Wensleydale Rotary Photo Galleries
Wensleydale Rotary End Polio Now Campaign
To mark World Polio Day which took place on the 24th October, Wensleydale Rotary club has lit Bolton Castle purple with kind permission of Lord Bolton, Tom Orde-Powlett
DetailsWensleydale 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!
DetailsWensleydale 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.
DetailsVisit 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
DetailsRotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2023
Wensleydale Rotary Club members helped steward and judge the efforts of students at the Rotary Technology Challenge 2023
DetailsWensleydale 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.
DetailsCharter and Handover 2023
Members and guests enjoyed a talk by Tom Orde Powlett about his family history and their environmental efforts.
DetailsFirst 100 runners at Finish line
Photos of each runner in order of finishing, apart from first two, for some reason.
DetailsRotary Technology Challenge
Wensleydale Rotary Club members David Spashett and Howard Binks judge the efforts of students at the 2022 Rotary Technology Challenge.
DetailsVisit 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
DetailsAnnual Charter & Handover evening 2022
Our 42nd Charter Evening, having first chartered in 1980, was again a big success.
DetailsWensleydale Wander 2022 Report
Despite reduced numbers due to Covid, 225 Walkers and Runners took part in ideal conditions to enjoy the magnificent views.
DetailsRotary Young Leadership Award (RYLA)
Wensleydale Rotary sponsored a local student to attend the annual RYLA residential week at Hebden Bridge
DetailsWensleydale 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.
DetailsAn evening at the Proms
12 members and partners thoroughly enjoyed The Great Yorkshire Proms at Harewood House
DetailsWomen 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).
DetailsVisit 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.
DetailsAn 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.
DetailsBarbecue at Barrie's
14 members and partners enjoyed an excellent barbecue at Barrie's house
DetailsVisit 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.
DetailsExcursion to Jervaulx July 2021
A group of Wensleydale Rotarians and friends visited Jervaulk Abbey for a guided tour followed by tea in the cafe.
DetailsExcursion to Bolton Castle
For our second Wensleydale Rotary excursion we visited a very local landmark, Bolton Castle.
Details2021 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.
DetailsRotary 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
DetailsWensleydale 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!
DetailsRotary north Group School Technology Tournament 2019
Wensleydale Rotarians, along with colleagues from Thirsk and Northallerton, hosted this year's School Technology Tournament at Catterick
DetailsWensleydale 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!
DetailsWensleydale 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.
DetailsChristmas Dinner 2018
40 members and guests attended the annual Christmas Dinner, this time at our new venue, the Bolton Arms
DetailsRotary School Technology Tournament 2018
Wensleydale Rotarians, along with colleagues from Thirsk and Northallerton, hosted this year's School Technology Tournament at Catterick
DetailsDistrict Conference 2018
Five members and three wives attended District Conference in Scarborough
DetailsPancake Evening 2018
Members and partners gathered at Preston on Scar village hall for their annual pancake evening.
DetailsCharter and Handover 2018
About 60 members and guests enjoyed an excellent evening in Calverts restaurant in the Wensleydale Creamery on 29th June
DetailsWensleydale Wander 2018 Report
There was a record entry of 471 walkers and runners, with 403 actually taking part on the day
DetailsChristmas 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.
DetailsVisit to Foxglove Covert
12 Wensleydale Rotarians and wives enjoyed a fascinating visit to Foxglove Covert in Catterick Garrison
DetailsRotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2017
This year's Tournament was attended by some 80 students
DetailsCharter and Handover 2017
Almost 50 Rotarians and guests enjoyed an excellent evening in Calverts restaurant in the Wensleydale Creamery on 30th June
DetailsWensleydale Wander 2017 report
The 2017 Wander was again blessed with perfect weather, even better than last year, and enjoyed by 352 walkers and runners.
DetailsHillthwaite House Hotel visit 2016
A group of members and wives had a two day stay at Hillthwaite House Hotel in Windermere in October
DetailsCharter & Handover 2016
About 40 Rotarians and guests enjoyed an excellent meal at Hawes Creamery for this year's Charter celebration.
DetailsWensleydale Wander 2016 Report
The 2016 Wander was blessed with perfect weather, enjoyed by 309 walkers and runners.
DetailsRotary Foundation Banner awarded
Rotary Club of Wensleydale was awarded a Foundation Banner for being 2nd highest contributor per capita in District 1040
DetailsChristmas Dinner 2015
40 Rotarians, partners and friends enjoyed Christmas Dinner at Tennant's.
DetailsA 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
DetailsHerriot 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.
DetailsCharter & Handover 2015
This year's Charter Dinner was unusual in that there were TWO members of parliament on the top table!
DetailsWensleydale 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.
DetailsRotary 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
DetailsChristmas Dinner 2014
45 members, partners and friends enjoyed Christmas Dinner at Tennant's Auction rooms.
DetailsSally 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.
Details7:00pm Dinner - Mark Arthur CEO YCC
Mark Arthur, Chief Executive of Yorkshire County Cricket Club was a guest at Wensleydale Rotary Club.
DetailsCharter & 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.
DetailsWensleydale Wander 2014 Report
This year's Wander was the coldest yet, which may explain why there were the largest number of non-starters!
DetailsClub Christmas Dinner 2013
About 40 members and their partners enjoyed an excellent dinner at Aysgarth Falls Hotel
DetailsAnnual Quoits 2013 with RC Newton Aycliffe
The annual Quoits match with RC Newton Aycliffe took place at Aldborough St John on 26th June.
DetailsCharter & Handover Dinner 2013
The 2013 Charter and Handover Dinner was again held at the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes. 64 Rotarians, partners and friends attended.
DetailsWensleydale 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.
DetailsGSE Team from Venezuela
The Rotary Club of Wensleydale has been hosting a Group Study Exchange team from Venezuela
DetailsMichael Weatheralds 90th
46 Rotarians and partners, together with Rtn Michael Weatherald's family, gathered at Penley's for his 90th birthday celebration
DetailsClub Charter Dinner & Handover Friday 22 June 2012
This year's Charter Dinner took place on Friday 22nd June at the Queen's Head, Finghall.
DetailsHike 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
DetailsRotary 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.
DetailsFellowship meeting in Aysgarth
15 members enjoyed an informal evening at the George and Dragon in Aysgarth
DetailsChristmas Dinner 2011
This year's Christmas Dinner was held at the Queens Head, Finghall, and was very enjoyable
DetailsA Curry lunch in Newbiggin
Rotarian Adrian Jones and his wife Margaret hosted a very successful curry lunch at their home in Newbiggin
DetailsSlideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 at Castle Bolton and around12K
Photos taken by Carol Haynes at around the 12K stage of the race.
DetailsQuoits with RC Newton Aycliffe
The annual Quoits match with Newton Aycliffe Rotary Club took place in Aldborough St John.
DetailsSlideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 between gates 13 -14
These photos were taken by Cilla Alcock while marahalling at Gate 14.
DetailsCharter Night 2011
The Rotary Club of Wensleydale held its annual Charter Night and Handover at Wensleydale Creamery on 24th June.
DetailsWensleydale Wander 2011 report
This year's Wander was again a big success, with over 300 entries and lots of sunshine!
DetailsRotary Technology Tournament
The Rotary Clubs of Wensleydale, Richmond, Northallerton and Thirsk joined to organise a schools technology tournament
DetailsCrocus Planting at Askrigg Primary School
Pupils planted crocuses as part of the nation wide Rotary "Focus on the Crocus" initiative.
DetailsGSE 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.
DetailsVisit to Mark Johnston's Stables
Mark Johnston showed 25 Rotarians, wives and friends around Kingsley House stables
DetailsClub Charter and Handover 2010
The 30th Charter & Handover took place at Wensleydale Creamery on 25th June.
DetailsWensleydale 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.
DetailsRotarians 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.
DetailsChristmas Dinner 2009
33 members and guests enjoyed Christmas Dinner at Friars Head restaurant at Akebar on 22nd December.
DetailsPresentation of Paul Harris Fellowships
President Leslie Parfitt presented several Paul Harris Fellowships on behalf of the Club
DetailsCanal 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.
DetailsQuoits with Richmond
Club members enjoyed a game of Quoits with large team of Rotarians from the Richmond Club at Downholme
DetailsCharter and Handover Dinner 2009
Another successful Charter and handover dinner was held at Wensleydale creamery, with over 70 attendees.
DetailsWensleydale 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
DetailsRotary Technology Tournament
Rotary Club of Wensleydale joined with Clubs from Richmond, Northallerton, and Thirsk to organise a techology tournament for schhols in our area.
DetailsWander 2008 report
DetailsWensleydale 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.
DetailsNZ GSE Team visit 2006
DetailsKeith 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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