N W Air Ambulance

One of the charities we support is N W Air Ambulance. They recently talked to the club and we made a donation of £500. On Saturday 7th September Lamplighter Amy abseiled down Liverpool Cathedral and raised a further £700 .

Eye camp in India Update

We have just made another donation to one of the India Eye camps which offer cataract surgery and similar procedures to people unable to attend a conventional hospital or clinic.

Helping Other Organisations

We love to be able to help out when other charitable organisations need help for a big event. On 6th July 2024 we had a busy day helping out at the Wilmslow Round Tables beer festival and the charity fair organised by Together Trust in Cheadle.

Charity Swimathon 2024

Our annual event was held at Stockport Grammar School's pool on Saturday 9th March 2024.

Youth Speaks Competition 2024

Our annual public speaking competition for Primary Schools

40th Charter Celebrations

On 20th April we celebrated Rotary lamplighters 40th Birthday with a dinner at Stockport Golf Club.

Community IFTAR

We were again invited by the South Manchester Muslim Community Association to their IFTAR which celebrates the breaking of the Ramadan Fast.

New Years Walk and Lunch

Fun and Fellowship is an important part of our Clubs activities . On Sunday 7th January there was an organised walk in Reddish Vale followed by Sunday Lunch at the Midway.

Book Givaways at Primary Schools

We are organising a series of book giveaways at local primary schools.

Rotary Foundation Event and PHF presentation

Past District Governor Margaret Hutchinson talked about Rotary Foundations role in Peace keeping and conflict resolution. We were delighted to witness Alan Brown and Andrew Dowd being recognised as Paul Harris Fellows.

Buddy Benches - To combat loneliness

We have placed Buddy Bench signs on 12 benches throughout the Borough and are planning more locations. This is a recent bench at Craig Road Playing Fields.

Ray Atkinson Presentation , Lamplighter History October 2023

Photos form the first 40 years

Youth Speaks Competition 2023

On Tuesday 13 th June we held our annual Junior Speaking Competition at Tithe Barn School

Mary Sears , a life in flowers.

Mary gave an interesting and humorous insight into her life as a florist whilst demonstrating her skill by producing a magnificent floral display .

Presidents Final Fling Photos 2023

A BBQ to thank Charlotte for her fantastic year as president was arranged at David and Ros Scotts . Everyone had a good time despite the very unseasonal weather !

Static Bike Ride for Prostate Cancer UK Saturday 24th June

Participants rode static bikes in aid of the charity Prostate Cancer UK at Dunelm Stockport between 10am and 3pm.

Charity Swimathon 2023

March 18th saw the return of our annual Charity Swimathon . A fun event at at Stockport Grammar School's pool with 14 teams all raising money for charity .

Ulverston Weekend 2023 - Photos for members

Members , partners and friends enjoyed a weekend at a house near Ulverston

Book Giveaway at ASDA Hulme

We offered a wide selection of around 5000 books free of charge on a first come first served basis ! Many of these were suitable for children. This event was shared with the Rotary Club of Manchester Breakfast.

Additional Swimathon Photos 2023

Gallery of Swimathon photos

Walk for Water

A sponsored walk in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Cheadle Royal to bring fresh water to communities in Ghana.

Swimathon 2022

We held our Annual Charity Swimathon at Stockport Grammar School Pool on Saturday 26th March raising over £2,000

Blind Bowling 16th March

Return of the annual contest with Walthew House .

Queens Jubilee Celebration on 1st June

We kicked off the celebrations on 1st June with a party at the Golf Club attended by members , family and friends.

Bowls and Lunch at the Nursery Inn

We held an informal bowls event with Sunday lunch on 12th June 2022

Rotary Book Giveaway April 9th

We gave away over 3000 books at ASDA Hulme ! an event in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Manchester

Meal, New Member Induction , Optional Committees

Meal at golf club followed by the induction of Mary Tugbeh Brooks and an opportunity for face to face committee meetings.

Speaker Meeting at GOLF CLUB - Peter Logan

Peter is Chair of Morecambe Probus Club and will talk about the Real Robinson Crusoe. A Scottish Seaman who was marooned on a desert island and Peter has visited the island. PRE BOOKING OF MEAL ESSENTIAL

Speaker Meeting at GOLF CLUB John Gower

John is from the Will Writing Partnership. Did very informative talk at the Golf Club Thanks to John Palmer for the photos

From Room to Zoom Video

We were effectively under lockdown for over a year but that did not stop us from being an active club. This short video highlights our activities.

Award of £1000 for Overseas project

The Rotary Clubs of Stockport lamplighter and Bramhall and Woodford have come together to offer a £1000 award for a deserving student project

Giant Advent Calendar 2020

We are very grateful to the Ruby family in Parsonage Road for organising a giant calendar on the end of their house. A few of the "windows" are shown in the photos

Pots of plants for care homes

The club planted up and delivered pots of seasonal plants to 63 local care homes.

Heatons Open Gardens 2021

This was our 9th Open Gardens Event and was a welcome opportunity for people to attend an outdoor event in aid of charity.

Virtual Open Gardens 2020

Looking back at the 2020 Virtual Open Gardens event. We hope to see you again face to face in 2021

Speaker Meeting , Brian White

Brian is a professional travel photographer.

President's Night

Bredbury Hall. 7:00 for 7:30. Dress code - DJs

Tony Ashurst PHF

Dubrovnik

The Presidents weekend or in his case week away in Dubrovnik

Trip to Lords

Further details from Richard or Robbie.

Evening walk in Manchester

A party of 20 Rotarians & friends had a guided tour of the Northern Quarter of Manchester.

New Year Walk

Start from Disley station car park at 10am. Lunch at Red Lion, High Lane.

Christmas Party

At Peel Moat College, Heaton Moor. Entertainment by the Lamplighter Thespians.

Speakers evening

Satish Mehta and Kate Smith talking about their recent work in Uganda. Partners are invited to this meeting.

Historical walk round Stockport

On the 5th Wednesday in September some 20 members & wives joined in a guided walk around Stockport town center. Ending with a yummy hotpot supper with apple pie & custard provided by The Royal Oak.

Stockport Charity Walk

The Rotary Clubs of Stockport's 1st Charity Walk. Depending on your monitor settings, you may need to scroll down to see all of this page.

Paul Harris Fellowship Presentation evening

Committee meetings

New Year Walk 2010

Christmas Party 2009

At the Hunting Lodge, Adlington Hall

Greek Night

5th Wednesday Social Event

District Conference

At Scarborough

Speakers Evening

Past member Chris Monkhouse - My Life as a Professional Gunman.

Committee meetings

Club Assembly 2009

The hand-over meeting that sees the start of Tasneem's year as President of the Club.

25th Anniversary Charter Celebration

The Club celebrates its 25th birthday.

Belfast April 2009

Annual weekend away, this year to Belfast. Many thanks to Gordon for the photographs.

Paul Harris Presentation

Paul Harris Presentation to Janet Mehta

Jim's 80th birthday

The Club celebrated the 80th birthday of Jim Garfitt, our most senior member.

Hayfield Walk, Feb 2007

New Year Walk, 2007

Duck Race 2007

New Year Walk 2009

DG's visit, Sept 2008

Garden Party, July 2008

Paul Harris Fellowship Award July 2008

Richard and Jane's wedding June 2008

President's Night 2008

Hogmany January 2008

Jazz & Tapas

Stockport Young Citizen 2007

Heaton Moor Park

Outgoing President's Final Fling, 2007

BEATLES & BRASS

Swimathon Presentations May 2007

President's Night, May 2007

Walk, April 2007

Paul Harris Fellowship Awards March 2007

Walk, March 2007

Heatons Open Gardens 2025

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Rotary Membership

You could join us and be part of this very active club where fun and fellowship is enjoyed alongside our diverse range of service and fund raising activities. We were a social network long before Facebook !

Club AGM & Assembly

The clubs AGM and Assembly meetings were successfully conducted by means of ZOOM.

Discovering The Heatons - Self Guided Tours

The Heatons is an interesting area with many hidden secrets . This activity can be done as part of your socially distanced lockdown exercise regime.

Annual Swimathon Photo Gallery

On Saturday 23rd March we held our annual Swimathon in aid of charity. #PeopleOfAction

Limited Edition Message Cards - Sold out

Why not cheer up your friends and family by sending a message using one of these limited edition themed cards produced from paintings done by one of our members , all proceeds go to charity .

Youth Speaks Competition 2020

Every year we organise a public speaking competition for pupils at local schools.

Recreational Fellowships

There are a large number of Rotary International Recreational and Vocational Fellowships where regardless of club or location , Rotarians with common interests can communicate and participate.

Khensani Primary School South Africa

Rotarian Carol Cross makes regular visits to Khensani School in South Africa. In January Carol gave a talk to the club about her experiences. #PeopleOfAction

Speaker Meeting - Lee Burke

On this occasion Lee spoke to us about The Cerebal Palsy Football team that he coaches.

Community Christmas Party

We held our annual community party on Sunday 8th December. Here is a selection of photos . #PeopleOfAction

Carol will be talking to us about her recent visit to Africa

This will centre on the Khensani school which Carol with some help from the club has been involved with for many years.

Club Christmas Party

Members, Partners and guests enjoyed a festive meal with entertainment.

International Night

In conjunction with the Heaton Mersey collective and St Johns Church we held our annual International night of Music , Dancing and Food.

Fish Chips And Fun

A fish supper at Taylor's followed by a quiz and bingo. A great evening of Rotary fun and fellowship.

District Meal Pack for Rise Against Hunger

Members of the club took part in the event on Sunday 14th April at Glossopdale school. #PeopleOfAction

Informal Evening and Induction

An informal evening with quiz for members to socialise , we also plan to induct Judicael as a new member.

Speaker Meeting

Phil Rowbotham Talked about his visit to Cuba

Committee Meetings and Induction of Marjorie Spencer

Committees meet after the meal

Carol's visit to Khensani, 2016

Club member Carol Cross once again visited the school in Khensani, South Africa. She writes about this below.

Speaker Meeting

Jean Bailo gave an interesting talk on the names and origins of streets in the area.

Speaker Meeting - Tony Brown

Tony and Ann talked about their pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela

Committee Meetings

Committees met after the meal , Jennifer Paillard , a Rotarian from South Africa gave us a short talk about her club .

Speaker Meeting

Marilyn Gregory spoke to us about Leprosy

Youth Speaks 2019

We organised the first round of this annual public speaking competition back in February and were delighted when Green End Primary eventually went on to win the final .

Speaker Meeting. Reach Out And Recover

A talk from this locally based charity which helps in the rehabilitation of former addicts. Prior to the meeting the team from Green End School , winners of the "Youth Speaks" completion gave us a repeat of their fantastic presentation on Veganism.

Chinese New Year Celebrations Sunday 10th February

Members and friends watched the Manchester Dragon parade and afterwards enjoyed a meal at the Yang Sing in chinatown . Photos courtesy D Scott, R Atkinson , J Palmer

Club Assembly 2019/20

Club assembly where we outline our plans for the 2019/20 Rotary year and new president Bill Caldwell is inducted.

Presidents Evening

A meal at Stockport Golf Club

Speaker Meeting , life as an airline pilot

Lamplighter Graham Harradine talked about his airline career.

Speaker Meeting Lymphoma Action

Susan Barlow Taylor spoke to us on behalf of the charity , Lymphoma Action.

Speaker Meeting Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro a talk by Derek Lowe

Charter Night 35 years of service

We were chartered in 1984 and hold a charter event every five years. Charter night is effectively the club's birthday celebration .

Club Trip to the Netherlands

Rotary fun and Fellowship . Several members went on a river cruise visiting Amsterdam and the Keukenhof Gardens.

Purple Crocus Planting Polio vaccination

We worked with local school children and the Heaton Mersey Collective to plant crocus corms . The choice of flower is a reminder of Rotary's campaign to eliminate polio , more details below.

Annual Swimathon Photographs

Photographs of our swimathon

Speaker Meeting

The Vernon Mill fire of 1902 , talk by David Edwards Hulme

Christmas Party

The Club's annual party was at Heaton Moor Golf Club on 19th December and following an excellent meal featured the mini panto "Call the midwife"

New Years Walk and Lunch 6th January

A flat five mile walk followed by lunch , see details and photos below.

Speaker Meeting 9th January - By rail to Toronto

lamplighter Martyn Griffiths talked about his visit to the RI Convention held in Toronto during June 2018. More details and a link to photos are below.

Community Christmas Party

Held at Heaton Mersey Community Centre on St Johns Road. Just a few of the many photos are shown below.

International food and music event at St John's

We held a joint event with St John's church Heaton Mersey on October13th . Excellent Performances of music and dance from many cultures together with delicious food.

Scarecrows Invade Heaton Chapel Station

A display of scarecrows was organised at the station by the Rotary club along with other groups, See details below.

More than a name John Hartley

John set out to record details and life stories of the many Stockport men who died serving their country in WW1

Fish , Chips , Fun and Fellowship

On 24th October we enjoyed a Fish and Chips supper with quiz and bingo at Taylor's of Woodley. A great night of Rotary fun and fellowship.

Charter Event , Rotary e club of Manchester and Cheshire

The satellite e club received its charter on 19th October. We wish them every future success as the Rotary e club of Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Lots of photos below.

Heaton Mersey Scarecrow Market

Photo Gallery of event on 22nd September , great turnout from members to help promote Rotary in the local community .

Charity Golf Day at Northenden Golf Club.

Held on the 21st September , Proceeds went to "Help for Heroes" and "Prostate Cancer UK" . Many thanks for those who braved the weather to support us. Click Details for photos

Speaker Meeting

Rev Helen Scanlan talked to us about "Men in Sheds". Kate received the Lamplighter award for her efforts in organising the golf day.

Anglesey Barbecue September 2018

Rotary fellowship in action . Club members enjoyed a social event at Carol and Brian's House on Anglesey

Elizabeth Raffald

Suze Appleton gave us a fascinating insight into the life of the 18th century local "Superwoman" Elizabeth Raffald.

Speaker evening - Autistic Society

Les and Jonathan from the Autistic Society were presented with a cheque after their very informative and well presented talk.

Toronto Convention 2018

The club was represented at the recent Rotary International convention in Toronto . This was attended by over 25,000 rotarians from all over the world

Charity Golf Day , Friday 21st September

A Charity Golf day at Northenden Golf Club with proceeds to Help for Heroes and Prostate Cancer UK

President's Final Fling

Garden party to celebrate Linda's year of office.

Speaker evening 25th July

Joe Baleskwi , from The Voice of Hope.

Thank you to Heaton Gardeners

Following a slide show of some of the gardens there were presentations of cheques to the Alex Hulme Foundation and Kidneys for life . More photos can be found on our facebook page.

Speaker evening

Gerry Yeung gave an interesting talk entitled "Hanging of the High Sheriff explaining the role and the long history of the post . Gerry is one of the Deputy Lieutenants of Greater Manchester and has been for several years.

Club Assembly

Final meeting of the current Rotary year.

Weekend Away with the President

This year to Wales and Bryn Tanat Hall

President's Night

Formal dinner for Club members and guests.

Heatons Open Gardens 2018

Our Open Gardens event is back.

Meeting cyclists from Bury

Members of the club and the eClub met with Bury Rotary club's cycle team

RocketWorld

An intercultural learning adventure for 7-11 year olds.

Speaker evening

Tonight we welcome back Askok Popat, who will talk to us about his voluntary work in India and Uganda

Swimathon Challenge 2018

Our annual Swimathon. Teams swim in relay and raise sponsorship for their own charities and good causes.

Youth Speaks 2018

Our annual Youth Speaks competition

Book Givaway

Another very successful event!

Speakers evening

Tonight we welcomed a speaker from the Air Ambulance Service

Blind Bowling

Our annual bowling match with the team from Walthew House.

Speakers evening

Tonight we welcome the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Stockport, Councillor Walter Brett and Mrs Maureen Brett.

Speakers evening

Roy Dudley-Southern, who will talk about "Living Life to the Full".

Speakers evening

Phil Page. "A View of the Heatons in Victorian and Edwardian Times".

Presentation to Jason Clough

Jason was at the Manchester Arena on the night of the bombing.

Committee reports

Committee chairs report to the club members.

Joan's 90th Birthday

A surprise cake and party for our oldest member.

Fifth Wednesday

Quiz and Chips Night.

New Year walk and lunch.

Blowing away the Christmas cobwebs with a country walk and pub lunch.

2017 Community Christmas Party

Our annual event for local people in need of a bit of Christmas cheer

Speakers evening

Nigel Tedford, from Stockport Foodbanks, talked to us about the service they provide.

Members' Christmas Dinner

At Heaton Moor Golf Club.

RocketWorld

In association with the Manchester International Society, we implemented the “RocketWorld” project at All Saints CE Primary School.

Remembrance Sunday

Laying a wreath at the Cenataph

Speakers evening

Anne Flear, who talked to us about the Children's Heart Association.

Curry Night at the Spice Tower

We enjoyed a good curry while raising money for the Club's charity account!

e-Club BBQ

Our Satellite e-Club held its first fundraiser

Charity Golf Day

Our annual charity golf day, in support of Prostate Cancer and The Stroke Association

Manchester Pubs Guided Tour

Guided tour of some of Manchester's pubs, followed by meal at The Wharf, Castlefield.

One Night of Queen at Gawsworth

Picnic in the gardens then watch the show.

Cheque presentation to Maggies

We have donated £3000.00 towards the running costs of Maggies.

Speaker evening

Tanya King, of Stockport Homes

Speaker evening

Bill Jubb, talking about 50s music.

President's Final Fling

Hosted by Carol and Brian Cross

Club Assembly.

Last meeting of the year, where the Presidents hands over the chain of office and new committee chairs outline their plans for the coming year.

Decorating at Norwood House

Carrying on with our decoration of Norwood House.

Committee Reports

Committee Chairs report to the club.

Iftar with South Manchester Muslim Community Association

We shared the evening meal with Muslims at their Mosque.

Children's Art Competition

Local schools took part in our Art Competition

RocketWorld international learning project

An Intercultural Learning Adventure for 7-11 year olds

President's Night

At Stockport Golf Club. A masquerade ball.

Club AGM

The Club's Annual General Meeting.

Speakers evening

Tonight we see Green End Primary School's winning performance in our Youth Speaks competition. Graham will will also talk and show a video of his recent appearance on The Chase.

Youth Speaks 2017

Our annual speaking competition for Stockport primary schools

Speakers evening

Our speaker tonight is Kay Potts, who will speak about trekking in the Annapurna mountain range.

President's weekend away

To Bergamo, Italy.

Speakers evening

A "Topics" evening.

Speakers evening

Christine Belton makes a return visit, and her talk will be "The Memory Box".

The Rotary Foundation centenary celebration.

A special evening, to celebrate the Centenary of The Rotary Foundation.

Swimathon Challenge 2017

Our annual Swimathon Challenge

Book Giving at Asda

Making use of unwanted books

Blindfold Bowling

With Walthew House.

Speakers evening

Peter Goulding, a disaster engineer, will speak about some of the disaster areas that he's visited.

Committee meetings

Committee meetings follow the meal.

Chip Shop and Bingo

For our fifth Wednesday meeting, we are going to Taylor's fish and chips shop in Woodley Precinct.

Speakers evening

Phil Rowbotham will speak about Glastonbury.

Speakers evening

Tonight Ashok Popat will talk about dental work overseas

Speakers evening

Sinead Collins, daughter of Kate Turpie, will speak about the childrens cancer charity, Maggie's.

Decorating at Norwood

Dining room makeover by a team of Lamplighters.

Committee meetings

Committees will meet after the meal.

Speakers evening

Tonight's speaker is Rev Philip Burrows, talking about being a padre in Afghanistan.

Members' Christmas Party

Fun and games at the last meeting before Christmas.

New Years Walk

Shaking off the cobwebs with our New Year Walk, followed by a pub lunch.

Carol Service

Our annual carol concert and tea party, this year for local people with mental health issues.

International Night

An evening of international music and food to celebrate Christmas

Committee reports

Committee chairs report to the club.

Charity Golf Competition

The Eric Patton Memorial Trophy

Scarecrow Hunt

Lampy comes to the Heatons!

Visit to Bramall Hall

Guided tour of Bramall Hall followed by meal out.

Battle of the Somme commemoration

The story of five people from the Heatons who died.

President's Final Fling

Garden party at Philip and Hester's.

Ukulele Band celebrate Christmas in June!

The ukulele band was in Hebden Bridge, to help the Hebden Bridge Rotary Club belatedly celebrate Christmas. The severe flooding at the end of last year ruined all their plans, and they decided to celebrate Christmas this June instead.

Open Gardens Celebration Dinner

A meeting to celebrate the Heatons Open Gardens event.

Last Night of the Proms

A great evening of patriotic music, singing and flag waving at a packed Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.

Committee reports

Committee chairs will report to the club.

2012 Khensani Primary School

Carol Cross has been a regular visitor to Khensani School, in South Africa. The school recently produced a CD of the children singing, which can be seen on YouTube. Many thanks to Doug Cooper, in Cyprus, for production of the music and photo presentation.

2014 Hope India kindergarten refurbishment

Alan Brooks, a Rotarian from Hebden Bridge, talked to us recently about the Hope Community Village in India. We have supported this project with an £875 donation which we got matched with an £875 grant from District Rotary.

2014 Khensani School, South Africa

A letter from South Africa.

2015 Carol's visit to Hope Village, Kerala.

In March 2015, Carol and Brian Cross visited the home that we have supported in the past. They sent this note and photographs from there.

2014 Eye Camps in India

Cataract operations in India

Youth Speaks Competition 2016

This year's speaking competition for local schools.

Club Assembly

The Club's plans for the new Rotary Year are introduced.

Trip to Petty Pool Outdoor Centre

Visit to Petty Pool Outdoor Centre with Westmorland School.

Canal Trip with the Demetia Cafe

The latest in our series of canal boad trips with various groups in and arounf Stockport.

Queen's Birthday Celebration

We are holding a street party in the golf clubhouse, to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.

President's Night

This year held at Stockport Golf Club

Eighty and counting!

An evening to celebrate the five club members who are 80 years old this year.

Speakers evening

Lee Burke will talk to us about Petty Pool

Speaker evening

Nick Bianchi will talk about the family firm of Arighi-Bianchi. This meeting is open to partners too. Please be sure Barbara knows your intentions.

Art Works Canal Trip

We took a group on a trip along the canal.

Speaker evening

Tonight's meeting had a St George's Day theme.

Walthew Cup

Walthew House tenpin bowling competition.

Swimathon 2016

Our annual Swimathon Challenge.

Visit by the Mayor and Mayoress of Stockport

Tonight we hosted the Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Andrew Verdeille.

Speaker evening

Christine Belton gave us a humorous talk entitled "Have you had the doctor?"

Blood Bikes Manchester

Donation of £250 to support their valuble work.

St Patrick's Day celebration

Tonight will have a St Patrick's Day theme.

Speaker evening

Burns Night, ABC and PPES

Speaker evening

Rev Andrew Knight will talk about the plight of Romanian Street Children.

Speaker evening

Rotarians Eliminating Malaria in Tanzania

Speakers evening

Gerry Hambridge, talking about "Brick by Brick for St. James".

Christmas Party

Once again at the Wycliffe Hotel in Edgeley, who looked after us so well last year. Cost £29.00 pp.

Proud of Stockport Awards 2015

Our Home Safety Check team were presented with the Special Fire and Rescue Service Award at Stockport Town Hall

Carol Service

Our annual Carol Service for the elderley

Foodie Friday

Our Santa and float make an appearance at SK Foodie Friday in the Stockport Market.

Ukulele band at Victoria

Our ukulele band played at Victoria Station.

Members' Christmas Party

Fun and frolics - it's the members only Christmas Party.

Speakers evening

Linda Mullins is our seaker this evening.

Tea with the Mayor and Mayoress of Stockport

The Club was invited to tea at the Town Hall.

International Evening

Tonight will be an International Evening at the Brookdale Social Club..

District 1285 Conference

This year held in Southport

Speakers evening

Tonight we were delighted to welcome Anne Hewlett into Club membership,

Treasure Hunt

Meet at the Crown, Didsbury Road at 10:45. Follow the clues and get back for carvery dinner at 12:30.

Fifth Wednesday event

Visit to Manchester Tennis and Racquets Club followed by meal.

Charity Golf Day, Aug 21st.

Our second charity golf tournament, once again at Heaton Moor Golf Club.

Committee meetings

Committee meetings following the meal.

Garden Party

To celebrate our President's 70th birthday.

Heatons Open Gardens

We hosted those people who opened up their gardens for this year's Heatons Open Gardens event.

Garden Party

At Mary and Brian's

Speakers evening

We were entertained by Matt and Yvonne, who put on a musical evening for us.

Princes Trust project handover

The Princes Trust team, whom we have supported again this year, hand over their finished project.

Speakers evening

Gary Wells, talking about the Dementia Cafe that we support.

BBC Media City tour

Tour of the BBC at Media City

Speakers evening

"‹Graham will hold one of his "Antique Roadshow" evenings, where he will cast his expert eye over you family treasures.

Club Assembly

Club Assembly meeting

Canal Trip

A trip on the canal with a group of elderly and less-able people.

President's Lunch

This year to be held at Hyde Bank Farm. Dress code: smart casual. 14:30 for 15:00 start.

Speakers evening

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Swimathon Challenge 2015

Our annual Swimathon Challenge.

Walthew House Cup

Ten-pin bowling for those with visual imparement.

Speakers evening

Rev Andrew Knight will talk about the Plight of Pripyat and the Monster of Chernobyl.

Speakers evening

Tonight's meeting at Heatons Sports Club, Green Lane.

Youth Speaks 2015

Our annual Youth Speaks competition, once again hosted by Tithe Barn School. We have six teams of year 10 and 11 pupils taking part this year.

Speakers evening

Graham Jackson, who is Secretary of District 1285, who will talk about Hope and Homes for Children.

Plaza Tea and Tour

Behind the scenes tour of Stockport Plaza, followed by afternoon tea.

Committee Reports night.

Committee Chairs will report to the Club.

Speakers evening

Burns Night celebration.

Speakers evening

Club member Ray Atkinson will talk about "Cyprus as I see it".

New Year Walk

Start off the New Year with a gentle walk, followed by a pub lunch. Further details to follow.

Carol Service

Our annual Carol Service and Old Folks party.

Christmas Party Night

At the Wycliffe Hotel, Edgeley.

Speakers evening

Our own member, Mary Sears, talked about "A life in flowers". Partners were invited to this meeting.

Speakers evening

A return visit from Doreen Firth, with a Tribute to Joyce Grenfell. Partners are invited to this meeting.

Spice Tower Charity Night

Repeat of our regular curry fest.

Speakers evening

Andrew and Mari Shepherd, talking about Fountain of Peace.

Committee meetings

Committee meetings to follow the meal.

Speakers evening

Jean Bailo, talking about "Manchester at War".

Visit by District Governor Alastair Bain

Tonight the District Governor, Alastair Bain, from the Rotary Club of Alsager, paid us a visit.

Charity Golf Competition

Charity Golf Competition

Werneth Young People's Centre

The Youth Committee have purchased a pool table for Werneth Young People's Centre. This is based in Bredbury, and provides advice and support for teenagers in the area.

Speakers evening

Gus Gordon, talking about his experiences as Justices' Clerk in Tameside Court.

Speakers evening

Tonight we welcome Jo Barratt, from The Teenage Market.

Open Gardens evening

We welcome all those who helped make this event a success this year.

Speakers evening

Retired Headteacher, Geoff Scargill.

Manchester Historical walk

Fifth Wednesday in the month, so this event replaces our usual Club meeting.

Garden Party with David and Ros.

Summer garden party at David and Ros's

Club Assembly

Tonight the new Club Officers are installed, and the Committees outline their proposals for members' approval.

Signpost Young Carers

The opening of the new Relaxation Room at Signpost Young Carers Centre in Stockport.

Speakers evening

Sam Singh will talk about PPES (Pardada Pardadi Educational Society), and rural development in India, through education, employment and empowerment of rural girls and women.

President's Lunch

Once again at Chancellors Hotel, 77 Chancellors Way, Manchester. M14 6ZT. www.chancellorshotel.co.uk

Speakers evening

Mike Small, talking about how to stay safe online.

President's weekend in Jersey.

Weekend trip to Jersey.

Bletchley Park visit

This is the fifth Wednesday in the month, so this event replaces our usual Club meeting.

Swimathon 2014

Our annual fundraising Swimathon Challenge, held at Stockport Grammar School.

Speakers evening

Speakers tonight were Katrina Bolton and Lucy Wray, who talked to us about Help for Heros and the work that goes on for our injured soldiers and their families.

Speakers evening

Speaker is Peter Kirk, who's topic is "The History of the Postage Stamp".

Blind Bowling

At Walthew House

Charter Night

The Club took the decision at its formation that we would hold a Charter Night every five years, rather that annually. This year we will celebrate our 30th birthday with a Charter Night.

Speakers evening

Professor Subhash Ananad, "Hanging by a Thread"

Speakers evening

Club member James Garfitt spoke to the Club about the four wheeled vehicles he has owned during his lifetime.

Speaker and PHF presentation

A double event tonight. Alan Brooks returns to update us on the Hope Community Village project that we supported last year, and also the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellowship award to Club members Clyde and Ernie.

Speakers evening

Tonight's speaker is Sir Gerald Kaufman, MP for Manchester Gorton. Partners are invited to this meeting.

Speakers evening

Club Member Ernie Spencer will talk to us tonight about the Falkland Islands.

The Elvis Years

A meal at Rozafa in Stockport, followed by The Elvis Years, at Stockport Plaza.

Speakers evening

An evening the celebrate the "Those Twenty Years" project.

New Year Walk

We blew away the cobwebs after Christmas and New Year, with our annual New Year Walk.

Ukulele Band plays Piccadilli

The Ukulele Band played at Manchester Piccadilli Station.

Christmas Dinner

This year held at Bacchus Restaurant, Prestbury.

Members' Christmas Party

Fun and games at our Club Christmas party.

St Thomas Christmas Party

The Ukulele band played at St Thomas's Childrens Christmas party.

Charity Curry Night

Enjoy a good curry while raising funds for the Club.

Those twenty years - Food

Food in the years between the wars.

Speakers Evening

Alan Scott talked to us about the life of Alan Bennett. Partners and guests were invited this evening.

Speakers Evening

Alan Brooks, a Rotarian from Hebden Bridge, talked to us about the Hope Community Village in India. (Click the blue title for details)

Speakers Evening

Kathryn Sheldon, fundraiser at Walthew House, spoke to us about the day to day work that goes on there.

Walking Treasure Hunt

An 'on foot' treasure hunt around Marple, followed by a meal at the Ring O' Bells on Church Lane. Names and numbers to Bill for either the walk and meal, or just the meal at 4pm. Walk starts at 2pm.

Speakers Evening

Club member Neil Slack spoke to us about "A dysfunctional family", which turned out to be about the Plantagenet House of the Royal family.

Speaker Evening

Alan Towse is tonight's speaker, and his topic will be Bee Keeping.

Speaker Evening

Billy Myers, from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service

Club Assembly

The President and Officers for the new Rotary year are inducted, and committee chairs present their plans for the year for the Club's approval.

President's Final Fling

The "surprise" final event for Carol, who thought she was coming on a car rally. Held at Kantipur Nepalese restaurant in Stockport.

Speakers Evening

Presentation by the three of the young people from the Prince's Trust, whom we recently supported to refurbish the Stockport Music Academy.

Speaker Evening

A presentation on the Heatons Open Gardens event that was held last month. We welcomed many of the people who helped, particularly those that opened up their gardens.

Summer Garden Party

David and Ros kindly opened their house and garden to members on the weekend that Ros celebrated her retirement.

Robinson's Brewery Trip

No normal Club meeting tonight, as it was the fifth Wednesday in the month. Instead there was a trip around Robinson's Brewery, and a sniff of the barmaid's apron to follow! (Photos by John Higginbottom)

Club weekend away

Club members joined Carol and Brian in Majorca, for the annual weekend away.

President's Lunch

Once again, was held at Chancellors. An excellent day, well supported by the Club, and enjoyed by everyone. Click the title above (in blue) to see pictures from the day.

Princes Trust and Stockport Music Academy

The Club have once again supported the Princes Trust, as they produce artwork for the Stockport Music Academy

Committee meetings

Committee meetings after the meal, followed by induction of new member Narendra Gulhati.

Speaker Evening

A return visit from Fosbrook Folk Education Trust. The project is based at Banks Lane Junior School and provides music, dance and song opportunities for young people in the North West of England.

Speakers Evening

Scott Reid, will be talking about local wildlife.

2013 Youth Speaks competition

Primary Youth Speaks competition, held at Didsbury Road Primary School.

Swimathon 2013

Our annual fund raising Swimathon.

Speaker Evening

The speaker this evening was Val Cottam MBE, who was a volunteer at both the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, and at the 2012 Olympics.

Speaker Evening

This evening we had a visit form the Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Wendy Meikle.

Committee Reports

Committee chairs report back to the Club. There will be a Burns Night theme this evening.

New Year Walk 2013

We had a great day for the walk. Dry and not cold. 24 of us walked from Lyme Breeze to Bollington, where we spent an hour at the Vale Inn. Then a walk back to Lyme Breeze was followed by a lovely meal.

2012 12 Beechwood

The Ukulele band played during the Christmas lunch at Beechwood.

Christmas Party

At Hyde Bank Farm, Romiley.

Members Christmas meal

The Club members' Christmas meal, at Heaton Moor Golf Club.

ABC Family Group

The ukulele band played for the ABC Family Group. Click the blue title words for pictures.

Speaker Evening

Speaker this evening is the best selling crime writer Val McDermid, best known for the Tony Hill series, that was adapted for TV with the title "Wire in the Blood". Partners are invited to tonight's meeting.

Speaker Evening

Tonight ten Club members each spoke for three minutes. Click 'read more' for pictures.

Junior Golf Day

Golf Day for Heaton Moor Golf Club junior section.

Robbie's 80th Birthday

This was the first meeting after Robbie's 80th birthday, which was celebrated with a tartan theme.

Speaker Evening

Our own Nan Ironside was the speaker tonight. Her topic was "It always happens to me". Partners were invited, and everyone enjoyed a thoroughly entertaining evening.

2012 06 06 Paul Harris Award Presentation

Dr Leslie Dawson was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship, in recognition of the work he has done over the years as a local GP, church member and U3A member.

Club Assembly 2012

The new committee chairs will outline their plans for the coming year.

2012 06 05 Jubilee Party

Garden party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, at David and Ros Scott's house. Such a brilliant afternoon, despite the weather.

2012 05 20 Heatons Open Garden Day

Visit some of the best house gardens in the area. Further details at www.heatonsopengardens.net

President's Final Fling

A suprise social event for Clyde and Rhona, as a token of the Club's appreciation of the work they did last year during Clyde's presidency.

Speaker Evening

Kevin Dranfield, talked about Stockport's town centre's Blue Plaques walk.

Speaker Evening

Ann Sawer, from the Red Cross, talked to us about how to save a life with CPR. Also at this meeting, Nan Ironside was presented with the Lamplighter for her recent hard work with the schools.

Heatons Festival, 2012

The Club was at the Heatons Festival. As well as some stewarding and marshalling, our fire prevention advisers were out in force, spreading the word about smoke alarms.

Open night with invited guests.

An evening with those that helped with the open gardens event. Also there will be young people from the Princes Trust. Partners are invited to this meeting. Please let David know.

2012 05 27 President's 'Night'

This will be a lunchtime event, at Chancellors, Moseley Road, Manchester. Drinks in the gardens from 12:30pm, then lunch at 2:00pm. President Clyde will speak after lunch, then it's back out to the gardens for more drinks and socialising.

2012 06 13 Boule at the Crown

This meeting will be at The Crown, Didsbury Road, and NOT at the Golf Club. Boules on the bowling green, followed by a meal at the Crown. Bob to finish the evening off with his guitar.

2012 05 25 Heaton Chapel Station

The band played at the opening of the Artwork display at Heaton Chapel Station.

The Prince's Trust 2012

Recently the Youth Committee have been working closely with the young people of the Prince's Trust.

Speakers Evening

Jeff Tuck, talking about the RAF raid on Peenemunde. Carol presented a banner from the incoming RI President.

Speakers Evening

Martin Francis talked to us about the Colditz Glider, and brought along his quarter scale model to show us.

New Year Walk 2012

Gentle stroll from marple Bridge to the Roman Lakes and back, followed by lunch at the Midland.

Sue's 50th Birthday

The whole Club was invited to celebrate Sue's 50th birthday.

Youth Speaks competition 2012

Held at Norris Bank school, 4pm start.

Charity Curry Night

Charity Curry Night at Spice Tower, Marple Road.

Open night with invited guests.

Tonight various people that have contributed to our Christmas Float collection will be entertained. The meal will be a buffet. Partners are also invited to this meeting.

Speaker Evening

Ann Metcalf and Don Roach will talk about the 'Folkore of Cheshire'.

Christmas Party

for Club members and their partners. At the Kro Bar, Shaw Road, Heaton Moor

Heaton Chapel station

Members Christmas Party

at the Crown, Heaton Mersey.

Ukulele Band

Speakers Evening

Janet Lowe, Head of Greenbank School in Cheadle Hulme talking about her work with a school for disabled children in Kenya. Partners invited to this meeting.

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Swimathon 2012

Held at Stockport Grammar School. More details to follow.

Harvest Fair and Farmers Market

Heaton Mersey Park (off Richmond Road/Vale Close)

Bowling at the Crown Inn

There is no meeting at the golf club this week.