Completed meetings and events 2011-2012
Wed 27th June 2012 Visit to National Memorial Arboretum
At Alrewas, Staffs. Contact: Brian LewisTue 26th June 2012 Lunch Meeting
President’s Valedictory Address when we will discover what we have been doing right during the last year and what, if anything, we have been doing wrong!!! Stewards: Brian Tomkins & David Jones.Tue 19th June 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Bridget Miles - Self Help in Africa. Host will be our own indefatigable renegade out of Africa - PDG Derek Broome. Stewards: Nick Davies & Malcolm Sutton. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Ice Cream Selection.Sat 16th June 2012 Fund Raising Collection at Morrison’s Supermarket
At Goose St.. Contact – SVP ChristineWed 13th June 2012 District Quiz 2012 Final
Event Report read more...Tue 12th June 2012 Lunch Meeting
Club Assembly - the meeting when next year’s Officers present their plans for the new Rotary year. Stewards: Malcolm High & Paul Bradshaw. Menu: Florida Cocktail with Malibu Dressing followed by Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding.Tue 5th June 2012 No Rotary Meeting
Tue 29th May 2012 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting – Any topical matters up for discussion? Stewards: Brian Lewis & Marion Reddish. Menu: Lamb Marinated in Worcester and Soy Sauce followed by the ever popular Bread and Butter Pudding.Tue 22nd May 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rotarian Rob Wilcox - ‘My Job Talk’. Host: President. Stewards: David Sampson & Alan Booth. Menu: French Onion Soup with Cheese Toast followed by Beef Stroganoff with Basmati Rice.Tue 15th May 2012 No Meeting but...
for those members not travelling to London this will be a Scatter Week when you are encouraged to visit any other Rotary Club. Details of times and venues of local Clubs are available through either the District Directory or the 1210 District Web Site.Mon 14th May 2012 - Tue 15th May 2012 Visit to Houses of Parliament
Coach trip to London departs Monday with visit to Houses of Parliament on Tuesday at 9.50am.Tue 8th May 2012 Lunch Meeting
Past President’s Day. Chairman: IPP David Platt. Regalia to be worn please. Speaker: ADG & PP Roger Garland - 'Textured Relations'.
Tue 1st May 2012 Lunch Meeting - 50 Year Membership Celebration
Speaker: Jayne Byrne from RNIB. Host: TBA. Stewards: Jurek Biegus & Francis Edwards. Menu: Tomato, Red Pepper and Basil Soup followed by Roasted Chicken Thighs with Piri Piri. read more...Tue 24th April 2012 Lunch Meeting
Annual General Meeting: Presentation of Accounts and election of 6 Council Members for the Rotary Year commencing 1.7.12. Stewards: Ralph Kilby & Arlene Crew. Menu: Scottish Steamed Salmon Fillet followed by Tangy Citrus Tart served with Fresh Cream.Tue 17th April 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Justine Eardley - ‘The Work of Savana’. Host: Marion Reddish. Stewards: John Stops & Tony Green. Menu: Chicken, Egg & Sweetcorn Soup followed by Grilled Supreme of Chicken stuffed with Cream Cheese, Spinach and Mushrooms.Tue 10th April 2012 No Lunch Meeting
Tue 3rd April 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rupa Dawar - ‘My Six Weeks in South Africa’. Host: John Stops. Stewards: Colin Harris & Clive Rosiek. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Ice Cream Selection.Tue 27th March 2012 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting hosted by the President. Stewards: John Sutton & Arthur Watkin. Menu: Soft Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Salad followed by Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding.Tue 20th March 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rotarian Carol Reddish - 'My Job Talk'. Host: President. Stewards: Geoff White & Roy Manning. Menu: Lamb marinated in Oyster Sauce followed by Apple Crumble with custard or fresh cream.Tue 13th March 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Bill Durose - 'The History of Folk Music'. Host: Brian Haynes. Stewards: Rob Wilcox & Michael Allen. Menu: Freshly made Chicken Liver and Wild Mushroom Pate followed by Beef Stroganoff with Steamed Basmati Rice.Thu 8th March 2012 Schools Spring Festival of Music 2012
7.00pm prompt at Wolstanton High School. Contact: John StopsTue 6th March 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Dr Tumachi - 'Acupuncture in Medicine”. Host: Krishna Agarwal. Stewards: Roger Garland & Krishna Agarwal** (Please find replacement). Menu: Pan Fried White Fish Fillet followed by Chef’s choice of Cheesecake.Sat 3rd March 2012 Racenight - Fun & Fundraising
First race 7.30pm at Whitmore Village Hall. Enjoy a night at the races. read more...Wed 29th February 2012 Social Evening
At Newcastle Golf Club with the company of the gifted NGC Choir. Light refreshments. Contact: John Walker.Tue 28th February 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Emily Weighill - 'Dementia and the Work of the Alzeimers Society'. Host : Christine Jamieson-Harvey. Stewards: Derek Shaw & David Durham. Menu: Tri-colour Melon Pearls with a honey and mint syrup followed by Roasted Chicken Thighs in piri-piri.Wed 22nd February 2012 Youth Speaks Senior District Finals 2012
7.00pm prompt at Festival Drayton Centre, Frogmore Road, Market Drayton TF9 3AX. Contact: John Stops.Tue 21st February 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Ray Elks - ‘The Royal Secrets of Spode’. Host: John Walker. Stewards: Brian Hall & Frank Hayes. Menu: Scottish Steamed Fillet of Salmon followed by Deep Dish Apple Pie smothered with custard or fresh cream.Tue 14th February 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Jack Stanyer - ‘World Scout Jamboree Sweden 2011’. Host: Robert Wilcox. Stewards: Eddie Boden & David Leech. Menu: Florida Cocktail with a Malibu Dressing followed by Grilled Supreme of Chicken with cream cheese, spinach and mushrooms.Tue 7th February 2012 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting. Host: President. Stewards: David Clarke & John Milner. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Selection of Ice Creams.Tue 31st January 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Sophia Baker - ‘The Work of the Peter Pan Nursery’. Host: Tony Green. Stewards: David Platt & John Lawrence. Menu: French Onion Soup followed by Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding.Tue 24th January 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Diane Brassington - 'Dog A.I.D.'. Host: Derek Broome.Stewards: Geoff Boden & Norman Wilson. Menu: Lamb marinated in Oyster Sauce followed by Bread & Butter Pudding with fresh cream.
Tue 17th January 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Sue Tagliarino - 'The Lyme Valley Trust'. Host: Derek Broome. Stewards: Geraldine D’Arcy & Ron Lucas. Menu: Sun Blessed Tomato, Pepper & Basil Soup followed by Beef Stroganoff in a hearty Worcester Sauce.Thu 12th January 2012 District Quiz Round 2
When both our teams will be pitting their wits against the best in the district.Tue 10th January 2012 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn Marion Reddish - “My Job Talk”. Host: President. Stewards: Roger Billington & Bob Thurston. Menu: Pan Fried White Fish Fillet followed by Chocolate Fudge Cake with fresh cream.Tue 20th December 2011 Christmas Lunch Meeting
Expect traditional fayre and we will be entertained by the Tunstall Salvation Army Band. Guests are most welcome but their places must be booked with the Chief Steward at least 24hrs beforehand. Stewards: Derek Broome & Carol Reddish.Fri 16th December 2011 - Sat 24th December 2011 Christmas Tree of Light Collection
Bucket & Tree of Light collection at Morrisons Supermarket in Goose Street. read more...Tue 13th December 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Louise Lapham - 'The Work of the BAC O'Connor Centre'. host: Marion Reddish. Stewards: David Jones & Brian Tomkins. Menu: Chicken, egg & sweetcorn soup followed by roast chicken thighs with piri piri sauce.Tue 6th December 2011 Lunch Meeting
EGM - Election of President, Senior and Junior Vice-Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer for the Rotary Year 2012-13. read more...Sun 4th December 2011 Old Folks Christmas Party 2011
At Holy Trinity Community Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme.Tue 29th November 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Tessa Bunn - 'The Chesterton Project'. Host: Malcolm High. Stewards: Malcolm High & Paul Bradshaw. Menu: Soft Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Salad followed by Grilled Chicken stuffed with Cream Cheese, Spinach and Mushrooms.Tue 22nd November 2011 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting with the President in the Chair to take any questions. Stewards: Brian Lewis & Marion Reddish. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Selection of Ice Cream.read more...
Tue 15th November 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Dr.Josep Sule-Suso - 'The use of 3D technology in cancer research. Host:David Platt. Stewards: David Sampson & Alan Booth. Menu: Freshly made Chicken Liver & Wild Mushroom Pate Followed by Roast Beef etc..Tue 8th November 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Fiona Ford - 'Fresh Hair'. Host: Derek Shaw. Stewards: Jurek Biegus & Francis Edwards. Menu: Lamb marinated in Oyster & Soy Sauce followed by Fresh Fruit Salad with Fresh Cream.Mon 7th November 2011 - Tue 27th March 2012 Autumn & Winter Weekly Monday Morning Walks
Our keen and energetic walking group are back in business with a series of local Monday morning walks ending in a pub lunch. If interested in joining, contact David Durham or Roger Billington.Fri 4th November 2011 Inaugural Rotary Fireworks Display
Trentham Gardens read more...Tue 1st November 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Helen Shepherd - 'The Work of the Woodland Trust'. Host: Peter Davis. Stewards: Yvonne Burke & Ralph Kilby. Menu: Tri-colour Melon Pearls followed by Beef Stroganoff in a hearty Worcester Sauce.Tue 25th October 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Clive Stevenson on North Staffs Prostate Cancer Support Group. Host: Ralph Kilby. Stewards: John Stops & Tony Green. Menu: Pan Fried White Fish Fillet followed by Apple Pie with custard or cream.Wed 19th October 2011 Fund Raising Fashion Show 2011
Fundraising Event presented by Edinburgh Woolen Mills. 7.00 for 7.30pm at The Ramada Hotel, Clayton. Tickets £5.00 each. Contact: Yvonne Burke read more...Tue 18th October 2011 District Quiz Round 1
Tue 18th October 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Peter Moralee - 'The Sustainability Trust: A Global Rotary Trust Project'. Host: President. Stewards: Clive Rosiek & Colin Harris. Menu: Florida Cocktail followed by Roast Chicken Thighs in Piri Piri Marinade.Thu 13th October 2011 Social Evening with Nick Bostock
7.00 for 7.30pm at Newcastle Golf club. Rotarians, their partners and guests welcome. Includes Meal. For full details see 'More Information'. read more...Tue 11th October 2011 Lunch Meeting
Visit for the Canadian Group Study Exchange Team. Host: Roy Manning. Stewards: John Sutton & Arthur Watkin. Menu: Scottish Steamed Salmon Fillet followed by Bread & Butter Pudding.Tue 4th October 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: John Sellgren, CEO Newcastle Borough Council. Host: President. Stewards: Geoff White & Roy Manning. Menu: Tomato Soup followed by Grilled Supreme of Chicken.Sat 1st October 2011 Bucket Collection - Morrisons Supermarket, Goose Street
Bulk of proceeds will go towards a new scanner at our local hospital. Contact: Colin HarrisTue 27th September 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Steve Harris - 'Twenty things you didn’t know about Charles Darwin'. Host: David Platt. Stewards: Joan Barber & Mike Allen. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Ice Cream Selection.Tue 20th September 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Jim Kane - 'Developments in Special Education'. Host: Edwin Daniels. Stewards: Roger Garland & Krishna Agarwal. Menu: Chicken, egg & sweetcorn Soup followed by Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding.Sun 18th September 2011 - Thu 22nd September 2011 Thames Path Walk
Stage 3: Goring to Windsor. Party of eight, including 6 members of our Club, will continue this epic journey into the hitherto unknown regions of Southern England.Sat 17th September 2011 Indian Evening - Fundraising Event
7.30pm at Whitmore Village Hall. Indian Buffet, Bar and Entertainment. more details to follow.Tue 13th September 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Shelley Thakral - 'My South Asia Experience with the BBC World Service Trust'. Host: Ron Lucas. May be special timings due to length of talk. Stewards: Derek Shaw & David Durham. Menu: Buffet (not Indian).Tue 13th September 2011 Community Service Visit to Sudbury Hall
Contact: David RileyTue 6th September 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Warren Appleby - 'The British Heart Foundation'. Host: Brian Haynes. Stewards - TBA. Menu - TBA.Tue 30th August 2011 No Meeting
Tue 23rd August 2011 Lunch Meeting
A Business Meeting - this is your chance to raise any topic relating to our Club. Stewards: Christine Jamieson-Harvey & Derek Broome. Menu: Gammon Steak followed by Apple Pie.Tue 16th August 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Jennifer Paddison - ‘My visit to the Caribbean with the GSE Team’. Host: John Milner. Stewards: Brian Hall & Derek Shaw. Menu: Tomato Soup followed by Poached Salmon.Tue 9th August 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Ray Elks - ‘The work of Arch in North Staffordshire’. Host: Roger Billington. Stewards: John Walker & David Jones. Menu: Indian Buffet (or Roast Chicken which must be ordered before the day) followed by Ice Cream.Tue 2nd August 2011 Lunch Meeting
Visit and Address from District Governor Barry Preen. Host: President. Stewards: Yvonne Burke & Michael Allen. Regalia to be worn. Menu: Melon Starters followed by Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding.Tue 26th July 2011 Lunch Meeting
Civic Visit and Address by the Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor Trevor Hambleton. Regalia to be worn. Host: President . Stewards: Alan Booth & Bob Thurston . Menu: Lamb Casserole followed by Chocolate Fudge Cake.Tue 19th July 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Keith Walker - 'The History and Operations of Crime Stoppers'. Host: Derek Shaw . Menu: Soup followed by Pork Chop with stuffing.Tue 12th July 2011 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn Colin Harris 'My Job Talk'. Host: President . Stewards: Brian Tomkins & Geraldine D’Arcy . Menu: Beef & Mushroom Pie followed by Profiteroles.Tue 5th July 2011 Lunch Meeting
Induction of President Joseph Cartwright and the Officers of the Club. Regalia to be worn. Stewards: John Milner & Geoff Boden. Menu: Tomato Soup followed by Sweet & Sour Pork with rice.