Completed events in Rotary North East England

future events This page shows events from around the district in the last 3 years where additional information is available.

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more   Fri 04/04/2025 - Wine Tasting

Morpeth - An evening to raise funds for students going to Mexico on a volunteering trip with M10 Missions and World Challenge Trip. Venue; Belvedere Lodge, Hepscott, Morpeth Cost £20

Pictured here is Rotarian Bob Gray (l) presenting a cheque for £300 on behalf of the club to John, in support of the ongoing Aquabox project work.
more   Wed 12/03/2025 - Aquabox presentation

Saltburn-by-the-Sea - Aquabox presentation by Rotarian John Wright

more   Sat 21/12/2024 - NSPCC Carol Service at Durham Cathedral

Durham Elvet - Christmas Carol Service supported by the Durham Rotary Clubs and featuring children from three local schools

Santa about to set off on his sleigh
more   Sun 08/12/2024 - Santa Sleigh Collections

Seaburn - Santa went on his round on his sleigh on Sunday 8th December, Wednesday 11th December, Friday 13th December and Sunday 15th December. The children enjoyed seeing him and everyone was very generous, for which many thanks.

We are delighted that the Duchess of Northumberland will be launching this years event on Friday 15th November at 1pm
Morpeth Rotarians will be available to take donations from 15th November to 24th December from 11am -1pm
more   Fri 15/11/2024 - Morpeth Tree of Light

Morpeth - This year is the 10th anniversary of our Tree of Light in Sanderson Arcade. This year monies raised are going to Great North East Air Ambulance, Wansbeck Food Bank and The Dransfield Foundation.

more   Thu 07/11/2024 - NEWCASTLE 24

ACTION SUMMIT - 'GEORDIE NIGHT'

Banners display at the main entrance
more   Sat 02/11/2024 - 2024 Swimathon

Durham - Pics from our annual Swimathon !

more   Mon 01/07/2024 - DISTRICT GRANTS

Rotary Foundation Grants

more   Sat 29/06/2024 - New Years Eve Party

Morpeth - Join President Julie as she bids farewell to her Rotary year and Incoming President Gary who welcomes the New Rotary Year.

Centenary Celebration Ribbon
more   Fri 24/05/2024 - Rotary Club of Bishop Auckland Centenary Celebration

Bishop Auckland - Centenary Celebration at Golf Club tickets £35 per person

more   Sat 27/04/2024 - Quiz Night - Pittington Village Hall

Durham Elvet - Raising funds in support of Pittington Village Hall and The Rotary Foundation

more   Wed 20/03/2024 - 'North East Rotary walks for bipolar'

Durham Elvet - North East Rotary walks for bipolar: 20th-30th March

Cllr Brian Nelson, Chair of Brandon and Byshottles Parish Council (with Rotarian Tom Sharples)
more   Thu 14/03/2024 - Ukraine Shoebox Project - 'Certificates of Appreciation'

Durham Elvet - A thank you for the support given to this Rotary project.

more   Wed 20/12/2023 - Rotary Shoeboxes reach Ukraine

Durham Elvet - The consignment of 300 shoeboxes from Rotary in the north east reach Ukraine

more   Sat 18/11/2023 - 'A Multicultural Celebration'

Durham Elvet - A social event at Brandon Community Hall

more   Sun 05/11/2023 - Swimathon 2023

Washington Forge - Our Annual Swimathon is coming up soon...it is a great way for family, friends and/or colleagues to raise funds for local charities, and have loads of fun while doing so! Enter your team today and enjoy this amazing event!

more   Sat 30/09/2023 - A 'Thank you' for supporting 'The Price of Freedom' Exhibition

Durham Elvet - Certificates of Appreciation presented to our local Ukrainian helpers

more   Sun 03/09/2023 - Historic walk for a forgotten event

Durham - Follow Megan's progress as she walks from Dunbar to Durham

more   Fri 01/09/2023 - Ukrainian Shoebox Appeal

Durham Elvet - Shoeboxes filled with items by Rotary Clubs to support front-line communities in Ukraine

more   Mon 14/08/2023 - Photo Exhibition - 'The Price of Freedom'

Durham Elvet - An exhibition of photographs taken by Kostiantyn Revutskyi in Ukraine in Spring 2022

The new campsite
more   Mon 07/08/2023 - RYLA 2023

Stokesley - Applications for RYLA North East 2023 are now closed for 2023. Two events will be held 7-11 August and 14-18 August and 16 young people will take part in each.

more   Fri 28/07/2023 - Rotary Citation award for Durham Elvet Rotary

Durham Elvet - Rotary International awards a Rotary Citation to the club for 2022-23

more   Sat 01/07/2023 - We need your unused spectacles!

Durham Elvet - Recycling of unused, unwanted spectacles

more   Fri 30/06/2023 - New Years Eve Party

Morpeth - Celebrating the end of Presidents Arif's year and the beginning of Incoming President Julie's year. At Belvedere Lodge, Hepscott £12.50 includes 2 course buffet

more   Mon 12/06/2023 - CPR/AED Familiarisation session at Sunderland Bridge

Durham Elvet - Club president Tom Sharples visited Sunderland Bridge this evening to deliver a CPR/AED familiarisation session for local residents.

more   Wed 24/05/2023 - Community Defibrillator for Sunderland Bridge

Durham Elvet - Our Rotary North East 'One Life Initiative' team works with the local community to see a defibrillator located in the village

more   Sun 23/04/2023 - Ukraine Support Gala Afternoon

Durham Elvet - An afternoon of events at the Brandon Community Hall

more   Sat 22/04/2023 - Walking Hadrian's Wall

Hexham - Clubs from Districts 1030 and 1190 aim to walk the whole of Hadrian's Wall in 3 hours to raise money for Charities and Disaster Aid.

District members please log in for more information.

Rotary Young Chef Competition
more   Sun 26/03/2023 - Young Chef Cluster Final 26 March 2023

Stokesley - Five Young Chefs from across the North will compete at Middlesbrough College from 1:00pm on Sun 26 March for a place in the National Final in Alcester on Sat 29 April 2023

District members please log in for more information.

Young Musician
more   Sat 25/03/2023 - Cluster Final of Young Musicians Competition

Stokesley - Young Vocalists and Instrumentalists from 5 Rotary Districts compete in Stokesley Methodist Church

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Vice President Julie and Past President Rhonda present  each charity with £1900
more   Tue 07/03/2023 - Charity Presentations

Morpeth - Updates from our committee chairman

more   Sun 06/11/2022 - Swimathon 2022

Washington Forge - Our Annual Swimathon is a great way to raise funds for local charities, enter your team today and enjoy this fun event! We organise and run the event and the best part is that it is totally free to enter.

Penshaw Monument
more   Mon 24/10/2022 - World Polio Day 2022

Durham Elvet - One Day. One Focus: Ending Polio - Sunderland landmarks lit in purple

more   Sat 15/10/2022 - Community Litter Pick

Durham Elvet - Helping out with a clean-up arranged by the City of Durham Parish Council

more   Sat 01/10/2022 - Rotary International Citation for Durham Elvet

Durham Elvet - President Tom Sharples receives the award on behalf of the club for 2021-22

more   Fri 02/09/2022 - 'Keeping the Beat'

Durham Elvet - Rotary and Durham Constabulary join to deliver familiarisation sessions to youngsters on CPR and AEDs

The Mayor seated in her chair, surrounded by the visitors
more   Sat 09/07/2022 - Visit to new City Hall

Seaburn - Some members and wives met up to have a conducted tour by the Lady Mayor and her Consort, of the new City Hall building in the centre of the city. She was very enthusiastic and will be a good leader during her year in office.

John Gillespie, Harold Robson and Peter Masterman with their Honorary Member certificates
more   Fri 01/07/2022 - Honorary Member Presentations

Newcastle-upon-Tyne - At the last business meeting of the Rotary year 2021-22, the Club unanimously agreed to award Honorary Membership to three long-serving members of the Club

more   Sun 26/06/2022 - Rotary Northeast All Ability Games

The Rotary Northeast All Ability Games are back - bigger and better. The event will be held at Middlesbrough Sports Village and our new patron Tanni Grey-Thompson will be in attendance as well as other noteable sports personalitues from our area.

more   Tue 07/06/2022 - Choir for Ukraine

Choir concert to alleviate the suffering in Ukraine

more   Sat 21/05/2022 - Community Litter Pick in Fatfield

Washington Forge - Supporting the Environment

more   Wed 11/05/2022 - Defibrillators (CPAD's) in Washington

Washington Forge - Available 24 hours a day...where to find them...

more   Sun 08/05/2022 - Sunderland City Runs

Washington Forge - Marshalling in the City

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