Completed meetings and events 2013-2014
Thu 26th June 2014 Vocational (away) meeting Spotgate Inn, Stone
The restaurant dining area consists of two original Pullman railway carriages where you can enjoy our excellent home cuisine in the ambient surroundings (we even have occasional train sound effects). read more...
Sat 21st June 2014 Lions' Aldridge Fair
All day Saturday read more...Thu 19th June 2014 Club Assembly (home) meeting
At DHGCThu 12th June 2014 Fellowship (home) meeting
at DHGCSat 7th June 2014 Statfold Barn Railway Open Day
By popular request, a return visit to this amazing privately owned narrow gauge railway is being organised.Entrance is by invitation only.
Thu 5th June 2014 Speaker (home) meeting
Our Speaker this evening is Paul Wilkinson, talking about birds and bats.Sun 1st June 2014 - Wed 4th June 2014 Rotary International Convention
2014 R.I. Convention will be held in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia between 1st and 4th June. read more...Thu 29th May 2014 Vocational (away) meeting
Thu 22nd May 2014 AGM (home) meeting
Club A.G.M. at DHGCWed 21st May 2014 District Council Meeting
District Council Meeting held at The Mercure Hotel, Penkridge.Wed 21st May 2014 Aldridge Village Partnership Meeting
Venue tbc
Sat 17th May 2014
Stroke Awareness DayCome along to the Methodist Church in Anchor Road, Aldridge.
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Thu 15th May 2014 Speaker (home) meeting - with partners
Members and Partners will be addresses by Andrew Wilson whose presentation is entitled "Fat, Fifty & Foolish - How I took on the world's triathlons!"Thu 8th May 2014 Fellowship (home) meeting
A fellowship evening at DHGC.Thu 1st May 2014 Speaker (home) meeting
Ian Appleby is our guest speaker this evening and he will regale us with stories on his chosen subject, 'Drama in Africa.'Thu 24th April 2014 No meeting
No Meeting tonight as the evening falls after a Bank Holiday.Thu 17th April 2014 Fellowship (home) meeting
Fri 11th April 2014 - Sun 13th April 2014 RIBI Conference
RIBI Conference in Birmingham (Including special CBSO Concert in Symphony Hall on Friday, April 11th)Thu 10th April 2014 Fellowship (home) meeting
Fellowship meeting at DHGC.Mon 7th April 2014 Club Council Meeting
Meeting at DHGCThu 3rd April 2014 District Darts Competition
District Sports competition with our team organised by Keith.Thu 3rd April 2014 Functions Committee Meeting
Committee Meeting at DHGCThu 3rd April 2014 Speaker (home) meeting
Our speaker tonight is Rod Dickinson, who will be talking about Walsall Schools.Thu 27th March 2014 Vocational (away) meeting
An away visit to The Rotary Club of Walsall' Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra with Singer and Radio 2 presenter, Claire Teal.Being held in Central Hall, Ablewell Street, Walsall.
Thu 20th March 2014 Speaker (home) meeting - with partners
Thu 13th March 2014 Fellowship (home) meeting
Thu 6th March 2014 Speaker (home) meeting
Our speaker this evening is Jennie Fryer whose subject will be 'Beacon for Blind.'Speaker Host - Jonathan Dudley
Sun 2nd March 2014 - Sat 29th March 2014 Young Musician Competition
Local Musician, Andrew Taysum, who recently won our local, Walsall Young Musician competition held at Aldridge School has now gone on to win the District Final too.Thu 27th February 2014 Vocational (away) meeting
Thu 20th February 2014 Speaker (home) meeting - with partners
Community Service Evening presenting our guest speaker from The National Memorial Arboretum near Alrewas.Partners are invited to this evening.
Wed 19th February 2014 Aldridge Village Business Partnership
Meeting to be held within The Crown Inn, Aldridge.Fri 14th February 2014 Presidents Valentine Dance
President Mike hosts his Valentines Dance at Moor Hall HotelThu 13th February 2014 SGM (home) meeting - to elect officers
Thu 6th February 2014 Speaker (home) meeting
Speaking to tonights meeting is Mike Evans (AG) on Micro Finance.Speaker Host - Paul Roberts
Also in the agenda this evening is the induction of our newest member - Richard Colin Hooper by President Mike.
Thu 30th January 2014 Vocational (away) meeting
We visit Aston Manor Transport Museum tonight at 7pm.The Museum is At Shenstone Drive, Aldridge, WS9 8TP (off Northgate.)
Afterwards its homemade pies at The Lime Kiln in Northgate.
Thu 23rd January 2014 Fellowship (home) meeting
Thu 16th January 2014 Fellowship (home) meeting
Wed 15th January 2014 District Quiz
Details to follow ...Thu 9th January 2014 Speaker (home) meeting
'New Year Message' arranged by Jeremy BakewellSpeaker Host - Jeremy Bakewell
Stewards - John Dudley & Trevor Hall
Thu 2nd January 2014 No meeting
Thu 26th December 2013 No meeting
Sun 22nd December 2013 Christmas Collection at Morrisons
Christmas Collection at Morrisons Supermarket, Aldridge.Sat 21st December 2013 Christmas Collection at Morrisons
Christmas Collection at Morrisons Supermarket, Aldridge.Thu 19th December 2013 Fellowship (home) meeting
Stewards - Mike Campbell & Bob CookeSun 15th December 2013 Christmas Collection at Morrisons
Christmas Collection at Morrisons Supermarket, Aldridge.Sat 14th December 2013 Christmas Collection - Morrisons
Christmas Collection at Morrisons Supermarket, Aldridge.Thu 12th December 2013 Christmas Party (home) evening - with partners
Entertainment by Lauri Hurnsby who will regale us with 'Songs of Birmingham.'Stewards - Chris & Cliff Blakemore
Mon 9th December 2013 - Fri 27th December 2013 Tree of Light - For those we remember
Here we have details of all those who are remembered this festive period on our 'Tree of Light' which is within Morrisons Supermarket, Aldridge.read more...
Thu 5th December 2013 Fellowship (home) meeting
Stewards - Jeremy Bakewell & Alan Bird
Sat 30th November 2013 Aldridge Advent Adventure
Advent Adventure in Aldridge Village Centre - includes Santa & his Sleigh with helpers, Ice Rink in the square, Professional Photo Studio, Animal Mania Petting Zoo and lots more. read more...Thu 28th November 2013 Special General Meeting
SGM to elect senior officers for 2014/15Stewards - Brian Wheat & Alan Wilson
Wed 27th November 2013 Aldridge Village Business Partnership Meeting
At The Elms (Crown)Tue 26th November 2013 District 1210 Council Meeting
At Mercure Hotel, Penkridge
Fri 22nd November 2013 - Fri 27th December 2013 Tree of Light Christmas Charity Appeal
The Rotary Club of Aldridge Tree of Light Christmas Charity Appeal.Began Friday 22nd November, at Morrisons Supermarket, Aldridge until 27th December, 2013 read more...
Thu 21st November 2013 Fellowship (home) meeting
Meeting followed by erection of 'Tree of Light' at Morrisons Supermarket.Stewards - Mike Tyler & Keith Wild
Tue 19th November 2013 Fellowship Visit to RC of Walsall Saddlers
Venue (tbc) is Beverley Hotel, Walsall at 6.30pm for 6.45pm.The speaker on the evening will discuss "Sightsavers."
Mon 18th November 2013 Club Council Meeting
DHGC at 6.30pmThu 14th November 2013 Fellowship (home) meeting
DHGCStewards - Paul & Sally Roberts
Wed 13th November 2013 Community Service Committee
DHGC at 6.30pmMon 11th November 2013 District Foundation Seminar
District Foundation SeminarAt Mercure Hotel, Penkridge
Mon 11th November 2013 Remembrance Day.
Remembrance Day.Royal British Legion at Aldridge Cenotaph for 11am silence.
Sun 10th November 2013 Remembrance Sunday Parade at Aldridge Cenotaph.
Remembrance Sunday Parade at Aldridge Cenotaph.Meet at the Community Centre at 10am.
Thu 7th November 2013 Speaker (home) meeting
Tonight's speaker is Rod Dickinson who will speak to us about Walsall Schools Holiday Trust & Bryntysilio.This evenings Speaker Host is Alan Wilson and our Stewards will be Frank Reeves and Brian Reilly.
Thu 31st October 2013 Fellowship (home) meeting
Wed 30th October 2013 Aldridge 41 Club 50th Charter Dinner
Aldridge 41 Club celebrate their 50th Charter at a Dinner at Fairlawns Hotel. 7pm for 7.30pm(cost £35)
Sat 26th October 2013
Poppy fun run at Aldridge Airport, Bosty Lane, AldridgeHelp raise awareness and funds for the poppy appeal.
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Thu 24th October 2013 Visit to The Backyard Brewery, Brownhills
Club visit to a local micro brewery with beer and food on offer.Mon 21st October 2013 Club Council
Club Council to be held at DHGCThu 17th October 2013 Community Service (home) evening - with partners
An evening where we and our partners hear all about the "Iron Man" Triathlon from guest speaker Andrew Wilson.This evening will also be the 1st round of the District Quiz.
Wed 16th October 2013 Zone 7 Meeting
Zone 7 meeting to be held at Beverley Hotel, WalsallMon 14th October 2013 Brittish Legion Poppy Appeal
This is the start of The Royal British Legion Poppy distribution.read more...
Sat 12th October 2013 - Sun 13th October 2013 District 1210 Conference
District Conference is held in York this weekend.Thu 10th October 2013 Fellowship (home) meeting
Vice President Palmer is in the Chair again for this fellowship evening at DHGCWed 9th October 2013 Community Service Committee Meeting
Community Service Committee Meeting to be held at DHGCThu 3rd October 2013 Speaker (home) meeting
Vice President, Palmer is in the Chair this evening as we host Nicky Thomas who will address us on the subject of "Food Bank in Aldridge." read more...Thu 26th September 2013 Functions Committee Meeting
Functions Committee Meeting to be held AFTER club meeting at DHGCThu 26th September 2013 International Committee Meeting
International Committee Meeting to be held AFTER club meeting at DHGCThu 26th September 2013 Vocational (away) meeting
Change to itinerary - Sadly we have cancelled our planned visit to the horse racing at Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton and have re-instated our fellowship meeting at DHGC.Names to Sally ASAP please
Thu 19th September 2013 SGM (home) meeting - to receive accounts
Wed 18th September 2013 Aldridge Village Business Partnership
Meeting to be held at 'The Elms' (Crown)Mon 16th September 2013 Club Council Meeting
Meeting being held at DHGCSat 14th September 2013 St. Giles Hospice Starlight Walk
St. Giles Hospice Ladies 'Starlight Walk' is held this evening.Stewards are required please
Sat 14th September 2013 Vocational Visit
Saturday Morning visit to Statfold Barn Railway in Tamworth.(Names to JR)
Check out these pics of the Railway and what promises to be an amazing visit ...
Thu 12th September 2013 District Governor's visit
Barry Picken, District Governor and Rotary club of Wednesfield visits our club this evening.Host - Len Harvey
Wed 11th September 2013 District Re-structuring Meeting
Zone 7 Meeting being held at The Beverley Hotel, Walsall.Mon 9th September 2013 District Council Meeting
Meeting being held at The Mercure Hotel, PenkridgeThu 5th September 2013 Speaker (home) meeting
“The Aldridge Rotary Club Facebook site”, how to access it, and use it, by Sally Robertsread more...
Tue 3rd September 2013
Community Service Committee Meeting read more...Mon 2nd September 2013
Functions Committee Meeting read more...Thu 29th August 2013 Vocational (away) meeting
Hands on visit to an amazing young Blacksmith's forge.Mark Antrobus is responsible for some intricate metal work now in Lichfield Cathedral and for many other items such as ornate stair ballustrades.
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Thu 22nd August 2013
Fellowship (home) meeting read more...
Mon 19th August 2013 - Tue 20th August 2013 'V' Festival Tent Collection
Our annual chance to collect the abandoned tents from Weston Park after the 'V' Music Festival and get them ready to be used in other countries emergency situations.Thu 15th August 2013 Speaker (home) meeting - with partners
Our speaker this evening will be Emma Scott giving her presentation on "Back to Back Sweet Shop."read more...
Mon 12th August 2013 Club Council Meeting
At Druids Heath Golf ClubThu 8th August 2013 Fellowship (home) meeting
Sat 3rd August 2013 Marie Curie Craft Fair
Charity Craft Fair in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care Charity.Come along and support us at ...
Wm. Wheat & Sons Garden Centre,
Chester Road,
Aldridge,
WS9 0PU
Telephone: 0121 353 7123 / 4090
Thu 1st August 2013 A Charity Gardeners Question & Answer
Charity EventAre you a keen Gardener? Are you needing answers to your gardening problems? If so, read more...
Wed 31st July 2013 Aldridge In Bloom
Last year Aldridge received a GOLD award in the Regional competition.We are planning new street planters, an 'Ellie Simmonds' tribute flower bed and replanting of existing areas.
Come along and help us litter pick and tidy the area FROM 6.30pm. read more...
Sun 28th July 2013
Clean & Tidy up at The Garden of Reflection, Aldridge.All help gratefully received on the morning of Sunday 28th July, 2013 - FROM 9.30am onwards.
Please come along and help us improve Aldridge and enjoy the company.
Thu 25th July 2013 Vocational (away) meeting
We're off to the Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory at Tipton.Can you manage the famous Desperate Dan's Cow Pie?
7pm at the Pie Factory, Hurst Lane, DY4 9AB (tel. 0121 557 1402)
Mon 22nd July 2013 Community Service Committee
at Druids Heath Golf ClubThu 18th July 2013 Foundation (home) evening
Ashley Gray - District 1210 Foundation Chairman - "The New Foundation Model."3 Course Meal
Stewards - Brian Reilly & Paul Roberts
Mon 15th July 2013 Club Council Meeting
at Druids Heath Golf ClubThu 11th July 2013 Speaker (home) meeting
Helen Beakley - an Aldridge girl - raising money for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust whilst sailing in the "Clipper Round The World Race" this winter.2 Course Meal
Stewards - Brian Perkes & Don Provost
Thu 11th July 2013 Functions Committee Meeting
at Druids Heath Golf Club prior to Speaker meeting.Thu 4th July 2013 Hand Over (home) meeting
Installation of Mike Cann as President and his first meeting in the Chair.3 Course Meal