Sep 2013 Speaker meeting - GSE Team fb Club Council
Mon, Sep 2nd 2013 at 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
Speaker host-D Ellis
This years Group Study Exchange team from our Rotary District 1080 in East Anglia, UK visited Rotary District 9800 in Melbourne, Australia during February/March 2013 and told us about their adventures.
Locals Caz, Kelly and their leader Colin represented the group and gave us a lively tour of all the sights and sounds they experienced.
They visited 6 Rotary Clubs in and around Melbourne to give talks. Each of which adopted them and gave them a guided visit to their local highlights. These included Parliament buildings, Museums, Zoos, Kyaking, BarBQs, Australian Football, Gold Mining, state of the art research facilities, Rotary's Got Talent, Cricket, Beaches, Police youth projects plus visits to work related projects including childcare and youth work.
The team said 'they loved every moment of the trip, they would always remember and be grateful for the opportunity'. ' we have made lasting friendships and feel so much more self-confident.'
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Jun 2014 Club Annual Assembly - frugal meal
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May 2014 Speaker - Rev Stuart Wood CUFC
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Jan 2014 Samaritans Sponsored Swim - Duncan
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MAR 2014 Club 48th Charter Dinner - Selwyn College
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Apr 2014 Club AGM - frugal meal.
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Apr 2014 Speaker - Sir Colin Humphreys, Cambridge University plus Guests
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Apr 2014 Concert - Harlton Church 7pm BACH St John Passion
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May 2014 Bank holiday - no meeting
more Bank holiday - no meeting
Apr 2014 No meeting - Bank holiday
more No meeting Bank holiday
May 2014 Bank holiday - No meeting
more Bank holiday - No meeting
No meeting - Bank holiday
more No meeting - Bank Holiday
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FEB 2014 Charity Cheque Night
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JAN 2014 Our Website, Facebook and Linked In pages - Amber & Sian
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JAN 2014 Speakers - Sahar Mansoor and Justin Adkins, 2013-14 Rotary Scholars
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Feb 2014 Speakers from the Red Balloon Charity
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DEC 2013 - Christmas Lunch & guests - Dr Nicholas Branson 12.30 for 1pm
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JAN 2014 Club Business Meeting - Frugal meal
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DEC 2013 Special General Meeting & Business Meeting
more Important Club Special General Meeting to elect next year's Officers fb Business Meeting. General host M Frape, Cashier A Slamaite.
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more No meeting at the University Arms Hotel. See details of Cambridge 4 Clubs meeting on 28th Jan. organised by Sawston District - details tbc.
NOV 2013 Speaker meeting - Ian Legge fb Club Council
more Ian Legge ,Rotary Foundation UK, the Rotary charity. Speaker host - A Mumford.
JAN 2014 Club Business Meeting
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Dec 2013 Speaker Maggie Richardson - Chaplaincy to People at Work
more Maggie Richardson will be talking about her outreach chaplaincy within the team at People at Work, Cambridgeshire. General Host A Slamaite, Speaker Host M Smith, Cashier J Williams.
Oct 2013 Speaker - Laura Greenfield - The Arts Theatre fb Brief Council Mtg
more The Cambridge Arts Theatre. Speaker host-J Williams.
NOV 2013 Claire Lea, The Romsey Mill Project will talk about their work.
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Oct 2013 Speaker Jacqui Simpson RIBI - Press Relations for Rotary Clubs
more RIBI advice for the club. Speaker Host Jan Cooper, General Host J Helmsing, Cashier T Gardner.
Aug 2013 Speaker meeting - Emma Lowther, Internet Watch Foundation
more Emma Lowther Director of External Relations for the Internet Watch Foundation. Speaker host R Birchenall
Aug 2013 Speaker - Ray Burman - his recent Rotary visit to India
more Ray Burman - new club member told us about his recent Rotary visit to India. Speaker host Alan S.
Oct 2013 Light of the Maasai - an Evening meeting with partners 7 for 7.30pm
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Oct 2013 D1080 84th District Rotary Conference - Norwich
more This years District 1080 Annual Conference 2013 - Holiday Inn, Cromer Road, Norwich.
Oct 2013 Speaker meeting - Prof Antony Lentin - The life of Sir Edgar Speyer
more A talk about the controversial Edgar Speyer. Speaker Host C Brown.
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Sep 2013 Speaker - Amber Slamaite Job Talk fb Membership Mtg
more Amber spoke about her role in legal interpreting and translation services. Speaker host-M Smith
Sep 2013 - Club Business meeting
more General host-T Gardner, Cashier-D H Robertson.
Aug 2013 Speaker meeting - Laurence Brett
more Speaker Host - D Adamson
Jul 2013 Speaker Peter Hering -The history of diamonds and Citation presentation
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Sep 2013 No club meeting at the University Arms Hotel - see Peace Debate at the Leys School
more No club meeting at the University Arms Hotel - see Peace Debate at the Leys School
Jul 2013 Speaker - Helen Tye from Cambridge Home-Start
more Helen Tye from Cambridge Home-Start will be talking about their valuable work. Speaker Host A Mumford.
Jul 2013 Speaker Meeting - Anne Streather from Cam Sight
more Anne has been Chief Executive of Cam Sight for seven years, having worked in the voluntary sector in Cambridgeshire for the previous 20 years. Speaker Host- A Slamaite, General Host T Law, Cashier A Shipp.
Jul 2013 Speaker Jim Foxall - Papworth 5000 Club f/b Council Meeting
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Jul 2013 Club Handover - frugal meal - after brief Council Mtg re new members
more Handover of club officers from the 2012-13 team to the incoming team for 2013-14. General Host - M Hudson, Cashier - A Franklin.
May 2013 Speaker meeting - Steve Munns on Grants and Funding via Rotary Foundation
more Steve Munns District 1080 Foundation Chairman Speaker host A Franklin, General host C Brown, Cashier J Williams.
Mar 2013 Charity Cheque presentations - at 7.30pm by Club Council Mtg
more An opportunity to meet six of the charities who will benefit from the car parking fund-raising in Dec 2012 and find out how they will use the funds. Speaker Host - David Ellis.
Apr 2013 District 1080 Annual Assembly - 9.30am Lynford Hall Hotel, Mundford, Nr Thetford IP26 5HW
more A day when rotarians from across the whole of the 1080 District gather to meet the incoming District Governor and his team and to hear his strategy and policy plans for the coming year.
Jan 2013 Speaker James Hutt - Renewable Energy Sources.
more A talk - topic 'Renewable energy sources.' Speaker host - D Ellis
Jan 2013 Speaker Councillor Sheila Stuart, Mayor of Cambridge fb Council Mtg
more Councillor Sheila Stuart, Mayor of Cambridge has been re-elected we are fortunate to have the opportunity to hear "the next installment". Speaker host A Shipp.
Dec 2012 Speaker Kevin Scobell - Commercial Director at the Building Research Establishment
more Speaker Kevin Scobell - Commercial Director at the Building Research Establishment. Kevin is passionately interested in sustainability issues, especially around buildings and transport. Speaker Host B Sadler,
Nov 2012 Speaker Fiona Matthews - CamCAN: The science (and art) of imaging a population f/b Club Council
more Dr Fiona Matthews, a specialist in neuroscience and aging, works at MRC Biostatistics Unit, Institute of Public Health,Cambridge. Speaker host - J Helmsing.
Dec 2012 Club SGM + Business Meeting - frugal meal.
more Club Special General Meeting to elect next year's Officers and Business Meeting to organise the next half of the year. General Host J Williams, Cashier D Adamson.
Nov 2012 Speaker - Rtn Roger Green, Chairman D1080 Membership committee + Council Mtg
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Jan 2013 - Club Business Meeting - frugal meal
more Planning and discussing Club issues together with points from the District Council agenda. General Host C Edge , Cashier A Edwards.
Apr 2012 South Cambridge Club at the RIBI Conference Bournemouth
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Oct 2012 District 1080 Council Meeting - Park Hotel, Diss IP22 4LE
more Council Meeting for the whole Rotary district - an opportunity for Club officials to discuss their issues and hear the up-to-date information coming from RI and RIBI.
Dec 2012 No meeting.
more No meetings over the Christmas period.
Dec 2012 No meeting.
more No meetings over the Christmas period.
Oct 2012 Rotary District 1080 Annual Conference, Ipswich
more Rotary District 1080 Annual Conference, Trinity Park Conference Centre, Ipswich.
Aug 2012 Speaker Emma Thornton - Head of Tourism Cambridge City
more Emma Thornton Head of Tourism and City Centre Management for Cambridge. Speaker host D Adamson, General host J Williams, Cashier G Pearson
Apr 2012 District 1080 Annual Assembly - Lynford Hall, Mundford
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43rd Club Charter Dinner Selwyn College 7.00 for 7.30.
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more Speaker host A Edwards, general host D Ellis, cashier T Gardner
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more http://www.cambridgefms.co.uk/ The mediation service provides help for couples seeking to separate and with visiting rights to their children.
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more John gave a wide ranging revue of proposed housing developments in the Eastern Region and the totally inadequate infrastructure for both road and rail. We also enjoyed a presentation to Starlight.
Mar 2010 Speaker - Major Mike Thorp; Retired Gurkha officer - Serving with the Gurkhas and the work of The Gurkha Welfare Trust.
more An interesting talk, enjoyed by all present. Followed by the presentation of a cheque accepted by Caroline Buggust on behalf of the Castle Special School.
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Business Meeting - Frugal meal
more General host M Hudson, cashier C Brown Preparation for District Council on 30th March
Speaker - Rotarian Len Hedges, Rotary House for the Deaf Project, Norwich.
Speaker - Chloe Cockerill MBE, MA, – The Churches Conservation Trust - St George.
more Following Chloe's excellent talk there was a presentation to Dr Pam Kenny on behalf of MAGPAS from the proceeds of the FEB. concert.
Club AGM - Frugal meal
more Officers and committee chairmen reported a very full and successful year in which we raised £16,132 which has been distributed to several local and Rotary Charities.
Club SGM and Business meeting - frugal meal
more General host A Edwards, cashier D Baldry Election of Club officers and voting delegates
No meeting - see 23rd March
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Speaker - Graham Ball; Regional Director –The Prince’s Trust - East of England. Work of The Princes Trust.
more A presentation of £1400 to Victoria Seabright on behalf of Home-start from Car Parking Fund preceded the talk by Graham Ball
Speaker - John Callin; Chairman - Januarys Commercial - Time pieces
more At the club meeting, members also welcomed the GSE team from Southern India
Speaker - Steve Betts; Principal, The Groggy Rhino Insect Pests (wasps, fleas, bed bugs, etc)
more Speaker host J Helmsing,
Club Assembly - presentation of the clubs plans for 2010-11
more The club has a very ambitious programme of fund raising projects and social events plus stimulating speakers for 2010-11.
Speaker - Jo Castleton- Fund raising team member, Starlight Children’s Foundation - The work of ‘Starlight’
Speaker - Nick Chrimes – Author of ‘Cambridge – Treasure island in the Fens’ - The University & Town of Cambridge
more Presentation of £1400 to Anne Streather Chief Executive of Camsight from Car Parking fund. We also enjoyed the company of two visiting Rotarians from the Oregon and New Zealand.
Club Handover - A welcome to our new president Michael Lang
more Out going president David gave a stimulating reflection on the club's achievements in 09-10. Michael Lang followed with an equally encouraging message for 2010-11.
Speaker - Nicky Jackson, Community Fundraiser – East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices An update on the work of EACH
Speaker - Dr Peter Gough The Khandel Light Project
Speaker Carol McCarthy Head Teacher - The Castle School and its work
Speaker - Magnus Cormack - Aiducation International –
more Giving access to education in developing countries
Speaker - Magdelena Biszczuk – Geographic Data Analyst; British Antarctic Survey Mapping the Polar Regions
more Speaker host B Butler, General host R de Horsey, Cashier C Edge
Speaker - Robert Altham – Area Co-ordinator Help for Heroes
Speaker James Appleton – professional photographer Intrepid photography
Speakers Ron Febrey and Paul Percival -Tanzanian School project
more Speaker host B Sadler
Speaker - Bob Archibald The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution Farming Charity in its 150th Year
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Speaker Musa Kamara followed by Business Meeting - Frugal meal
more Musa spoke briefly to the club about his background and football success ahead of the Business meeting.
Speaker Professor Sabine Bahn - Schizophrenia research advances
more Speaker host R Birchenall General host T Gardner Cashier A Shipp
Speaker Chris Howard and Tom Dignum – the ‘Oar Raisers’ The Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Challenge'
more Chris and Tom described their physical, cash raising and emotional challenges to take part in this event, the most demanding on the globe.
Speaker Councillor Sheila Stuart - Mayor of Cambridge - My Year As Mayor
Speaker - Lauren Hayes, Ambassadorial scholar from Abbeville, Alabama
more Lauren presenting banners to President Michael following her excellent talk.
Speaker Michael Bowyer – Aviation Historian and Author - The making of an aviation writer.
more Michael gave fascinating talk on his early interests in aviation.
Speaker DGN Trevor Sayer - What do Clubs and their members want from District in the future fb Club Council
more A discussion to help me understand what we can improve as our service to Clubs when I am DG in 2012-2013.
Evening meeting with wives Speaker Nick Ellis (aka Capn’ Greybeard) -The Pirate Jenny Story – a lifetime’s ambition fulfilled
more Nick Ellis gave us a very entertaining talk on his project, Pirate Jenny, the interactive cartoon musical.
Speaker - Dr William Nuttall Dept Engineering & Judge Inst. - The Nuclear Renaissance
more Speaker host B Sadler
Christmas Family lunch - Speaker Jo Cobb, Head Gardener at Murray Edwards (New Hall) College.
more Jo Cobb exhibited at the 2007 Chelsea Flower Show to portray her ideas and strategy used in the Murray-Edwards College garden. Speaker host T Law
Evening meeting with wives Speaker Alison Horsley – Area Fund Raising Manager; South Cambs/West Norfolk The East Anglian Air Ambulance
more With Szeged Rotarians and wives and Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor Sheila Stuart.
Speaker Peter Carr - Standing Start
more Peter spoke with passion about living with paralysis of the lower spine following a motor cycle accident.
Imm.Past President's Handover speech
more This provides a comprehensive personal reflection of the past year.
Speaker District Governor Rodney Howells
more The DG's views on the way ahead. Also, Ian Hill, Marketing manager for DeVere hotels presented a cheque in recognition of the promotional benefit of the club's website.
Visit to Cancer Research UK Cambridge
more Three club members attended this stimulating visit.
No meeting - BH
Speaker Martin Roach - Cycling and blogging to Lebanon & back
more Martin Roach enthralled the gathering with a fascinating account of his journey to the Lebanon. See more below....
Speaker Brian Goss - Ambassadorial scholar from Florida
more Speaker host C Brown,
Speaker John Shere - The Royal Observer Corp in Peace and War
more Evening meeting with wives. Speaker host R de Horsey,
Speaker Richard Jennings, Deputy Director Cambridge Enterprise - The business of Spin-offs
more Richard provided members with a stimulating picture of projects which they have succeeded in turning into commercial projects. Speaker host R Birchenall,
Speaker Fran Talavera, LAFF - Children living in poverty in Peru
more LAFF is a small, UK-based charity that supports vulnerable people particularly in Latin America.
Speaker Chris Elliott Cambridge News - Your local newspaper - does it have a future?
more There were also presentations to the 5 charities chosen to benefit from the Christmas Concert and Car Parking receipts.
Speaker Quinton Carroll, Historic Environment team manager - Roman Cambridge
more Quinton gave the club an excellent talk about Cambridge in Roman times.
Charter Dinner - Speaker RIBI President-Elect Ray Burman
more At Selwyn College, Grange Road, Cambridge. 7.00 for 7.30 pm with partners and guests.
Speaker Richard Lyon, Chartered Architect and Honorary Member, Squadron No. 234 “Known unto God”;
more The tracing of a “Missing in Action” Spitfire Pilot.
Business meeting - frugal meal
Speaker Hilary Tunnicliffe on behalf of Laura Holland Area Volunteer Manager Cancer Research UK - The work of the CRUK
more Hilary gave an inspiring account of how she reacted to being diagnosed with breast cancer and how this lead to becoming a major fund raiser for CRUK.
Speaker Rachel Reetzke Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar - Her experiences particularly her work in China
more Speaker host C Edge, General host R de Horsey, Cashier T Law
AGM - frugal meal
more Review of the 2010-11 year General host D Ellis, Cashier T Gardner
Speaker Massimo Gaetani Business coach and martial arts proponant: MaGa coaching
more Helping high flyers address the issue
Speaker RIBI President Jim Moulson - 4 Clubs meeting Queens College 7.15 for 7.45.
more Hosted by Cambridge Rutherford.
Speaker Andy Kent; Managing Director of Andy’s Kars, Bar Hill - Ability in the workplace
more Andy Kent gave a most inspirational talk about how he provides workplace training and experience to young people with a range of disabilities in his car repair business.This, despite his own considerable physical disabilities.
Speaker Manni Kemp - post Graduate student and organisation team member - Cambridge Univ. RAG
more Members were delighted to receive a presentation from Immanuel (Manni) Kemp, a research scholar at Trinity College Cambridge, on the charitable work undertaken by the Cambridge RAG.
Speaker Mike Petty, local historian and columnist for Cambridge News
more Mike has been the most widely acknowledged authority on Cambridge and the fenland for more than 40 years.
Club Assembly - Our plans for 2011-12 led by President-elect D Ellis. Frugal meal
more A full and challenging programme is proposed.
Speaker Martin Clark - Social Enterprise--Future Business in Cambridge
more Speaker host R de Horsey,
Speaker Chris Lang - Preparing and training for the carbon economy in the built environment
more Club members enjoyed a fascinating talk last Monday, delivered by Chris Lang, Vice Principle of Cambridge Regional College.
End of Year Barbecue
more Club barbecue, at 96 High Street, Harlton courtesy of John and Molly Helmsing was a great success on a glorious evening
Avenues of Service
South Cambridge attending RIBI Conference Dublin
more President-elect and 4 members and their wives attended and enjoyed the conference. See the photo gallery
45th Charter Dinner - Selwyn College, 7.00 for 7.30
more Members, partners and guests enjoyed the wit and humour of RIBI President-elect Ray Burman the principal speaker. Past President John Helmsing was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by DG Rodney Howell
Club Handover- A welcome to our new president David Ellis
more Out going president Michael identified his personal highlights from the many club's achievements in his year. He then handed over to incoming president David Ellis who congratulated his predecessor on his wise leadership.
Speaker John Williams - Cambridge University - ‘Esquire Bedell’
more Club member John Williams gave the club a fascinating insight into the role he has played in the ceremonial life of the University as a past Esquire Bedell .
Jul 2011 Speaker Alan Franklin - new Rtn - my job talk
more Alan gave a captivating talk describing his early career and a major contract for London Underground.
Speaker Nik Percival - SHULE NAALAMI, Tanzania, a development opportunity
more Speaker host R Birchenall,
Fellowship meeting fb Club Council
more General host R Birchenall, Cashier C Brown
Speaker Richard Morley The work of the Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue
more Richard gave an excellent illustrated talk describing the range of call-outs CAMSAR have attended.
Speaker Jill Thompson - British Antarctic Survey - South Pole Experience/Halley IV Project Revisited
more Jill's knowledge about the history, politics, science and technical challenges of operating in the Antarctic made for a fascinating introduction to the important work that this goes on at the bottom of our planet. Evening meeting with partners.
Club Handover- A welcome to our new president David Ellis
more IPP Michael Lang identified his personal highlights from the very full and successful year. He then handed the President's chain to David Ellis who congratulated Michael on wise council and leadership.
Speaker Lt. Colonel Andy J W Sturrock RE CO 39 Regiment
more He gave an insight into the relationship between civilians and the military operations abroad.
Oct 2011 Speaker - new Rtn Duncan Hannay Robertson - My job talk
more Duncan gave balanced advice about managing your finances....
Fellowship meeting - Debate about the worth of RIBI
more “This Club believes RIBI is a worthwhile investment in time, energy and membership funds and is to be commended to other parts of RI.” General host R Birchenall, Cashier J Williams
Business meeting - frugal meal
more The club hosted the GSE team from Southern Illinois. The business meeting gave them a good insight into the projects and social activities undertaken by the club.
Speaker - Brian Sparke, Head of Data Capture, British Red Cross
more Brian gave an interesting talk that enlightened us on the work of the British as opposed to the International Red Cross. He explained that the British Red Cross has 3,000 staff and 31,000 volunteers with a turnover of £250m.
Fellowship meeting
more General host R Sadler, Cashier A Shipp
Speaker - Jacob Cox, Ambassadorial Scholar, Virginia USA
more Jacob is a student at Trinity College and he is making use of the Cambridge University Downing Site facilities to study the possibilities of developing a vaccine against Sleeping Sickness.
Jan 2012 Speaker Caroline Wakelin - Water Aid
more Caroline from Water Aid gave us her first-hand experience of her time in Uganda, providing fresh water and sanitation.
SGM and Business meeting - frugal meal
more Election of Club officers for 2012-13. General host C Edge, Cashier A Edwards
Dec 2011 Family Christmas lunch - speakers Christopher and Janet South, Radio Cambridge 12.30 for 1.00pm
more Janet and Christopher South offered our meeting a menu from which to select short, entertaining, descriptive talks covering incidents that have occurred during their extensive world travels.
No meeting -bank holiday
2Jan 2012 No meeting - bank holiday
more Bank Holiday Monday
Speaker Lesley-Ann Parker - Her experience in the British Endurance Equestrian Team
more Lesley-Ann gave us a fascinating talk about the background, preparation and participation in this gruelling sport for both horse and rider.
Speakers Steve Poole and Mike Smith - Cottenham Village Design Group
more The aim is to ensure that further development and change will contribute positively to the future of Cottenham and protect and enhance its special nature.
Speaker Rtn Richard Pither, Chairman D1080 International committee - Sanitation First. - fb Club Council
more Richard has organised Rotary projects in Zambia for many years, his enthusiasm has proved infectious
Speaker Brian Smith, till recently D/CE of CCC - Reflections on transport changes in Cambridge since 1995
more Brian Smith gave us a fascinating insight into the negotiations into the many infrastructure developments. He was responsible for planning and infrastructure for Cambridgeshire CC.
Speaker - Cmdr Simon Staley, RN Presentation Team RAF NORTHOLT
more The excellent presentation by Cmdr Staley and his 3 team members, including a message from the First Sea Lord gave an inspiring picture of the RN now and for the future. Speaker host D Adamson
Speaker Paul Dover - off-road experiences in Morocco and the Sahara
more We heard of some of the trials and tribulations and some of the triumphs and all illuminated by these excellent photos.
Jan 2012 Speaker District Governor Tom Griffin - the The DG's views on the way ahead.fb Club Council
more DG Tom reviewed progress with polio eradication, reminded members of the principles of Rotary and the challenges the organisation faces. He was upbeat as to how clubs can develop.
Jan 2012 Speaker Peter Ricketts - Rotary Club of Guildford District - Project in Tanzania
more Peter's presentation described the work carried out over the past eleven years by the Guildford club in partnership with the Rotary Club of Arusha in Tanzania. Guildford have provided funds for a number of educational and development projects.
Jan 2012 Evening meeting with partners and guests - Burn's Night - 7.00 for 7.30pm
more An evening of self entertainment by way of light ritual, songs, verse and food - a most enjoyable event lead by our Chieftain David Adamson who surprised all by also introducing Ciorsdadh Watts (Murray Edwards College) with her Clarsach (Celtic Harp).
Feb 2012 Speakers Alexander McKinnon and Simon Prigent - Ambassadorial Scholars
more Alexander from Dalby, South Queensland is studying International Law and Simon is from Southern France and studying Applied Mathematics. Speaker hosts P Dover & T Gardner, General host M Smith, Cashier A Shipp
Mar 2012 Club 46th Charter Dinner - Selwyn College
more The Rotary Club of South Cambridge invited Rotarians, their partners and their guests to their 46th CHARTER NIGHT which was held at Selwyn College, Cambridge on Friday 30th March 2012. DG Tom Griffin was represented by IPDG Rodney Howell.
Feb 2012Speaker Caroline Jaine - Former Diplomat and Local film maker
more Caroline is a Writer and Author of "A Better Basra" Owner of Askance-Publishing Founder of CASTArtist and spoke about her life as a diplomat around the world, her art, writing and photographic skills since retiring from the Diplomatic Service.
Feb 2012 Speaker Chris Wykes - Wallace Cancer Care
more Chris spoke about his work in Wallace Cancer Care and about the Care that was on offer from Wallace`s. They are situated close to Addenbrookes Hospital where they have an after-care facility in the concourse of the hospital.
Feb 2012 Speaker, Saxon Brettell - Managing Director Piametrics Cambridge - Annual 4 clubs meeting
more Saxon's talk entitled "Now I'm 64 - what are the economic challenges and consequences of the greying of the UK population?" He presented a detailed picture of population dynamics for world, UK and other selected countries looking forward to 2090.
Apr 2012 Speaker Andy Adamson - Olympic Park Update and Games time Transport - Evening meeting with partners
more Andy has for the last few years worked for the Olympics and Paralympics, including taking groups of visitors round the contruction programme. All together a fascinating and informative evening for Rotarians and their partners.
Mar 2012 Fellowship meeting - a speaker free evening
more A discussion evening. General Host Sian Franklin, Cashier T Gardner
Apr 2012 Speaker Ruth Brannon - Volunteer Community worker 'All ability' cycling group
more Ruth Brannon is a Volunteer Community Co-ordinator,working with 6 adults with learning disabilities who are setting up an 'All Ability' cycling opportunity locally -to be based at Milton. Speaker host B Sadler, General host C Brown, Cashier G Pearson
Apr 2012 Speaker Per Hall, reconstructive surgeon - Operation Smile
more Dr Per Hall describes his 5 visits to Ethiopia and India with "Operation Smile" concluding with Ethiopia in March 2012. On this visit a small team of 8 trained and supervised operations carried out by local medical people. See link for more information.
Apr 2012 Club AGM - Election of Council members
more Review of the current years programme and election of committee chairmen, honorary members, trustees and examiners of the annual accounts. General host D Adamson, Cashier J Helmsing
May 2012 Speaker - Mrs Marie Carden, Dogs for the Disabled
more Mrs Marie Carden, Cambridge Supporters Group is paired with her wonderful assistance dog called Blue.
Jun 2012 Speaker Meeting - John Miller
more Simon and John, two rotary ambassadorial students, attended the meeting. Speaker host T Law, General host G Pearson, Cashier B Sadler
Jul 2012 Speaker Dr Simon Poole - Healthy Eating
more Evening meeting with partners, 7.00 for 7.30pm. Members, partners and guests enjoyed a stimulating talk and demonstration around various issues associated with healthy eating. Speaker host R de Horsey,
Jul 2012 Speaker Dr Britt Baillie-Warren - fb Club Council.
more Dr Britt Baillie-Warren spoke on "Viking Mercenaries in Britain: the evidence and the questions". Speaker Host T Law
Jul 2012 Club Handover and Review of 2011-12
more Presidents handover with a review of the past year. General host A Shipp, Cashier R Webster
Jul 2012 Speakers - Our Website - Paul Dover and Sian Franklin
more How to use and take advantage of the recent developments in the RIBI template used for the club website. Speaker host D Adamson, General host J Helmsing, Cashier A Franklin.
Sep 2012 Speaker - Stuart Jessop, Fund raising walk
more Stuart has just completed a 2,600 mile walk around the whole edge of England raising much needed funds for SANE and Anxiety UK, for mental health awareness. Speaker Host D Hannay Robertson.
Sep 2012 No meeting - Joint Meeting tomorrow with Cambridge Club
more See 25th September for details of joint meeting with Rotary Club of Cambridge
Oct 2012 Speaker Ms T Sandeman-Charles - save5.org.uk
more What is Save5 all about? Would you donate or take an organ if you needed one? More than 10,000 people in the UK current need a transplant,of these, 1,000 die each year that is 3 a day. Speaker host A Shipp,
Oct 2012 Club meeting - Report and discussion from District conference
more The District 1080 conference takes place at Trinity Park Conference Centre Ipswich on 20th October 2012. This follow up meeting gives club members an opportunity to discuss projects and topics from the conference. General host J Cooper.
Oct 2012 Speaker Mike Pinnock -The British Antartic Survey[BAS] - Evening meeting with partners 7 for 7.30pm
more Speaker Mike Pinnock - new angles on the work of the Antarctic Survey - evening meeting with partners 7.00 for 7.30pm Speaker host Alan Edwards.
Mar 2013 Business meeting - frugal meal
more Club business meeting - a) consideration of agenda items for District Council on 27th March. b) review of club projects and business issues. General host R de Horsey, Cashier C Edge.
Apr 2013 Feed back from RIBI Conference
more Discussion of project and other items from RIBI Conference in Harrogate 12-14 April. General host S Franklin, Cashier M Frape.
Apr 2013 Club Annual General meeting - Review of year. - Frugal meal
more Club AGM - review of the 2012-13 and appointment of members to Club council etc for 2013-14. General host T Gardner, Cashier D Hannay Robertson.
Apr 2013 A musical evening - with partners
more Musical evening with partners - Sarah Queree cello, Joseph Reynolds and Nelson Butterfield on piano, competitors in the Cambridge Rotary Young Musician Competition enthralled us with their very high standard of playing and their choice of music.
May 2013 Speaker meeting - Dr Philippa Noon -River Manager for the Cam fb Shadow Club Council meeting
more Speaker Dr Philipa Noon River Manager for the Cam followed by Shadow club Council. Speaker host - M Frape
Jun 2013 Club Assembly - presentation of programme for 2013-14 - frugal meal
more Annual Club Assembly. General host-D Baldry, Cashier-R Birchenall.
Feb 2014 Speaker - Derek Jones, Babraham Bioscience Technologies
more Our speaker is Derek Jones, Chief Executive of BBT Ltd. Speaker host D Hannay Robertson, General host A Mumford, Cashier A Shipp.
Feb 2014 Speaker Andrew Hoolachan - the Legacy of the Olympic Gamess
more Our topic for the day is 'Transforming East London - delivering a 'sustainable Olympic Legacy' under the Localism Act'. Speaker host-J Helmsing, General host-D Baldry, Cashier-C Brown.
Mar 2014 Business meeting - frugal meal
more Business meeting including consideration of agenda items at District Council on 27th March - Frugal meal BUT FIRST Burman Talk #2 on The Structure of Rotary 5-6pm General host A Edwards, Cashier C Edge.
Apr 2014 Speaker - Crowd Funding
more Tim Bellis from the Judge Business School will introduce his colleague Gonzalo who will speak on Crowd Funding. Speaker host-T Gardner, General host-R Webster, Cashier-J Helmsing.
Jun 2014 Speaker David Davis - Iceland and the Northern Lights
more David Davis talked about Iceland and the Northern Lights. Speaker host-A Mumford.
Jun 2014 Visit to The Welding Institute [TWI] - Lunchtime 12pm
more Club Visit at TWI Granta Park - booked in advance with Paul. No Twilight Meeting today.
Oct 2014 Speaker Prof Lawrence Sherman - Can Research Prevent Crime ?
more Speaker Larry Sherman to talk, Director, Institute of Criminology, Cambridge University. Speaker Host-Burman.
Jan 2015 Business Meeting
more Club Business Meeting. General Host - Burman, Cashier - Ian C.
May 2015 Easter Monday Bank Holiday - No Meeeting!
more .
Jun 2015 Stewart Huxley - The Corpus Christi Clock
more Stewart Huxley on the creation of the Corpus Christi 'Chronophage'. General Host - Martin H, Cashier - Mike S, Speaker Host - Jan C.
Jul 2015 Shakespeare in College Gardens - Loves Labours Lost
more bring a picnic before hand ?
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