Rotary Club of Knighton & District Photo Galleries
![We meet with Mike Hagan and Sherpa Dawa in Ludlow](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Meeting%20up%20with%20Dawa%20(left)%20and%20MIke%20(middle).jpg)
We meet with Mike Hagan and Sherpa Dawa in Ludlow
We enjoyed meeting up with Mike Hagan and Classrooms In The Clouds at the Queens in Ludlow.
Details![Handover meeting at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Past%20President%20Angela%20presenting%20Robin%20with%20his%20President's%20gong.jpg)
Handover meeting at the Lion in Leintwardine
This was the change over between 2023-4 President Angela Ellis and incoming President Robin Wayne and Past President Angela was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow, much to her delight!
Details![AGM and Assembly meeting at Kim and Sheila's Leintwardine home Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Host%20Kim%20pouring%20a%20glass.jpg)
AGM and Assembly meeting at Kim and Sheila's Leintwardine home Leintwardine
This afternoon we summarised our achievements in 2023-24 and shared our plans for the coming Rotary year 2024-25 under incoming President Robin Wayne.
Details![Cheque presentations at the Offa's Dyke Centre in Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Pres%20Angela,%20incoming%20Pres%20Robin%20and%20the%20recipients.jpg)
Cheque presentations at the Offa's Dyke Centre in Knighton
We were proud to present cheques to worthy charity recipients...
Details![Steak and Bowls evening at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/General%20view%20one%20-%20Steve%20and%20Vi%20sharing%20a%20joke.jpg)
Steak and Bowls evening at the Grove in Leominster
As always, we enjoyed this evening, with steak, peas and chips ( or fish/veg option) plus a game of ten pin bowling.
Details![Shrewsbury River Cruise on the Sabrina](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Paul,%20Sylvie%20Kim%20Sheila%20Rosemary%20Emlyn%20Dave%20B,%20Liz%20Ralph%20Norman%20Margaret.jpg)
Shrewsbury River Cruise on the Sabrina
This event was an enjoyable affair with lunch in Shrewsbury after the river cruise. This was at the Loopy Shrew restaurant....
Details![President Angela Ellis speaks at District Assembly](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Angela%20and%20Covid%20christmas%20cards.jpg)
President Angela Ellis speaks at District Assembly
Our President Angela wows the audience at the 1150 Mid and South Wales District Assembly
Details![Frugal lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandy's Leintwardine hone](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chef%20Sandie%20with%20Dorothy.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandy's Leintwardine hone
We met at the Morgan's Watling Street home and raised £220 for charity
Details![Knighton Volunteer event](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Paul,%20Norman,%20Angela,%20Emlyn%20in%20their%20Rotary%20sweatshirts!.jpg)
Knighton Volunteer event
We had a stall at this event displaying the results of the art competition.
Details![Frugal lunch meeting at Dave Barwick's Gladestry home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Our%20host%20Dave.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting at Dave Barwick's Gladestry home
We enjoyed a relaxed and sociable afternoon raising money for local charities.
Details![April 2024 Knight Club newsletter](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/1_250.jpg)
April 2024 Knight Club newsletter
This is our latest newsletter for April 2024, covering the last 12 weeks of events, plus a diary of future activities.
Details![Art competition with four local schools - presentations](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Display%20boards%20Knighton%20church.jpg)
Art competition with four local schools - presentations
We were delighted with the response to this competition with over 120 entries from the four schools.
Details![Random Acts Of Kindness Day](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Abstract%20Quote%20Random%20Act%20Of%20Kindness%20Day%20Poster.jpg)
Random Acts Of Kindness Day
We were in Knighton at the Co-op, and elsewhere, doing Random Acts Of Kindness, so people kept an eye out for us! With the support of the Co-op and the Flower Box in Knighton
Details![Burns lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Brian%20P%20with%20that%20motto.jpg)
Burns lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy
This was our first Burns "Night" with Norman "Robbie Burns" Thorp present!
Details![Lunch and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Clive,%20our%20newest%20member,%20telling%20a%20bit%20about%20himself.jpg)
Lunch and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine
There was an update from Council members before we enjoyed a relaxed lunch. We also inducted new member Clive Stokes!
Details![Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Poster%20for%20monthly%20Tea%20and%20Natter_2.jpg)
Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness
This was the sixth of our monthly events for those alone in our communities and was held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton.....
Details![We are delighted to support those less fortunate...](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chris%20Price%20and%20Margaret%20Thorp%20with%20the%20Christmas%20treat%20bags.jpg)
We are delighted to support those less fortunate...
...by making 8 Christmas Gift Parcels for those in dire need of a boost at Christmas
Details![Christmas dinner at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Collage%201_1.jpg)
Christmas dinner at the Lion in Leintwardine
This was our annual Christmas get together with a "Secret Santa" from charity shop purchases.
Details![Our Rotary Christmas tree on display in St Edwards Church, Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary%20Christmas%20tree%20with%20Chris%20Price,%20Margaret%20Thorp%20and%20President%20Angela%20Ellis.jpg)
Our Rotary Christmas tree on display in St Edwards Church, Knighton
We are proud of the charities and good causes displayed on our Christmas tree....
Details![Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Santa%20and%20a%20general%20view.jpg)
Tea and Natter - combatting loneliness
This event is held in St Edwards Church Hall for those single lonely people in our community
Details![Murder Mystery evening at Leintwardine Community Centre](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Murder%20Mystery%20poster%20draft%203.jpg)
Murder Mystery evening at Leintwardine Community Centre
We enjoyed this event with script written by our very own Dorothy Scott. This evening included light refreshments and a bar. The cost was £10 with profits going to our charitable efforts in the community.
Details![Quiz to support Hope House Children's hospice](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/New%20Phototastic%20Collage.jpg)
Quiz to support Hope House Children's hospice
This quiz was held this evening, for Hope House Children's hospice at the Leintwardine Village Hall.
Details![Polio Awareness stall for World Polio Day](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Article%20on%20polio%20in%20Shropshire%20Star%2026.10.23.jpeg)
Polio Awareness stall for World Polio Day
With World polio day on October 24th, we had a stall at the Knighton farmers market on Saturday the 28th.
Details![Car rally parking stewarding VSCC hill climb](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dorothy,%20Ivan%20and%20Angela_1.jpg)
Car rally parking stewarding VSCC hill climb
We enjoyed stewarding for this exciting event and raised over £1600 for the Air Ambulances and local charities.
Details![We sponsor the Knighton Junior Football Club](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Junior%20football%20team%20with%20the%20Knighton%20Rotary%20Club%20logo.jpg)
We sponsor the Knighton Junior Football Club
You can see our Rotary logo in these photos - we donated £300 to support the Juniors....
Details![October 2023 Knight Club newsletter](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/October%202023%20Knight%20Club%20Page%201_1.jpg)
October 2023 Knight Club newsletter
This is our latest newsletter for October 2023, covering the last 12 weeks of events, plus a diary of future activities.
Details![Paint Run for Jacob's Garden](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Paul,%20Doug,%20Chris,%20Angela,%20Emlyn,%20Rosemary%20and%20competitors.jpeg)
Paint Run for Jacob's Garden
Members of our Rotary Club stewarded this event at Knighton Primary School
Details![President's night at Fishmore Hall in Ludlow](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Angela%20with%20Tigger%202.jpg)
President's night at Fishmore Hall in Ludlow
Tonight we shared President Angela's special evening and we had fun while celebrating our 47th year since we were chartered.
Details![Visit to St. Michael's Hospice, Hereford](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_2439.jpg)
Visit to St. Michael's Hospice, Hereford
We visited this excellent hospice and beautiful garden, after donating £1000 to them last Rotary year.
Details![We visit the Knighton Men's Shed](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_2328.jpg%20crop.jpg)
We visit the Knighton Men's Shed
As part of our "Combatting Loneliness" project we visit this excellent group in Knighton
Details![Dinner and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20230906_195342.jpg)
Dinner and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine
This will be a quick update from Council members and we were delighted to welcome our newest Rotary member Maureen Williams.
Details![WE HELD THE FIRST OF A MONTHLY EVENT TO COMBAT LONELINESS](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Poster%20for%20monthly%20Tea%20and%20Natter.jpg)
WE HELD THE FIRST OF A MONTHLY EVENT TO COMBAT LONELINESS
This was held in the St Edwards Church Hall in Church Street, Knighton and was a qualified success.
Details![Knighton show and carnival](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/image1_31.jpeg)
Knighton show and carnival
We Had a stall at this local show which gave us a presence here....
Details![Steak and Bowls evening at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20230830_203643.jpg1200.jpg)
Steak and Bowls evening at the Grove in Leominster
As always, we enjoyed this evening, with steak, peas and chips ( or fish/veg option) plus a game of ten pin bowling.
Details![Frugal lunch meeting and speaker at the Leintwardine Community Centre](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20230823_132323.jpg%201200.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting and speaker at the Leintwardine Community Centre
We enjoyed a relaxed and sociable afternoon raising money for local charities as well as hearing from an excellent speaker.
Details![WE SPONSOR PRIZES FOR KNIGHTON CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Some%20of%20the%20Prize%20winners%20on%20the%20community%20garden%20bank.jpg)
WE SPONSOR PRIZES FOR KNIGHTON CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB
We attended the prize giving ceremony of the Knighton Children’s Gardening Club on Thursday July 27th 2023.
Details![Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Larry,%20Robin,%20Kim,%20Eileen,%20Brian,%20Sheila,%20Norman,%20Ivan,%20Chris%20R.jpg)
Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy
We enjoyed a sociable, and very tasty, lunch at this favoured venue today.
Details![We join Ukrainian refugees on the Severn Valley Railway outing](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knighton%20Rotary%20President%20Angela%20Ellis%20and%20Secretary%20Paul%20Barrett.jpeg)
We join Ukrainian refugees on the Severn Valley Railway outing
We were invited to join the North Herefordshire and South Shropshire Ukrainian Support Group with 80 Ukrainian refugees, their hosts and teachers on a cultural and educational trip on the Severn Valley Heritage Railway.
Details![July 2023 Knight Club newsletter](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Page%201%20July%202023%20Knight%20Club.jpg)
July 2023 Knight Club newsletter
This is our latest newsletter for July 2023, covering the last 12 weeks of events, plus a diary of future activities.
Details![Knight Club newsletter December 2022](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knight%20Club%20December%202022%20Page%201_2.jpg)
Knight Club newsletter December 2022
This is our latest newsletter for December 2022, covering the last 8 weeks of events, plus a diary of future activities.
Details![Knighton Town Coronation fun day - we help out....](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knighton%20Rotary%20Show%20stall%20for%20teas%20and%20coffees%20at%20the%20Knighton%20Family%20fun%20day%20sun%20may%207th.jpg)
Knighton Town Coronation fun day - we help out....
This was enjoyable afternoon when we served teas and coffees to the grateful crowds.
Details![Handover meeting with Angela taking the reins from Kim at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Angela%20is%20now%20President!.jpg)
Handover meeting with Angela taking the reins from Kim at the Lion in Leintwardine
This evening Angela Ellis takes over as President from Kim Smith. It was a very enjoyable evening.
Details![Cheque presentations at the Offa's Dyke Centre in Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Informal%20shot%20with.jpg)
Cheque presentations at the Offa's Dyke Centre in Knighton
We are delighted to be able to support very worthwhile charities that serve our communities
Details![We meet up with teachers from Nepal in Much Wenlock](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Kim%20presenting%20Samden%20with%20CITC%20cheque%201.jpeg)
We meet up with teachers from Nepal in Much Wenlock
These teachers are supported by one of our favourite charities, Classrooms in the Clouds based in the Everest region on Nepal
Details![AGM and Assembly meeting - a BBQ at the Smith's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Kim,%20Brian%20Pippen%20(%20Pontypool),%20ADG%20Paula%20Pippen%20(Henllys)%20Incoming%20President%20Angela.jpg)
AGM and Assembly meeting - a BBQ at the Smith's home
This afternoon we summarised our achievements in 2022-23 and shared our plans for the coming Rotary year 2023-24 under incoming President Angela Ellis
Details![Visit to the Bracken Trust in Llandod plus dinner](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Bracken%20Trust.jpeg)
Visit to the Bracken Trust in Llandod plus dinner
We visited the Bracken Trust in Llandrindod Wells - a fascinating and well equipped cancer support clinic
Details![Colours Fashion Show raising money for local charities](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Charlotte%20on%20the%20catwalk.jpg)
Colours Fashion Show raising money for local charities
This was our third "Colours" Fashion Show event, always a favourite fundraiser for us and a great attraction for the community.
Details![District Quiz semi final against Cowbridge Rotary in Brecon](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Quiz%20teams%20and%20quiz%20master%2013.6.23.jpg)
District Quiz semi final against Cowbridge Rotary in Brecon
We met the Cowbridge Rotary Club at the Brecon Castle hotel for a battle royale....
Details![Frugal lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandie's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Sandy%20and%20Bruce.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandie's home
We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at Bruce and Sandie's lovely home in Leintwardine. We also covered a bit of essential business....
Details![Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/A%20group%20view.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home
We enjoyed a relaxed and sociable afternoon at the Barwick's home in Gladestry, raising money for local charities.
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove, Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/The%20overview.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove, Leominster
As always, we enjoyed this evening, with steak, peas and chips ( or fish/veg option) plus a game of ten pin bowling.
Details![Knight Club newsletter March 2023](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/March%202023%20Knight%20Club%20newsletter%20Page%20one.jpg)
Knight Club newsletter March 2023
This is our latest newsletter for March 2023, covering the last 8 weeks of events, plus a diary of future activities.
Details![Sponsored walk for Rotary Earthquake Appeal](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/In%20Brockley%20Meadow,%20Leintwardine%20Day%207%20of%20Tiggers%20March.jpg)
Sponsored walk for Rotary Earthquake Appeal
Incoming President Angela Ellis will be walking/running at least 2 miles a day in March to raise money for the Turkey and Syria earthquake appeal through Rotary.
Details![Visit to the Spaceguard Centre](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/image2_1.jpeg)
Visit to the Spaceguard Centre
This was an enjoyable afternoon event. The Centre is committed to tracking Near Earth Objects that could potentially hit the Earth....
Details![Lunch and speaker at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tom,%20Carol,%20Larry,%20Mayreen,%20Clare,%20Roy.jpg)
Lunch and speaker at the Lion in Leintwardine
We enjoyed a excellent meal in the upstairs private room, with new member Tom Dixon sharing his life experiences.
Details![A council meeting at the Smith's home in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Group%20shot.jpg)
A council meeting at the Smith's home in Leintwardine
This was an enjoyable "frugal lunch" meeting at Kim and Sheila's home
Details![Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for local charities](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Paul%20and%20Treasuer%20Angela.jpg)
Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for local charities
This was the next of our twice yearly quizzes organised by quiz master extraordinaire Paul Barrett
Details![Christmas dinner at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Kim.jpg)
Christmas dinner at the Lion in Leintwardine
This was our annual Christmas get together at this excellent venue.
Details![Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Kim%20sharing%20news.jpg)
Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy
Note that this meeting was changed to a TUESDAY and although there was no Christmas entertainment we enjoyed a lovely turkey lunch.
Details![Car rally parking stewarding VSCC hill climb](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dorothy,%20Ivan%20and%20Angela.jpg)
Car rally parking stewarding VSCC hill climb
We enjoyed stewarding for this exciting event and raised over £1500 for local charities, thanks to everyone's generosity!
Details![Frugal lunch at Nick and Kathy's Knighton home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Kim%20welcoming%20everyone%202.jpg)
Frugal lunch at Nick and Kathy's Knighton home
This was a very enjoyable lunch, raising money for our local charities.
Details![Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for local charities](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Quizmaster%20Paul%20sharing%20a%20joke.jpg)
Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for local charities
Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for local charities at the Leintwardine Village Hall
Details![We purchase a Rotary Shelterbox](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/shelterbox_river_1200_2_1.jpg)
We purchase a Rotary Shelterbox
This will support those affected by flooding in Pakistan, and elsewhere.
Details![Knight Club newsletter September 2022](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Page%201%20Sept%20Knight%20Club%20newsletter.jpg)
Knight Club newsletter September 2022
This is our latest newsletter for September, covering the last 8 weeks of events, plus a diary of future activities.
Details![Knighton show and carnival](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Eileen,%20Bruce,%20Dorothy,%20Adam%20waiting%20for%20the%20punters.jpg)
Knighton show and carnival
We had a stall at this local show which gave us a presence there.
Details![President's night at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Kim%20welcomes%20everyone%20to%20his%20special%20evening%203.jpg)
President's night at the Lion in Leintwardine
Tonight was President Kim's special evening and it was great fun!
Details![BBQ at Peter and Mary Gray's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Peter%20and%20Mary's%201.jpg)
BBQ at Peter and Mary Gray's home
We met at Lydham Village Hall before going in convoy to the Gray's home.
Details![Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/David,%20Paul,%20Angela%20and%20President%20Kim%20chatting.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home
Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home....
Details![Our third annual Young Photographer competition opens on August 27th](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knighton%20Rotary%20Photography%20Competition%20architecture%202022-23%20poster%20front.jpg)
Our third annual Young Photographer competition opens on August 27th
We open this exciting competition at the Knighton Show on August 27th....
Details![We donate to Mid Powys MIND and Blood Bikes Wales](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Blood%20Bikes%20rider%20Phil%20Evans,%20Rotary%20Past%20President%20Margaret%20Thorp,%20Blood%20Bikes%20rider%20Tony%20Walker.jpg)
We donate to Mid Powys MIND and Blood Bikes Wales
We presented £500 to each of these community based charities
Details![Knight Club newsletter July 2022](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/July%202022%20Knight%20Club%20newsletter%20page%201.jpg)
Knight Club newsletter July 2022
This is our latest newsletter for July, covering the last 6 weeks of events, plus a diary of future such events....
Details![We celebrate the Jubilee in style!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Some%20of%20the%20Rotary%20crowd.jpg)
We celebrate the Jubilee in style!
We celebrate the Queen's 70 years on the throne with a garden party......
Details![Dinner at the Radnorshire Arms, Beguildy](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/MIldly%20amusing%202.jpg)
Dinner at the Radnorshire Arms, Beguildy
This was our second meeting at this venue and was much enjoyed
Details![Our Club handover meeting at the Cider Barn in Pembridge](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG-20220629-WA0031.jpg)
Our Club handover meeting at the Cider Barn in Pembridge
This is the meeting when Kim Smith took the mantle from Margaret Thorp and became President of the Knighton and District Rotary Club.
Details![OUR “OPEN DOORS” INITIATIVE INSPIRES LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_6246.jpg)
OUR “OPEN DOORS” INITIATIVE INSPIRES LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
You can read more about how this has occurred below...
Details![Knight Club newsletter May 2022](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knight%20Club%20May%202022%20Page%201_1.jpg)
Knight Club newsletter May 2022
Have a look at our latest monthly newsletter, as we ease back into the new normal, as well as all the news from previous years.
Details![We present £1000 to each of the Air Ambulances](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Kim%20Smith,%20WM%20Air%20Ambulance,%20Pres%20Margaret%20Thorp,%20Andrew%20Catling%20Wales%20AA.jpg)
We present £1000 to each of the Air Ambulances
We were proud to donate £1000 to each of the Midlands and Wales Air Ambulances
Details![Lunch meeting and DG visit at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/During%20DG%20Ray's%20presentation%203.jpg)
Lunch meeting and DG visit at the Lion in Leintwardine
This afternoon we welcomed our DG Ray Bevan today for on update on his plans for 2022.
Details![We display the photos from the Young Photographer competition](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Colours%20of%20Nature,%20Young%20Photographer%20winners%20boards%20with%20Paige%20Wood.jpg)
We display the photos from the Young Photographer competition
This exhibition will be open during the library opening times which are Tues 10.30am-1pm, 2-5pm Thurs 10.30am-1pm 2-6pm and Friday 8am -12.30pm
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove, Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20220330_202543.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove, Leominster
Steak and Bowls at the Grove, Leominster. Always an enjoyable and sociable evening.
Details![Frugal lunch meeting at David and Trixie's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Will%20I%20win%20this%20time.%20Raffle%20for%20Ukraine..jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting at David and Trixie's home
Frugal lunch meeting at David and Trixie's home in Lower Letton, raising money for the Ukraine refugees.
Details![Knight Club newsletter December 2021](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knight%20Club%20newsletter%20Dec%202021%20page%201.jpg)
Knight Club newsletter December 2021
Have a look at our latest monthly newsletter, after 18 months of lockdown, as well as all the news from previous years.
Details![Murder Mystery evening at the Leintwardine community centre](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/The%20cast%20and%20the%20dead%20body!%20Knighton%20Rotary%20club%20murder%20mystery%2020.11.21.jpg)
Murder Mystery evening at the Leintwardine community centre
Murder Mystery evening at the Leintwardine community centre. A social evening with a raffle for charity
Details![Frugal lunch meeting and Di Cosgrove's formal welcome to Rotary](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/NIck%20frugal%20chatting%201.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting and Di Cosgrove's formal welcome to Rotary
Frugal lunch meeting at Nick's Knighton home raising money for our charitable efforts on our communities
Details![Family Quiz for charity at the Baron in Bucknell](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Collage.jpg)
Family Quiz for charity at the Baron in Bucknell
We resumed our regular twice yearly quizzes tonight with Quizmaster extraordinaire Paul Barrett at the helm.
Details![Frugal lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandie's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Our%20host%20Bruce%20.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandie's home
Frugal lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandie's home, raising money for our charitable efforts in the community
Details![We steward at the VSCC hill climb in Cwm Whitton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Larry%20directing%20traffic.jpg)
We steward at the VSCC hill climb in Cwm Whitton
We steward at the VSCC hill climb raising money for the Air Ambulances
Details![President's night at the Riverside](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chris%20accepting%20PHF%20from%20Margaret.jpg)
President's night at the Riverside
President Margaret's special night, with posh frocks and black ties, was enjoyed by everyone
Details![Frugal lunch meeting at Ivan and Cathy Jones's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Everyone%20under%20the%20marquee.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting at Ivan and Cathy Jones's home
Frugal lunch meeting at Ivan and Cathy Jones's home
Details![Dinner and new member induction at the Lion](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Pres%20Margaret%20presentng%20Doug%20with%20Rotary%20pin.jpg)
Dinner and new member induction at the Lion
We met at the Lion in Leintwardine this evening to induct new member Doug Ridley
Details![Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20210818_125836%201.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home
Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home
Details![Car Treasure Hunt](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Angie,%20Keith,%20President%20Margaret,%20Ivan,%20Norman.jpg)
Car Treasure Hunt
This was a very enjoyable event with £100 raised for our charitable efforts in the community.
Details!["Rollover" meeting and frugal lunch to start the new year](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Margaret%20making%20her%20formal%20speech.jpg)
"Rollover" meeting and frugal lunch to start the new year
Instead of a handover we "rollovered" last year's team to the current year at Kim and Sheila's home
Details![Rotary Young Photographer results are in!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/!st%20and%20overall%20winner%20Christopher%20Warburton%20ws.jpg)
Rotary Young Photographer results are in!
18 budding photographers aged 10 to 18 entered their best photos on the theme of "NATURE ON YOUR DOORSTEP"
Details![We "climbed" Everest and raised over £710 for CITC Nepal!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Kim%20Smith%20and%20Angela%20Ellis%20ws.jpg)
We "climbed" Everest and raised over £710 for CITC Nepal!
25 members met the Feverest challenge set by Classrooms in the Clouds and completed the 8.8km of Everest....
Details![We "climb" Mt Everest on Rotary Day February 23rd](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knighton%20Rotary%20supports%20CITC%204%20ws.jpg)
We "climb" Mt Everest on Rotary Day February 23rd
February is "Feverest" month for Classrooms in the Clouds and members will be walking or cycling 8.8km on February 23rd to raise money for this charity based in Nepal.
Details![CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS SOLD OUT in 2020](../assetsextras/img/new-no-main-pic-blue300.jpg)
CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDS SOLD OUT in 2020
We are supporting local charities with sale of unique Christmas cards available from Angela Ellis 01547 540504
Details![Photo gallery of members by Larry](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Margaret%201.jpg)
Photo gallery of members by Larry
You can purchase you favourite for our Rotary charities. Details TBC
Details!["Message in a Bottle" scheme](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Message%20in%20a%20bottle.jpg)
"Message in a Bottle" scheme
This scheme is designed to give your personal medical information to the emergency services in the event that they are called to your home.
Details![Online plant sale for Rotary supported charities](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Selection%20of%20plants%20available.jpg)
Online plant sale for Rotary supported charities
Rotary members donated plants for this plant sale and with the generosity of supporters we raised £275 for Rotary supported charities
Details![Rotarian Angela raises money by making face coverings](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Face%20masks%20from%20Rotarian%20Angela%20Ellis%20in%20Leintwardine%20shop.jpg)
Rotarian Angela raises money by making face coverings
Our entrepeneur Rotary member Angela Ellis made over 140 masks and raised nearly £170 in donations. Fantastic achievement!
Details![Member Angela Ellis completes a garden marathon for charity](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/The%20finish%20line.jpg)
Member Angela Ellis completes a garden marathon for charity
We are delighted to share her fundraising total at the end of this post!
Details![Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tea%20dance%20cancellation%20poster%20March%202020.jpg)
Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community
Today we continue our monthly social tea dances All welcome Free entry St Edwards Church Hall, Knighton.
Details![Charity fashion show - clothes and models provided by Colours](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/General%20view%20with%20model%202.jpg)
Charity fashion show - clothes and models provided by Colours
Tonight we welcomed models from Colours showing us clothing for purchase.
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Accepting%20the%20check%20from%20PE%20Margaret%202.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we will welcome Rotary member Angela's grandson Harvey to chat to us about his plans for 2021 trip to Kenya
Details![Quiz and supper at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/General%20view_1.jpg)
Quiz and supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoyed another of Rotarian Paul's challenging quizzes for charity.
Details![Rotary Young Musician concert](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20and%20all%20entrants%202.jpg)
Rotary Young Musician concert
Today we welcomed 6 talented young musicians from across Mid Wales to perform and be judged in this competition.
Details![Valentine's wine and cheese tasting in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Paying%20attention%20to%20Kim%203.jpg)
Valentine's wine and cheese tasting in Leintwardine
This was a very enjoyable evening Kim and Sheila's home in Leintwardine, celebrating Valentine's day with good friends
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron in Bucknell](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Chris%20and%20Helen.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron in Bucknell
Tonight we heard from Helen of the Bracken Trust, a charity supporting those with cancer and their families.
Details![Council and meeting at Chris and Brian's in Norton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20190612_133205.jpg)
Council and meeting at Chris and Brian's in Norton
As the Baron was closed over Christmas the Price's kindly offered to host our monthly Council meeting and lunch at their Norton home.
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20190522_201228.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed another tasty steak followed by a game of tenpin bowling tonight. More details to follow.....
Details![Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tea%20dance%2014.1.2020%20having%20a%20laugh!.jpg)
Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community
As the New Year starts we continue our monthly social tea dances at St Edwards Church Hall, Knighton.
Details![We meet Crickhowell in the District Quiz first round](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/District%20quiz%2013.1.2020%20teams%20and%20quizmaster.jpg)
We meet Crickhowell in the District Quiz first round
We meet the team and supporters of the Crickhowell Rotary Club at the Wheelwright Arms in Erwood tonight.....
Details![Christmas dinner at the Stagg in Titley](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Chris%20welcomes%20everyone.jpg)
Christmas dinner at the Stagg in Titley
This was a very enjoyable evening with carol singing, joke telling, skits and good food!
Details![Our second Christmas collection at the Coop in Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_1966(2)_1.jpg)
Our second Christmas collection at the Coop in Knighton
We added to the funds, raised at the beginning of the month, for our charitable efforts in the local community.
Details![Golfing Rotarians Christmas lunch at the Rhydspence](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/David%20and%20the%20GOSCARS.jpg)
Golfing Rotarians Christmas lunch at the Rhydspence
This was the first of our sociable Christmas celebrations at the Rhydspence near Whitney on Wye.
Details![Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dancing%203.jpg)
Our afternoon tea and dancing for the Community
Today we have been holding these tea dances for 6 months! This was Christmas themed with Santa too!
Details![Our first Christmas Collection at the Co-op in Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Our%20elfy%20President%20Chris.jpg)
Our first Christmas Collection at the Co-op in Knighton
Raising money for our charitable efforts in the local community
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Phil%20and%20Pres%20Christine%20with%20cheque%20for%20APS%20research.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we heard from Solihull Rotary Club member Phil Godfrey about APS (Antiphospholipid syndrome), a disorder of the immune system that causes an increased risk of blood clots.
Details![Quiz and supper at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2018-11-16%2020.48.15.jpg)
Quiz and supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoy another of Rotarian Paul's challenging quizzes for charity.
Details![Cheque presentation to 1st Knighton Scouts](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Cheque%20presentation_5.jpg)
Cheque presentation to 1st Knighton Scouts
Tonight we showed our support of the 1st Knighton Scouts by helping fund a mess tent for their events.
Details![Lunch meeting, Sitwell Arms, Bucknell](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20191120_135908.jpg)
Lunch meeting, Sitwell Arms, Bucknell
We enjoyed another lunch at the Sitwell Arms and were pleased to welcome three guests who will soon be members....
Details![We hold a free afternoon tea and dance for the community](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tripping%20the%20light%20fantastic%205.jpg)
We hold a free afternoon tea and dance for the community
This was our fifth such event, held at the St Edwards Church Hall in Knighton. Dance tuition, tasty afternoon tea and great fun!
Details![We hold our fourth afternoon tea and dance for the community](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tea%20dance%20August%206th%202019%202.jpg)
We hold our fourth afternoon tea and dance for the community
This was a free event, held at the St Edwards Church Hall in Knighton. Dance tuition, tasty afternoon tea and great fun!
Details![We enjoyed a social visit to Acton Scott working farm](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Norman,%20Keith,%20Larry,%20Chris,%20Margaret,%20Paul,%20Kim%20with%20guide.jpg)
We enjoyed a social visit to Acton Scott working farm
We met at Acton Scott for a demonstration of Wheelwright craft, a tour of the farm then lunch in Wistanstow....
DetailsWe hold a Polio Awareness stall at the Knighton Community Market
As World Polio Day is on October 24th, we had ( as last year ) a stall to explain Rotary's involvement in the eradication of polio and how everyone can help...we are nearly there!
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dan%20introducing%20himself.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Dan Price who is actively involved in the local Young Farmers groups.
Details![We undertook car parking for the VSCC Hill Climb](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20141012_130454ws_2.jpg)
We undertook car parking for the VSCC Hill Climb
We supported the event held by the Vintage Sports Car Club by helping with car parking and hope to encourage donations for our charitable efforts in the community.
Details![President's Night at the Stagg Inn, Titley](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/More%20jokes%20from%20NOrman.jpg)
President's Night at the Stagg Inn, Titley
We celebrated President's Christine's special night with home spun entertainment, great company, good food and lots of fun. It was also the celebration of our Rotary Club charter 43 years ago!
Details![Lunch meeting and DG visit Sitwell Arms, Bucknell](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Pres%20Chris%20doing%20a%20bit%20of%20business%202.jpg)
Lunch meeting and DG visit Sitwell Arms, Bucknell
Today we heard about the DG's plans for his year and the future of Rotary
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Mark%20with%20bike.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcome Mark and Joanna Lumb from the Blood Bikes Wales to talk about their work with the charity
Details![Lunch meeting, Sitwell Arms, Bucknell](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Group%20photo%202_5.jpg)
Lunch meeting, Sitwell Arms, Bucknell
This was another relaxed meeting at the Sitwell Arms.....
Details![Lunch meeting, Farmers Arms Presteigne](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20190911_125747%20ws.jpg)
Lunch meeting, Farmers Arms Presteigne
This was one of regular informal meetings at this venue...
Details![Our third Tea Dance and afternoon tea for the community](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tea%20dance%2010.9.19%20poster%20Knighton%20Rotary.jpg)
Our third Tea Dance and afternoon tea for the community
This was a free event, held at the St Edwards Church Hall in Knighton. Dance tuition, tasty afternoon tea and great fun!
Details![Weekend away in Oswestry](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20190907_204435%20ws.jpg)
Weekend away in Oswestry
We had a social night away at the Wynnstay Hotel, with bowling, swimming, good food and good friends
Details![Visit to Buckingham Palace and the Leonardo exhibition](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/With%20the%20queen!.jpg)
Visit to Buckingham Palace and the Leonardo exhibition
This was a purely a social event and included lunch at an Italian restaurant nearby.
Details![Rotary stall and games at the Knighton Carnival](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knighton%20Rotary%20stall%20at%20Knighton%20Show%202019.jpg)
Rotary stall and games at the Knighton Carnival
We had a stall with a prize puller, putting competition, splat the rat and a tombola to raise a little money but mostly for the kids!
Details![Lunch meeting, Sitwell Arms, Bucknell](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20190821_135320.jpg)
Lunch meeting, Sitwell Arms, Bucknell
We met again at the Sitwell Arms today for another informal get together in the form of a Rotary meeting....
Details![Seafood lunch at David and Trixie's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Sumptuous%20indeed%201.jpg)
Seafood lunch at David and Trixie's home
This was an amazing lunch with a stunning array of food and great company to boot! Many thanks to Master Chef Angie Ellis, as well as Keith as waiter and Trixie and David as hosts. More details soon....
Details![Our second Tea Dance and afternoon tea for the community](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tea%20dance%20August%206th%202019%201.jpg)
Our second Tea Dance and afternoon tea for the community
This is a free event was held at the St Edwards Church Hall in Knighton. Please spread the word for next month September 10th! Contact Cathy Jones 01568 770808 or Chris Price 01544 267898
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20190731_201136.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
Tonight we enjoyed another sociable steak, peas and chips followed by a game of tenpin bowls.
Details![Dinner and Samaritans speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Chris%20presenting%20Jack%20with%20cheque%20for%20Samaritans.jpg)
Dinner and Samaritans speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Jack Ruby to tell us about the Samaritans.
Details![We held the first Tea Dance at the St Edwards Church hall](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tea%20Dance%209.7.19.jpg)
We held the first Tea Dance at the St Edwards Church hall
This is the first time we had tried this - it was purely for the older generation to give them a sociable get together and although the turn out was low, the enthusiasm was high!
Details![Barge lunch on Pontcysyllte Viaduct](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/At%20the%20bus%20stop.jpg)
Barge lunch on Pontcysyllte Viaduct
This was another enjoyable, purely social, event instead of one of our weekly meetings.
Details![Rotary club handover from Ivan to Christine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Ivan%20congratulates%20Christine%203.jpg)
Rotary club handover from Ivan to Christine
Tonight Ivan became past it as he handed the batton to Christine....
Details![We support the Knighton Primary school fete and fundraiser](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/General%20view%20of%20stall.jpg)
We support the Knighton Primary school fete and fundraiser
Today we had a stall with the prize puller, a shelterbox and the coin spinner. This is just for fun for the kids and a bit of PR for the club
Details![Cheque presentations and charity updates](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/pRESENTATION%20COLLAGE_1.jpg)
Cheque presentations and charity updates
Today we welcomed representatives from 10 charities we supported in the past Rotary.
Details![We receive a thank you from Classrooms in the Clouds](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/CITC%20thankyou%20card%20front%209.5.19.jpg)
We receive a thank you from Classrooms in the Clouds
We are delighted to support this unique educational charity based in the Everest region of Nepal....
Details![Midsummer Buffet Supper, Judges Lodgings in Presteigne](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chatting%20at%20table%20collage.jpg)
Midsummer Buffet Supper, Judges Lodgings in Presteigne
This was a very enjoyable evening with good food, good company, an atmospheric venue and delightful entertainment....
Details![Lunch meeting Sitwell Arms, Bucknell](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2019-06%20Rotary%20Sitwell%20Arms%20Bucknell%20(4).jpg)
Lunch meeting Sitwell Arms, Bucknell
We met today for the first time at this venue and were very pleased......
Details![Dinner and Speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20190529_205303.jpg)
Dinner and Speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Mike Hagen from Classrooms in the Clouds, an educational charity based in Nepal.
Details![Frugal lunch at the Price's home in Norton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20190612_133157.jpg)
Frugal lunch at the Price's home in Norton
We enjoyed a frugal lunch today in Norton at the Price's lovely home.
Details![Cocktail party at Bruce and Sandie's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Host%20collage.jpg)
Cocktail party at Bruce and Sandie's home
This was another enjoyable evening raising money for the Bracken Trust Cancer Care charity
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove - all welcome](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20190522_205443.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove - all welcome
We enjoyed a friendly social evening at the Grove in Leominster.
Details![Afternoon tea and games at Sandie and Bruce's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Bruce%20thanking%20everyone.jpg)
Afternoon tea and games at Sandie and Bruce's home
We meet at the Morgan's home in Leintwardine for an afternoon tea and game of croquet to raise money for a charity chosen by the hosts....fingers crossed for good weather....
Details![Club members trip to Bordeaux](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chateau%20Smith%20Haut%20Lafite%20ws.jpg)
Club members trip to Bordeaux
16 Rotary members and guests enjoyed a few days in Bordeaux...
Details![Lunch meeting at the Farmers Arms in Presteigne](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Ivan%20presiding.jpg)
Lunch meeting at the Farmers Arms in Presteigne
This was another of our enjoyable informal lunches at our Presteigne venue.
Details![We visit the 2nd Knighton Brownies....](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Cheque%20presentation%20L%20to%20R%20Nick%20Stimpson,%20Eileen%20Myers,%20Julie%20King%20Ivan%20Jones.jpg)
We visit the 2nd Knighton Brownies....
After being approached by Brownie Leader Julie King we agreed to support the girls and see them in action tonight
Details![Frugal lunch at David and Trixie's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chatting%20in%20the%20dining%20room%203%20-%20caption%20please.jpg)
Frugal lunch at David and Trixie's home
Today we enjoyed one of Angie's delicious frugal lunches at host David and Trixie's home in Letton.
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/img_1795.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Beth Llewellyn from Village Water, a charity encouraging self-help in villages in Zambia and Mozambique.
Details![Shelterbox collection at Knighton Community Market](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/ipod%202019-april%20012.jpg)
Shelterbox collection at Knighton Community Market
We had a stall and a Shelterbox at the above event....
Details![Lunch meeting at the Farmer Arms Presteigne](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Happy%20birthday%20Dave.jpg)
Lunch meeting at the Farmer Arms Presteigne
Today we met for an informal meeting at what is becoming a regular venue for the club in Presteigne.
Details![Frugal lunch at Bruce and Sandie's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Ivan%20presiding%202.jpg)
Frugal lunch at Bruce and Sandie's home
Today we will enjoyed a frugal meal at the Morgan's Leintwardine home raising money our charitable efforts in the community.
Details![We introduce the winner of the Rotary Young Writer competition](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Ivan%20and%20Emily.jpg)
We introduce the winner of the Rotary Young Writer competition
Emily Jones beat 54 entries in our Club round at John Beddoes College with her inspiring essay.
Details![Lunch meeting at the Farmers Inn, Presteigne](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Business%20being%20discussed.jpg)
Lunch meeting at the Farmers Inn, Presteigne
We met today at. what is becoming a regular venue in Presteigne.
Details![Lunch meeting at the Milebrook House Hotel](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Ivan%20amuses.jpg)
Lunch meeting at the Milebrook House Hotel
We met today for the second time to this newly reopened venue just outside Knighton.
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Cathy%20Jones,%20Di%20Emmett,%20Ivan%20Jones.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Di Emmett from Breast Cancer Haven in Hereford one of our chosen charities for this year.
Details![Quiz and supper at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/General%20view%201.jpg)
Quiz and supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoyed another of Rotarian Paul's challenging quizzes for charity
Details![Lunch meeting Milebrook House Hotel LD7 1LT](../assetsextras/img/new-no-main-pic-blue300.jpg)
Lunch meeting Milebrook House Hotel LD7 1LT
We met today for the first time at the newly refurbished Milebrook House Hotel.
Details![Frugal Lunch meeting in Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chatting_and_sorting_agenda.jpg)
Frugal Lunch meeting in Knighton
Frugal lunch at Eileen's home and prepared by Paul. All money raised goes to our Rotary charitable efforts.
Details![Twelfth Night Dinner at the Judges Lodges](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Cheers_from_the_dining_room_2.jpg)
Twelfth Night Dinner at the Judges Lodges
This was a great night in a characterful venue by candlelight!
Details![Christmas meal and party at the Stagg TItley](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Waiting_for_dinner.jpg)
Christmas meal and party at the Stagg TItley
Tonight we celebrated Christmas with formal attire but an informal evening and lots of homespun entertainment.
Details![Knighton Churches Together Pensioners Xmas](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President_Ivan_explaining_Rotary's_involvement_in_the_community.jpg)
Knighton Churches Together Pensioners Xmas
President Ivan attended this popular event in the diary for local pensioners - we supported the event with £250 for gifts.....
Details![Frugal dinner at Kim and Sheila's with Council](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Ivan_chairing_the_meeting.jpg)
Frugal dinner at Kim and Sheila's with Council
We met today at Gallery House in Leintwardine and enjoyed a sociable evening raising money for our charitable efforts on the community.
Details![Golfing Rotarians Christmas lunch](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Ivan_and_Dave_PHFA.jpg)
Golfing Rotarians Christmas lunch
Today we had our first celebration of Christmas at the Rhydspence Inn...
Details![Family quiz and supper at the Baron for charity](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2018-11-16_20.48.15.jpg)
Family quiz and supper at the Baron for charity
Tonight was another one of our enjoyable quizzes, with MC Paul Barrett, with supper raising money for the Breast Cancer Haven in Hereford
Details![Our latest newsletter for November.....](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/November_2018_Knight_Club_pg_1_ws.jpg)
Our latest newsletter for November.....
You can read about our events in October 2018 and forthcoming events for November above in picture format.....
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Waiting_a_turn_4.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed yet another sociable fun evening at the Grove in Leominster
DetailsWe support World Polio Day 2018
On October 24th was the sixth Annual World Polio Day and we promoted Rotary's involvement today
Details![We help with the VSCC hill climb rally parking](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20141012_130454ws_1.jpg)
We help with the VSCC hill climb rally parking
While directing the visitors to the muddy fields that were their parking spaces, we raised nearly £800 for charity
Details![President's night at the Riverside in Aymestry](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Howard_amuses_us_3.jpg)
President's night at the Riverside in Aymestry
Tonight we shared the fun and friendship of Ivan's President's night with formal attire but an informal approach with home spun entertainment.
Details![We enjoy a social weekend in Oswestry](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Watching_and_playing_1.jpg)
We enjoy a social weekend in Oswestry
We stayed at the Wynnstay Hotel, had a fun game of bowls then enjoyed a tasty dinner and breakfast
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Sharing_a_laugh.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove
Due to lack of lunch venue we have changed our meeting to an evening social at the Grove.
Details![Sumptuous supper at Kim and Sheila's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Enjoying_the_food_2.jpg)
Sumptuous supper at Kim and Sheila's home
We met tonight for a 7 course sumptuous meal at Gallery House, Leintwardine prepared by the talented Angie.
Details![We supported the Knighton Show and Carnival](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Getting_stall_set_up_1.jpg)
We supported the Knighton Show and Carnival
By holding a stall at the show we supported the local community with fundraising in the form of a putting game, tombola and prize puller - something for everyone. We raised £167 for our charitable efforts. Thanks to everyone!
Details![Frugal lunch hosted by Dorothy and Eileen](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2018-08-15_13.35.56.jpg)
Frugal lunch hosted by Dorothy and Eileen
We met in Knighton for a frugal lunch prepared by Eileen and Dorothy and raised over £200 for charity
Details![Lunch meeting at the Wales Air Ambulance in Welshpool](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Group_and_helicopter.jpg)
Lunch meeting at the Wales Air Ambulance in Welshpool
We met at the Wales AA at the Welshpool airport for 12 noon then has lunch at a local garden centre.
Details![Steam trains and chips - a visit to and from Llanfair Caereinion](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_20180722_181919384_HDR.jpg)
Steam trains and chips - a visit to and from Llanfair Caereinion
This evening we travelled on the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway and enjoyed fish and chips on the way
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/The_motorhome.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
We look forward to welcoming Rotary member Keith Ellis to tell us of his time in the travel industry...
Details![A sociable visit to the Worcester Cricket Ground](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/View_from_the_stands.jpg)
A sociable visit to the Worcester Cricket Ground
Under Bruce's guidance we enjoyed an afternoon of cricket.....
Details![Presidential Handover meeting from Howard to Ivan](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Ivan_and_Howard_crop_1.jpg)
Presidential Handover meeting from Howard to Ivan
Tonight we welcomed the new team for 2018-19 under the leadership of Ivan Jones.....looking forward to another exciting year of fun, fundraising and friendship!
Details![Cheque presentation to 9 of the 30 charities supported](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Cheques_with_thanks.jpg)
Cheque presentation to 9 of the 30 charities supported
Today we welcomed the Mayor of Knighton and representatives of 9 charities to the Reynolds Room at the Knighton Community Centre.
Details![Lunch and DG visit at Milebrook House](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Ivan_welcoming_Chris_and_DG_Clive.jpg)
Lunch and DG visit at Milebrook House
We met at the Milebrook House Hotel at 12.45pm to welcome our DG to chat about his plans for 2018-19 Rotary year
Details![Treorchy Male Choir at the Knighton Community Centre](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-09-13-20.56.51-1200.jpg)
Treorchy Male Choir at the Knighton Community Centre
Tonight we welcomed this amazing choir as a fundraising event for the Air Ambulances and local charities
Details![Frugal lunch meeting at the Jones's in Wigmore](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/General_chatting_2.jpg)
Frugal lunch meeting at the Jones's in Wigmore
This was another of our informal and sociable meeting raising £210 for our charitable efforts in the community
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/S_and_b_collage_30.5.18.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove
We enjoyed another of our regular "Fifth Wednesday" evenings at the Grove
Details![Cocktail party at the Morgan's home in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chatting_2.jpg)
Cocktail party at the Morgan's home in Leintwardine
This was an excellent evening raising money for Evergreens in Leintwardine
Details![Some of our members enjoy a social trip to Prague](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Group_shot.jpg)
Some of our members enjoy a social trip to Prague
This was our annual Rotary Club "jolly" organised by Norman " Norm's Dodgy Tours" Thorp. A great time was had by everyone as the photos show!
Details![We support the Knighton Junior Rugby teams](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Simon_Dodd_and_Ivan_Jones.jpg)
We support the Knighton Junior Rugby teams
We were pleased to be able to contribute to the purchase of shorts and tagbelts to the Tref-Y-Clawdd juniors
Details![Lunch meeting Frugal at the Morgan's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2018-05-09_13.30.08.jpg)
Lunch meeting Frugal at the Morgan's home
Today we had very enjoyable "frugal" lunch at Bruce and Sandie Morgan's home in Leintwardine.
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/31472594_10204507552725293_8015331371750801043_n.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Kay Pritchard and Jane Roberts to talk about their experiences in Uganda.
Details![Tenth anniversary of the Knighton Luncheon Club](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0638_2.jpg)
Tenth anniversary of the Knighton Luncheon Club
This was a celebration of ten years of supporting the older members of the community every Monday with a cooked lunch at the Methodist Chapel in Knighton.
Details![Frugal lunch at the Barwick's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2018-04-18_14.20.34.jpg)
Frugal lunch at the Barwick's home
We enjoyed the hospitality and good food of Dave and Heather in Gladestry
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2018-03-28_21.24.30.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Francis Tavernor who will speak to us about Human Organ Donation.
Details![Frugal lunch at Martin Holberow's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2009-02-09_01.57.46.jpg)
Frugal lunch at Martin Holberow's home
Today we met at Martin's home in Knighton for a casual lunch meeting raising money for our charity account.....
Details![Council, meal and we induct Larry Smart](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_5965.jpg)
Council, meal and we induct Larry Smart
We were delighted to welcome our newest member Larry to the Rotary fold tonight......
Details![Lunch meeting at the Jones's](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2018-02-21_15.06.56_1200.jpg)
Lunch meeting at the Jones's
We enjoyed a "Frugal" lunch at the Jones's home in Wigmore today.....
Details![Charity quiz and supper at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-11-20_20.40.42.jpg)
Charity quiz and supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoyed another of Quizmaster Paul Barrett's excellent selection of questions and jokes, with a lasagne and chips supper, to raise money for our charitable efforts in the community
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2018-01-31_22.05.50.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove
Another of our enjoyable evenings sharing laughs and embarrassment!
Details![Classrooms in the Clouds New Year 2018 newsletter](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Fullscreen_capture_20012018_145127.bmp.jpg)
Classrooms in the Clouds New Year 2018 newsletter
You can read the latest news from one of our favourite charities based in Nepal.....
Details![Frugal lunch hosted by Kim and Sheila Smith](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_DSC0452.jpg)
Frugal lunch hosted by Kim and Sheila Smith
We met for lunch today at Kim and Sheila's home as the Baron is closed for a few weeks...
Details![We support the pensioners Christmas lunch in Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Singing_happy_birthday_to_one_of_the_attendees_who_is_99_on_Dec_23rd.jpg)
We support the pensioners Christmas lunch in Knighton
The Churches Together group hold a weekly lunch club for the older residents of Knighton and this was their Christmas one - we donated £250 for gifts and essentials.....
Details![Christmas celebrations at the Stagg in TItley](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-12-20_22.54.36.jpg)
Christmas celebrations at the Stagg in TItley
Tonight we celebrated the end of Rotary 2017 with a Xmas party like no other!
Details![Golfing Rotarians Xmas Lunch at the Portway](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-12-13_14.18.47.jpg)
Golfing Rotarians Xmas Lunch at the Portway
Today we celebrated the golfing year with our fellow Rotarians......
Details![Steak and Bowls at The Grove Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-11-30_22.02.48.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at The Grove Leominster
This was another of our regular fifth Wednesday events ( though this month it was on a Thursday!!!!)
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-11-22_22.40.23.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Di Cosgrove from the educational charity Red Earth to tell us of their work in Uganda.
DetailsCharity quiz and supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoyed another of Quizmaster Paul's excellent selection of questions and jokes, with a lasagne and chips supper, to raise money for the Knighton Churches Together Pensioners Christmas lunch.....
Details![Rotarians go to Valletta with Norm's Dodgy Travels](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_5845.jpg)
Rotarians go to Valletta with Norm's Dodgy Travels
13 of us headed off to Malta with Ryanair for 5 nights at the Corinthia Palace Hotel - a lovely break away.....
Details![Bucknell War Memorial dedication](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Bucknell_War_Memorial_Dedication__002.jpg)
Bucknell War Memorial dedication
Following our support for the erecting of this memorial, Bruce and Paul attended the dedication today.....
Details![Polio awareness stall at the Knighton Community Market](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-10-28_10.26.29.jpg)
Polio awareness stall at the Knighton Community Market
To celebrate World Polio Day on October 24th we manned a stall and distributed purple balloons across the town......
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/SARDA_COLLAGE_3.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcome Caroline Yorke from the Search and Rescue dogs charity SARDA Wales
Details![President's night at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_DSC0471.jpg)
President's night at the Lion in Leintwardine
Tonight we celebrated 41 years of Rotary in Knighton with good food, good friends and lively homespun entertainment!
Details![President Howard talks about polio to Knighton Primary School](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-10-23_13.53.29.nef.jpg)
President Howard talks about polio to Knighton Primary School
We attended the school's assembly.....
Details![District Quiz first round against Crickhowell RC](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/AG_Chris_and_the_teams_on_World_Polio_Day.jpg)
District Quiz first round against Crickhowell RC
An enjoyable evening at the Wheelwright Arms
Details![Lunch meeting at the Knighton Hotel](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-10-11_14.32.42.jpg)
Lunch meeting at the Knighton Hotel
Today we inducted three new members Eileen Myers, Angela Ellis and Keith Ellis.....
Details![Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_DSC0501.jpg)
Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
Tonight we inducted our newest member Robin Wayne....
Details![Frugal Lunch at the Leintwardine Morgan's](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-09-20_13.26.29.jpg)
Frugal Lunch at the Leintwardine Morgan's
We enjoyed Sandie and Bruce's hospitality and raised a little money for charity.....thank you again to you both!
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/marie-curie_toned.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcome Amy from Marie Curie nurses charity......
Details![Charity Fashion Show at the Knighton Hotel](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-09-22_20.06.11.jpg)
Charity Fashion Show at the Knighton Hotel
We hosted a "Colours" charity fashion show with models displaying ex-high street fashion for sale.
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-08-30_20.20.40.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
Another entertaining evening with good friends....
Details![Rotary awareness stall at Knighton Show](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-08-26_13.18.24.jpg)
Rotary awareness stall at Knighton Show
We set up a marquee and a selection of games to raise money for our charitable efforts.
Details![Our annual Safari ( progressive ) supper was held this evening](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-08-11_21.36.19_(2).jpg)
Our annual Safari ( progressive ) supper was held this evening
We moved to different Rotarians homes for each course - starters, mains and desserts.....
Details![Dinner and DG Maggie Hughes visit at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_DSC0116.jpg)
Dinner and DG Maggie Hughes visit at the Baron
We welcomed DG Maggie to tell us of her plans for this Rotary year.
Details![Afternoon tea and croquet at the Morgan's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-08-20_16.55.38.jpg)
Afternoon tea and croquet at the Morgan's home
We were welcomed to share the afternoon in Sandie and Bruce's lovely garden.....
Details![Frugal Lunch at the Leintwardine Morgan's](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-08-16_13.16.28.jpg)
Frugal Lunch at the Leintwardine Morgan's
We enjoyed Sandie and Bruce's hospitality and raised £160 for charity.....thank you to you both!
Details![Frugal lunch at the Barwick's home in Gladestry](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-07-19_14.44.03.jpg)
Frugal lunch at the Barwick's home in Gladestry
We met at the David and Heather's home for a tasty frugal lunch and raise £100 for our charity account.
Details![Dinner & visit from cycling Rotarian Dick Quinby at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_5766.jpg)
Dinner & visit from cycling Rotarian Dick Quinby at the Baron
We were joined tonight by Rotarian Dick who was raising money for two international charities....
Details![Handover to start of the new Rotary year at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_DSC0058_crop.jpg)
Handover to start of the new Rotary year at the Baron
Tonight Patrick Smith becomes "Past It" as Howard Goslyn takes the reins as our new Rotary Club President....
Details![Lunch meeting Knighton Hotel with Mens' Shed John Thorogood](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0727.jpg)
Lunch meeting Knighton Hotel with Mens' Shed John Thorogood
We met at the Knighton Mens' Shed at 12 noon then after a tour we walked down to the Knighton Hotel for lunch at 1pm.
Details![Club AGM and Assembly](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Christina-and-Patrick-ws.jpg)
Club AGM and Assembly
Tonight we recap on our successes in the past Rotary year and discuss our plans for 2017-18.....
Details![We visit the Midlands Air Ambulance base at Cosford](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_5746.jpg)
We visit the Midlands Air Ambulance base at Cosford
We had a guided tour of the heliocopter and base then presented a cheque for £500 to the charity....
Details![We support the Knighton Juniors football team](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Presentation-1200.jpg)
We support the Knighton Juniors football team
We have donated £350 to purchase equipment for the youngsters....
Details![Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_DSC0829.jpg)
Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed another of our social events at the Grove this evening....
Details![Frugal lunch at Rotarian Clive's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-05-17_14.00.08.jpg)
Frugal lunch at Rotarian Clive's home
Today we met at Clive and Joan's home just outside Knighton....
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-04-05_20.50.36.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed another of our regular steak and bowls this evening with good food and good fun
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0700.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we heard from member Nick Stimpson about his career and his interest in all things Rotary...
Details![Fun charity quiz night with supper at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Collage_Quiz_17.2.17.jpg)
Fun charity quiz night with supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoyed one of our regular quiz nights with Paul as our quizmaster.
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2017-01-25_21.38.44.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Michael Griffiths from Oswestry Rotary Club to tell us about the Guildford Eye Project....
Details![Christmas dinner at the Stagg in Titley](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-12-14_23.03.59.jpg)
Christmas dinner at the Stagg in Titley
We held the second of our Christmas meals today, this time a dinner.....
Details![Golfing Rotarians Christmas lunch Portway, Staunton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-12-07_15.59.36.jpg)
Golfing Rotarians Christmas lunch Portway, Staunton
This was the first of our Christmas meals with all invited, golfers or not......
Details![Rotary Young Musician - first round](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-12-04_16.47.23.jpg)
Rotary Young Musician - first round
This event was held at the St Edwards Church Hall in Knighton and was a enjoyable afternoon
Details![Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Steak-and-bowls-30.11.16-collage-1-ws.jpg)
Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed another of our regular steak and bowls evenings tonight with good food and good fun
Details![Dinner and RYLA speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-11-23_21.39.11.jpg)
Dinner and RYLA speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Lewys Philips who completed the RYLA ( Rotary Youth Leadership Award ) course in Brecon in July.....
Details![Fun charity quiz night including supper at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Thorps-and-Paul-ws.jpg)
Fun charity quiz night including supper at the Baron
Tonight we enjoyed one of our regular quiz nights with Paul as our quizmaster.
Details![Charity fashion show and Ex high street clothes sale at the Knighton Community Centre](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-10-28_20.05.46.jpg)
Charity fashion show and Ex high street clothes sale at the Knighton Community Centre
This fashion show raised money for the Air Ambulances and Rotary supported charities.....
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-10-26-21.jpg-500.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Dave Tomlinson from Tools for Self Reliance.....
Details![Presidents Night at the Lion in Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-10-19_21.36.08.jpg)
Presidents Night at the Lion in Leintwardine
Tonight we celebrated 40 years of Rotary in Knighton with good food, good company and home spun entertainment....
Details![We compete against Builth Wells in the District Quiz](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-10-20_21.09.09.jpg)
We compete against Builth Wells in the District Quiz
This was the first round of the area competition held at the Greyhound in Builth
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-08-31_20.42.05.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed a steak and chips meal followed by a game of 10 pin bowls all for £10....
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-08-24_21.22.41.nef.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we hear Sheila Smith tell us about the Leintwardine Youth Group....
Details![Progressive/Safari supper for charity](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-08-13_22.00.14.jpg)
Progressive/Safari supper for charity
Tonight we "progressed" between hosting Rotarians homes with each course at a different venue.
Details![Lunch meeting and DG Visit Red Lion Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/STeve-and-Patrick-500.jpg)
Lunch meeting and DG Visit Red Lion Knighton
We met today at the Red Lion in Knighton for lunch and had Rotary DG Steve Jenkins tell us his plans for the coming Rotary Year.
Details![Dinner and First Responders speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-07-27_20.43.44.jpg)
Dinner and First Responders speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Ian Owen from the Bucknell FIrst Responders to speak to us, as well as Ms Gaye Edwards from the Leintwardine CFR and Chris Sansom from the Midlands ambulance.
Details![Lunch meeting at Bruce Morgan's Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-07-20_14.09.32.jpg)
Lunch meeting at Bruce Morgan's Leintwardine
Today we enjoyed a sociable lunch at Bruce and Sandie's lovely home in Leintwardine....
Details![We compete in the District Bowls competition](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Bowls-049.jpg)
We compete in the District Bowls competition
Adam guided Paul and Norman to a respectable score...
Details![Handover dinner at the Baron in Bucknell](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-07-06_21.18.46.jpg)
Handover dinner at the Baron in Bucknell
Tonight Dorothy became "Past it" and Patrick became "top dog"......
Details![Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-06-29_20.24.43.jpg)
Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster
We enjoyed our regular and enjoyable evening of steak and chips plus a game of bowls for £10...
Details![Kirsty Williams supports Knighton Men's Shed](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-06-17_17.49.11.jpg)
Kirsty Williams supports Knighton Men's Shed
We welcomed Kirsty as she attended our presentation of £500 to the Knighton Men's Shed
Details![Dinner and AGM/Assembly at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-06-22_21.28.16.jpg)
Dinner and AGM/Assembly at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed AG Christina Thorpe and discussed past events and future plans.
Details![Pizza and bowls at the Grove, Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Everyone_together.jpg)
Pizza and bowls at the Grove, Leominster
This was another enjoyable evening with good food, good company.....
Details![Dinner and speaker Sue Lewis at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_DSC6643.jpg)
Dinner and speaker Sue Lewis at the Baron
Tonight we welcome Sue Lewis who told us about interesting holidays abroad!" Life in Travel"
Details![Dinner & speaker from Marches Family network at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-04-27-21.14.17.jpg)
Dinner & speaker from Marches Family network at the Baron
The Marches Family network holds playdays for disabled children and provide respite for carers.......
Details![Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-03-30_20.44.13.jpg)
Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster
This is the fifth Wednesday of the month and we enjoyed a social evening at the Grove....
Details![Dinner and speaker David Dutson at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-03-23_21.43.47.jpg)
Dinner and speaker David Dutson at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed David Dutson to tell us about the charity Lifestraws - providing fresh water to those in need....
Details![We win the Area final of the District Quiz](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-02-09_21.17.05.jpg)
We win the Area final of the District Quiz
We met Abertillary Rotary Club in Crickhowell for this show down!
Details![Family Quiz and Supper at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Paul-500.jpg)
Family Quiz and Supper at the Baron
Another of Paul's enjoyable and challenging quizzes, with lasagne and chips for supper and a little money raised....
Details![Dinner and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-01-27_22.46.23.jpg)
Dinner and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Andrew Catling from the Wales Air Ambulance to speak to us....
Details![Frugal lunch at Ian and Carolyn's Bucknell home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-01-20-15.16.10-500.jpg)
Frugal lunch at Ian and Carolyn's Bucknell home
We enjoyed a simple lunch of soup and bread with all money raised going towards our charitable efforts worldwide.....
Details![Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at Gallery House, Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2016-01-06_19.07.07.jpg)
Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at Gallery House, Leintwardine
As the Baron closed for two weeks, Kim and Sheila kindly offered to host tonight's meeting....
Details![Rotarian golfers Christmas lunch at the Portway Inn](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-12-09_14.08.48.jpg)
Rotarian golfers Christmas lunch at the Portway Inn
This is the first of our Christmas lunches to celebrate all things golfing as well as enjoying Rotary friendships
Details![Evening Christmas Meal at the Stagg Inn, Titley](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-12-16_20.32.07.jpg)
Evening Christmas Meal at the Stagg Inn, Titley
We enjoyed our annual Christmas meal with home spun entertainment and music including ( slightly out of tune ) carols
Details![Rotary Young Musician Concert St Edwards Church Hall Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-11-29_16.20.43.jpg)
Rotary Young Musician Concert St Edwards Church Hall Knighton
We judged our round of the Young Musician competition today in front of a small local audience.
Details![Dinner and District Quiz at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Bryn_Mawr,_QM_and_Knighton.jpg)
Dinner and District Quiz at the Baron
We met Bryn Mawr Rotary Club tonight in the second round of the District Quiz.
Details![Family Quiz and Supper at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-11-20_21.25.52.jpg)
Family Quiz and Supper at the Baron
Another one of Paul's excellent quizzes with lasagne and chips....
Details![Club members outing to Madrid 4.10.15](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0866_1.jpg)
Club members outing to Madrid 4.10.15
11 of our members travelled to Madrid for a few days of good food and culture
Details![President's evening at the Riverside Inn, Aymestry](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-09-23_22.40.40.jpg)
President's evening at the Riverside Inn, Aymestry
Tonight we enjoyed an evening of homespun entertainment as we celebrate our charter evening and Dorothy's presidency
Details![Frugal lunch at Peter and Mary Grey's home 28.8.15](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_DSC4358.jpg)
Frugal lunch at Peter and Mary Grey's home 28.8.15
We had another enjoyable frugal lunch on the Grey's farm in the hills of Shropshire with good food and a few fun activities!
Details![First round of the District Quiz at Erwood](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-09-15_21.30.00.jpg)
First round of the District Quiz at Erwood
...when we were up against Abergavenney Rotary Club
Details![Lunch meeting at Ffrydd House Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_DSC4543.jpg)
Lunch meeting at Ffrydd House Knighton
when we welcomed our DG Chris Williams and wife Brenda.
Details![Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-09-02_20.25.03_crop.jpg)
Council at 6 meal at 7.15 at the Baron
We were very pleased to welcome Christine Price as the latest member of our vibrant club....
Details![Knighton Show stall](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-08-29_15.12.23.nef.jpg)
Knighton Show stall
We manned a Rotary stall at this local event to raise a little money for our charitable efforts
Details![7.15 for 7.30pm Speaker and dinner at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-07-22%2019.41.21.jpg)
7.15 for 7.30pm Speaker and dinner at the Baron
Tonight member Bruce Morgan told us of his life as a judge
Details![Frugal lunch at Ivan and Cathy Jones's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-07-15%2013.27.01.jpg)
Frugal lunch at Ivan and Cathy Jones's home
This was another very enjoyable afternoon of "frugality" and banter in the Jones's lovely house and garden....
Details![7.15 for 7.30pm Club handover at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knighton%20and%20District%20Rotary%20Club%201.7.15.jpg)
7.15 for 7.30pm Club handover at the Baron
Tonight we saw Sheila become "past it" and Dorothy become President and Queen Bee!
Details![12.45 for 1pm Frugal lunch at Paul Barrett's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-06-17%2013.01.05.jpg)
12.45 for 1pm Frugal lunch at Paul Barrett's home
We had a very enjoyable lunch at Paul's lovely home on top of the Clee Hills, preceded by a walk up to the "golf balls"....
Details![Literary evening at Ffrydd House Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-05-15%2019.14.20.jpg)
Literary evening at Ffrydd House Knighton
This was an very enjoyable informal evening of members and friends favourite readings and a light supper
Details![Steak and Bowls evening at the Grove](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-04-29%2020.50.42.jpg)
Steak and Bowls evening at the Grove
This is our fifth Wednesday when we enjoyed one of our regular steak and bowls evening for £10....Always great fun....
Details![7.15 for 7.30pm Speaker and dinner at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_2362.jpg)
7.15 for 7.30pm Speaker and dinner at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Sarah and Mike Hagen from Classrooms in the Clouds to speak to us about one of our favourite charities.....
Details![12.45 for 1pm Lunch at Ffrydd House, Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-04-08%2013.06.46.jpg)
12.45 for 1pm Lunch at Ffrydd House, Knighton
Another enjoyable meeting at Rotarian Martin and Margaret's lovely home in Knighton...
Details![7.15 for 7.30pm Speaker and dinner at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-03-25%2021.58.15.jpg)
7.15 for 7.30pm Speaker and dinner at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Roger Pemberton and two members of the Knighton Freemasons.
Details![Safari/Progressive supper](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-03-06%2022.42.22.jpg)
Safari/Progressive supper
Another one of our progressive suppers with starter, main, sweet and coffee each at the homes of different Rotarians.
Details![Family Quiz with supper Baron of Beef](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-02-27%2020.22.58.jpg)
Family Quiz with supper Baron of Beef
Another one of our very enjoyable quiz evenings plus supper, raising money for Rotary's polio eradication programme.
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Tuffins Supermarket support us through their MADL charity
Tuffins raise money for charity through their "Making a Difference Locally" programme and kindly donated £100 towards our charitable efforts in the local community.
Details![12.45 for 1pm Lunch at Ffrydd House, Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-01-14%2014.04.59.jpg)
12.45 for 1pm Lunch at Ffrydd House, Knighton
Another enjoyable lunch at Martin and Margaret's lovely home.
Details![12.30 for 1 pm Curry lunch at the Smith's](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2015-01-07%2014.27.45.jpg)
12.30 for 1 pm Curry lunch at the Smith's
The Baron for a few weeks so we will trooped to Leintwardine for a curry lunch at our President's home...and proudly welcomed Bruce Morgan to the Club..
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Christmas meal at the Stagg Inn, Titley 7 for 7.30pm
Today was our annual Club Christmas get together, changing to evening at the Stagg in Titley, as we were last year.....
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Presents for the elderly
Santa came to the lunch put on for the elderly at the Methodist Church in Knighton....
Details![12.45 for 1pm Rotarians Golfing Xmas Lunch](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-12-10%2014.20.00.jpg)
12.45 for 1pm Rotarians Golfing Xmas Lunch
This year our first Christmas meal was held at the Portway Inn near Hereford.
Details![Family Quiz with supper Baron of Beef](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-11-28%2023.23.05.jpg)
Family Quiz with supper Baron of Beef
This was another one of our very enjoyable quiz evenings plus supper.......
Details![12.45 for 1pm Lunch and speaker at Ffrydd House, Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-11-12%2015.33.25.jpg)
12.45 for 1pm Lunch and speaker at Ffrydd House, Knighton
Rotarian Jeff Hobdon inspired us about RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership award
Details![District Quiz with Builth Wells RC at the Knighton Hotel](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-10-29%2022.00.44.jpg)
District Quiz with Builth Wells RC at the Knighton Hotel
We met Builth Wells Rotary Club for the first round of our zone's District Quiz tonight....
Details![Club members travel to Krakow for a "jolly"](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_4166.jpg)
Club members travel to Krakow for a "jolly"
10 members enjoyed 4 days in the lovely Polish city of Krakow as an enjoyable way to strengthen ties of friendship
Details![Vintage Sports Car Club hill climb Oct 2014](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/20141012_131615ws.jpg)
Vintage Sports Car Club hill climb Oct 2014
We supported this exciting event again this year, in the form of car parking.
Details![7.15 for 7.30pm Sheila's President's night at the Castle Inn](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-09-24%2022.02.06.jpg)
7.15 for 7.30pm Sheila's President's night at the Castle Inn
This venue is in Wigmore and was another one of our very enjoyable black tie events, with home spun entertainment and a lot of laughs.
Details![6.45 for 7pm Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-09-17%2019.14.17.jpg)
6.45 for 7pm Steak and bowls at the Grove in Leominster
Instead of our usual meeting, we enjoyed a tasty steak and chips followed by a game of ten pin bowls....
Details![Treorchy Male Choir comes to Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-09-13%2020.06.15.jpg)
Treorchy Male Choir comes to Knighton
Tonight we welcomed the Treorchy Male Choir back to the Knighton Community Centre.
Details![Food stall at Bucknell Show](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-09-06-17.59.56ws.jpg)
Food stall at Bucknell Show
We enjoyed a pleasant evening providing burgers, bacon rolls and chips to an appreciative crowd.....
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Knighton Show
We supported this event again this year and we held a " Guess The Mileage" competition.....
Details![12.45 for 1pm Lunch at Ffrydd House, Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-08-13-14.25.01ws.jpg)
12.45 for 1pm Lunch at Ffrydd House, Knighton
We welcomed our DG Sandra Townsend for lunch today and heard her plans for the coming Rotary year 2014-15
Details![Italian evening at Ian and Carolyn's home in Bucknell](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-07-30-20.25.21ws.jpg)
Italian evening at Ian and Carolyn's home in Bucknell
This another one of Ian and Carolyn's enjoyable gourmet evenings.......
Details![Frugal lunch at David and Heather Barwick's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0872ws.jpg)
Frugal lunch at David and Heather Barwick's home
This was a very enjoyable afternoon at Dave and Heather's lovely home in the warm sunshine.
Details![7.15 for 7.30pm Speaker meeting at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Yes---it-is-a-BIG-country.....jpg)
7.15 for 7.30pm Speaker meeting at the Baron
We were pleased to hear from Kim and Sheila re their trip to the Rotary International Conference in Sydney .....
Details![Our club Handover Meeting venue TBC.](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_4134ws.jpg)
Our club Handover Meeting venue TBC.
The evening when President Clive became a " has been" and President Elect Sheila became "king ( or should that be queen?) pin".
Details![7.15 for 7.30pm AGM and Assembly meeting at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/new-membersws.jpg)
7.15 for 7.30pm AGM and Assembly meeting at the Baron
As well as our AGM and Assembly reports, we welcomed Ann and Brian Thompson to Rotary
Details![Frugal lunch at Paul Barrett's home - and a surprise award....](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-06-18-12.06.53ws.jpg)
Frugal lunch at Paul Barrett's home - and a surprise award....
We met at 11am by Titterstone Clee for a walk then headed back at Paul's for 12.30pm lunch.
Details![Music/dance evening with the Rythmn Thieves](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-04-12%2022.50.42.jpg)
Music/dance evening with the Rythmn Thieves
This was a music/dance evening at Leintwardine Community Centre with the Rythmn Thieves, a local "lively five-piece dancy folk-rock band" which was very enjoyable, as these events always are.
Details![Safari/progressive Supper](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-03-22-22.28.46ws.jpg)
Safari/progressive Supper
Another one of our progressive suppers with starter, main, sweet and coffee each at the homes of different Rotarians.
Details![12.45 for 1pm Lunch at Ffrydd House in Knighton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-03-12-15.30.30ws.jpg)
12.45 for 1pm Lunch at Ffrydd House in Knighton
Another of our monthly meetings at Rotarian Martin and Margaret's home where we enjoyed excellent food and friendly banter in an informal setting.
Details![We support Knighton Food Bank with Ludlow RC](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Clive,-Michael,-Helen,-Rod-2_2.jpg)
We support Knighton Food Bank with Ludlow RC
Today we presented a cheque for £1000 to the Knighton Food Bank with the support of the Ludlow Rotary Club. See the newspaper article on this special event on our "Latest News page" under "Newspaper Articles 2014"
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-01-29-21.35.11ws.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove in Leominster
Tonight we met at the Grove for a enjoyable evening including a meal of steak and chips followed by a game of ten pin bowling.
Details![7.15 for 7.30pm Evening meal and speaker at the Baron](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2014-01-22-21.37.05WS.jpg)
7.15 for 7.30pm Evening meal and speaker at the Baron
Tonight we welcomed Natalya Cummings who spoke on her Ukrainian project in a village in the north of the country.
Details![Lunch meeting 12.45 for 1pm followed by Council, Knighton Hotel](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/04ws_1.jpg)
Lunch meeting 12.45 for 1pm followed by Council, Knighton Hotel
Due to the Baron being closed this week we met at the Knighton Hotel....
Details![Flower Art Demonstration Leintwardine](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2013-10-23%2020.48.33.jpg)
Flower Art Demonstration Leintwardine
Our very own Sheila Smith undertook a demonstration of flower art and arranging at Leintwardine Community Centre.
Details![Christmas meal at the Stagg](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2013-12-18%2022.10.22.jpg)
Christmas meal at the Stagg
Our annual Rotary Club Christmas celebration, this year at the Stagg at Titley, with the homespun entertainment we are so good at. Carols, jokes and good humour, along with good food, will make this another special evening.
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Rotary Golfers ( and others!) lunch at Llangoed Hall
The first of our Christmas meals, this year was at Llangoed Hall, near Hay on Wye, for a splendid lunch.
Details![Collection for Shelterbox November 2013](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Aardvark%20books%20and%20shelterbox%2023.11.13.jpg)
Collection for Shelterbox November 2013
We were invited to collect for the disaster relief effort in the Philippines in the form of Rotary Shelterbox.
Details![7:30pm Fellowship and District quiz first round](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/HPIM7492.jpg)
7:30pm Fellowship and District quiz first round
Tonight we warmly welcomed Builth Rotary Club members and partners, as well as Quiz Master AG Christine Bayliss.
Details![Vintage Sports Car Club Rally car parking](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_1066_1.jpg)
Vintage Sports Car Club Rally car parking
We helped to coordinate car parking for this exciting event at Cwm Whitton near Knighton.
Details![7:30pm PRESIDENTS NIGHT at the Clive Hotel, Ludlow](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2013-09-25%2020.13.26.jpg)
7:30pm PRESIDENTS NIGHT at the Clive Hotel, Ludlow
Another one of our very enjoyable black tie events, with home spun entertainment and a lot of laughs.
Details![Knighton Show Stall](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/CIMG1283.jpg)
Knighton Show Stall
We were present at this annual show with a Rotary Awareness and fundraising stall.
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BBQ lunch at Peter and Mary Grey's home
Today we were warmly welcomed to Peter and Mary's farm for a BBQ fundraiser.
Details![7:30pm Fellow Rotarians tell us about their adventures](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2013-07-24%2020.37.05.jpg)
7:30pm Fellow Rotarians tell us about their adventures
Tonight we were joined by Rotarians Jennie and Euan Nichol from Cromwell on the South Island of New Zealand.
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Garden event and frugal lunch at Clive and Joan's
Today we headed to Clive and Joan's for an enjoyable lunch and garden visit.
Details![Frugal lunch plus walk at President Paul's home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/CIMG0857ws.jpg)
Frugal lunch plus walk at President Paul's home
Some of us enjoyed a brisk walk up to Clee Summit, meeting with the rest of us at Paul's lovely home for lunch.
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Club Handover at the Baron
The evening when President Paul became a " has been" and President Elect Clive became "king pin".
Details![Our "jolly" to Lisbon](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0426ws.jpg)
Our "jolly" to Lisbon
We had a very enjoyable 4 nights in this amazing city - so much to see and do!
Details![Safari Supper](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0297ws.jpg)
Safari Supper
Another one of progressive suppers with starter, main, sweet and coffee each at the homes of different Rotarians.
Details![Evening speaker meeting at the Baron in Bucknell 7 for 7.30pm](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0280ws.jpg)
Evening speaker meeting at the Baron in Bucknell 7 for 7.30pm
We welcome former forensic scientist Heather to tell us about all things "CSI"
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Spanish Gourmet evening at Ian and Carolyn's
A delightful Spanish feast evening was enjoyed this evening.
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0027ws.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove
Another enjoyable social evening with a steak meal followed by a game of bowls for £10.
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Christmas collection
Our annual bucket shake when we collect for good causes in Knighton and Presteigne.
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Christmas dinner at the Baron 7 for 7.30pm
Our annual celebration of all things christmassy with good food and good home spun entertainment....
Details![Annual Golfing Rotarians ( and the rest of us!) Christmas meal](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/G3_1.jpg)
Annual Golfing Rotarians ( and the rest of us!) Christmas meal
We celebrated the start of the Christmas season with a tasty meal at the Stagg Inn at Titley.
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Family Quiz at the Baron from 7pm
Another of our regular fun family quizzes with supper included
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Rotary Young Musician Competition 2012
What a great afternoon this was. Three talented instrumentalists and two delightful singers showed the assembled audience how good they were.
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Mexican evening at Ian and Carolyns' home
What a Mexican feast was laid out for us by Ian and Carolyn, all to raise funds for our charity account, specifically for our various international projects.
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Plastic surgeon Colin Brady reminsces
In one of the best talks for this year, Colin entertained us with his stories of his younger life in the black country as a doctor and the surgery cases he came across during that time.
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Interclub Quiz at the Metropole Llandrindod Wells
We travelled to Llandod today to meet with two other clubs for the first round of the District Quiz.
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Central European Evening
We joined Martin and Margaret at their lovely home in Knighton for a very enjoyable evening.
Details![Car Rally parking for the VSCC near Whitton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0305ws_1.jpg)
Car Rally parking for the VSCC near Whitton
Today we helped out the Vintage Sports Car Club with parking for visitors to their annual Hill Climb in Cwm Whitton, between Knighton and Presteigne.
Details![Evening President's Night at the Clive Hotel, Ludlow.](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0016_8.jpg)
Evening President's Night at the Clive Hotel, Ludlow.
The evening President Paul presided over a night of good food and good entertainment, starting at 7pm for 7.30pm meal.
Details![Knighton Show Rotary awareness stall](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Knighton_Show_2012_002%20ws.jpg)
Knighton Show Rotary awareness stall
We all had an enjoyable day manning our Rotary awareness stall at the Knighton Show with our array of fundraising activities.
Details![Club Handover at the Temeside Inn near Tenbury](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0160.jpg)
Club Handover at the Temeside Inn near Tenbury
When President Norman became a " has been" and Paul Barrett becomes king pin!
Details![Steak and Bowls at the Grove 30.5.12](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P1030280.jpg)
Steak and Bowls at the Grove 30.5.12
Another enjoyable and sociable evening instead of our fifth Wednesday meeting.
Details![Treorchy Male Choir charity concert](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0339_3.jpg)
Treorchy Male Choir charity concert
A wonderful success thanks to everyone who supported us and to the Choir and Kate Woolveridge.
Details![Berlin jaunt April 2012](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0662.jpg)
Berlin jaunt April 2012
We had a very enjoyable 3 nights in Berlin - good food, good hotel, great company and great city!
Details![Bavarian wine tasting and buffet evening](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P1020493ws.jpg)
Bavarian wine tasting and buffet evening
An excellent evening raising money for our international projects.
Details![Treorchy Male Voice Choir in Knighton May 26th 2012](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/13_36_150x100.jpg)
Treorchy Male Voice Choir in Knighton May 26th 2012
Our BIG event for the year with this famous and popular choir helping us to raise money for local, national and international charities.
Details![Frugal lunch](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0048ws.jpg)
Frugal lunch
Jean and Tony generously provided us with a warm welcome for this ( not so ) "frugal" lunch.
Details![Collection for Polio Eradication](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/1rotary-ws.jpg)
Collection for Polio Eradication
Thank you to everyone for supporting our push to eradicate polio from the world.
Details![Handover night July 7th 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0030_1.jpg)
Handover night July 7th 2010
An excellent evening was had by all, where the incoming officers were presented with their " gongs" and outgoing President Cathy was able to present a cheque for £570 to Lee Gough of Megan Baker House, Cathy's charity for 2009-10.
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Knighton Show
A windy start to this annual event as you will see but our Rotary Awareness stall and the associated fund raisers netted about £140. See more in our Fundraising "action group" section
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RIBI Conference Bournemouth 2010
Another enjoyable gathering of friends in a "far away" place.
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Rotary Young Chef
Photos from our Club round ... see report in the Club Action Group section.
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President's Night
Our annual President's night which was a great success, with lots of home spun entertainment and the awarding of a Paul Harris Fellow to Rotarian Kim Smith.
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Presidential Handover
Outgoing President Dave Barwick hands over the role to Cathy Jones - watch out everyone she's an Aussie!
Details![RI Convention](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dungeons-and-plague-ws.jpg)
RI Convention
Eight of us went to Birmingham to join 20,000 other Rotarians and their partners for an inspirational four days.
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Skittles against Leominster Rotary Club
A social evening at Bucknell Memorial Hall with 8 members of Leominster
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Tal-y-llyn walk
A relaxing walk for Club members and friends around the lake followed by lunch at the Penybont Hotel
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Rotary Introduction evening
An enjoyable evening for invited guests to find out more about us and what we do.
Details![Newspaper articles](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Brecon%20and%20Radnor%20sept%2009%201.jpg)
Newspaper articles
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