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Some of the Prize winners on the community garden bank.jpg)
Thu 27th July 2023 WE SPONSOR PRIZES FOR KNIGHTON CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB
We attended the prize giving ceremony of the Knighton Children’s Gardening Club on Thursday July 27th 2023. read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Larry, Robin, Kim, Eileen, Brian, Sheila, Norman, Ivan, Chris R.jpg)
Wed 19th July 2023 Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy
We enjoyed a sociable, and very tasty, lunch at this favoured venue today. read more...![Knighton Rotary President Angela Ellis and Secretary Paul Barrett](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knighton Rotary President Angela Ellis and Secretary Paul Barrett.jpeg)
Sun 16th July 2023 We join Ukrainian refugees on the Severn Valley Railway outing
We were invited to join the North Herefordshire and South Shropshire Ukrainian Support Group with 80 Ukrainian refugees, their hosts and teachers on a cultural and educational trip on the Severn Valley Heritage Railway. read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Informal shot with.jpg)
Fri 7th July 2023 Cheque presentations at the Offa's Dyke Centre in Knighton
We are delighted to be able to support very worthwhile charities that serve our communities read more...![President Angela and "Past It" Kim Smith](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Angela is now President!.jpg)
Wed 5th July 2023 Handover meeting with Angela taking the reins from Kim at the Lion in Leintwardine
This evening Angela Ellis takes over as President from Kim Smith. It was a very enjoyable evening. read more...