Rotary in Wensleydale Photo Galleries
![Visit to Markenfield Hall](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2023-11-20%2013.28.47.jpg)
Visit to Markenfield Hall
Members visited Markefield Hall, near Ripon. Built in the 13th century this moated house has remained much as it was when it was built
Details![Rotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2023](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tech%20tournament%202023%20(2)%20(Large).jpg)
Rotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2023
Wensleydale Rotary Club members helped steward and judge the efforts of students at the Rotary Technology Challenge 2023
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2024 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2024-04-13%2010.15.25%20(Custom).jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2024 Report
This year we had 433 entries and 391 runners and walkers starting, taking numbers back to pre-covid levels. They enjoyed much better weather and ground conditions than were predicted!
Details![Wensleydale Young Musician of the Year](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Jonty%20Ledbetter%204%20crop%20(Custom).jpg)
Wensleydale Young Musician of the Year
As part of the Rotary National Young Musician of Year competition, Wensleydale Rotary Club joined with BlueBoxt Creative and Performing Arts in Leyburn to hold the Wensleydale Area heat of the competition held on the 2nd December.
Details![Collecting for Physionet](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/wens%20rotary%20physio%20collection%20(2).jpg)
Collecting for Physionet
Wensleydale Rotary Club's President Ray Wilkinson brandishes crutches which were part of the vanload of mobility aids collected in the dale by the club.
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2023 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2023-04-15%2009.02.35%20(Custom).jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2023 Report
A much improved turnout of 346 runners and walkers showed that we are finally recovering from the effects of the Covid lock downs.
Details![Charter and Handover 2023](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2023-06-30%2019.21.06%20(Custom).jpg)
Charter and Handover 2023
Members and guests enjoyed a talk by Tom Orde Powlett about his family history and their environmental efforts.
Details![First 100 runners at Finish line](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/1st%20man.jpeg)
First 100 runners at Finish line
Photos of each runner in order of finishing, apart from first two, for some reason.
Details![SEPTEMBER SAUNTER 2022 REPORT](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2022-09-24%2009.00.09%20(2).jpg)
SEPTEMBER SAUNTER 2022 REPORT
This first Saunter we have organised was very successful, and received many praises from those taking part
Details![Rotary Technology Challenge](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/rotary%20tech%20challenge%202022-leyburn%20school%20(15).jpg)
Rotary Technology Challenge
Wensleydale Rotary Club members David Spashett and Howard Binks judge the efforts of students at the 2022 Rotary Technology Challenge.
Details![Visit to Tennants Silverware](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Silver%20Demo%202%20(Large).jpeg)
Visit to Tennants Silverware
Members of Wensleydale Rotary Club recently visited Tennants Fine Auctioneers where Tennants’ silverware expert Jeffrey Lasseline gave a talk demonstrating some of the items going into their upcoming Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Auction
Details![Annual Charter & Handover evening 2022](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/wens%20rotary%202022%20charter%20night%20(17).jpg)
Annual Charter & Handover evening 2022
Our 42nd Charter Evening, having first chartered in 1980, was again a big success.
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2022 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2%20Wens%20Wan%2022%20leyburn%20(17)%20(Large).jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2022 Report
Despite reduced numbers due to Covid, 225 Walkers and Runners took part in ideal conditions to enjoy the magnificent views.
Details![Wensleydale Rotary provide marshals for Jubilee Beacon at Leyburn](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/1%20rotarians%20at%20beacon%20(2).jpg)
Wensleydale Rotary provide marshals for Jubilee Beacon at Leyburn
They attended the lighting of a Jubilee beacon on The Shawl in Leyburn. Pictured are ; Jeremy Burchill, David Milner, Howard Binks, Ray Wilkinson, John Morton, David Spashett and David Blakeley. The beacon was lit by Councillor Mandy Spenceley
Details![Rotary Young Leadership Award (RYLA)](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0756_(Custom).jpg)
Rotary Young Leadership Award (RYLA)
Wensleydale Rotary sponsored a local student to attend the annual RYLA residential week at Hebden Bridge
Details![Rotary at Wensleydale Show 2021](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/wens%20show%20(2).jpg)
Rotary at Wensleydale Show 2021
Wensleydale Rotary volunteers served tea/coffee to Show organisers before the Show started then manned a tent raising funds for charities.
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2021 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/wens%20wander%202021%20(12).jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2021 Report
Wensleydale Rotary Club's Annual Wensleydale Wander returned to the dale yesterday. It was a friendly and sociable walk through The Dale in aid of our usual charities. The principal charity for the event is Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Details![Aysgarth Falls volunteer litter picking](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/wensleydale%20rotary%20aysgarth%20falls%20litter%20pick%20%20(1)%20(Large).jpg)
Aysgarth Falls volunteer litter picking
The superb early summer weather continued as Wensleydale Rotarians volunteered on Tuesday to pick up litter after the busy bank holiday weekend.
Details![An evening at the Proms](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_5290%20(Large).jpeg)
An evening at the Proms
12 members and partners thoroughly enjoyed The Great Yorkshire Proms at Harewood House
Details![Women in the Army a talk by Sue Ryding](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/SUE%20RYDING%20(1).jpg)
Women in the Army a talk by Sue Ryding
Our guest speaker yesterday evening was Sue Ryding, who gave a very informative and entertaining talk on The Role of Women in The Army (a personal view).
Details![Visit to RC Upper Eden Charter Evening](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/1%20UPPER%20EDEN%2042%20CHARTER%20NIGHT%202021%20(7).jpg)
Visit to RC Upper Eden Charter Evening
Ray, Philip, Albert and David's Muscroft and Milner met old friends at Upper Eden Rotary Club for their 42nd Charter Night in Brough.
Details![An Indian Decade by Dr Cheryl Hardy](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dr%20Cheryl%20Hardy%20india%20Talk%20(3).jpg)
An Indian Decade by Dr Cheryl Hardy
Our wonderfully entertaining speaker on the 23rd was Dr Cheryl Hardy, on the subject of “An Indian Decade” of Politics, Education and Textiles.
Details![Barbecue at Barrie's](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_5255%20(Large).jpeg)
Barbecue at Barrie's
14 members and partners enjoyed an excellent barbecue at Barrie's house
Details![Visit to Coverham Abbey](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/wensleydale%20rotary%20at%20coverham%20abbey%20(6).jpg)
Visit to Coverham Abbey
The Club took advantage of a once a year opportunity to visit Coverham Abbey, near Middleham, for its yearly plant fair and open day.
Details![Excursion to Jervaulx July 2021](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/A%20wensley%20rotary%20at%20jervaulx%20(11).jpg)
Excursion to Jervaulx July 2021
A group of Wensleydale Rotarians and friends visited Jervaulk Abbey for a guided tour followed by tea in the cafe.
Details![Excursion to Bolton Castle](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF7453.jpg)
Excursion to Bolton Castle
For our second Wensleydale Rotary excursion we visited a very local landmark, Bolton Castle.
Details![2021 Charter Dinner & Handover under Covid Restrictions](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_4984%20(Large).jpg)
2021 Charter Dinner & Handover under Covid Restrictions
A very different Charter Night with a Bring & Share picnic at Ray's house, with musical entertainment by Colin Bailey and Blue Box , limited to 30 people, but very successful and enjoyable.
Details![Rotarians help marshal at vaccination centre](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/covid%20marshalls%20at%20tennants%202020%20(5).jpg)
Rotarians help marshal at vaccination centre
Wensleydale Rotarians helped to marshal arrivals as the covid vaccination programme began at Tennants auction room in Leyburn.
Details![Rotary helps Chopsticks Charity](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Wens%20Rotary%20chop%20sticks%20(1).jpg)
Rotary helps Chopsticks Charity
Rotarians from several clubs in North Yorkshire helped at the charity Chopsticks to pack bags of kindling
Details![Charity Auction](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Quilt_1.jpg)
Charity Auction
Wensleydale Rotary held a Charity Auction to help compensate for having to cancel major fundraising events due to Covid-19
Details![Rotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2020](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/3.Tech%20Challenge%20WPV-dist%201040%20(49)%20(Custom).jpg)
Rotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2020
Wensleydale Rotarians, along with colleagues from Thirsk and Northallerton, hosted this year's School Technology Tournament at Catterick Garrison
Details![Wensleydale Charter Night/Handover Dinner](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_4724%20(Large).jpg)
Wensleydale Charter Night/Handover Dinner
In view of the Covid-19 restrictions, Charter night was virtual, using Zoom. This was the first Zoom Charter in District 1040, and was very successful. There were 48 “screens” and 72 guests from 16 clubs!
Details![Rotary north Group School Technology Tournament 2019](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/techto19%20(29).jpg)
Rotary north Group School Technology Tournament 2019
Wensleydale Rotarians, along with colleagues from Thirsk and Northallerton, hosted this year's School Technology Tournament at Catterick
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2019 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_3688%20(Custom).jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2019 Report
There was a record entry of over 500 this year, with conditions that were excellent for running, though cold for the walkers, and very cold for the marshals!
Details![Rotary Citation with Silver Distinction](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_4284%20(Custom).jpg)
Rotary Citation with Silver Distinction
Wensleydale Rotary Club were awarded a Rotary Citation with Silver Distinction for its work in 2018-19
Details![Wensleydale Rotary Charter and Handover 2019](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_3778%20(Custom).jpg)
Wensleydale Rotary Charter and Handover 2019
It is fair to say that our Charter night and handover was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Outgoing president David Spashett handed over to Wensleydale's first female president Susan Rogers at The Creamery in Hawes.
Details![Inter-school Challenge 2019](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Interschool%20challenge%202019%20(3)%20(Custom).jpg)
Inter-school Challenge 2019
Wensleydale Rotary Club gives a small sum of money to each Primary School in the Dale and challenges them to increase it by whatever means for charity.
Details![Blood Pressure Screening at Wensleydale Show 2018](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Posters_outside_tent.jpg)
Blood Pressure Screening at Wensleydale Show 2018
Wensleydale Rotarians were out in force taking blood pressures at the Wensleydale Show,as part of STROKE awareness
Details![Christmas Dinner 2018](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_3475_(Large).jpg)
Christmas Dinner 2018
40 members and guests attended the annual Christmas Dinner, this time at our new venue, the Bolton Arms
Details![Rotary School Technology Tournament 2018](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/thumb_IMG_0550_1024.jpg)
Rotary School Technology Tournament 2018
Wensleydale Rotarians, along with colleagues from Thirsk and Northallerton, hosted this year's School Technology Tournament at Catterick
Details![District Conference 2018](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_3308_(Custom).jpg)
District Conference 2018
Five members and three wives attended District Conference in Scarborough
Details![Inter School Challenge 2017](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Reeth_Gunnerside_team.jpg)
Inter School Challenge 2017
Wensleydale Rotary Club gives a small sum of money to each Primary School in the Dale and challenges them to increase it by whatever means for charity.
Details![Pancake Evening 2018](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Pancakes_2018_(6)_(Custom).jpg)
Pancake Evening 2018
Members and partners gathered at Preston on Scar village hall for their annual pancake evening.
Details![Charter and Handover 2018](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/rotary__handover_(9)_(Custom).jpg)
Charter and Handover 2018
About 60 members and guests enjoyed an excellent evening in Calverts restaurant in the Wensleydale Creamery on 29th June
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2018 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/WW_Rubbing_Houses_by_Doug_(Custom).jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2018 Report
There was a record entry of 471 walkers and runners, with 403 actually taking part on the day
Details![Christmas Dinner 2017](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Christmas_dinner_2017_(1)_(Custom).jpg)
Christmas Dinner 2017
Although numbers were lower than usual, for various reasons, the 20 members and wives that did attend had a very enjoyable evening in Tennants Dining room.
Details![Visit to Foxglove Covert](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_2172_(Custom).jpg)
Visit to Foxglove Covert
12 Wensleydale Rotarians and wives enjoyed a fascinating visit to Foxglove Covert in Catterick Garrison
Details![Rotary at Wensleydale Show 2017](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_2037_(Custom).jpg)
Rotary at Wensleydale Show 2017
Wensleydale Rotarians ran a Know Your Blood Pressure session as well as a fundraising tent at this year's Show, helped by District Governor Robert Morphet
Details![Rotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2017](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-02-28_Tech_Tournament_R_(Custom).jpg)
Rotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2017
This year's Tournament was attended by some 80 students
Details![Charter and Handover 2017](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/rotary_charter_night_(46)_(Custom).jpg)
Charter and Handover 2017
Almost 50 Rotarians and guests enjoyed an excellent evening in Calverts restaurant in the Wensleydale Creamery on 30th June
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2017 report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P1020682_(Custom)_(2).jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2017 report
The 2017 Wander was again blessed with perfect weather, even better than last year, and enjoyed by 352 walkers and runners.
Details![Hillthwaite House Hotel visit 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_1357_(Custom).jpg)
Hillthwaite House Hotel visit 2016
A group of members and wives had a two day stay at Hillthwaite House Hotel in Windermere in October
Details![Rotary at Wensleydale Show 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Wensleydale_Show_2016_(1)_(Custom)_(3).jpg)
Rotary at Wensleydale Show 2016
Wensleydale Rotary members fundraised for local and international charities, and raised awareness of Rotary International's drive to eradicate Polio.
Details![Charter & Handover 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P1020387_(Custom).jpg)
Charter & Handover 2016
About 40 Rotarians and guests enjoyed an excellent meal at Hawes Creamery for this year's Charter celebration.
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2016 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/WW_2016_(53)_(Custom).jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2016 Report
The 2016 Wander was blessed with perfect weather, enjoyed by 309 walkers and runners.
Details![Rotary Foundation Banner awarded](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/David_Milner_receiving_Foundation_banner_(Custom).jpg)
Rotary Foundation Banner awarded
Rotary Club of Wensleydale was awarded a Foundation Banner for being 2nd highest contributor per capita in District 1040
Details![Christmas Dinner 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_1033_(Custom).jpg)
Christmas Dinner 2015
40 Rotarians, partners and friends enjoyed Christmas Dinner at Tennant's.
Details![A Visit to Vintage cars in Coverdale](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0905_(Custom).jpg)
A Visit to Vintage cars in Coverdale
A large contingent of Rotarians and partners from Wensleydale Rotary, together with guests from Upper Eden Rotary, were allowed a viewing of Neil Corner's amazing collection of cars
Details![Rotary at Wensleydale Show 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/100_1837_(Custom).jpg)
Rotary at Wensleydale Show 2015
The Rotary tent at the Show was well manned and attended, with around £300 being raised from a bric-a-brac sale for the club Charity fund, and £165 from rafle tickets in aid of a MRI Scanner for the Friarage Hospital.
Details![David Morton is inducted and Wendy Morton MP talks!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/David_&_Wendy_Morton_(2)_(Custom).jpg)
David Morton is inducted and Wendy Morton MP talks!
Wendy Morton MP gave a talk on "The road to, and life at, Westminster", and at the same meeting, David Morton was inducted as a member.
Details![Herriot Run 2015 Before and After](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Post%20Run%20Feast%20(4)%20(Custom).jpg)
Herriot Run 2015 Before and After
A few rose early to set up the tents but many attended the feast at President David's house after the event.
Details![Charter & Handover 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary%20do%20016%20(Custom).jpg)
Charter & Handover 2015
This year's Charter Dinner was unusual in that there were TWO members of parliament on the top table!
Details![Wine Tasting in aid of MND](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/wine%20tasting%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg)
Wine Tasting in aid of MND
Around 50 Rotarians, partners and friends attended a wine tasting to raise funds fro Motor Neurone Disease
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2015 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Wensleydale%20Wander%202015%20(5)%20(Custom).jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2015 Report
This year's Wensleydale Wander was again well supported and the weather was kind apart from a strong westerly wind, particularly on the higher ground.
Details![Rotary Technology Tournament for schools 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tech%20tournament%202015%20(8).jpg)
Rotary Technology Tournament for schools 2015
Teams of four students from seven schools across North Yorkshire attended this year’s Rotary Club Technology Tournament at Catterick Garrison. This was organised by several local Rotary Clubs including Wensleydale
Details![Christmas Dinner 2014](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0751%20(Custom).jpg)
Christmas Dinner 2014
45 members, partners and friends enjoyed Christmas Dinner at Tennant's Auction rooms.
Details![Wensleydale Rotary does Ice Bucket challenge for MNDA](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Ice_bucket_challenge_029_(Custom)_(3).jpg)
Wensleydale Rotary does Ice Bucket challenge for MNDA
Seven Wensleydale Rotarians, and a Rotarians wife, accepted the Ice Bucket challenge thrown down to them by Northallerton Mowbray Rotarians.
Details![Another two new members!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Induction%20Juliet%20&%20John%20Rowntree%20(3)%20(Custom).jpg)
Another two new members!
Another two new members were inducted only three weeks after the last two! They included our third lady member.
Details![Sally Lane's adventure in Ecuador](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Sally%20Lane%20presntation%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg)
Sally Lane's adventure in Ecuador
Sally Lane and Lucy Porter described their experiences with Camping International in Ecuador. Wensleydale Rotary had given a donation to Sally to help her fundraising efforts to enable her to go.
Details![Two new members on one day!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Inductions%20Oct%208%202014%20(2)%20(Custom).jpg)
Two new members on one day!
David Spashott and Sian Lawton were inducted by President Philip Oliver and sponsored by Michael Hepper. Sian is our second Lady member
Details![Yellow Bikes go to Charity for Recycling](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Yellow_bike_project_(7)_(Custom)_(2).jpg)
Yellow Bikes go to Charity for Recycling
Following the recent Tour de France Grand Depart, there remained a large number of yellow bikes scattered about Wensleydale. The Rotary Club has been collecting some of them to be recycled and sent to third world countries.
Details![Rotary club presence at Wensleydale Show](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMGP4364%20(Custom).jpg)
Rotary club presence at Wensleydale Show
Wensleydale Rotary Club held a stall at Wensleydale Show to raise awareness of Rotary and encourage possible new members to join.
Details![7:00pm Dinner - Mark Arthur CEO YCC](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/YCC%20CEO%20Mark%20Arthur%20with%20County%20cricket%20cup%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg)
7:00pm Dinner - Mark Arthur CEO YCC
Mark Arthur, Chief Executive of Yorkshire County Cricket Club was a guest at Wensleydale Rotary Club.
Details![Charter & Handover Dinner 2014](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Charter%20214%20(5)%20(Custom).jpg)
Charter & Handover Dinner 2014
Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes again provided an excellent meal for the 60 or so Rotarians, partners and friends who attended this year's Charter and Handover night.
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2014 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Some%20starters%20and%20their%20dogs.jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2014 Report
This year's Wander was the coldest yet, which may explain why there were the largest number of non-starters!
Details![Jeremy Burchill inducted as member](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Jeremy%20Burchill%20induction%20(1)%20(Custom).jpg)
Jeremy Burchill inducted as member
Jeremy Burchill was inducted as a member by President John Morton on 3rd March 2014
Details![David Lambert inducted as Member](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/David%20Lamberts%20induction%20(1)%20(800x738).jpg)
David Lambert inducted as Member
David Lambert was inducted by President John Morton on 6th January 2014
Details![Club Christmas Dinner 2013](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Christmas%20dinner%202013%20(9)%20(Custom).jpg)
Club Christmas Dinner 2013
About 40 members and their partners enjoyed an excellent dinner at Aysgarth Falls Hotel
Details![Inter School Challenge](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/interschool%20challenge%20Leyburn%20primary%202%20(Custom).jpg)
Inter School Challenge
Primary Schools in Wensleydale were given a small amount of money and challenged to make as much money as possible, by whatever means.
Details![Second new member in a month!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Howard%20Binks%20induction%20(Custom).jpg)
Second new member in a month!
Following David Blakely's induction at the September business meeting,Howard Binks was inducted at the October meeting. Coincidentally they used to live within 15 miles of each other but never met until they both attended a Rotary meeting in Leyburn!
Details![Annual Quoits 2013 with RC Newton Aycliffe](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Quoits%20June%2013%20(3)%20(Custom)%20(2).jpg)
Annual Quoits 2013 with RC Newton Aycliffe
The annual Quoits match with RC Newton Aycliffe took place at Aldborough St John on 26th June.
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Charter & Handover Dinner 2013
The 2013 Charter and Handover Dinner was again held at the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes. 64 Rotarians, partners and friends attended.
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Wensleydale Wander 2013 Report
There were 305 entries for this year's Wensleydale Wander despite the recent weather, and they were rewarded by a glorious sunny day.
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MURAL MAGIC
THE CHIILDREN'S waiting areas at the Friarage Hospital's accident and emergency department have been transformed into a magical wonderland thanks to the Rotary Club of Wensleydale.
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Wensleydale Tools Change Lives
The tools donated by people in Wensleydale have been put into good use in Africa
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GSE Team from Venezuela
The Rotary Club of Wensleydale has been hosting a Group Study Exchange team from Venezuela
Details![Rotary Tombola at Wensleydale Show](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary%20Tombola%20Aug%2012%20Wendy.jpg)
Rotary Tombola at Wensleydale Show
The Rotary Club held a tombola stall at Wensleydale Show to raise funds for its community projects. All prizes were won despite the rain!
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Michael Weatheralds 90th
46 Rotarians and partners, together with Rtn Michael Weatherald's family, gathered at Penley's for his 90th birthday celebration
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Club Charter Dinner & Handover Friday 22 June 2012
This year's Charter Dinner took place on Friday 22nd June at the Queen's Head, Finghall.
Details![Hike and Quoits with visiting Rotary Club](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Hike%20with%20Rotary%20visitors%204%20(Medium).jpg)
Hike and Quoits with visiting Rotary Club
Berkhampstead Rotary Club walking group spent a day in Wensleydale, first hiking in Wharfedale guided by members of the Wensleydale Rotary Club, then being introduced to Quoits in the evening
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Rotary Technology Tournament for Schools
Eighty eight young people in teams of four students from seven schools across North Yorkshire attended this year’s Rotary Club Technology Tournament at Catterick Garrison. This was organised by several local Rotary Clubs including Wensleydale.
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Fellowship meeting in Aysgarth
15 members enjoyed an informal evening at the George and Dragon in Aysgarth
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Christmas Dinner 2011
This year's Christmas Dinner was held at the Queens Head, Finghall, and was very enjoyable
Details![A Curry lunch in Newbiggin](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/curry%201.jpg)
A Curry lunch in Newbiggin
Rotarian Adrian Jones and his wife Margaret hosted a very successful curry lunch at their home in Newbiggin
Details![Slideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 at Castle Bolton and around12K](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0103%20(Large)%20(2).jpg)
Slideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 at Castle Bolton and around12K
Photos taken by Carol Haynes at around the 12K stage of the race.
Details![Quoits with RC Newton Aycliffe](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Quoits%20July%2011%20003%20(Large).jpg)
Quoits with RC Newton Aycliffe
The annual Quoits match with Newton Aycliffe Rotary Club took place in Aldborough St John.
Details![Slideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 between gates 13 -14](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_9762%20(Custom).jpg)
Slideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 between gates 13 -14
These photos were taken by Cilla Alcock while marahalling at Gate 14.
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Charter Night 2011
The Rotary Club of Wensleydale held its annual Charter Night and Handover at Wensleydale Creamery on 24th June.
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Wensleydale Wander 2011 report
This year's Wander was again a big success, with over 300 entries and lots of sunshine!
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Rotary Technology Tournament
The Rotary Clubs of Wensleydale, Richmond, Northallerton and Thirsk joined to organise a schools technology tournament
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Rotary Team arrives at Nepalese schools
A team of Rotarians from Yorkshire, including one from Wensleydale, have taken computers to two schools in Nepal.
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Crocus Planting at Askrigg Primary School
Pupils planted crocuses as part of the nation wide Rotary "Focus on the Crocus" initiative.
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GSE team from Brazil arrives in Wensleydale
Members and Guests meeting at Penleys were very pleased to welcome the Group Study Exchange Team from District 4730 in Brazil.
Details![Visit to Mark Johnston's Stables](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Stables%20photo%20(1.jpg)
Visit to Mark Johnston's Stables
Mark Johnston showed 25 Rotarians, wives and friends around Kingsley House stables
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Club Charter and Handover 2010
The 30th Charter & Handover took place at Wensleydale Creamery on 25th June.
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Wensleydale Wander 2010 report
There was a record turnout for the 2010 Wensleydale Wander, with 315 walking or running the routes, and only one having to drop out near the end of the 22 mile version.
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Rotarians packed bags at Tesco's
Richmond and Wensleydale clubs worked together to collect at Tescos for Polio Plus the Rotary International project to eradicate polio from the world.
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Christmas Dinner 2009
33 members and guests enjoyed Christmas Dinner at Friars Head restaurant at Akebar on 22nd December.
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Presentation of Paul Harris Fellowships
President Leslie Parfitt presented several Paul Harris Fellowships on behalf of the Club
Details![Canal Cruise at Skipton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Skipton%20canal%20trip%20Sept%2009%20009%20(Large).jpg)
Canal Cruise at Skipton
30 members, wives, and guests enjoyed a relaxing canal cruise at Skipton. Among the guests were Adrian, Sarah, and their daughter Jemima from Australia.
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Quoits with Richmond
Club members enjoyed a game of Quoits with large team of Rotarians from the Richmond Club at Downholme
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Charter and Handover Dinner 2009
Another successful Charter and handover dinner was held at Wensleydale creamery, with over 70 attendees.
Details![Wensleydale Wander 2009 Report](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/WW%202009%20001.jpg)
Wensleydale Wander 2009 Report
This year's Wensleydale Wander was again a big success with over 230 entrants walking or running either the 22 or 12-mile routes
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Rotary Technology Tournament
Rotary Club of Wensleydale joined with Clubs from Richmond, Northallerton, and Thirsk to organise a techology tournament for schhols in our area.
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Wander 2008 report
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ShelterBox Roadshow visits Leyburn
The ShelterBox Roadshow visited Leyburn on 23rd May, for two days, at the invitation of the RC of Wensleydale
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Wensleydale Wander 2010
An annual 12 or 22 mile round walk in in scenic Wensleydale, in aid, this year, of British Heart Foundation and local Rotary charities. Very friendly and great fun.
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NZ GSE Team visit 2006
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Keith Bancroft Rotary Walk & Tea
Rotarians were invited to bring family and friends for a walk in Wensleydale, including an exclusive opportunity to view Bolton Hall Gardens, followed by tea.
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Presentations
Details![Lunch at the Mortons Aug 06](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Lunch%20at%20Mortons%20002.jpg)
Lunch at the Mortons Aug 06
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Fishing at Hawes Aug 2006
Details![James Herriot Trail Run 2006](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Herriot%20Run%202006%20Start.jpg)
James Herriot Trail Run 2006
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Charter 2008
Details![Views of Wensleydale](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/penhill%20from%20shawl2.jpg)
Views of Wensleydale
Details![Wensleydale Show Rotary stall](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Wensleydale%20Show%20stall%202008%20002%20(Custom).jpg)
Wensleydale Show Rotary stall
Details![Preparations for Herriot Run 2008](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Herriot%20Run%202008%20004%20(Large).jpg)
Preparations for Herriot Run 2008
Details![James Herriot Trail Run 2008](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Herriot%20Run%202008%20037%20(Large).jpg)
James Herriot Trail Run 2008
Details![Best Kept Village Presentation](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Best%20Kept%20Village%202006%20003%20(Large).jpg)
Best Kept Village Presentation
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Keith Bancroft Walk 2008
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ShelterBox roadshow
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Ambassadorial Scholars visit Jan 08
Details![Wensleydale Show 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/100_0869.jpg)
Wensleydale Show 2007
Details![James Herriot Trail Run 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/StartofJamesHerriotRun2007.jpg)
James Herriot Trail Run 2007
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Charter 2007
Details![Visit to CB Hall gardens May 07](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Visit%20to%20CB%20Hall%20002.jpg)
Visit to CB Hall gardens May 07
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Wensleydale Wander 2007
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Views on Wensleydale Wander Routes
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