Completed meetings and events 2013-2014
Sun 29th June 2014 President's Lunch - Sunday 29th June 2014
President's Lunch - Sunday 29th June 2014 - at 13 Southfield Drive, West Bradford - further details will followThu 26th June 2014 Club Weekly Meeting - President's Valedictory
Presidents ValedictoryThu 19th June 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
Howard Blackburn will talk about "Food for Life".Bulletin Organiser: Howard Spensley
Thu 12th June 2014 Club Weekly Meeting - Club Assembly
Club AssemblySun 8th June 2014
Thu 5th June 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
Philip Bailey will introduce President Elect David Evans' daughter, Charlotte, who will demonstrate "social media".Bulletin Organiser: Roland Hailwood
Wed 4th June 2014 Club Council Meeting - 7.30pm David Evans' Offices
XThu 29th May 2014 Club Weekly Meeting - Fifth Thursday - Evening
David Evans will take the Club to Holden Clough Nursery. Details to follow.Bulletin Organiser: Barrie Lancaster
Thu 22nd May 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
Alan Yearing will introduce Vicky Cawtherley from Age UK.Bulletin Editor: Howard Blackburn
Sun 18th May 2014 - Tue 20th May 2014 Oxford Trip 18th to 20th May 2014
Oxford Visit 18th 20th may 2014 -- See Home Page, Main Pages for details.Fri 16th May 2014 President's Night Friday 16th May 2014
President's Night - Friday 16th May 2014 - details will follow.Fri 16th May 2014 - Sat 17th May 2014 Clitheroe Beer Festival 16th & 17th May 2014
Clitheroe Beer Festival - Club providing Marshals - contact Colin Bonner 01200 428014Thu 15th May 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
Colin Bonner will introduce a Speaker who will talk about " Ferry Across the Mersey"Bulletin: Derek Stuttard
Sun 11th May 2014 District Assembly - Sunday 11th May 2014
District Assembly - Sunday 11th May 2014Thu 8th May 2014 Club Council Meeting - 7.30pm David Evans' Offices
Club Council PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DAY/DATE - Thursday 8th May 2014Thu 8th May 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
Bill Jelpke will introduce the Rev Harry Jones, who will talk about "From Sales to Souls"................Bulletin Editor: Trevor Roberts
Thu 1st May 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
David Bleazard will introduce Rotarian John Pallister (RC Ribblesdale), who will talk about "A Way to Rio".Bulletin Organiser: John Taylor
Sun 27th April 2014 District Assembly - Sunday 27th April 2014
District Assembly 2014 - details will follow.Thu 24th April 2014 Club Weekly Meeting - Annual General Meeting
Annual General MeetingThu 17th April 2014 Club Weekly Meeting - Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday - Club Meeting as usual.Speaker: Barrie Lancaster will introduce Ben Fourie, Young Musician Winner, who will talk to us about his Horn Playing, and his recent trip to India.
Bulletin Editor: Philip Naylor.
Fri 11th April 2014 RC Blackburn Charter - 11th April 2014
R C Blackburn Charter - Friday 11th April 2014 - details to follow.Fri 11th April 2014 - Sun 13th April 2014 RIBI Conference - Birmingham - 11th to 13th April 2014
RIBI Conference - Birmingham Friday 11th April to Sunday 14th April 2014Thu 10th April 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
The President will introduce Brian Wallace, who will talk about "Mobile Relief Memories" - No , it is not what you might think!Bulletin: Sandy Morrison, (to be confirmed)
Thu 3rd April 2014 Club Weekly Meeting -,MEETING AT ATRIUM at CLITHEROE CASTLE
Philip Bailey will tell us "When Knights were Bold....."Bulletin Editor: Brian Wallace
Thu 27th March 2014 Club Weekly Meeting THIS IS THE FINAL MEETING AT THE OLD POST HOUSE
With effect from 3rd April all Club Meetings will be held at the Atrium at Clitheroe Castle unless otherwise notified.Today's Speaker is Sandy Morrison: "To Frack or not to Frack, and I will explain Why".
Bulletin Organiser: Jeff Riding
Thu 20th March 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
Speaker: Jim Duxbury will tell us about his amazing recent sponsored walk around the Walls of Jerusalem, and his trip to Israel.Bulletin Organiser: Colin Bonner
Thu 13th March 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
David Wymer will help us to "Spot the Polar Bear".Bulletin Editor: Miles Leadbeater
Fri 7th March 2014 - Sun 9th March 2014 District Conference - Newcastle upon Tyne 7th March to 9th March 2014
District Conference - Newcastle-upon-Tyne - Friday 7th March to Sunday 9th March 2014Thu 6th March 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
MEETING IS AT St MICHAEL'S & St JOHN's Social Club, Lowergate, Clitheroe.Speaker Finder is Philip Morris: He will introduce Frances King, who will talk about "Tall Ships for the Disabled"
Bulletin Organiser is: Geoff Isherwood
Wed 5th March 2014 Club Council Meeting - 7.30pm David Evans' Offices
Club Council - 5th March 2014 David Evans' OfficesThu 27th February 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
MEETING AT OLD POST HOUSE AS USUAL: Jeanne Cullen will introduce Rtn Michael Jackson, Rotary Club of Church & Os, who will discourse on a subject of his own choosing, probably revealing the title on the day.Bulletin Organiser is Jeff Riding.
Thu 20th February 2014 Club Weekly Meeting - Meeting closest to National Rotary Day 23rd February
MEETING AT OLD POST HOUSE AS USUAL: Roland Hailwood will introduce Reverend Tony Davis who will talk about "Prison and Social Justice". Vote of Thanks: David Bleazard.Bulletin Organiser: Peter Cunliffe
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Thu 20th February 2014 National Rotary Day - 23rd February 2014
The Rotary Clubs of Clitheroe and Ribblesdale once again took a shop in Castle Street to celebrate Rotary on its Annual Birthday. The shop was looked after by a roster of Rotarians, who introduced Visitors to all that Rotary is involved in Clitheroe and read more...Thu 13th February 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE ATRIUM, Clitheroe Castle - Usual timings.Michael Parkinson will talk about "Mongolia Re-visited" with slides.
Bulletin co-ordinator: Roland Hailwood
Sat 8th February 2014 Youth Speaks - District Final - Dallam School, Milnthorpe - Sunday 8th February 2014 ,
Photos from the District Final at Dallam School Milnthorpe - Sunday 8th February 2013. See also District 1190 web pages for lots more pghotos.
Fri 7th February 2014 Young Artist Competition Prize Giving 7th February 2014
Young Artist Competition - Prize Giving - Clitheroe Castle Museum Friday 7th February 2014 5.00pm to 6.30pm - See Report below also. read more...Thu 6th February 2014 District Quiz - Next Round - Thursday 6th Februay 2014
District Quiz: Next Round versus Blackburn Borough. Thursday 6th February 2014- approx 7.30pm at Ribchester Arms, Ribchester (to follow on after Blackburn Borough's Club Meeting that evening.) Supporters WelcomeThu 6th February 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
Martin Hill will introduce Jack Spees who will talk about the Ribble Rivers Trust, of which he is the Director.Bulletin Editor: Howard Spensley
Wed 5th February 2014 Club Council Meeting - 7.30pm David Evans' Offices
Club Council - David Evans' Offices 7.30pm
Sat 1st February 2014 Rotary Young Musician District Finals 1st February 2014
Rotary Young Musician District Finals - held at Lancaster Girls Grammar School - Saturday 1st February 2014.See copy of Press Release below. read more...
Thu 30th January 2014 Club Weekly Meeting - Fifth Thursday - Evening
FIFTH THURSDAY at Mytton Fold - 6.45pm for 7.15pm - Speaker is Rtn John Hartley, from Rotary Club of Skipton Craven, who will talk about World War l.Bulletin Writer: Alan Yearing
Sat 25th January 2014 Race Night - Saturday 25th January 2014
Race Night at St Michaels & St Johns Social Club, Lowergate, Clitheroe - 7.30pmContact Colin Bonner 01200 428014 or e-mail cdb@castle-ifa.co.uk
Thu 23rd January 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
Business Meeting at Waddow Hall (CARE NOT the Old Post House) - usual timings.Bulletin Organiser: David Wymer
Thu 16th January 2014 Youth Speaks - Local Heat - Thursday 16th January 2014
Youth Speaks Competition - Local Heat - Thursday 16th January 2014. - Brookside Primary School, Clitheroe read more...Thu 16th January 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
David Openshaw will introduce Steve Ragnell, who will tell us about "Man on a Crocodile!"Bulletin Editor: Derek Stuttard
Thu 9th January 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
Derek Stuttard will introduce David Brown, who will speak about "Hospices, the concept and the future". (David Brown is the son-in-law of late PP Walter Graham) Vote of Thanks: Philip Morris.Bulletin Editor: Peter Spencer
Wed 8th January 2014 Club Council Meeting - 7.30pm David Evans' Offices
Club Council - 8th January 2014 - 7.30pm - David Evans' Offices - Unit 1, The Old Sawmill, Shawbridge Street, Clitheroe BB7 1LYThu 2nd January 2014 Club Weekly Meeting
John Myers will talk about Life on the Family Farm as a Teenager, during World War II.Bulletin Organiser: Frank Brown
Thu 26th December 2013 Club Weekly Meeting - Boxing Day: No Meeting
NO MEETINGMon 23rd December 2013 Halle Christmas Concert - Bridgewater Hall - Club Visit
Halle Christmas Concert - Monday 23rd December 2013Contact Bob Edwards - phone 01200 426625 or e-mail rme@sunnyfield.eu
Thu 19th December 2013 Club Weekly Meeting - Club Christmas Meeting - Club Service Committee
Club Christmas Meeting - Orchestrated by Bob Edwards, with Musical Director Peter Cunliffe, supported by Phil Morris, Philip Bailey and Jim Duxbury.Bulletin Organiser: David Beazard
Sun 15th December 2013 Mayor's Charity Xmas Parcels Distribution - Sunday 15th December 2013
Mayor's Charity Xmas Parcels Distribution Sunday 15th December 2013 - Contact John Myers 01200 422822 or e-mail johnmyers@hotmail.co.uk
Fri 13th December 2013 - Sat 14th December 2013 Santa's Sleigh at Sainsbury's - Friday & Saturday 13th & 14th December 2014
Santa's Sleigh at Sainsbury's with collection. Picture shows Santa with his Elves Trevor Roberts, Barrie Lancaster and President Elf Bill Honeywell. Contact Colin Bonner 01200 428014 or e-mail cdb@castle-ifa.co.ukThu 12th December 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
David Lancaster will introduce David Fisher, who will deliver an illustrated talk about "Bats".Bulletin Editor: Howard Blackburn
Wed 11th December 2013 Rotary Civic Carol Service - Trinity Methodist Church 7.00pm Wednesday 11th December 2013
Rotary Civic Carol Service - Wednesday 11th December - 7.00pm Trinity Methodist Church - with Brookside School Choir - Contact Roland Hailwood - 01200 424240 or e-mail roland.hailwood@talk21.comThu 5th December 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
David Bleazard will introduce Julie Waddington, Principal Officer (Special Investigations), Trading Standards, Lancashire County Council.Bulletin Organiser: Martin Hill
Thu 28th November 2013 Club Weekly Meeting - Special General Meeting
Special General MeetingThu 21st November 2013 - Sun 24th November 2013 Booths Supermarket Collection - Thurs 21st November to Sunday 24th November 2013 (Incl)
Booths Supermarket Collection - Thursday 21st November to Sunday 24th November 2013 (incl)Thu 21st November 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Howard Blackburn will introduce Rtn George Blenkinship (RC Church & Oswaldtwistle), who will talk about their project to provide water and sanitation to a school in Maikot, Nepal.Bulletin Organiser: Barrie Lancaster
Sat 16th November 2013 Helping the Philippines Street Collection -Saturday 16th November 2013
Rotary helping the Philippines read more...Thu 14th November 2013 Club Weekly Meeting - Poppy Count - No speaker
Poppy Count - No speaker this weekThu 7th November 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Allan Sowerbutts will introduce Audrey Smith, who will talk about "Canals, Entrepreneurs & Profit"Bulletin Editor: Jim Duxbury
Wed 6th November 2013 7:30pm - Council at Old Post House
Sat 2nd November 2013 Bonfire 2013 - Clitheroe Town Bonfire - Saturday 2nd November 2013
Clitheroe Town Bonfire - Saturday 2nd November 2013A fantastic success!
Thu 31st October 2013 Fifth Thursday - Evening Meeting with Partners
Evening Meeting - Sawley Village Hall Supper at 7.00pm, then Speaker: Nigel Hampson, Curator of the "Titanic in Lancashire" Museum, currently re-locating from Colne to Samlesbury Hall. £7 per person. Bulletin Editor: Geoff IsherwoodSat 26th October 2013 Lidl Supermarket Collection Saturday 26th October 2013
Lidl Supermarket Collection - Saturday 26th October 2013Thu 24th October 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Jim Duxbury will tell the Club about "Back Tracking to 2014".Bulletin Organiser: Mary Robinson
Thu 17th October 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
NO LUNCHTIME MEETING TODAY - 80th Charter Night Dinner - see separate entry.Thu 10th October 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Barbara Bryan will explain to us "What is L.A.D.O."Bulletin Writer is Brian Wallace.
Mon 7th October 2013 RC Ribblesdale 36th Charter - Mon 7th October 2013
RC Ribblesdale 36th Charter - Monday 7th October 2013 - 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Spread Eagle, Sawley - Formal - £17.50Thu 3rd October 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Frank Brown will introduce Liz Parkinson, Deputy Lieutenant, who will talk about the Honours System.Bulletin Writer: David wymer
Sat 28th September 2013 SAinsbury's Collection - Saturday 28th September 2013
Sainsbury's Supermarket Collection - Saturday 28th September 2013Thu 26th September 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Gerry Bindless will introduce Paul Levet, who will talk about "New Rail Services from Clitheroe".Bulletin Writer: Howard Blackburn
Wed 25th September 2013 7:30pm - Council at Old Post House
Date changed to 25th September 2013 (from 2nd October 2013)Thu 19th September 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Sandy Morrison will talk about "Silver Darlings".Bulletin Organiser: Derek Stuttard
Thu 12th September 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Mick Bryan will introduce Robin Percival, Osteopath, from the Kendal House Clinic.Bulletin Organiser: Sandy Morrison
Tue 10th September 2013 Paterson Cancer Research Institute - Visit - Tuesday 10th September 2013
Visit to Paterson Cancer Research Institute, Manchester, (next door to Christie Hospital) - Tuesday 10th September 2013 - further details to follow.Thu 5th September 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Allison Lord will introduce Rtn Linda Bindless (RC Ribblesdale) who will talk about "Mardale - A Lost Community".Bulletin Editor: John Taylor
Wed 4th September 2013 7:30pm - Council at Old Post House
Thu 29th August 2013 Fifth Thursday - Evening Meeting with Partners
6.15pm for 6.30pm start: Outside Visit to Laund Farm, Leagram, near Chipping (sheep dairy), followed by supper at the Lower Buck, Waddington, at around 8.15pm.Thu 22nd August 2013 Club Weekly Meeting - No Meeting this week - please see below.
There will be no Meeting this week as the Funeral of the Club's late Member, Past President Ken Bowker PHF will take place at 11.00am 22nd August 2013 at Trinity Methodist Church, Clitheroe.Thu 15th August 2013 Club Weekly Meeting -Toast to the club - Charter date 16th August 1933
Toast to the Club - Charter date 16th August 1933, andMiles Leadbeater will then talk about his visit to the Rotary International Convention in Lisbon, Portugal - 23rd to 26th June 2013
Sat 10th August 2013 Clitheroe Food Festival - Celebrity Chefs Event - Saturday 10th August 2013
Clitheroe Food Festival - Celebrity Chefs Event Saturday 10th August 2013 - Members stewarding in aid of Mary's Meals. Contact Howard BlackburnThu 8th August 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
District Governor (2013-2014) Kevin Walsh visiting Club.Bulletin Organiser: Miles Leadbeater
Thu 1st August 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Philip Naylor will introduce Rachel Jackson who will talk about Clitheroe Museum.Bulletin Editor: Mick Bryan
Wed 31st July 2013 7:30pm - Council at Old Post House
Club Council for August now changed to 31st July. Time and venue unchanged.
Thu 25th July 2013 Charity Golf Day 25th July 2013
Rotary Charity Golf Day with Mytton Fold Golf Complex - Thursday 25th July 2013Thu 25th July 2013 Golf - Charity Golf Event at Mytton Fold Golf Club, Langho - Thursday 25th July 2013
Charity Golf Event at Mytton Fold Golf Club - Thursday 25th July 2013 - Contact Rtn Roland Hailwood 01200 424240 or e-mail roland.hailwood@talk21.comThu 25th July 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Mary Robinson will introduce Ruth Haldain, who will talk about the Food Bank.Bulletin Organiser: Derek Stuttard
Thu 18th July 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Peter Cunliffe will introduce "Members' Musical Choices"Bulletin Organiser: Frank Brown
Thu 11th July 2013 Club Weekly Meeting
Jeff Riding will introduce Mairead Mahon, who will talk about "Journalism".Bulletin Editor: Martin Hill
Thu 4th July 2013 Club Weekly Meeting - New President's Remarks
New President's RemarksWed 3rd July 2013 7:30pm - Council at Old Post House