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Fri 1st July 2011 - In and Out Party
Mike Jones
Mon 4th July 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Christopher Perry
The guest speaker today was Cliff Hannah from the Shrewsbury-based "Self Help Africa" Charity
Mon 4th July 2011 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by June 25th please - note change of date
Mon 11th July 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Fri 15th July 2011 - Street Collection for Disaster Emergency Committee - £847.72 Raised
Joint collection with Oswestry Borderland Club with the permission of Sainsbury's, Oswestry
Mon 18th July 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Ian Glenister
Tue 19th July 2011 - Evening Trip to Bangor Races - Tuesday 19th July
Organiser Steve Drinnan
Fri 22nd July 2011 - Royal Wedding Essay Competition - Presentation of Prizes - Friday 22nd July
As part of the Vocational Committee’s Literacy Programme, pupils from local primary schools were invited to write essays on the subject of the recent Royal Wedding.
Mon 25th July 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker David Davies
Tue 26th July 2011 - Fellowship Supper - Hosted by Peter & Lydia Hill
Thu 28th July 2011 - Download The Mary Hignett Application Forms for Consideration 2011-12
Here Club members, not only the Mary Hignett Committee members, may download the applications currently under consideration by the Committee .
Fri 29th July 2011 - Fellowship Supper - Hosted by Ray & Sally Lewis
Mon 1st August 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Brian Lort
Wed 3rd August 2011 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by July 23rd please
Wed 3rd August 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Wed 3rd August 2011 - Meeting of Mary Hignett Committee. Wednesday 3rd August 12011
Minutes Mary Hignett Meeting arranged to coincide with Club Council Meeting Wednesday 3rd August 2011.
Sat 6th August 2011 - ROTAVENTURE! Offa’s Dyke Project 2nd Phase - Saturday 6th August
As 7th May with early start but this time starting off from Ruthin, our finishing point last time.
Sat 6th August 2011 - Oswestry Show
Mon 8th August 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Mon 15th August 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Guest Speaker Warwick Harwood
Guest Speaker Warwick Harwood, Chairman of the local RNLI Branch
Sat 20th August 2011 - Rotary Club of Tywyn - Race The Train
The now regular stewarding opportunity to assist with this event.
Sun 21st August 2011 - A King Amongst Rotarians
Not Many Rotary Clubs can claim to have a king amongst its members, but the Rotary Club of Oswestry’s Ian Haigh has recently brought this distinction to his club.
Mon 22nd August 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Guest Speaker Mrs Val Talbot
Guest Speaker Mrs Val Talbot, a member of Dolen Ffermio (Farming Link) a Llanfyllin -based charity
Mon 29th August 2011 - No Meeting - Bank Holiday
Thu 1st September 2011 - First Round of the District Quiz @ Wrexham Erddig, Thursday 1st September
First round of the district quiz v Wrexham Erddig away
Mon 5th September 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Guest Speaker Rtn Vicki Hawes
Seeing the impact on the men of their club, women from the Rotary Club of Mawddach are determined that we should all be aware of male cancer symptoms. Rtn Vicki Hawes will be speaking to us today to encourage us to support their campaign.
Tue 6th September 2011 - Vocational Trip to the Jaguar Factory - Tuesday 6th September
Guided Tour of Jaguar Heritage Museum and a visit to the works. Depart 8.30am Cae Glas Park gates
Wed 7th September 2011 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by August 27th please
Mon 12th September 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Wed 14th September 2011 - LifeLine 2011 - 14th - 21st September
From 14th to 21st September, Park Hall Showground was once again the venue for the Rotary Club of Oswestry's highly regarded LifeLine event.
Wed 14th September 2011 - LifeLine 2011 - Download Teachers' Pack
Set up 13th September and clear up 22rd
Sun 18th September 2011 - Disabled Games - 18th September 2011
Disabled Games at the Bank of America's 'Field of Dreams' in Chester.
Mon 19th September 2011 - Lunch - Life Line @ Park Hall
Mon 26th September 2011 - Meeting of Mary Hignett Committee. Monday 26th September 2011
Minutes Mary Hignett Meeting arranged Monday 26th September 2011.
Mon 26th September 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Ian Haigh
Mon 3rd October 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Guest Speaker Rtn David Barton
Rtn David Barton, Chairman of District 1180 Rotary Foundation Committee with an update on current criteria for making use of the Humanitarian Grants programme and how things might change for 2013 under the Future Vision Plan.
Mon 3rd October 2011 - Paul Harris Fellowship Awards - 3rd October 2011
At a routine lunchtime meeting, attended by DG John MacDowall, two Club members were honoured with a Paul Harris Fellowship Award.
Wed 5th October 2011 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by September 24th please
Mon 10th October 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Mon 17th October 2011 - Meeting of Mary Hignett Committee. Monday 17th October 2011
Minutes Mary Hignett Meeting arranged Monday 17th October 2011.
Mon 17th October 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Guest Speaker Rtn. Revd. Charles Stallard
Tue 18th October 2011 - Fellowship Supper - 18th and 21st October
Sat 29th October 2011 - N Shrops Special Olympics Group W Mids XC 29th October
Marshalling opportunity at the W Mids Cross Country hosted by the N Shropshire Special Olympics Group
Mon 31st October 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Guest Speaker Robert Kynaston
Farmer Robert Kynaston, from Great Wollaston Farm near Halfway House, is a devoted custodian of the countryside.
Wed 2nd November 2011 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by October 22nd please
Fri 4th November 2011 - Glasgow Visit 4th - 6th November 2011
Club Weekend to Glasgow. The photos here have been kindly supplied by Jayne Middleton, David Davies and Graham Moss
Mon 7th November 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting - Marches' Pond Project Presentation
Wed 9th November 2011 - ROTAVENTURE! - Airkix Manchester Indoor Skydiving - Wednesday 9th November
Indoor sky Diving at Airkix, Manchester. Good fun for complete novices followed by a meal and the inevitable few drinks. Good luck to our plucky lads and lasses!
Mon 14th November 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker David Gordon
Wed 16th November 2011 - Second Round of the District Quiz @ The Walls v Llanidloes, Wednesday 16th November
Second round of the district quiz v Llanidloes at home
Mon 21st November 2011 - Foundation Evening - 21st November - 7pm for 7.30pm @ The Walls
Anna Burgess from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors, Oswestry and Alan Rainsforth of the Rotary Club of Deeside will speak on their GSE experiences and how it affected them
Tue 22nd November 2011 - Youth Speaks - Tuesday 22nd November 2011, 5.30pm, Oswestry Library
Rotary Youth Speaks is a public speaking competition for young people organised by Rotary.
Sat 26th November 2011 - Tedsmore Train Experience - Saturday 26th November
By arrangement with Tedsmore Hall, a rare opportunity to view their extensive 0 Gauge Railway layout.
Sat 26th November 2011 - Thank You! Tedsmore Train Experience - Saturday 26th November
By arrangement with Tedsmore Hall, a rare opportunity to view their extensive 0 Gauge Railway layout.
Mon 28th November 2011 - Meeting of Mary Hignett Committee. Monday 28th November 2011
Minutes Mary Hignett Meeting arranged Monday 28th November 2011
Mon 28th November 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker David Lloyd
Wed 30th November 2011 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by November 19th please
Sat 3rd December 2011 - Oswestry Christmas Parade, Saturday 3rd December
Members of The Rotary Club of Oswestry, and some of its Interact group, assist with the annual Christmas parade.
Mon 5th December 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting - Special General Meeting
Business meeting plus Special General Meeting
Mon 12th December 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.15pm for 12.30pm @ The Walls - Christmas Meal - Speaker David Foden
Mon 19th December 2011 - Meeting of Mary Hignett Committee. Monday 19th December 2011
Minutes Mary Hignett Meeting arranged Monday 19th December 2011
Mon 19th December 2011 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Emma's Husband to Speak
Wed 21st December 2011 - Rotary Carol Service - Holy Trinity Church
Mon 26th December 2011 - No Meeting - Boxing Day
Mon 2nd January 2012 - No Meeting - Bank Holiday
Wed 4th January 2012 - Club Council held Wednesday 4th January 2012 @ at 5.30 p.m.
Minutes
Wed 4th January 2012 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by December 17th please
Mon 9th January 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Thu 12th January 2012 - Ascot Ball @ The Walls, Thursday 12th January 2012, featuring Libby Gliksman
2 course meal plus entertainment and dancing only £25 per ticket. Featuring popular young singer Libby Gliksman. Black tie or dress for Ascot - prize for the most outrageous hat!
Mon 16th January 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Presentation by Osyteers a growing group of volunteers in Oswestry that are here to help our community. www.osyteers.co.uk
Mon 23rd January 2012 - International Students Evening - 7.00pm @ The Walls
Mon 30th January 2012 - Third Round of the District Quiz v Llangollen (Away), Monday 30th January
Third round of the district quiz v Llangollen away
Mon 30th January 2012 - Meeting of Mary Hignett Committee. Monday 30th January 2012
Minutes
Mon 30th January 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Sally Powell of the Alzheimers Society talking about the new cafe they have opened in Oswestry, once a month.
Wed 1st February 2012 - Club Council held Wednesday 1st February 2012 @ at 5.30 p.m.
Minutes
Wed 1st February 2012 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by January 21st please
Mon 6th February 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting and Club Mini Assembly
Mon 13th February 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Ray Lewis
Mon 13th February 2012 - Meeting of Mary Hignett Committee. Monday 13th February 2012
Minutes
Wed 15th February 2012 - District Quiz v Welshpool at The Walls, Wednesday 15th February, 7.00pm
Playing for the Area Trophy and a place in the District Semi Finals, we take on Welshpool at home.
Mon 20th February 2012 - Focus Evening @The Walls, 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Tonight's member who fell under David Lloyd's spotlight was Jayne Middleton.
Wed 22nd February 2012 - Whist Drive - Masonic Hall, Wednesday 22nd February, 2pm
In a new initiative, the Rotary Club of Oswestry will hold a Whist Drive at Oswestry’s Masonic Hall on Wednesday 22nd February at 2pm.
Thu 23rd February 2012 - Sponsored 'Crocus Walk', Cae Glas Park - Thursday 23rd February 2012
Bellan House Pupils celebrate the 5,000 crocuses planted last year with a sponsored walk in the park and raised £1,691.94 including Gift Aid! Well done!
Mon 27th February 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Bill Shaw
Mon 5th March 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Peter Hill - 'Butcher, Baker, Candlestick-Maker'
Peter hopes to give a talk on 'The Livery Companies of the City of London'.
Wed 7th March 2012 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by February 25th please
Mon 12th March 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Mon 19th March 2012 - The Rotary Club of Oswestry Charter Night
Oswestry's 83rd Charter Anniversary Dinner will be held at The Walls Restaurant, Oswestry 7pm for 7.30pm. Guest Speaker Chris Symons.
Mon 26th March 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker John Ward
Wed 28th March 2012 - Club's Peace Scholar to Thailand Blogs About His Trip.
Phill Gittins blogs from his Rotary Peace Scholarship course in Thailand starting in June.
Mon 2nd April 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker John Powell
Wed 4th April 2012 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by March 24th please
Mon 9th April 2012 - No Meeting - Bank Holiday
Sat 14th April 2012 - ROTAVENTURE! Offa’s Dyke Project 3rd Phase - Saturday 14th April
The 3rd phase of the Offa's Dyke project.
Mon 16th April 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Mon 16th April 2012 - Meeting of Mary Hignett Committee. Monday 16th April 2012
Minutes
Mon 23rd April 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker John Davies
Sat 28th April 2012 - Health Awareness and Wellbeing Event - Saturday 28th April 2012
Memorial Hall Oswestry
10.00am - 2.00pm
Sat 28th April 2012 - Rotarians Recognised at Oswestry Town Council Civic Dinner
Rotarians recognised at Oswestry Town Council Civic Dinner
Mon 30th April 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Emma Wilde
Tue 1st May 2012 - Read It! Write It! 2012 Competition Prizegiving, Tuesday 1st May
Oswestry Library and The Rotary Club of Oswestry joined forces to launch the fourth annual book review competition for children.
Wed 2nd May 2012 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by April 21st please
Mon 7th May 2012 - Interact Charity Balloon Release - Monday 7th May 2012
The Oswestry School Interact organise a charity balloon release on the Maes y llan during the school Sports Day.
Mon 7th May 2012 - No Meeting - Bank Holiday
Mon 14th May 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Mon 21st May 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Denzil Ellis
Fri 25th May 2012 - Rotary Club Pays Tribute to the late Jim Kendall - Friday 25th May 2012
Jim Kendall was a much loved member of the Rotary Club of Oswestry from 1967 to the time of his death early this year. The Club remembers him by furnishing a room at The Derwen College in his memory.
Mon 28th May 2012 - International Evening - Speaker Richard Bingham
The speaker is Richard Bingham from St Martins who runs a successful equipment training company in Wrexham as well as being a busy lay church minister. Richard will talk about his charity work and experiences in Kenya.
Thu 31st May 2012 - Derwen College Fete, Gobowen, Thursday 31 May
Club's annual entertainments in support of the Derwen College.
Sat 2nd June 2012 - Jubilee Entertainments and Events - Cae Glas - Saturday 2nd June
Jubilee Entertainments and Events - Cae Glas Park
Mon 4th June 2012 - No Meeting - Bank Holiday
Wed 6th June 2012 - Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Walls
Reports by May 26th please
Sat 9th June 2012 - ROTAVENTURE! Offa’s Dyke Project 4th Phase - Saturday 9th June 2012
4th Phase of the Club's walk of Offa's Dyke
Sat 9th June 2012 - Welshpool Joint Inner Wheel and Rotary Jubilee Meal @ Tedsmore Hall 7.30pm
Welshpool Joint Inner Wheel and Rotary Jubilee Meal at Tedsmore Hall
Mon 11th June 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Mon 18th June 2012 - Millicent Kaye Art Competition Exhibition - QUBE 18th June - 30th June 2012
The Rotary Club of Oswestry has been running the Millicent Kaye Art Competition for young people since 1996 in memory of well known local artist Millicent Kaye who died in that year.
Mon 18th June 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Club Assembly
Thu 21st June 2012 - Final District 1180 Quiz v Southport Links @ The Walls 6.00pm
The Final of the District 1180 Quiz at home to Southport Links
Fri 22nd June 2012 - Street Collection for Rotary Charities - 22nd and 23rd June 2012
Street collection for Rotary Charities on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd June
Mon 25th June 2012 - Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Handover
At a busy Club meeting, President Mike Jones handed over the Chain of Office to his successor John Ward. Prizes were presented for the annual Investment Competition and a Paul Harris Fellowship was awarded to Graham Moss
Thu 28th June 2012 - Walford and North Shropshire Student Wins Rotary Award
Walford and North Shropshire Student Wins Rotary Award
Fri 29th June 2012 - Childreach International Expedition Report from Kilimanjaro
Rtn Denzil Ellis' grandaughter Claire climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in June 2012 to support the work of the charity Childreach International.
The Rotary Club of Oswestry were pleased to make a donation to this charity to recognise Claire's efforts.
Sat 30th June 2012 - Oslympics Parade - Saturday 30th June 2.30pm
An Oslympics parade of clubs through Oswestry town centre. This is primarily for sporting clubs who are holding events during the Oswestry Games as a way of promoting the clubs and the Games.
A group of Club members will parade with a banner.
Sat 30th June 2012 - Orthopaedic Fete, Gobowen - Saturday 30th June
Club members assist at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Fete , Gobowen