Wensleydale Rotary Photo Galleries
JAMES HERRIOT COUNTRY TRAIL RUN 2025 RESULTS
Quite cool conditions, ideal for running, apart from a headwind on the outgoing moor section.
DetailsWensleydale Young Musician of the Year 2024
St Matthew's Church, Leyburn recently featured a very successful second running of the Wensleydale Young Musician competition
DetailsSeptember Saunter 2025 Report
Despite the wettest day we have had in over 20 years for any of our walks, this was a successful event!
DetailsSEPTEMBER SAUNTER 23rd September 2023 REPORT
The Second Saunter was even more successful than the the first, last year
DetailsSeptember Saunter Report 2024
This was the third time the event has been run and it proved as successful as last year with 125 entrants
DetailsJames Herriot Country Trail Run 2024 Report
We had a beautiful, warm and sunny day, with only light winds, perfect for watchers and checkpoint staff, but maybe a bit hot for some of the runners!
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
DetailsJAMES HERRIOT COUNTRY TRAIL RUN 2023 REPORT
Over 200 Runners enjoyed this year's Run despite a blustery wind
DetailsFirst 100 runners at Finish line
Photos of each runner in order of finishing, apart from first two, for some reason.
DetailsSEPTEMBER SAUNTER 2022 REPORT
This first Saunter we have organised was very successful, and received many praises from those taking part
DetailsJames Herriot trail Run 2022 Report
After early rain, conditions were ideal for the 174 runners who took part.
DetailsRotary Technology Challenge
Wensleydale Rotary Club members David Spashett and Howard Binks judge the efforts of students at the 2022 Rotary Technology Challenge.
DetailsAnnual Charter & Handover evening 2022
Our 42nd Charter Evening, having first chartered in 1980, was again a big success.
DetailsRotary Young Leadership Award (RYLA)
Wensleydale Rotary sponsored a local student to attend the annual RYLA residential week at Hebden Bridge
DetailsJAMES HERRIOT COUNTRY TRAIL RUN 25th July 2021 Results
This year's Run was organised differently to make it as safe as possible while Covid-19 infections were still high.
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
DetailsJames Herriot Trail Run Report 2019
This year's Herriot Run was again very successful despite heavy rain the previous day and a poor forecast, which put off 48 entrants but 264 runners took part in relatively dry conditions.
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.
DetailsJames Herriot Trail Run Report 2018
236 runners braved atrocious weather, with heavy rain and wind, to run this year's race
DetailsRotary School Technology Tournament 2018
Wensleydale Rotarians, along with colleagues from Thirsk and Northallerton, hosted this year's School Technology Tournament at Catterick
DetailsJames Herriot Run Report 2017
There was a record entry of 400 for this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run, with 351 actualling running on the day.
DetailsHerriot Run 2017 Preparation photos
Photos taken by various Rotarians preparing for the event
DetailsHerriot Run 2017 Gate 1 Black Hill photos
Photos taken as runners reached the top of Black Hill
DetailsHerriot Run 2017 Gate 8 photos
Photos taken at Gate 8. Apologies for the disappointing quality.
DetailsRotary North Group School Technology Tournament 2017
This year's Tournament was attended by some 80 students
DetailsJames Herriot Run Report 2016
There was an excellent turnout for this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run with 296 entered and 257 actually running.
DetailsRotary Foundation Banner awarded
Rotary Club of Wensleydale was awarded a Foundation Banner for being 2nd highest contributor per capita in District 1040
DetailsJames Herriot Run Report 2015
There was an excellent turnout for this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run with 286 entered and 244 actually running.
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
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.
DetailsJames Herriot Run Report 2014
The weather was again kind to us with the temperature several degrees lower than the heat of previous days, and with a gentle breeze.
Details7:00pm Dinner - Mark Arthur CEO YCC
Mark Arthur, Chief Executive of Yorkshire County Cricket Club was a guest at Wensleydale Rotary Club.
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Additional Photos of Herriot Run 2013
Michael Rheinberg who was marshalling at gate 12 took a number of photos of runners approaching the final part of the run. This is a slideshow of them.
DetailsHerriot Run 2013 Report
There was a record turnout for this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run with 320 entered and 265 actually running.
DetailsWensleydale Tools Change Lives
The tools donated by people in Wensleydale have been put into good use in Africa
DetailsGSE Team from Venezuela
The Rotary Club of Wensleydale has been hosting a Group Study Exchange team from Venezuela
Details.Herriot Run 2102 More Photos
This second group of photos was taken by Cilla Alcock at gate 14 on the run into the finish
DetailsHerriot Run 2012 Report
Runners from all over the country took part in this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run near Bolton Castle, organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale.
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.
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.
DetailsSlideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 between gates 13 -14
These photos were taken by Cilla Alcock while marahalling at Gate 14.
DetailsJames Herriot Country Trail Run 2011
Runners came from all corners of England on Sunday, July 31, to take part in The James Herriot Country Trial Run at Castle Bolton, organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale.
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.
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Runners on Black Hill - Herriot Run 2010
A sequence of photos taken at the top of the first hill of the Run
DetailsJames Herriot Country Trail Run 2010 Report
204 runners took part in this years race. Conditions were good apart from a strong head wind on the top section. Click on the photos below to enlarge them.
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.
DetailsPresentation of Paul Harris Fellowships
President Leslie Parfitt presented several Paul Harris Fellowships on behalf of the Club
DetailsHerriot Run 2009 Report
Despite the poor weather forecast and the rain that did arrive, 258 runners registered, 70 of them on the day! In the end, 238 actually ran the race, and all finished. The grass sections were softer than in previous years, but none were too wet.
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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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Herriot Run 2007
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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