Gryffe Valley Rotary Photo Galleries
![Review of the Year 2023-4](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Untitled_14.png)
Review of the Year 2023-4
Presentation at Hand-over of Presidency from Les King to Sai Kumar
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YOUTH SERVICES - Young Chef 2023-4
Young Chefs from Gryffe High, St Benedict’s High and St Columba’s School met in Gryffe High on the 29th November to compete in the first stage of this Rotary GB and I competition
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YOUTH SERVICES - Youth Speaks 2023-4
The first round of this national competition was held in St Columba’s School, Kilmacolm on Monday 27th November. Seven teams competed, four in the Intermediate age category and three in the Senior category
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GRYFFE VALLEY WAY
Long distance walking route - the length of the Gryffe Valley from the source of the river near Loch Thom to Linwood
Details![Wheelchairs on Water - the Wheelyboat project](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/067.png)
Wheelchairs on Water - the Wheelyboat project
To support disabled sailing for wheelchair users at Castle Semple Loch Gryffe Valley Rotary purchased a special powered Wheelyboat to enabled those in wheelchairs to get out onto the water.
Details![Gryffe Valley Rotary passes £278K](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P1070793.jpg)
Gryffe Valley Rotary passes £278K
The club has now spent more than £278,000 since its formation in 1995.
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Sally Magnuson at Kilmacolm
Sally spoke about her personal experience with dementia, the book she wrote about that experience and the charity she has set up to give some hope to those who are affected by this common disease.
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Valentines Dinner
A Valentine's dinner with partners at Kilmacolm Golf Club, which also celebrated the golden wedding anniversary of Don and Juliet Robb.
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Annual Burns Supper in aid of Local Charities
Once again a top cast of speakers and performers entertained, informed and amused a full house at the River Inn.
Details![Curry Night in Aid of World Polio Day](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Purple%20Simla.jpg)
Curry Night in Aid of World Polio Day
To recognise World Polio Day and the Rotary End Polio campaign, the club in conjunction with Shimla Cottage, holds an special Curry Nights to raise funds.
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BURNS SUPPER 2016
Another great evening of good food and entertainment, whilst raising funds for our good causes.
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10K Charity Run 2015
This years run, on the same course as last year, will be in aid of the TOY LIBRARY project. Hopefully a good entry and some strong support will kick start fundraising for this worthwhile project. Just download the entry form and send it in!
Details![Summer Event - BBQ at Brookfield](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/BBQ%20Scouts%20(800x600).jpg)
Summer Event - BBQ at Brookfield
A fun evening for members and friends held in the Brookfield village hall,with some £2000 raised for good causes. The BBQ was cooked by representatives from Kilbarchan scouts (thus boosting their funds)and local DJ Archie kept everyone on the dance floor.
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BBQ Fun!
Grilled meats by the Kilbarchan Scouts, salads and desserts thanks to the Rotary Ladies, fine wines at reasonable prices and Archie to keep everyone entertained - yes, it was the annual BBQ which raised some £2350 for our good causes!
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Primary School Quiz 2012
The local heat for the 2012 Rotary Primary School Quiz. Won by Bridge of Weir Primary, who go forward to the Distrct Finals.
Details![10K Charity Run in Aid of WOW!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/The're%20off%20(800x530).jpg)
10K Charity Run in Aid of WOW!
The 2nd annual 10K run, run this year in aid of Wheelchairs on Water - the club's project to procure a special powered boat to get disabled people, who are confined to a wheelchair, out onto the water.
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Primary School Quiz 2011
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Valentines Night Dinner
Welcome Committee - David Fairbairn and Mike Pepper. All spouses/partners invited!
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BURNS SUPPER
A fantastic evening at the River Inn featuring a first class cast of speakers and entertainers.
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2011 Young Chef Local Heat
Local heat held at St Colomba's school to select Our representative to go forward to the regional Finals
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Visit from Canadian Curlers
DetailsCurry Night at Shimla
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Charity BBQ
Details![Speaker Meeting - Bob Ross](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC02737%20(800x588).jpg)
Speaker Meeting - Bob Ross
Tom Scholes, former Chief Executive of Renfrewshire Council, talked about life in the Public Sector.
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Young Carer Outings
The club organises outings for groups of Renfrewshire Young Carers, with activities followed by a meal and drink. Some years we visited Xscape at Braehead, Hillington for the electric go-karts, and then Castle Semple Loch
Details![Dinner - Speaker Mike Farley on the topic](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary_mtg_29_Mar.png)
Dinner - Speaker Mike Farley on the topic
Details![Dinner to celebrate 100 years of Rotary Foundation. Speaker: Jim Morton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/JIm_Morton_District_Foundation_Convenor_1.png)