Rotary Foundation student Isabel DeVito

USA post grad Rotary Scholar in Statistical Ecology gave a wonderful presentation with lot of photos of wild life.

Christmas Lunch

60 members, friends and students enjoyed a festive meal with singing of Christmas carols.

STAFCO Concert at Holy Trinity 27November

Rotary had a retiring collection and raffle for St Andrews In Bloom raising over £1200

79th Rotary City Foursomes Golf Competition

10 teams entered.

Arclight Project Update 11 December

Dr Helena Feasey is the University Arclight Development manager

Scottish Oceans Institute

Caitlin Downie gave a lunchtime presentation before a conducted tour of the Scottish Oceans Institute.

Dunhill Golf Tournament

Raising funds for Rotary

Bell Rock

Jerry Beaulier flew over it many times when based at Leuchars

Aberlour Children's Charity 4 September

Abby Parkhouse will tell us all about this children's charity

Families First 14 August

Morag Coleman explained the important support given locally to families.

The Eric Liddle Foundation

John Mc Millan CEO of the Eric Liddell Foundation gave an insight into the work done you the Foundation. Chariots of Fire organisers Colin Brown and Jane Broom told of the success of the annual charity beach race on the West Sands.

Flying high and low with the original Top Gun Pilot

Jerry Beaulier was a former US Navy pilot who flew over 200 sorties in the Vietnam War

St Andrews Rotary International Fellowship Golf Tournament

Over 250 Rotary golfers from over 20 countries played the Old Course

Chariots of Fire 2nd June 2024

A special year of this annual charity event. 100 years since Eric Liddle won his gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games

Presidential Handover and Club Plan for 2024-2025

Colin Brown is the first of 4 Presidents covering the year in 3 month blocks. Following on is John Christie, Frank Quinault and Sylvia Donaldson

RYLA

Emily from Madras and Kira from St Leonards spend a week at Nethy Bridge Outdoor Centre sponsored by the Rotary Club of St Andrews.

Rotaract in Uganda

Millie, Emma and Alex teaching disadvantaged children in Kings Norton School in Uganda.

Introductory Sports Day

Families First children introduced to various sports by coaches from the University Junior Sports Teams

People I've met on

The Inspiration of El Camino de Santiago told by Tommy Brown

Antiques Road Show Valuation Day 30 April 2024 at Rufflets Hotel

Valuations by Anita Manning and her team of valuers from Great Western Auctions. Rufflets Hotel from 10am to 2 pm.

Spring STAFCO concert Holy Trinity April 3rd

Free concert with retiring collection and raffle for charity

Paddle Steamer

Gordon Wilson gave a fabulous picture show of many of the Steamer's adventures.

Eilean Mor MacCormaig

Anne Tait is a sailor with exciting tales to tell

Three Men in a Boat

Frank Quinault was one of the 3 at the New Golf Club.

NO MEETING 14th February

Rotaract members handed out free roses in St Andrews to the public.

Burns Lunch 24th January

Annual Burns lunch with toasts and musical entertainment

St Andrews Interact Club visit Bangladesh

Dennis and Lorraine Hopper took 5 Interact members on a Cultural Visit arranged by invitation from the Dhaka Downtown Rotary Club, Bangladesh.

STAFCO Concert at Holy Trinity on 29 November

Free concert with a raffle and retiring collection for Home Start and The Hub allowing our Club to donate £600 to each charity.

Social Lunch

President Jean-Marc Murré welcomed the members and presented past-president Frank Quinault with the Paul Harris Fellowship award for outstanding service to Rotary.

Christmas Lunch

Festive Lunch for Family and Friends including invited guests and Rotaract students.

“Run, Sail, Run – 48 wet and windy hours on the West Coast”

Alistair Duncan told us of his experience on "The Scottish Islands Peaks Race" on 29 November.

Coffee Growing in Central America

Nick Chambers is a coffee farmer in Nicaragua

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Danny Roony was accompanied by a blind lady with her faithful dog

Dunhill Golf Tournament Rotary Prize Draw

Star prize was a set of golf clubs donated by Auchterlonies.

City Foursomes Golf Competition

Played over 2 courses on Sunday 15 October. 12 teams compete.

Keith Cup putting on Himalayas 18th September

Annual putting competition for members and friends.

Squadron Leader Alan H Frew RAF

Following and interesting visit to Leuchars aerodrome it was interesting to hear more from Alan

Junior 4s golf competition on 17th September

8 teams took part on the Stathtyrum course. Winners were Crail GC Juniors.

My entry and exit from The City of Glasgow Police

James Yule from the Kilrymont Club gave a personal talk.

Liz Sutherland Carpenter

Bill Sutherland explained his links with John F Kennedy's assassination and script writing for Lyndon Johnson.

Lisa Cathro from "Zest"

Citizen of the year awardee Lisa told how she supports staff and customers with various disabilities.

Garden Party 24th June at Craigfoodie

St Andrews Rotary Club in conjunction with St Andrews-Loches Alliance.

67th International Golf Tournament

Rotarians from over 20 countries played over the Links courses including The Old Course.

Explore your Website

Colin Mitchell gave an online tour of the website.

Restoration of Melbourne Brae Benches

First installed in June 1953 to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth and now restored in June 2023 the year of King Charles coronation.

Presidential Handover

President Frank handed over the chain of office to Jean-Marc Murre.

Chariots of Fire 4th June 2023

Charity beach run on the West Sands

Primary Schools Football Tournament 15th May

At St Leonards School

Antiques Road Show Valuation Day at Rufflets Hotel

Staff of Great Western Auctions valued any 3 items for a £10 donation to the charities Alzheimer Scotland and CHAS.

STAFCO Concert at Holy Trinity

Presented by Jill Craig this was as usual a most enjoyable musical event.

Kate Kennedy Procession talk on 22 March

Tatiana Mouravief will tell us all about the procession.

Schools Forum on Migration

Madras and St Leonards pupils, with expert speakers provided by our Rotary Club discussed Migration

Why America went to the Moon and Why they haven't gone back.

Gerard DeGroot explained

Hunting Terrestrial Orchids in SW Australia

Professor Richard Byrne

STEPS on 15th February

Ellen Colingsworth is making a difference "Step by Step" by bringing a St Andrews Education to Palestine students.

Tommy Brown career talk

A "people manager" with 25 years experience in Logistics and Supply Chain

Rotaract Vice President Lia Pimentel De Magaihaes

From Portugal, Lia had a special story to tell

Burns Lunch

Special lunch and Special entertainment

Coastal Rowing

John Ardley let us know what keeps him fit on January 18th

Christmas Student/Family Lunch

Family and overseas students welcomed to a special Christmas Lunch

StAFCO Concert on 30 November

Free concert in Holy Trinity church. Rotary retiring collection for charity

Visit to Madras College on 25 November

Conducted tour of the new school. Check out the construction photos!

Addison Cross Rotary Foundation Scholar on 16 November

Addy is from Minnesota and sponsored by her home club to study for a Master's degree in Social Anthropology in St Andrews

East Neuk Market Garden on 2 November

Local produce at its best

Rotaract Soggy Bake Sale

In a very wet stormy night raising funds for Families First

Efficacy, Resilience and Leadership

David McClure the former rector of Madras College touched on experiences from his career.

City 4s Golf Tournament 16th October

This is a popular annual tournament organised by St Andrews Rotary Club for teams from the local community.

Dunhill Golf Tournament 29th September to 2nd October

Rotary hub for raising funds and promoting Rotary.

My Name'5 Doddie foundation

A donation of £6500 was presented to Mia from the "My Name'5 Doddie foundation.

The Rotary Club of Wakiso ---- Young and Determined to Make a Difference in the Community

Rotarian Wilber Sibiiti told us of his home club

Induction of Tommy Brown

New member Tommy Brown was welcomed into the Club

Gamboura water well repair.

Many happy faces in the village of Passa as their well is repaired with a £1000 contribution from the Rotary Club of St Andrews.

Backstage at the Byre Theatre 3rd August

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Paul Harris Fellowship Awards

The Two Broons

66th International Golf Tournament

Over 300 Rotarians from 27 countries took part in this annual tournament in its 66th year. Photos attached

Vice President induction

Jean-Marc Murre was inducted as Vice President for this year.

Rotaract Donation to School for Abandoned Girls in India

Rotaract donated £500 to Rotaract Past President Keertna to buy desks for the School in India.

Disbursement of Funds

Surplus funds dispersed to needy causes

Chariots of Fire Beach Races 5 June

Rotary St Andrews were the backbone for the organisers to facilitate 700 runners raise money for charity.

Awards Lunch

Young Carers Awards Non-Rotarian Citizen of the Year Award Rotary member Elgin Salver Award

Happy Valentines Day

With Love From Rotaract

Mastermind

Mastermind Champion Jonathan Gibson and also University Challenge contestants from St Andrews University over the years were quizzed by Frank Quinault. A fund raising social event sponsored by Rollos Solicitors. Proceeds to St Andrews Foodbank.

Donation to Lester the teddy bear

Rotaract Vice President Eleanor helped Lester receive a donation of £142 for accompanying her on her 872 Km walk to reach their target of £872 raised to help education of girls in the Andes.

Drive it Day Classic Cars

Classic cars visited the West Sands. Organised by Blairgowrie Rotary assisted by St Andrews Rotary

Arclight 15th June

PhD student, Fiston, from Rwanda updated on the need for Arclight in Africa

Bull Sales

President Colin's job talk

Stafco Concert for Ukraine

Holy Trinity Church

Fellowship International Rotary Golf Tournament History

Angus Mitchell, Bill Whyte and Douglas Jackson gave highlights over the 68 years of organising this special tournament.

Gilbert and Sullivan 13 April

"A Source of Innocent Merriment" The world of Gilbert and Sullivan in song by Ian Bradley

Quantum Electronics

Chris Hooley from St Andrews University enlightened us.

Networking with Rotaract

Wine and Cheese speed dating on careers and CVs at St Leonards Church Hall

Links Trust by Euan Loudon

"Not a mere Pastime" for Euan Loudon who has recently retired.

Provost Jim Leishman -

Live at the New Club. Football and Local politics experiences of a man at the top of his game.

Winter Concert

St Andrews and Fife Community Orchestra in Holy Trinity Church for a free concert.

Christmas Musical Entertainment-- CANCELLED

A group of musicians had planned to play Christmas music at care homes and other venues. A Rotary choir was also to add to the cheer. Sadly with new Covid advice this has had to be cancelled.

Rotaract Vice President Eleanor Duce, winner of student TEDx contest.

"To the ends of the earth with my travelling teddy. What I loved, lost and learnt along the Camino de Santiago".

Wardlaw Museum

Katie Eagleton Director of Libraries and Museums at St Andrews University.

Rotaract President Rishika

There was also the handover of the Rotaract chain of office to Rishika by past President Shagun

Freedom of Information --- how to use it and why

Darren Fitzhenry, Scottish Information Commissioner will explain

The Keokuk (Rotary) Peace Pipe Letters 29th September Zoom Meeting 1 pm

Tony Conn from the Rotary Club of Keokuk, USA will zoom in to explain. He will be joined by Thilo von Debschitz (RC Weisbaden, Germany) Zoom only meeting at 1 pm

Rotaract Wine and Cheese

7.00

Men's Shed

Henry Paul

Keith Cup Annual Putting Competition

Monday 20th September played on a Covid extended course on the Himalayas, resulted in Colin Brown winning from a very competitive 9 professionals from the Club.

Junior Golf Foursomes

Annual competition on Sunday 19 September with 6 teams taking part.

St Andrews Preservation Trust

Sandy Bremner told us of some interesting recent developments.

Laidlaw Music Centre

Michael Downes told us about the development of the new Music Centre in St Andrews

University Chaplain

Donald McEwan explained his role

A Toast to Families First

A donation of £800 from St Andrews Wine Company and local Rotarians

100+ issues of St Andrews in Focus

Flora Selwyn

Loches vaut le detour

St Andrews - Loches Alliance explained by Joyce Duncan appropriately on Bastille Day

150 Year History of the St Andrews Burns Club

Frank Quinault

Play Club

Alan Tricker

Hop on a Bus

Rotarian Meg Ramey from Pennsylvania told us of her project with Yes Liberia

Annual Disbursement of Funds

Seven charity representatives gave presentations about their efforts over a Covid restricted year. These were additional to charities and individuals supported by the Club over this year.

Bench Painting

Rotarians at work repainting a Rotary bench were Jimmy MacGregor and Dennis Hopper

Awards

Award to Non Rotarian Citizen of the Year --- Marjory Finlay tennis coach Young Carers Awards to youngsters from 10 to 17 Elgin Salver award to Rotarian of the Year --- Colin Brown

Western Development of St Andrews

St Andrews Rotary member Joe Headon updated members on this major development.

Dumbarnie Golf Course

David Scott, General Manager, explained the development of this new exciting course

Rwanda Interprofessional Education

Dr Andrew Blaikie ophthalmology consultant and senior lecturer at St Andrews University explained links with the University of Rwanda

Sustainable St Andrews

Daphne Bilouri-Grant explained what needs to be done.

The Woodland Trust Scotland

Public Affairs Manager, Arina Russell was a founder member of our Rotaract Club

Energy Ethics

Rotaract member Anna Rauter from Liechtenstein gave a fascinating presentation on her PhD project in Norway.

Quality Meat Scotland

For Farming Sustainability Buy Scottish

Shelter Box

Steve Small gave a presentation on the work done by this charity all over the world during the pandemic

Youth Employment the Benefits, the Challenges, the Government

Fedor Pankratov, a past Rotaract President, told us of the operation of his business

Tennis in St Andrews

President Liza McLachlan and Coach Marjory Finlay explained exciting updates on tennis in St Andrews

Walter Hill at his desk

The Oval Office Desk?????

Tanzanian Endemic Optic Neuropathy

The "Fight for Sight" charity sponsors Dr Frederick Burgess in his research at St Andrews University

Cuppa Tea from India

Rotaract past president and tea expert, Keertna Sapra demonstrated from Delhi in India

Life of Ryan

Our Club member Ed Ryan zoomed in from Ohio

Burns Lunch virtual celebration on 27th January

Traditional entertainment

Christmas Gifts

Christmas Goodies from Morrisons bagged and delivered by Rotarians to Sheltered Housing residents and also to Gibson House care home.

Tales from Scatter virtual visits on 13th January

Win the President's prize for the best Tale of Scatter

Christmas Carols

The McGhie family played to entertain residents at Gibson House, St Andrews Care Home, Rymonth House and private gardens.

Virtual Christmas Party

A large turnout of members with family and friends enjoyed a fun meeting but missed the turkey.

Walking Tour Quiz raising funds for CASA

Have fun Exploring St Andrews by following the clues on the entry form link in Details below. Donations please for Community Aid St Andrews to our Rotary bank a/c 83:26:28 10977217 ref Quiz/Tour

Rotaract Vice President Amie's Life Highlights

Local lass and 4th year student Amie has many talents

Scottish Connection with India

Krishna's Career talk with views on medicine in India and UK

NO MEETING

Christmas Rotary Lockdown

Fairtrade by Dr Mary Popple

"Small-holder Farmers, Supply Chains and a Pandemic.". "A story of our inter-connected world."

Future of Arts in Fife

Rotarian Heather Stuart advises the Scottish Government. She is CEO of Fife Cultural Trust. She is also Rotary District 1010 governor elect.

Rotaract President Shagun Dhanania

Shagun gave a presentation of her life in India and also in St Andrews

Serenje Orphans Children's Home in Zambia

Founder, Kevin Gilbert explained the life changine work done by the school

The Covid effect on the Tourist Industry in the St Andrews area

Karen Robson told us of her first hand experiences

27 Bells of Holy Trinity Church

Callum MacLeod gave a virtual tour and played resounding tunes on the bells.

Florida Adventures Spring 2020

Jerry Beaulier entertained us from Florida with his exciting adventures

Scone Palace Gardens

Brian Cunningham is TV Presenter of The Beechgrove Garden and Head Gardener at Scone Palace.

Operation Chilliwack

Henry Paul used his yacht master skills on an exciting journey

Mixed Trio Travels

Masters student Nicole gave an insight to her life as a single mother with spina bifida and 10 year old twins.

Black Lives Matter Demonstrations and Covid-19 in California

Lindsay Bribiescas in California updated us on 5th August

Jean-Marc Murre

Career talk on 29 July

Ken Smith Trophy Final

Members Fellowship golf tournament final between Eric Brown and Alan MacDonald on the Old Course 16th July 2020. Also an interesting history of the event

Rotary Foundation and Polio Plus

Arthur Griffiths gave updates from District

Presidential Handover

John Christie handed over the chain of office to Hamish Tait. New member Daphne Biliouri-Grant was also be inducted.

Disbursement of Funds

St Andrews Colts, as one of the recipients, was represented by Greig Dochard who explained fully the value of the Club to the youngsters of the town.

How Yoga has Transformed My Life

Sally Mitchell from Sonoma, California (watch video at link below)

Up Up and Away with Walter Hill

Civil Aviation experiences

Protection For Animals

A charity organisation set up by Callum Alexander

Democracy

Schools Forum discussion workshop with expert speakers such as Willie Rennie MSP, former MSP Peter Peacock and Dr King-Ho Leung from the University of St Andrews.

Climate Change

Prof Doug Benn of St Andews University is a renowned world expert

Primary Schools Quiz

Local round organised by St Andrews and Kilrymont Rotary Clubs

Remembering Paul Harris

Peter Davidson told of Paul Harris visiting the Rotary Club of St Andrews unannounced.

Books Abroad

Raymond Edwards explained the work of this charity which St Andrews Rotary Club has supported over many years.

Tentsmuir ----Ten Thousand Years of Enviromental History in ten minutes.

Prof Robert Crawford illustrated the past, present and future changes to Tentsmuir forest and beach

Rotaract Presidential Handover

Shagun received chain of office from Kimberley

Outdoor Learning Programme

Senior teacher Duncan Barrable will bring pupils from St Leonards Junior School to explain "beach school", "behives", and "mountains"

Burns Supper

Joint celebration with Kilrymont Rotary Club

Christmas Family Lunch

Family and Student festive fun

St Andrews and Fife Community Orchestra

Conducted by Rotarian Gillian Craig, 4th December in Holy Trinity Church

St Andrews Day Torch Light Procession

Rotary and Rotaract in action

Winter Treat

Annual treat of music and tea party for the elderly in the BB Hall

School for Abandoned Girls in India

2 St Andrews Rotaract students, Shagun and Lyndsey, reported on their month teaching in the School

Special General Meeting

Annual Accounts and election of officers for next year

City Foursomes Golf Tournament

Winning team "The Driving Divas" Eileen Marshall, Fiona De Vries, Alison Paterson and Mary Foster

Dunhill Links Champonship 2019

Rotary Grand Draw for Rotary Charities raised over £2500

CHAS

Laura Campbell explained the work and challenges of the Children's Hospices Across Scotland

Cairo to Cape Town

Arclight distribution in Africa. Free public lecture in Booth Theatre, School of Medicine at St Andrew University Friday 11 October 17.00

Junior Foursomes Golf Tournament

8 teams of young golfers competed in this annual tournament organised by the Rotary Club of St Andrews. Winners were St Regulus girls team

Rotaract in India

President Lyndsey and Vice President Shagun teaching in the School for Disadvantaged Girls.

Beach Wheel Chairs

Presentation of a cheque by Rotary Club of St Andrews president John Christie

Shipshape & Bristol fashion

John Peacock enlightened us

Garden Party 2019

Queen Mary's Library Garden at St Leonards School

Family Fun Day at Kinburn

Bowling for fun no matter how young. Putting as well, with tea and cakes for all.

Alan MacDonald

Very new member Alan gave his introductory talk to the Club

Disbursement of Funds

Donations to around 20 individuals, organisations and charities have been made during the Rotary Club year to the end of June.

Young Carers & Citizens of the Year awards

Annual Awards to young carers and citizens who are so supportive to others.

School Awards

Award winners from Madras College spoke to the Club. Also induction of new member Dr Andrew Blaikie

Dunhill Golf Tournament 2017 on Old Course

Rotary Raffle for wonderful prizes raised £3000

Past Presidents Dinner 2014

An enjoyable evening with President Jimmy Spankie being interviewed by Past President Jimmy Macgregor in "Look Who's Talking" style

Greetings from Rwanda

Narcisse says Hi to all who knew him

A Rotary family Christmas

A Rotary family Christmas for Jessica Volz, a university student from Colorado

Primary Schools Football Competition

9 schools competed at Cannongate School

Charity Community Concert

St Andrews and Fife Community Orchestra gave a free concert in the Younger Hall with a raffle and retiring collection to raising over £1000 for Rotary charities.

Chariots of Fire 2019

Almost 900 competitors took part in 2 races on the West Sands

Memorable Golf Tours

Bette Hunter is a tour guide with lots of " Memorable " experiences

Rotaract President Kimberley Baird

Life as a student

10th Anniversary of St Andrews Rotaract Charter

In May 2011 the Rotaract Club of St Andrews was chartered following development meetings from 25th February

Bag packing at M & S

Rotarians chatted to customers and helped pack their shopping. Donations to Rotary from customers were over £1200

Wine & Cheese Party

If interested in the Rotary Club of St Andrews read the link below or click on CONTACT at the top of the homepage

Web Site Demonstration

John Black will demonstrate various updates to the web site and how easy it is to use.

Schools Forum

Madras and St Leonards pupils met in Madras Library for discussion on Peace and Conflict issues presented by Masters student William Hunter.

Birthday Bake Sale

Rotaract's 51st Birthday celebrated with delicious baking at Physics Building 10 till 4

Elgin Salver

Competition of indoor games against Inner Wheel won by Rotary this year 29-21

Beach Wheelchairs

Jerry Beaulier gave an update on his project to provide wheelchairs for disabled people to access the West Sands

Valentines Day Roses

Rotaract hand out free roses to the public "With Love from Rotaract"

Joint Burns Supper

For Family and Friends jointly with Kilrymont Rotary Club in Scores Hotel

Christmas Lunch 2018

Festive lunch for family and friends and students from 20 different countries

Gregor Townsend in Look Who's Talking

Scottish rugby coach, Gregor Townsend gave an entertaining interview about his career. Over £5000 was raised for St Andrews Rotary's Arclight project, helped by sponsorship from Henderson Black & Co accountants.

Christmas Bag Pack

Raised £2000 funds for charity at M & S

Recovering from Christmas -- No Meeting

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St Andrews Day Fun

Rotaract had a stand for Creative Colouring in front of Madras Colllege

Seescape Society for the Blind

Prior to Council Feedback, Karen Russell will tell us about her work for the Blind

Special General Meeting

Annual Accounts

Winter Treat 2018

Fun for the elderly in the BB Hall with refreshments and music by Billy Anderson and his band

Garden Party 2018

Queen Mary's Library at St Leonards School was the inside venue for barbecue, strawberries & ice cream plus musical entertainment, due to rain.

Junior Foursomes 2018

Rotary Annual tournament for youngsters over the Strathtyrum Course. Prizegiving about 5 in the Eden Clubhouse.

School for Abandoned Girls in India

Rotaract members Paula and Tania reported on their month teaching in the school

RYLA

St Leonards pupil, Aenghus McGregor, will present to the Club on his experience of the week at RYLA

Dunhill Golf Tournament 2018 on Old Course

Scottish Charity Air Ambulance volunteer,Ann Donald, drew the prizes with Rotarian Rob Dougan supervising.

Rotary Club of St Andrews International Golf Tournament 2018

64th Annual tournament on the Old Course for Rotarians from all over the world. 286 participants representing 20 countries from 5 continents

A Connected Life

A personal journey through 50 years of an information & communications technology revolution

Projects Supported

Some of the interesting projects that have been supported by the Rotary Club of St Andrews

Kids Out

9 children with special needs have fun day out at Cairnie Fruit Farm

Presidential Handover 2018

President Gordon hands over the chain of office to Kim Keble-White.

School Awards

Madras Pupils explain opportunities within the school

Charity Golf Day

A day of golf at the Dukes course for International Golf participating Rotarians to raise funds for an Arclight project in Malawi

Chariots of Fire 2018 Charity Run on West Sands

Raising funds for Families First, RNLI and Home Start local charities

Rotary Primary Schools Football Tournament 2018

12 teams competed at Cannongate School

A car full of goodies for the Food Bank

Rotaract collection from student halls of residence of donations for the Food Bank by Rotaract Vice President, Archanna and Colin

Rotaract President Maddie Fuller presented to Rotary

Maddie is a 3rd year student and has been involved on the Rotaract Club since 1st year.

50th Birtday of Rotaract International

Photos of fun over 7 years of the Rotaract Club of St Andrews

M&S bag packing

"Carefully Counting Charity Contributions" from the generous customers of M&S in St Andrews who donated £1400 to over 30 individuals, groups and charities Rotary supports locally, nationally and worldwide.

Valentines Day Roses with

Gifts of red roses for the public of St Andrews distributed by Rotaract members

Rotaract President Lindsay Bribiescas

Lindsay is a third year student from Santa Rosa in California and had a year at UCLA

63rd International Golf Tournament 2017

Annual golf tournament over the Old Course for Rotarian golfers from all over the world

Meeting Cancelled because of Snow

Climate Change Forum at Madras College Library South Street building 1.30 till 3.30 on Tuesday 6th March. Main Speaker is David Cole-Hamilton of St. Andrews University. Discussion workshops follow his talk

Young Chef District Final

Madras pupils Sophie Taylor and Ebony Robertson made the final but were not placed

St Andrews Eve Concert

Free StAFCO community concert in the Younger Hall lead by Rotarian Gillian Craig raised over £1400 for Rotary charities

RYLA

Chloe and Annie told of their fun experiences at the outward bound course

Dunhill Links Championship Prize Draw

WINNING TICKET NUMBERS Click on Details and scroll down

School for Abandoned Girls in India

Rotaract member Divya Parkash updated the Club on her teaching experience at the school this summer

Rotaract Photos

Photos of Rotaractors helping and having fun

Winter Treat 2017

Elderly entertained in the BB Hall to afternoon tea and music by Billy Anderson and Charlie Braid with transport provided by Golf City Taxis

Christmas Card Sale

Various charity organisations sell Christmas cards in the Town Hall

School for Abandoned Girls

Rotaract St Andrews selected students, Divya Parkash and Tanushree Garg to teach for 3 weeks each in a school for disadvantaged girls in a remote part of India near Meerut. If you wish to donate please contact Colin Mitchell

Arclight Eye Project

Dr Andrew Blaikie explained how the Archlight device is very cost effective in eye examinations in African countries

Garden Party 2017

Queen Mary's Library Gardens at St Leonards School on 20th August at 1pm till 4pm

Rotaract President Graduates 2017

Keertna Sapra from New Delhi graduates from 4 years of hard work at University and also Rotaract

Kids Out

A day out for kids with special needs

Chariots of Fire 2017 Charity Run on West Sands

Raised funds for Worldwide Cancer

Fife Show 2017

Heart Start and Rotary take blood pressures and demonstrate defibulators

Rotary Primary Schools Football Tournament 2017

Not a wash out but a keenly fought competition in torrrential rain. Winning team was Lawhead in a close match with Ans'ter

Mariko Okawa

Curry Cooking

Curry on over to the Mansfield Building (opposite student Union) to a Fundraiser for School for Abandoned Girls in India. Learn to cook an authentic Indian meal then enjoy it as a delicious meal. Entry £4 or greater donation.

Rotaract farm visit 2017

Members saw lambs and calves at Colin's farm. Even with a live birth of a calf, the dog and goats were the main attraction

Young Chef District Final

Two pupils supported by the two local St Andrews Rotary Clubs have reached the District Finals

Young Carers Lunch

Sponsored by the Scores Hotel. Young carers are treated to a Christmas Lunch with entertainment.

Charity Community Concert

Free entry but donations, raffle and sponsorship raised over £1500 for Rotary charities. St Andrews and Fife Community Orchestra, The Accidentals a cappella champions, Byre Rhythm Taiko Drummers, choir entertained, all compered by Jimmy Spankie

RYLA

Lucie and Georgia from St Leonards gave a joint presentation on how inspired they were by their RYLA experience.

Rotaract Intercity Conference 2016 in St Andrews

"Opportunities from Change" with the Establishment of a Multi District International Organisation for Rotaract in Scotland, was a keenly debated subject by Rotaractors from London, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

School for Abandoned Girls in India - Keertna Sapra

Donate to St Andrews Rotaract Club's main charity at https://www.youcaring.com/abandonedgirls

International Golf

Fellowship golf event for Rotarians from all over the world over the Old Course St Andrews

Winter Treat 2016

Up to 100 elderly and infirm people entertained by Billy Anderson and served with tea and cakes in the BB Hall

Christmas Card Sale

About 20 charity organisations sell cards, calendars and decorations in the Town Hall - admission free

Touring Tales

Ann Baird will has many tales of the exciting places she has been as a singer

Rotaract Welcome Party 2016

Jack Daniels gave a talk on Opportunities for Rotaract members in and around St Andrews.

Sir Craig Reedie Chairman of the World Anti Doping Agency

"Look Who's Talking" event with Sir Craig Reedie in conversation with Frank Quinault at the Byre Theatre. Tickets available from the Byre Theatre NOW

Junior Foursomes Golf 2016

An annual event over the Eden Course with 12 teams of youngsters in keen competition

Support for Rehabilitation of Children in Ukraine

St Andrews Rotary Club donated £300 to help the Rotary Club of Rivne in Ukraine provide medical aids and play equipment for disabled children.

Garden Party 2016

St Leonards School grounds in the Queen Mary's Library Garden

Gamboura Water Project -

Gratitude from the Increasing Numbers of Children Attending School in Gamboura in North Cameroon

Rotary Primary Schools Football Tournament 2016

Won this year by St Leonards in their first time in the competition and with Anstruther being runners up. Well done to all who took part and again thanks to Alex Ingram for his many years of tournament referee.

Fife Show Stroke Awareness with Heart Start

St Andrews Rotary and Heart Start completed blood pressure tests and computer consultations on stroke potential for over 100 visitors to the Show

Chariots of Fire 2016

Rotarians helped organise this event for over 750 runners raising money for Worldwide Cancer Research

Primary Schools Football 2012

Won by Anstruther with Greyfriars runner-up. Alec Ingram in 10th year as a referee

Rotaract AGM 2016

Keertna Sapra elected President and Cameron Tisshaw Vice President

Cyclofun 2016

On Fathers Day cycle through Tentsmuir forest to support District 1010 campaign to raise funds for Prostate Cancer

Prohibition in Chicago - Dennis Hopper

Dennis will give in depth research information on this historical period

Rotaract President Fedor Pankratov

Fedor will talk of his home in Moscow and his time in St Andrews with Rotaract

Malcolm Rooney, Rotary District Environmental Officer

A presentation by Malcolm Rooney, District 1010 Environment Officer on climate change and related issues.

Valentines Day Flowers

Ladies brought to tears as Rotaract hand out 100 free roses "With love from Rotaract"

Young Carers Christmas Lunch

Sponsored by the Scores Hotel this was a special lunch for about 50 young carers

Christmas Card Sale

About 20 charity organisations sold Christmas cards and gifts in the Town Hall raising £3801

World Polio Day

£1745 raised by a few stalwarts from the Rotary Club and Rotaract Club including doubling donation from Bill and Melinda Gates

Dunhill Golf Championships Raffle

Over £5500 was raised selling raffle tickets on the Old Course and at Morrisons for Rotary charities. Great prizes were won including a set of golf clubs from Auchterlonies

Rotaractors visit farm

Colin Mitchell took 4 Rotaract members to see calves, combines and strawberries

Garden Party 2015

Family and Friends gathered in the lovely surroundings of Queen Mary's Garden

Rotaract Welcome Wine & Cheese Party 2015

This is the sign-up event for new members where Rotaract is explained

Rotaract Welcome Wine & Cheese 2014

President, Anastasiya, welcomed over 60 members and potential members and explained what Rotaract St Andrews is planning for this year.

Chariots of Fire 2015

Rotary and Rotaract helped organise this annual run for 400 adults and 100 children in 2 races. Funds raised go to Worldwide Cancer Research which is a St Andrews based international charity

Success of Gamboura Water Wells Project

Hamish Tait was pleased to report on the successful completion of water wells to help the population of the Gamboura village in N Cameroon

Rotaract Members Graduate

Past President Tea Pesheva No1, Past Treasurer Chris Allman No2 and Arina Nagy-Vizitiu (sister of founding president) No5

Rotary Young Citizen of the Year book launch

Gillian Gamble (Ferguson) who was nominated by Rotary Club of St Andrews and won Young Citizen of the Year a few years ago is launching a book "I Love St Andrews"

Rotary National Bike Ride for Prostate Cancer

Rotary Clubs in North East Fife organised a joint event to support Prostate Cancer cycling in Tentsmuir Forest. This was part of the National Bike Ride by Rotary Clubs throughout the UK on the same day (Fathers' Day)

Rotarians kindly hosted by Nikon

In recognition of work done by Rotary, John Walshe offered hospitality to some Rotary Members

61st International Golf Tournament 2015

Our 61st Annual Golf Tournament ran from 7th to 11th June 2015. In 2015 The Open Championship will also return to The Old Course so it provided a great opportunity for Rotarians to play on the "hallowed turf" just a few weeks before the Open itself.

Rotaract members hand out medals at Chariots of Fire

Members of the Rotaract Club helped St Andrews Rotary Club members with the Chariots of Fire fun runs on the West Sands in aid of World Wide Cancer Research 500 runners took part

Primary Schools Football 2015

Annual competition at Cannongate School for all primary schools in the area.

St Andrews Rotaract Club AGM

Office bearers for 2015-2016 were elected by secret voting after nominations had been received from the 43 members of the Club.

Rained off City Fours

Weather was extreme so 40 golfers were treated to tea and cakes by the Links Trust in the Clubhouse. Reorganised for Saturday 10th October 2015

Inner Wheel Joint Meeting

Rotaract Past President, Tea Pesheva, talked about life as a student in St Andrews and her mother's involvement in Inner Wheel in Macedonia.

Farm Visit

Rotaract members saw lambs being born and had calve suck their fingers

Valentines Day - From Rotaract with Love

With a little bit of love, members of St Andrews Rotaract Club handed out roses to members of the public in St Andrews town centre. Donations are invited on their facebook page towards a school for abandoned girls in India

Ebola

At a joint Wine & Cheese party over 30 members or spouses joined Rotaract members to hear a presentation on Ebola by Ezekiel Conteh, who is from Sierra Leone. John Black also updated on his son's work on Ebola for the World Health Organisation.

Dunhill Golf Championship

Steve Redgrave drew the winning ticket at the Grand Prize Draw on the Old Course. Auchterlonies manager, Jordan Thomson, presented the TaylorMade golf clubs to the raffle winner,Sam Mills, from Anstruther. Thanks to event organiser Rob Dougan.

Garden Party 2014

An enjoyable lunch with friends in the sun.

Junior Fours Golf Tournament 2014

Clear winners were St Andrews B Junior Team

Mile of Pennies 2014

Collection of coin donations started at Tesco and proceeded along the streets on a warm day and was well supported by the public raising over £600

Diamond Jubilee of Rotary Golf at St Andrews

The Diamond Jubilee of the fellowship golf tournament over the Old Course was for Rotarians from all parts of the world. This year 360 Rotarians from 23 different countries took part at the Home of Golf.

Rotaract Helpers 2014

Post grad Rotaract members helped at Rotary summer events

Rotaract Handover 2014

President Tea from Macedonia handed over the chain of office to newly elected President Anastasiya Belyaeva from Crimea for the year 2014-2015

Chariots of Fire 2014

Charity run with almost 600 runners on the West Sands in aid of the Association for International Cancer Research (AICR), St Andrews. This has been accepted as a Homecoming Scotland Event. Rotary Club of St Andrews members helped with the organisation.

Primary Schools Football

Teams from local primary schools compete at Canongate School

Stroke Awareness Day at Fife Show

In partnership with Heart Start the Rotary Club of St Andrews will take blood pressures and demonstrate resuscitation to members of the public.

City Fours Golf 2014

New format tournament over New and Jubilee courses with tee off times from 12.24 to 13.52 was hailed a success. Well done to Austin Dunn for organising the new format.

Guest Lunch 2014

Guest Lunch for family and friends including special invited guests

Socio-Environmental Forum

A Schools Forum on environmental issues such as fracking, wind farms and nuclear power in the Scores Hotel. 70 pupils from 4 Secondary Schools took part addressed by 4 student experts and chaired by Rotarian Gordon Wowk

Mercy Ships

Carly Stodart gave a most fascinating presentation to Rotaract members of her work on a Mercy Ship in the Congo

Joint Rotary Ball 2013

A fun evening at the Scores Hotel with a meal followed by dancing to Billy Anderson.

Christmas Family/Student Lunch

Christmas Lunch with family of members and 20 students from 14 countries who cannot go home for Christmas. Also introduction of Mohini Gujadhur a Masters student from Mauritius funded by former Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars.

St Andrews Day Celebrations and Christmas Lights Switch On

Rotary and Rotaract made a profit of £500 selling mulled wine in St Salvator's Quad from 5 till 7 when the Ceilidh started. The Christmas lights were switched on in Market Street

Joint Rotaract/Rotary Cheese and Wine Party

Rotaract entertained Rotary to Cheese and Wine and a talk on Vancouver Rotaract member Jennifer Dhammi. A Presidential Citation was also presented.

Winter Treat 2013

An afternoon of Tea and Entertainment by Billy Anderson, for the elderly and infirm in the BB Hall. Thanks to taxi companies and Rotarians who helped with transport and also Madras pupils and Rotaract who helped with tea and bingo called by Ian Johnston.

Rotaract Bike Sale

Marking World Polio Day the Rotaract Club held a charity bike sale.

Autumn Stroll at Loch Faskally

Wonderful way to see Scotland at its best

Dunhill Raffle 2013

Dunhill Prize Draw on Old Course

Rotaract Meet and Greet 2013

A presentation on the last 3 years of club activities created interest for 15 potential new members. The cheese and wine helped the social chat.

Garden Party

Garden Party in the sunny Scores gardens with friends, family, food, wine, lawn sports and musical entertainment. A most enjoyable afternoon had by all who attended.

City Foursomes Golf 2013

Austin Dunn organises the City Foursomes Golf competition

Rotary Club of St Andrews International Golf Tournament 2013

Fellowship golf tournament with over 300 Rotarians and partners from 23 different countries participating -- email to: standrewsrotarygolf@msn.com

Rob Roy's Way

President Jim Macgregor trod the path of his famous clan member Rob Roy Macgregor raising almost £2000 in a sponsored walk accompanied by pipers form the Club

Kids Out 2013

Annual day out for special needs children

Primary Schools Football

Open to local primary school pupils including girls. Venue was Canongate School playing fields.

Ukraine school playground equipment for disabled children

George Finley has gained the co-operation of 3 other clubs to supply playground equipment to a school for disabled children in Ukraine

Chariots of Fire 2013

Rotaraians helped to organise Charity Races on West Sands which raised over £2000 for Maggies. 327 runners took part. Club member Colin Brown completed the 5K course in 24mins 12seconds.

Gamboura Drought Relief, Cameroon - A Global Grant Project

The outline of a proposed project for Drought Relief, in Gamboura, Cameroon being initiated by the Rotary Club of St Andrews.

Super Fellowship Walk

Fellowship walk for members, spouses, friends and family dogs to Glen Ogle. 8 mile full walk or 4 mile short walk to Lochearnhead

Laser Wizard Wilson

Wilson Sibbett gave enlightening talk to Rotaract on the use of lasers in many different situations in the world, especially in new cancer treatments.

Ben Nevis charity climb by Rotaract

Charity climb to the top of Ben Nevis by Rotaract and others raised over £1160 for Mary's Meals. Accompanied to Fort William by driver and consultant Austin Dunn and tour guide June Dunn.

Fife Show

A Stroke Awareness Day organised by Rotary and Heart Start. Enjoy life and enjoy the fun of the Show

Mile of Pennies

Donations from the public to make a mile of coins on the streets in the centre of St Andrews raising about £800 for Erskine Hospital

Guest Lunch

Members and Guests enjoyed a relaxed lunch followed by talented musical entertainment.

Denis Bannah from Sierra Leone visits Scottish farm

Denis is a Forest Research Officer from Sierra Leone hosted by our Club for 2 weeks and then by Howe of Fife for 2 weeks He talked on his work in the rain forest identifying plants and animals. He saw animals of a different kind on Colin's farm

Taifara Project Report, Cameroon

This is a translation of the narrative part of the report from the Fondation Bethléem following the successful completion of the work at Taifara in Cameroon, supported by the Rotary Club of St. Andrews.

Jim's Year

Photos of the Year of President Jim Macgregor

Peace and Conflict Forum

Four excellent speakers with first hand experience of conflict stimulated questions and discussion by groups of school pupils and Rotaract students

Foundation Students visit the Bull Sales in Stirling

Foundation students Sarah from USA and Laura from Gremany have a new Scottish experience

An Evening with Noel Coward

Red Wine Productions performers Brenda Hunter and Alan Tricker gave an entertaining and educational performance enjoyed by an audience of almost 100 raising £1200 for Rotary charities. Jimmy Spankie also added his natural humour.

Rotaract Joint Meeting with Entertainment

Rotary and Rotaract members enjoyed and evening of fellowship at a Cheese and Wine Party with a presentation on Iceland by Rotaract member Saeuun

Young Carers Christmas Lunch

Christmas lunch donated by Mr Mann of the Scores Hotel for 50 young carers. Eric Brown, manager, and some of our Community committee enjoyed Roger Caseby's Magic Circle entertainment

Nicaragua music school 2012

Hannah Curteis from St Andrews has a music school in Nicaragua using music to transform the lives of children at social and cultural risk

Summer Fayre

University "Summer Fayre" with Rotaract taking a stall selling cocktails ( with names such as Love on West Sands and Kate Middleton) raising funds for Romanian charity, "A Child's Dream" and Polio Plus

Chariots of Fire 2012 run on West Sands

Charity Run on West Sands for Sue Ryder Care. Rotary Club of St Andrews helped set up the village, marshalled 200 runners and raised donations for Polio Plus. All runners received medals kindly donated by Scores Hotel.

St Andrews Festival mulled wine and mince pies

With Rotaract sold mulled wine and mince pies at Madras site of Festival and stewarded the procession to the Firework Display at Station Park. £310 raised for Rotaract charity Maggies Meals.

Winter Treat 2012

The annual "Winter Treat" took place on Sunday 4th November.

Cheese & Wine Party 2011

Successful Wine and Cheese party with 3 presentations by Rotaractors which signed up 15 new members

Fellowship Cycle to Carnoustie

Seven Rotarians enjoyed the weather and the exercise at a pace also able to chat. The fashion icon was certainly not the past president in shorts and baseball cap

Sail up the River Tay

More than 40 members and guests enjoyed a sail up the Tay from Newburgh to Perth on Sunday, September 2nd. This enjoyable club event was organised by Bill Sutherland.

Rotaract student helps at Fife Show

Rotaract student Jennifer get involved with Heart Start and learns about an agricultural show

Stroke Awareness Day 2012 at Fife Show supporting Heart Start

Rotaract medical student Jennifer Dhammi assisted Rotarians Kirsty Hastie and Hamish Tait with stroke assessments

Photos of 2011-2012

Pictorial view of some of the fun of 2011-2012

City Foursomes 2012

City Foursomes 25th-29th June inclusive resulted in a win for the RAF against the RAF

Keith Cup putting 2012

Putting competition over the Himalayas Putting Green for the Wilfred Keith Cup resulted in a very narrow victory for Bob Swan

Variety Spectacular 2012 in Younger Hall

Starred George Donald "Scotland the What?", jazz pianist Richard Michael, Donald Grant diabolo, Spartans Gymnastic Display, Brass Ensemble, Choristi Sanctiandree, Celtic Moves and The Other Guys.

Kids Out 2012 at Cairnie by Cupar

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Junior Foursomes 2012

Winners - New Golf Club B team Runners up - Cupar B team

Loch Ordie Fellowship Walk

On mid summer's day, 7 walkers including Rotarian wives walked six miles return to Loch Ordie from Dowally near Dunkeld to enjoy good company.

Garden Party 2011

Fund raising garden party at Northcliff by kind permission of Bob and Margaret Murray --good food, good music, good company in the sunshine

Annual Ball 2010

Scores Hotel with Billy Anderson A fun evening enjoyed by all