Completed meetings and events 2019-2020
Mon 29th June 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Handover + Speaker Adele Nightingale - Zoom
Dave Griggs becomes President for 2020-21.Our Zoom speaker was Adele Nightingale of Oswestry BID / One Oswestry
Mon 22nd June 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Jackie Ridge - POSTPONED
Sat 20th June 2020 Oswestry Rotary Club Supports St Anna's Home and Academy in Ghana
Club members and friends act quickly to support St Anna's read more...Mon 15th June 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Bill Vine - POSTPONED
Mon 15th June 2020 - Mon 29th June 2020 Millicent Kaye Art Competition and Exhibition for Primary Schools 2020 @ Qube
Our Club's annual art competition and exhibition for local primary schools. This year's theme is "Playing". This can be music or sport. read more...Mon 8th June 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Assembly/Business Meeting
Wed 3rd June 2020 Club Council - 5.30pm @ ZOOM
Club CouncilTue 2nd June 2020 Rotaventure - Summer Meeting at Bangor on Dee and Meal at the Buck Inn
Try not to lose your shirt at the races as they won't let you in the Buck Inn later without it! read more...Mon 1st June 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker John Thompson - POSTPONED
Mon 25th May 2020 No Meeting - Bank Holiday
Mon 18th May 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker One Oswestry aka BID Oswestry - POSTPONED
The Oswestry Business Improvement District (BID) aims create a collaborative business vision for boosting and sustaining the town’s economic growth - aka One Oswestry.Another interesting presentation for anyone interested in Oswestry's future. read more...
Mon 11th May 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - AGM/Business Meeting
Wed 6th May 2020 Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club CouncilMon 4th May 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Rakhee Jones of JOLT/Designs In Mind
read more...Fri 1st May 2020 John Davies Treks To Trefonen Post Office to Post the Final Tree of Light Cheques
All charities should receive their cheques very soon. read more...Mon 27th April 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Tony Ridge
Mon 20th April 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Janet Jones, Ethos Trustee
Robin's speaker today is Janet Jones a trustee of Oswestry's Ethos charity formerly known as TranshouseMon 13th April 2020 No Meeting - Bank Holiday
Thu 9th April 2020 Rotaventure - Mile End Golf Driving Range 7.00pm - POSTPONED
7pm meet at mile End.Because of the Coronavirus pandemic the evening is now simply a gathering of John Davies' friends and will not entail a meal afterwards at The Queens Head read more...
Mon 6th April 2020 Rotary Fun Quiz to Support A School/Home in Ghana - POSTPONED
This is an International project supporting Gabby Haigh's school/home for orphans that she built in Ghana.POSTPONED read more...
Mon 6th April 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Wed 1st April 2020 Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club CouncilMon 30th March 2020 Charter Night - 6.30 for 7.00pm - POSTPONED
The Club's Annual Charter Night Celebrations. Guest speaker Group Captain Jon Fynes RAF (Retd) read more...Fri 27th March 2020 Sponsored Crocus Walk for End Polio Now
Our annual sponsored crocus walk to raise awareness of Polio and raise funds to continue Rotary's vaccination campaign against this disease.This event has now been postponed.
Wed 25th March 2020 2nd Informal Club Social Meal @ The Cross Keys, Kinnerley
Informal gathering of Club members and friendsPOSTPONED read more...
Mon 23rd March 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Sue Ellis
Christopher Perry's speaker will be Sue Ellis Manager of Whittington Castle - POSTPONEDLUNCH: Roast breast of turkey, sage and onion stuffing, chipolata sausage wrapped in bacon, roasting juices, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Fri 20th March 2020 Rotary Charity Race Night @ Oswestry Cricket Club - POSTPONED
Charity Race Night!Bring your friends and have some fun being a racehorse owner for the night!
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Fri 20th March 2020 - Fri 30th April 2021 Hibernation Fun Quiz
During our enforced coronavirus hibernation our own Dave Griggs will set us a Fun Quiz every day - now every week after Quiz 8. read more...Tue 17th March 2020 Keep Safe - Door-to-Door COVID-19 Testing Scam Warning
Warning re door-to-door COVID-19 scammers. read more...Mon 16th March 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Lin Stapley
Ruth Thomas' speaker today will be Lin StapleyLUNCH: Roast gammon with a parsley sauce
Fri 13th March 2020 Oswestry School Bellan House Polio Assembly for Crocus Walk
Members of the Foundation Committee will address the Oswestry School Bellan House Assembly ahead of their sponsored Crocus Walk on the 27th MarchMon 9th March 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Thu 5th March 2020 TNS Walking Football for the Over 50s
Join in at The Venue on a Thursday night? read more...Thu 5th March 2020 Mary Hignett Bequest Helps Designs In Mind Explore Stem Cell Designs
The Oswestry Mental Health organisation 'Designs In Mind' recently received a grant from the Mary Hignett Bequest. read more...Wed 4th March 2020 Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club CouncilMon 2nd March 2020 Focus Evening - 6.00 for 6.30pm @ The Wynnstay
Our guest 'victim' tonight was one of our own - Professor Wagih El Masri. A fascinating evening!MEETING TONIGHT IN THE PADDOCK ROOM - OFF THE MAIN BAR
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Fri 28th February 2020 End Polio Now Assembly at Our Lady and St Oswald's RC School
Our Lady's Rotakids group made a presentation to pupils at assembly ahead of the Sponsored Crocus Walk to raise funds to End Polio Now. read more...Mon 24th February 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Graham Greasley
Bill Shaw's speaker today will be Graham Greasley looking at the history of the area where Bill has lived since the late 1980s.LUNCH: Chicken tikka curry and rice read more...
Thu 20th February 2020 Meal & 10 Pin Bowling @ The Venue
Ten Pin Bowling at The Venue, Park Hall. 2 games plus meal. Usually around £15 per head.An entertaining evening which is usually popular with members. read more...
Mon 17th February 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Open Space Studios CIC
The project uses the creative arts as a platform for inspiring, motivating and encouraging all members of society to lead happy and healthy lifestyles transforming the first floor at Oswestry Library in a space which has been empty for over 10 years. read more...Thu 13th February 2020 Fellowship Suppers - Host Wanted?
Fellowship suppers hosted by Campbell Keay, John Neave, Jo Banks and John Ward. read more...Wed 12th February 2020 Fellowship Suppers - Host Wanted?
Fellowship suppers hosted by Campbell Keay, John Neave, Jo Banks and John Ward. read more...Tue 11th February 2020 Fellowship Suppers - Host Wanted?
Fellowship suppers hosted by Campbell Keay, John Neave, Jo Banks and John Ward. read more...Mon 10th February 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Wed 5th February 2020 Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club CouncilMon 3rd February 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker John Powell
Criggion - the 'secret' radio station on our doorstep until 2003. read more...Fri 31st January 2020 Mock Interviews @ The Marches Academy
Mock Interviews for the Year 11s read more...Mon 27th January 2020 International Students Evening 6.00 for 6.30pm at The Wynnstay Hotel
International Students Evening with students from Oswestry School, Ellesmere College, Adcote School and Moreton Hall read more...Mon 20th January 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker The Regal Project - An Opportunity For Oswestry
Stuart's speaker, Ingrid Knowles of The Regal Project Committee, will bring us up to date with their hopes and plans for Oswestry's former Regal Cinema.An interesting presentation ahead - bring a friend! read more...
Mon 13th January 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Wed 8th January 2020 Second Round Rotary District 1180 Quiz v Borderland @ The Sweeney Hall
District Quiz Second Round read more...Mon 6th January 2020 Club Council - 2.00pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club Council - Note New Time!Mon 6th January 2020 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Lila Williams and David Latcham
Hazel's speakers will be Lila Williams and David Latcham of the Alzheimer's Society.Sun 5th January 2020 Tree of Light 2019
Tree of Light Appeal 2019 read more...Mon 30th December 2019 No Meeting
Mon 23rd December 2019 No Meeting
Mon 16th December 2019 Christmas Lunch - Ian Glenister
Wed 11th December 2019 Rotary Carol Service @ Whittington Church
Organised by Borderland Rotary Club - refreshment afterwards in The Boote - talk to Ian if you are interested? read more...Tue 10th December 2019 Oswestry School Interact Group Support The Harry Johnson Trust
Oswestry School Interact take part in the School Christmas Fair. read more...Mon 9th December 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - SGM/Business Meeting
Business Meeting and Special General Meeting read more...Sat 7th December 2019 Oswestry Christmas Parade 2019
Members are asked to marshal at this year's Christmas Parade read more...Wed 4th December 2019 Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club CouncilTue 3rd December 2019 Youth Speaks Club Round @ The Marches
The first round of this year's Youth Speaks competition read more...Tue 3rd December 2019 Mary Hignett Bequests Supports Oswestry Rugby Club Posts
Oswestry Rugby Club acquire new posts with the aid of Mary Hignett's BequestMon 2nd December 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Sue Leonard
Sue will speak to us today about retirement and how it can affect you.Fri 29th November 2019 - Sun 29th December 2019 Tree of Light 2019 Switch On by Oswestry's Mayor and Carols with The Marches Choir
Switch On of the 2019 Tree of Light on its new location on Festival Square. read more...Mon 25th November 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Ian Haigh
Ian will tell us all about his lifelong passion for all things aircraft. read more...Fri 22nd November 2019 Invitation for Grant Applications to the Mary Hignett Fund for 2019-20
Calling all local sports and arts organisations! read more...Mon 18th November 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker David Ward
Cambell's speaker today is David Ward the planning adviser for Oswestry & Distict Civic Society whose talk is "Oswestry 2050"LUNCH Traditional Fish Pie and Garden Peas read more...
Mon 11th November 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Sun 10th November 2019 Rotarians Meet Pudsey For The Arrival of Children In Need's Team Rickshaw
Members of Oswestry Rotary Club help Pudsey collect donations on the arrival of Children In Need's Team Rickshaw read more...Wed 6th November 2019 Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club CouncilMon 4th November 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Charles McHugh
After a 37 year career as RAF Aircrew; his mission is to ‘Preserve Aviation History through Art’ with a photo-realistic style - accuracy is everything.LUNCH Traditional Cottage Pie served with Mixed Vegetables read more...
Fri 1st November 2019 - Sun 3rd November 2019 Club 3 Day Trip to Lincoln
The Club's annual outing is organised this year by Dave Davies. read more...Fri 1st November 2019 - Thu 30th April 2020 Rotary Club of Oswestry HSBC Investment Competition - November 2019 - April 2020
Our annual investment competition for local secondary schools begins 1st November! read more...Mon 28th October 2019 Rotary Fun Quiz Night @ The Griffin
Does what it says on the tin. Make up your teams of 4 and enter! read more...Mon 28th October 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Don Howard
Don will tell us of 'Eric's Story' - A Second World War Moment.LUNCH Beef Bourguignon with Creamed Potatoes, Honey Roasted Parsnips and Carrots read more...
Sat 26th October 2019 Club Information Stall @ Oswestry Market
STOP PRESS - STALL CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHERWe'll try again in the Spring :) read more...
Thu 24th October 2019 Informal Social Meeting for Members, Husbands, Wives and Partners
@ Stonehouse BreweryOur first meeting will take place on Thursday 24th October at the Stonehouse Brewery, Weston, Oswestry at 5.00 - 7.30 pm.
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Tue 22nd October 2019 Rotabowling
Members bowl indoors at Park Hall read more...Mon 21st October 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Michael Limbrey MBE
David's speaker today will be Michael Limbrey MBELUNCH Roast Turkey with Apricot and Sage Stuffing, Sausage and Bacon Pinwheels, Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
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Mon 14th October 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Michael Griffiths
Mike Griffiths will update us today on the Global Sight Solutions charity formerly the Guildford Rotary Eye Project.LUNCH Sausage and Mushroom Penne Pasta with a Thyme Cream Sauce served with Toasted Garlic Ciabatta
Fri 11th October 2019 - Sun 13th October 2019 District 1180 Conference - Celtic Royal Hotel Caernarvon
District 1180 Conference 2019Thu 10th October 2019 Fellowship Supper - Hosted by John Davies
Supper hosted by John Davies read more...Thu 10th October 2019 Providing Food & Friendship - OsNosh & The Salvation Army
Speakers: Stuart Turnbull, Territorial Commander ofThe Salvation Army, Shrewsbury
Tom Wilson, Joint Founder and Coordinator of
OsNosh Community Kitchen read more...
Wed 9th October 2019 Fellowship Supper - Hosted by Robin Sinclair
Supper hosted by Robin Sinclair read more...Wed 9th October 2019 First Round Rotary District 1180 Quiz v Welshpool @ The Royal Oak
Welshpool RC away. read more...Wed 9th October 2019 Presentation of Street Collection Donations 2019
The proceeds of the Street Collection in May 2019 have been presented. read more...Tue 8th October 2019 Fellowship Suppers - Hosted by Campbell Keays and David Gordon
Suppers hosted by Campbell Keays and David Gordon read more...Mon 7th October 2019 Business Meeting
LUNCH: Cold Meats Carved Buffet served with New Potatoes and a Selection of SaladsWed 2nd October 2019 Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club CouncilTue 1st October 2019 Oswestry School Interact Group for 2019-20!
Oswestry School Interact Group for 2019-20 has been elected. read more...Mon 30th September 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Rotary District 1180 DG Bob Maskall
Justin's speaker today is Rotary District 1180 District Governor Bob Maskall.LUNCH: Rainbow Trout Fillet, Herbed New Potatoes, Caper Butter Sauce read more...
Mon 23rd September 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker David Griggs
Dave will continue to talk about his life and battles!Dave Griggs Part 2 if you will?
LUNCH: Traditional Cottage Pie served with Mixed Vegetables
Tue 17th September 2019 LifeLine 2019 - Take Down
All volunteers as quickly as possible please :)Mon 16th September 2019 No Meeting - Lunch is available at Lifeline 2019 if booked in advance
Sun 15th September 2019 Oswestry Community Games, Cae Glas Park, September 2019
The 7th annual Oswestry Community Games - supported by the Mary Hignett Bequest Fund with MC our own David Davies!Mike Jones need our help to run a Rotary Stall - Contact Mike asap! read more...
Sun 15th September 2019 Memory Walk for Alzheimers @ The British Ironworks
Walk for a World Without Dementia read more...Fri 13th September 2019 - Sun 22nd September 2019 HODs
Following on from the success of last years ‘Wall of Women’, Oswestry Town Museum has organised a ‘Wall of People Power’ showcasing the local groups that have made and continue to make a real difference to our community.Local Rotary Clubs R 'On The Wall read more...
Fri 13th September 2019 LifeLine 2019 - VIP Day September 13th
VIP Guests visit LifeLineFri 13th September 2019 LifeLine 2019 - VIP Day September 13th
VIP Guests visit LifeLineWed 11th September 2019 - Tue 17th September 2019 LifeLine 2019 - September 11th - 17th
LifeLine for local Year 6 pupilsTue 10th September 2019 LifeLine 2019 - Setup
All volunteers to arrive as soon after 9.00am as possible - thank you!Mon 9th September 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Business MeetingLUNCH: Cold meats carved buffet served with new potatoes and a selection of salads
Sun 8th September 2019 District 1180 Fun Disabled Games 2019
Rotary District 1180 Fun Disabled Games at the Bank of America's 'Field of Dreams' in Chester read more...Fri 6th September 2019 EVAStore/Rotary/Oswestry Town Council Shredding Event @ The Bailey Head
EVAStore/Rotary/Town Council partnership raises £230 for Rotary Youth Projects on the Charity Market!Proceeds shared with Oswestry Borderland Club.
Missed out? Don't worry, we'll be back in the spring! read more...
Wed 4th September 2019 Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club CouncilWed 4th September 2019 Rotary Club of Oswestry Unofficial Bowling Club
Wednesday 4th SeptemberDave and Robin rally the Club's bowlers at Cae Glas Park before Club Council! read more...
Wed 4th September 2019 Interact pupils present £1,100 to the Royal National Institute of Blind People
Pupils at Oswestry School have raised £1,098.09 for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). read more...Mon 2nd September 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Jo Banks Newbie Talk
New member Jo Banks steps into the breach and delivered an excellent 'new members' talk!LUNCH: Chicken and Leek Pie served with Creamed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables read more...
Thu 29th August 2019 Rotary Club of Oswestry Unofficial Bowling Club
Thursday 29th August.Dave and Robin rally the Club's bowlers at Cae Glas Park! read more...
Wed 28th August 2019 Rotaventure - Surf Snowdonia - TBC
Details TBC read more...Mon 26th August 2019 No Meeting - Bank Holiday
Wed 21st August 2019 Rotary Club of Oswestry Unofficial Bowling Club
The adventure continues as Dave rallies the Club's bowlers at Cae Glas Park! read more...Mon 19th August 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Dave Andrews
Denzil's speaker will be a familiar face local author and fundraiser Dave Andrews who will speak about his new book "Old Oswestry and Other Sonnets" which is now available.LUNCH: Beef lasagne, garlic bread and mixed leaves read more...
Sun 18th August 2019 - Fri 23rd August 2019 RYLA 2019 - Arthog
Our student from The Marches will be attending the RYLA course at Arthog this week.Sat 17th August 2019 Oswestry CultureFest 2019
Oswestry CultureFest is on Saturday 17 August 2019 in the centre of town, coinciding with the Shropshire produce market, celebrating the wide cultural diversity in Oswestry and the surrounding area. read more...Fri 16th August 2019 Mary Hignett Bequest Fund Supports #Armistice100 at Pant Memorial Hall
Rotarians meet Neil Dalrymple the artist tasked to provide a memorial to the centenary of the Armistice at the end of World War 1. read more...Wed 14th August 2019 Rotary Club of Oswestry Unofficial Bowling Club
The adventure continues as Dave rallies the Club's bowlers!STOP PRESS - BOWLING CANCELLED RAIN STOPPED PLAY read more...
Mon 12th August 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting
Business MeetingLUNCH: Cold meats carved buffet served with new potatoes and a selection of salads
Wed 7th August 2019 Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club CouncilWed 7th August 2019 First Meeting of Oswestry Rotary Club's Unofficial Bowling Club
We have now been given permission to use the Wynnstay Hotel Bowling Green free of charge, when it is available. read more...Mon 5th August 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker John Davies
Ladies and gentlemen John Davies . . .LUNCH Daube of Beef, Potato Fondant and Red Wine Jus
Sat 3rd August 2019 Oswestry Show - Stewarding the Grandstand
Members sell tickets and steward the grandstand at Oswestry Show. read more...Mon 29th July 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker David Davies
David will talk to Club about his trip to the Welsh community in Patagonia.LUNCH Roast Loin of Pork, Apricot and Sage Stuffing & Cider Cream Sauce
Wed 24th July 2019 Mary Hignett Bequest Helps TNS Foundation's Holiday Activities in Oswestry
Help from Mary Hignett for TNS Foundation's Holiday Activities read more...Mon 22nd July 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Simon Jackson
Sue's speaker today is Graham's neighbour Simon Jackson who is launching a book about 12 local walks with the net proceeds going to Parkinson’s UK.LUNCH Supreme of Chicken, Pommes Anna & Mushroom Cream Sauce read more...
Sat 20th July 2019 Mary Hignett Bequest Benefits Oswestry parkrun
Club President Mark Liquorish visits the Oswestry parkrun to see how the Mary Hignett Bequest has helped them. read more...Mon 15th July 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Jools Payne with Ibrahim Youssef
Bill's speaker today is Oswestry's Jools Payne with Ibrahim Youssef from Oswestry's Syrian refugee community talking of his experience of life in Oswestry and the valuable assistance that he has received from the community.LUNCH Fish Pie & Peas read more...
Tue 9th July 2019 Tree of Light 2019 Collection @ Park Hall : The New Saints Vs Feronikeli KO 7:00pm
UEFA Champions League Qualifying match TNS vs Feronikeli who play in the Football Superleague of Kosovo - the top tier of football in the country. read more...Mon 8th July 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Business Meeting incl Creative Writers
Business Meeting with special visit and short presentation from the two young writers we sponsored at Tŷ Newydd this year.LUNCH: Cold meats carved buffet served with new potatoes and a selection of salads read more...
Thu 4th July 2019 2019-20 Duty Rota is Launched!
Thanks to Justin Soper for his hard work in preparing the new rota.The 2019-20 Rota has now been uploaded and has been added to the website :) read more...
Wed 3rd July 2019 Club Council - 5.30pm @ The Wynnstay Hotel
Club CouncilMon 1st July 2019 Lunchtime Meeting - 12.45pm - Speaker Lt-Col Carl Meyer
Wagih's speaker today is Lt-Col Carl Meyer from the RJAH's Veterans Orthopaedic Centre who have launched an appeal to develop their groundbreaking Veterans Service.LUNCH: Roast turkey with sage and onion stuffing, sausage & bacon pinwheels, roast potato read more...